*HEY Y'ALL! Drop a comment below and tell me which one of these pads is your jam 🏆 Oh...and lemmie know if my new A&F Raw Brass snare smacked you all up in the feels, too! I realize that throwing ANY pad on this snare is like putting Sofia Vergara in a trench coat...but I do it for you guys in the name of science* 🥁😍✌🏽
@vtxrider1800r4 жыл бұрын
I'm going with the Sofia Verigara in a trench coat theory. Keep those pads at a safe distance from your snare. Also not a fan of the pads on any snare.
@ibrahimbo8803 жыл бұрын
Instablaster
@tylerbailey93292 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, I'm considering buying the Green Monster, but soley because of the coating. I love the Remo P77 head, but it's useless for brushes because of the top dot. I was thinking if I put the Green Monster over it when I needed to play brushes that'd fix the problem. Good idea or no?
@jeffkissel14255 жыл бұрын
I’ve had pretty good luck with making my own from slightly used drum heads....... good video
@elijahfaith74805 жыл бұрын
I've tried the donut pad in the recording studio and it sound great! Thanks to our sound engineer..he introduced it to me.😊
@tylerbailey93295 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, I was in a recording situation just today that required a fat snare sound. I'd considered going for these before, but I'm in University right now, so I want to conserve money. So today I just had my snare, a tuning key and some moon gel, and when we were all sitting in the control room, one of the engineers said it was the best snare sound they'd ever heard in that room. Don't get me wrong, I like the way these pads sound, but today that natural fat snare sounded sweet!
@MichaelSoucy5 жыл бұрын
a bit of a minor sin to muffle that beautiful brass sound.
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
It is, indeed.
@SteveOuimette5 жыл бұрын
Man, I look forward to your videos every week. So much great information, killer playing, and today...the Big Fat Snare! I need Steve's Donut for sure. Thank you Rob!
@daveglassman47795 жыл бұрын
Man, I didn't know there were THAT many different ones. Drummers have lots of choices now! It may be true that an un-dampened snare head is really the best, but when you are in a pinch to change when in different situations - especially recording situations, those little damping pads might just be the handy tool you need! Thanks for the informative video here, Rob! :)
@StevesRykerAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Love the A&F....I’ve been eyeing the “rude boy” and the steel snares myself. The pads make a big difference in sound. Not sure that I’d ever need them, but they work.
@jimshadforth16865 жыл бұрын
I think you did a pretty good job of walking the line between expressing thanks to a company and giving your listeners an objective review. You were clear that not everyone needs one. If I can be picky I'd say the only thing missing was your playing a beat-up drum head in comparison. Otherwise, thanks again for an excellent video.
@cynthiakeyes71975 жыл бұрын
Oh wow cool thank you for passing on the information about the pads. Still working to get better great video my brother word to your mother♥️👍
@CatabductionsAnoym Жыл бұрын
The green monster look the coolest or the mirror one for zoning out moments. That white foam wrap used in shipping also works for sound effects. It's a white thin like foam, also works in bass muffling. Oh, newspaper too!
@danasmith85575 жыл бұрын
Na, I really didnt like none of them I cud tell a small difference but not much, I love the pop of the snare uncovered ......but that was a great video rob all ur video r awesome !! Thank u God bless u man
@lincolnw.92484 жыл бұрын
I like the shining. Especially since it's not too muffled
@cytogee7266 Жыл бұрын
Just Ordered the green monster for my 14x6.5 snare.. will be used for worship service 🙌
@kgamaseg5 жыл бұрын
That Green Monster is the one I would buy because it gives that fat 70's pop/rock/disco snare sound.
@AlbertMoyerJr4 ай бұрын
Great review! It's amazing how everyone of them gives the snare a new sound.
@tdrum215 жыл бұрын
I love your snare sound there. I use Steve’s donut & the jingle one all the time 👌🏽🥁🎶
@charlienassar24045 жыл бұрын
My god, a&f snares a gorgeous, so glad you picked one up!!
@danielskoffa9 ай бұрын
Just ordered the 13 and 14" original. I agree with Ben, your channel is awesome.
@oferbis5 жыл бұрын
great review!!! love you detailed explanation! i have the original and the donut and i am going to get the shining and the medford. worth the money!!
