My Band's Live Touring Setup (2021)

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Let's go over how Dragged Under's live setup works for 2021!
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0:00 - Start
0:15 - Intro
1:06 - Overview
1:37 - Guitars
4:19 - The Amps
5:40 - The IEM Rack
7:53 - How It All Works Together
9:14 - Wrap Up
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@zachbowden1993 2 жыл бұрын

No joke, these live rig updates you've been doing each year or so have been so helpful for me sorting out my band's setup

@TheLastCrankers Жыл бұрын

Same. I'm here rn because I'm sorting my and my bands setups rn lol Thanks Fluff!

@telecasterbear 2 жыл бұрын

Word always gets around. The fact that you guys have dependable rigs, that move in and move out quickly, keeps everyone happy. Great job.

@lane2376 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have the second best live sound I've ever heard, and I only say that because I saw Halestorm and Evanescence the other night. I'm sure the Masquerade's PA had something to do with it as well, but you were crystal clear. Easily one of the loudest concerts I've been to and I had zero ear fatigue.

@ibanezmaestro5630 2 жыл бұрын

Badass!! I love rigs that not only sound mint but are also super fast setup/takedowns. And I love that all you need is a Mesa 212 to get the job done. Really makes me want to tour again!

@charlesrocks 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS!!! Stage volume is important. I am a huge fan of a 4x12 on stage for the guitars but the PA gets the Two Notes output.

@robertm6312 2 жыл бұрын

“Stage volume” they all got one cab, that isn’t loud

@TotalEvo7 Жыл бұрын

@@robertm6312 Maybe so, but at the same time, the sound is restricted to the space so that it doesn't overpower the PA

@MrWilson-WithaPbass 2 жыл бұрын

So cool Fluff ! Thank you for this . Very helpful .

@knelson1180 2 жыл бұрын

Not having drums in the IEM is crazy to me.

@OvertEnemy 8 ай бұрын

Same here.

@markbassie961 7 ай бұрын

Agreed. They could have FOH send a aux back into their rig with a drum mix.

@chuckralenkotter 3 ай бұрын

I’m not positive, but the tracks they play along with in their ears most likely have the studio-recorded song/stems in them along with a metronome, so the drums are still there to play to (at least to some effect), just not the live drums from the gig.

@knelson1180 3 ай бұрын

@@chuckralenkotter Ahhhhh that would make sense.

@piotrjedrzejewski8664 Ай бұрын

@@markbassie961 I'm pretty sure it could create timing problems as the drums sound would have to travel into IEM with more latency than the rest of the instruments.

@Tunacanschmeat 2 жыл бұрын

I was glad to finally be able to see you guys in Atlanta. That was a great show.

@protoolsfanatic7276 2 жыл бұрын

The look on my singers face when I brought in 2 -4/12 marshall jcm 900 speakers to a VFW playing outlaw country,classic rock was priceless. I told him just this one time I've always wanted to do that.

@ericsmith6633 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vid from stage AE in pittsburgh!! That’s my stomping grounds!! Seeing Heinz field in the background is awesome!!!! That’s an amazing venue

@hamtheman222 2 жыл бұрын

Killer setup dude! Love the vids like this

@ianstrickland5280 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos!

@shauncarter924 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s awesome. Back in the day we just set up our 100 watt amps and 4x12 cabs on both sides of the stage, ran our pedal boards out, set up whatever mic the venue had at the cabs, and cranked them up and rocked out. Basic, simple, quick, and completely deafening lol.

@charlesrocks 2 жыл бұрын

We would side wash the stage which worked really well in clubs and

@MrBhcole 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@eric_casper5150 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great live rig setup Fluff!!

@Mikey__R 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Fluff. I'm not your mum, but I've got to tell you: if you're losing your voice on vocals, you're doing it wrong! I'd definitely recommend getting some singing lessons with emphasis on healthy and sustainable vocal fry. Your voice is an instrument, unlike a guitar, if you break it, you can't get a new one.

@sergiovalmont6534 2 жыл бұрын

Fluff, I'm not you dad, but you should listen to not your mom.

@Mikey__R 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, you should listen to Kristian Kohle and Britta Goertz, they released a video on this exact subject yesterday as well.

@SuffyANX 2 жыл бұрын

Seconded. I'm a self-taught death metal/hardcore vocalist and I can scream like an animal for ages without losing my voice as long as I can hear myself properly. Good technique and the best possible monitoring are so important for vocalists of any sort, backing or lead

@novaksmusicchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool to see footage from the Stage AE show, I was there and it was an amazing time, easily the best concert of the year.

@BrianBrazilHarmonica 2 жыл бұрын

When you're setting up and tearing down night after night, you absolutely need to use reliable gear no matter how large or small the component is. The simpler your set up is the quicker you can trace down where a problem is when it happens.