@alexesther7873 жыл бұрын
Back to back comparison 8:46
@DiscGolfNerd Жыл бұрын
I think I'm gonna order a green monster so I can use it in my apt with brushes to see how it does. Best video on these pads I have found by the way. Thank you
@cmswrD5 жыл бұрын
A&F Brass Snare ... nice man! Sounds great! I got a Steve’s Donut on my 14x5.5 snare. It sounds cool but I’d probably prefer it on a deeper snare cause it really deadens the tone of shallower quite a bit. But for a fat 70s sound or even a new wave style snare, it does the trick really well.
@michaelwahlin30515 жыл бұрын
This is great and all, but that A&F snare sounds amazing!
@GrayGhostZoro5 жыл бұрын
The shining had to be my favorite in terms of what I would like to get out of my snare drum. I like to play a tight tuning but I generally get a lot of hollow sounding ring that way as well that needs something to control it (Metallica's St. Anger comes to mind, ok not quite that much but close). I am thinking this might just be an idea. I want to keep most of the sound but control the ring and resonance a bit... Awesome vid Rob! I am going to be putting my cans under the mic's soon so I may end up changing my tuning, if not I may look into these.
@DZNTZ4 жыл бұрын
If you want juuuust a bit of control without losing any tone or crack, I suggest the Snareweight M1. It has a more subtle effect, tames the ring without really changing the drum sound.
@DuroSamples Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've been wanting to get one for my church. Going for the Donut and Square.
@elijahnelson90695 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted one of those 🔥PHAT🔥 Pads
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
They're pretty cool, man
@elijahnelson90695 жыл бұрын
@@RobBeatdownBrown I consider getting one😁
@user-tz6jl7qt8k5 жыл бұрын
@@elijahnelson9069 Honestly you can make one by cutting the rim off an drumhead and using it just like these. These aren't too expensive though, only 20 dollars for the original.
@elijahnelson90695 жыл бұрын
@@user-tz6jl7qt8k thanks
@claydrums5 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, great info. Great idea to carry i your bag. year man I can see having the versatility .
@squirrel80165 жыл бұрын
Hey rob greetings from Holland 🇳🇱🇳🇱 great vid
@scooterpops57282 жыл бұрын
I did purchase the Steve's Donut. The worship leader loves it! I also love it! A friend also uses this version. I'm gonna buy the Green Monster.
@RobBeatdownBrown2 жыл бұрын
The green monster is CRAZY
@0oPetethedrummero05 жыл бұрын
Rob, these sound pretty great. Have you tried these on the toms to see how they impact their sound? Would you recommend doing that at all?
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
At my church I'll often throw the 13" Original on the 14" or 16" floor. Sounds super dead beside you on stage, but KILLER in the house 🏆 It's like a small tight second kick
@ZacharyRedFulton4 жыл бұрын
This is just one man's opinion, but if you had a DW Super Sonic snare drum with its 3P butt plate, and then throw in a Steve's Donut pad and an AMS RMX16 machine...man, you could go to town with that much versatility!!!
@papagcortellino52835 жыл бұрын
Surprise you did not demo the Donut - XL. I have the XL, and prefer over the original. Also, would be nice to sample over the toms. At first, I saw as a gimmick, but have since ordered a complete set for my kit (10,12, 13,13, 14). I don't see myself ever doing away with them. Helps with overtones, and looks better than moongel or tape residue on the heards
@renedayzdrums3 жыл бұрын
Really love the med square and the Green monster because got the "big fat" sound .
@JL21354 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo Rob. I will be buying a couple. Steve’s donut in particular.
@claydrums5 жыл бұрын
Oh and Rob, love the snare drum
@sethcashman10115 жыл бұрын
"17" deep" hahahaha! Like 'em all, but it's between the Medford Square and Shining for me. Love that A&F snare, btw!
@christiaanbezuidenhout69844 жыл бұрын
That snare doesn't need anything on it. Loved the original sound most. Cool video. Thanks!
@robburgess45565 жыл бұрын
That is one SWEET sounding snare drum!
@davidcudlip6587 Жыл бұрын
Wondering if that mirror pad might be a problem with stage lighting? Of course that would be a great excuse to wear some cool stylin shades.
@BrandonGebbia5 жыл бұрын
That snare is absolutely beautiful. 1.100 dollars 😮.
@georgejohnson20465 жыл бұрын
That snare is fire!! Like the donut though.
@charlieandpamnickrenz56874 жыл бұрын
The real strength of the BFSD pads is the ability to radically change your snare sound (and back again!) quickly during a set on a live gig. They record well and the Donut gives space for ghosting or some heavy brush work. But your snare... oops, drooled on the keyboard!