@jasonriot_official 2 жыл бұрын

super informative dude! Thank you!

@CM-ek9ec 2 жыл бұрын

I got to see you guys in Philly and it was phenomenal sounding sir. Awesome breakdown

@ZackSeifMusic 2 жыл бұрын

That Quantum Industries case is looking pretty sweet❤️ Thanks for taking it out!

@jeffhermans 2 жыл бұрын

@ZackSeifMusic - Thanks for mentioning what guitar boat/case that is. I was wondering what brand that is and looking for something similar for myself.

@jaimyyelvingtonmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Some really cool gear here. Loved seeing you guys in St. Pete!

@budgetguitaristcom 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing setup!!!!

@BrianOboylemusic 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring me to play again with my old drummer I love these thanks !! Maybe someday

@emiliorizzo7690 2 жыл бұрын

Dope shots from Pittsburgh Fluff!

@hanovergreen4091 2 жыл бұрын

I AM SOOOOOO Happy for you man!!!!! It's great that you can get out and perform and try to get on with having a life in the midst of all this nutbaggery!!!! Brings a smile to an old face :) Best Regards and Best Wishes!! PS...just remember you gotta grow old with that neck you are whipping around. Just make sure you don't end up with arthritis in your neck, or unable to move your neck, because of that. Looks kinda cool though...I'd throw up if I did that :) Take care!

@cpeplinski 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you are running the same 2x12 cab on top of the racks. That’s smart.

@YourCaliBos 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽 Thumbs up for live gigs , good on you . Valuable experience-Cheers BC

@Bova13 11 ай бұрын

I didn't know you have a band! What a nice surprise. Will look for your music.

@stringgreens6387 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo sir...Would love to see your band someday

@blackenedmartyr 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Heinz field and knew that was the Stage AE show. I was supposed to be there, but I had to work on call because too many people quit and we don't have enough people to cover lol.

@douglascscott1300 2 жыл бұрын

I saw you guys in Worcester mass in September and god damn it was a fucking awesome show

@BattaSSL 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@axh6877 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@teamspaceman480 2 жыл бұрын

You rock, fluff! My buddy just got done on the u.s.s. neverender and he said it was amazing. I’ve been thinking about the bands set up a lot. On a boat?!?! So cray

@edima 2 жыл бұрын

I saw all the bands on that venue including spiritbox and coheed. I would Kill to play a venue like that, it looked incredible

@teamspaceman480 2 жыл бұрын

@@edima I’m so jealous! I just discovered spiritbox and holy hell man! Not too mention the gear coheed! Did you catch hail the sun? Heard they were epic!

@edima 2 жыл бұрын

@@teamspaceman480 I wasn't tjhere in person, I just watched all the bands on live videos. The venue looked amazing I think it's 2 stages on different decks of the ship. I saw videos of spiritbox coheed and hail the sun and few djs that played after. It was honestly one of the coolest and creative live shows ever

@TmanUtube 2 жыл бұрын

A totally dry stage never works, especially in small to medium size venues. Been to some gigs in the front row where the band has not only a dry stage, but this one band was using a Roland electronic drum kit. The front of house PA was in front of the 1st 2 rows of the audience without any side fills or front fills. It sounds so empty, lifeless & add to that the Slap slap thunk sound of the unaffected drum kit. It was laughable. I gave up after 2 songs, so I moved to front of house desk, & the sound was massive. So I got to talking to their sound guy, me being a lighting guy I was able to talk shop & point this out to him. So he walked down there to have a listen & he came laughing telling while shrugging saying, well it's what the band wanted, but he totally agreed with me.

@joshuamathermusic 2 жыл бұрын

That's kinda terrible, though. There should be fill speakers. What if it was rap with tracks only? Zero stage volume, should still sound good everywhere.

@SamueleForte Жыл бұрын

yeah, i am a big fan of no stage volume but in that case sidefills and frontfills are necessary or in the first rows you hear like shit

@dylanburton4955 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been to gigs where bands don’t use real amps amps yet there’s something at the front so the people at the very front can still hear it

@piotrjedrzejewski8664 Ай бұрын

A quiet stage is always beneficial (especially on small stages where the sound from backline would be a significant part of the overall sound, but not time aligned with PA sound it would create comb filtering) as long as certain conditions are met - one of which being that there must be sound coverage over the whole audiance.

@ShatteredWindowpane 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos fluff, and I saw you perform live with Wage War and Beartooth in Philly in September. You guys sounded great, apart from the bass player who suffered a malfunction on stage with his equipment. I felt bad for him because even though I was in a great spot relative to the PA's, I couldn't hear a difference when he stopped playing to fix his stuff. When he started playing again I still couldn't hear a difference. But it was still a great show

@edima 2 жыл бұрын

Love how how you broke this down. I Wanna set my bands live rig similar to this since we also gotta setup and breakdown in like 15min 😂

@mikegreenebass Жыл бұрын

The Bassist always knows what’s up

@peevee605 2 жыл бұрын

Cool and compact setup.