@HLDrums5 жыл бұрын
Man, that snare is 🔥🔥🔥
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
Straight up 💥🤩
@tdrum215 жыл бұрын
Stock head on there?
@HLDrums5 жыл бұрын
@@tdrum21 Looks like it, their stock heads are Remo Ambassador
@calebtyler_3 жыл бұрын
Your kit is a thing of beauty
@cjulescarson5 жыл бұрын
I love the brass snare and believe it or not the mean green was mor my speed. But i can say that i can achieve 3 of those sounds with the DW 3 position butt plate. I bought that little thing and POW 3 sounds, 1 drum with the flick of a switch. Hey maybe do a preview on one of those. Keep the chops coming drum master brown
@80sruler3 жыл бұрын
I love those things - I have about every version aside from the jingle ones
@dirkayala58123 жыл бұрын
Gonna try the13"...Thanks Rob!
@jerrytanenbaum58834 жыл бұрын
Luv the natural snare sound.
@nate66923 жыл бұрын
This is literally the first video I've seen someone do of these with something more complex than single stroke backbeats on 2/4
@josuemontalvo2215 жыл бұрын
Really only dig the shiny one tbh. But a good, quick, easy way to to get a fat sound. 👍
@bradleyhauser90654 жыл бұрын
Sound great I just got the Steve donut. Thanks
@danielreily27015 жыл бұрын
I remember when Ringo put a tea towel on his snare for "Get Back " , I am not a fan . I don't know what brand that snare is that your using there but is sounds great . The less Sofia Vergara has on the better and yes the same with a great snare perfectly tuned drum .I love open drums or the already tuned heads (reverse dot). Then again Ringo did sound great and I can't imagine the snare sound on that recording without the tea towel.
@vinceventura23932 жыл бұрын
Try to put a dish towel on your snare head! Great effect and much cheaper..
@howardparks64783 жыл бұрын
I actually have the original pad. I may get the donut with the jingles on it next. I like them. You get different snare drum sounds without having to swap snare drums.
@PaulMorhen2 жыл бұрын
Great video, helped me choose which one to get
@JoaoFernandes-jf8if3 жыл бұрын
BFSD pads are perfect for simulating a more controlled and electronic sound.
@sethcashman10114 жыл бұрын
It just occurred to me (because... okay, I'm extremely slow): is the Steve's Donut pad named after the head setup Steve Smith played on the Escape tour, with the gaffer's tape stretched around the edge?
@Andrew31545 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of them, but they sure have different sounds. Thank you for the review, as always.
@premier12235 жыл бұрын
great video, gonna try it
@papafresco8213 жыл бұрын
The intro is on point😂....God Bless
@robbiegrier15145 жыл бұрын
A&F’er takes me back every time . I looooove that snare
@donr81915 жыл бұрын
Great review...I learn so much from your channel......I don't have a high end snare yet so I'm guessing The Green Monster would sound good on my lower end snare. Maybe you could do another review using one of your older or beginner snares. Thanks again !!!
@DamianS18935 жыл бұрын
Medford Square and The Shining... These two sound best
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
I kinda agree!
@daveglassman47795 жыл бұрын
My favorites, too.
@daveglassman47795 жыл бұрын
My favorites, too.
@wristsinside4 жыл бұрын
super helpful review! thanks so much!
@joevaughan57195 жыл бұрын
Dayum! Now I gotta get a new shirt and an A&F!
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
Do it. BOTH of em 😏✌🏽
@barrybebenek86915 жыл бұрын
Not to knock the products at all, but imo, I’d sing on that open brass snare beat all night long. 👍🏼🇨🇦
@beatboxerz4 жыл бұрын
The last pad was my favorite...
@sebrz33025 жыл бұрын
I wonder if I bought one of these for my snare, it would get rid of the awful echo i always hear coming from it.
@JoaoFernandes-jf8if3 жыл бұрын
It would, but try to fix it with tunning first.
@timrideout4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids Rob - but IMHO, you need to dial down the room sound a lot in this vid; I really wanted to hear a little moreof the snare from a "production perspective." I felt that the truth of the phatness was a bit lost because there was so much room sound... u still rock :)
@rsmittee5 жыл бұрын
It's a cool idea, but why pay $20 for one when you can just cut out an old head and throw it on there? That's what I did with a single ply Remo coated Ambassador, and it sounds great on all my snares.
@AMusician113 жыл бұрын
I like the Medford Square
@RobBeatdownBrown3 жыл бұрын
That’s my current favourite
@billyrayvalentine79722 жыл бұрын
Sweet. 30 years ago we took our wallets out of our pocket and set it on the snare head..
@matt_dockorn_drums5 жыл бұрын
Really cool 👏👏👏👏
@josteinv.jordet2574 жыл бұрын
I mean, all of them were pretty cool but, that A&F Snare 👌
@johnrobinson83235 жыл бұрын
Anything would sound good on that snare!!! Heh heh heh!
@Johonavich495 жыл бұрын
Green monster was my fav
@jstixx11 ай бұрын
Hey Rob is the “Green Monster” the actual name of the last snare mute?….. I’m looking at one on Amazon but the name of it is “Big Fat Snare Drum/ bfsd 14…. Oops never mind it says “The Original”….😂😂
@a.janaycrittenden6508 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Rob!....on order to get that room ambience sound are you plugged in to your mixer only?Thanks!..Really trying to get a clean sound
@greandre685 жыл бұрын
The green monster sounds nice under the mic, I see you have a new snare drum, what’s the name and size of the snare drum? Great information.
@jermss_4 жыл бұрын
14x6.5 a&f raw brass
@alfaman41134 жыл бұрын
I make my muffle rings from my dads old X-ray film
@darcox59584 жыл бұрын
like the Big Green
@CatabductionsAnoym Жыл бұрын
I play classic country hits for practice and sometimes the snare sounds like a tom, then other times they are hitting the snare and the tom at same time, its really fat! I noticed this watching The Eagles drummer also, must have been a 70's thing..
@robertnixon74334 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving us money!
@chemodrum52964 жыл бұрын
Snare 🥁is on🔥🔥🔥.
@chemodrum52964 жыл бұрын
Ordered the original Big Fat Snare👏👏
@davidbrown93955 жыл бұрын
Medford Sq and Green Monster -Boston references
@lukeerwin29044 жыл бұрын
Steve’s donut! I’m ordering one right now!
@Pauly0275 жыл бұрын
Can u do a video on different strength of cymbals . Sick of my aax always cracking and not sure what to get
@tim_biller5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps consider reviewing your technique if you’re constantly breaking cymbals?
@Pauly0275 жыл бұрын
@@tim_biller it's only when I use the aax brilliant. Just a bit thin . I do I use others and they are fine (21 aa bash ride and 20 aax stage ride as a crash ) . Have always just wanted to see a demo on different types of cymbals for heavy hitters or something similar.
@cincyspin1785 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. Do these solve the need to have 2 separate snare drums as I've seen quite a few drummers doing?
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
Totally does if it provides the sounds you need for the job and you don't need to play two snares at the same time.
@cincyspin1785 жыл бұрын
@@RobBeatdownBrown Thanks for your reply. And I can see why you are rightfully excited by this product. I suppose if you buy the set, it would be like having 5 different snares, but not have to lug all them around for gigs. What's not to like about that?
@jimbarcelona10785 жыл бұрын
Really dont like the sound of any of them ,just my observation and ear I guess, i always like a high pitch and crack on my snare, they sounded dull......
@user-tz6jl7qt8k5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I understand it really softens up the sound. I have the original and the donut and they sound great if you want some super fat beats but I can't use them for all music lol.
@LetsTalkAboutFeelings4 жыл бұрын
I really think that it's just depends on relation with the music you are playing.. it can work great for chill dreampop kind of music
@sneakerjoe234 жыл бұрын
I feel like these pads sound like crap if the drum is tuned pretty medium (like yours) I think they sound pretty good on low snares and high snares
@mattfuller6512 ай бұрын
The donut adds fatness without losing articulation. That loss of articulation is the biggest reason I don’t like fat snares in general. Rolls start to sound like mush and ghost notes lose their magic.
@NewVisionLCS5 жыл бұрын
Cheaper than triggers!
@RobBeatdownBrown5 жыл бұрын
FACTS 💯
@regispresser61495 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I do this with my old heads. Cut them and its done. And its costs me nothing...
@davidmcaninch471411 ай бұрын
I stepped on a donut once. I’d rather not talk about it.
@lonestarthundergamer5 жыл бұрын
You might have female subs, man. Cool, man. Yeah man.
@65SSLUDS5 жыл бұрын
OMG off subject but wow your kick drum is so sweet...also cool BFSD pads Steve's Donut my pick