@DavideGuerri 2 жыл бұрын

next logical upgrade is to get your own sound guy and tour with your mixing console. build one giant rack with digital stagebox, IEMs, and playback rig, you just plug in drums, vocals, and direct ins, give the festival guys LR and frontfill mix and there you go, soundcheck time goes from 30 minutes to 5 minutes. i always do it like this when i do FOH/monitor for bands i tour with

@codesent2125 2 жыл бұрын

I would honestly use a huge snake with that PreSonus. I know that a digital stage box is ran via CAT6, but one small kink in that cable and it won't communicate right, and a snake is thicker and can handle the rigors of the road better, just from my personal experience.

@DavideGuerri 2 жыл бұрын

@@codesent2125 even better, use a rack mounted console and use the cat6 only for remote control, i do it like this with the main band i tour with, M32c+DL32 on stage, behind drums, i plug 1 cat5 to the rack mounted router and i plug it in my touchscreen pc at FOH, so i can both use that or an iPad on stage if needed

@jamesgoodine6107 2 жыл бұрын

Best rig run-down

@ringoflatts6571 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool man

@paul_sanchez 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see some VLOGs of your tours!

@davidlawson7786 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re okay Fluff, you look like you’ve lost weight bro. Cool video btw, I’m thinking of getting a Helix because the more I watch you I think that would be the setup for me. Currently playing through EVH 5150 EL34 50 watt head through a Yamaha THRC 2x12 cab.

@A_Brainless_Goblin 2 жыл бұрын

good to know i am on the right track a few steps down along the chain, pod go and power amp into a mesa 1x12 ayy

@jimmiethompson3637 2 жыл бұрын

I went to a 212 cab myself over the last year and man so I glad I did. Can’t give up my dual rectifier yet. Lol

@jyangyang 2 жыл бұрын

Which power amp you use to the 212 cab ? Thanks

@maximilianosantana5696 2 жыл бұрын

Great gear

@johnespinosa606 5 ай бұрын

Dragged under 🤘🏽

@christopherhavard326 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video dude!!! So you guys are using backing tracks? as you don’t have drums in you in ear mix, are you playing to click track? Is your drummer getting same in ear mix, I can’t imagine this without having kick and snare at least. Thanks man

@br1no796 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, from México good vídeo, so cool pro rig man. I like your topo chico fridge jaja nice.

@supercrossfire20 2 жыл бұрын

You guys killed it at shelter in Detroit

@joshuachristner7200 5 ай бұрын

Love the stage ae footage😂

@xChrundleTheGr8x 2 жыл бұрын

I was curious which kind of IR's you preferred and trust for live use. York Audio is probably the only brand I haven't bought yet. Looking forward to giving em a shot!

@jdkramer5835 2 жыл бұрын

should defiantly have a look at using the SE V7 mics for vocals. there slowly becoming the new industry standard and they blow 58s and 935s out of the park

@denn1820 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool setup! What company makes the shockmount racks under your Mesa 2X12s? Looks nice and compact and looking for something similar! (04:38 in the video)

@robzilla69 2 жыл бұрын

I have an x32 and so far it hasn't failed 🤞. Do you hear any difference in the presonus preamps vs the x32?

@mata.yoguee 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Fluff amazing video! Quick question, does the drummer mix comes also from your in-ear rack? If so, you’re indeed inputing the FOH drum mix on the Presonus? Or is the drummer getting a separate IEmix from Monitor world from venue? Thanks! 🤘🏻

@geraldwatkins3543 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Looks like Stage AE in Pittsburgh.

@andyhamm6389 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get a chance, try some wired bone conductor headphones with your IEMs. It leaves your ears open so you can still hear and orient yourself to everything going on.

@Esp_Guitars 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a particular reason for switching out from the invader to the bareknuckle? I was looking to put passives into my ibanez(i've had it since i was 17, and the hardware and pickups need changed)i was looking to do the invader in my bridge, however im curious to the sound difference. "I want a pickup that gives punch, as well as low end but defined highs"if this is even possible"

@thehannomeiring 2 жыл бұрын

haha, the yelley parts. classic

@SunshineHB 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fluff!! How good is that Matrix amp? I have yet to find an amp that I like my Helix through aside the power section of a real amp. Haven’t tried the matrix yet, though.

@scottstetzer 2 жыл бұрын

Video shot in Pittsburgh! Cool.

@gripphillips 2 жыл бұрын

ok . i love flufff know. helix user YESSSSSS

@breadnaut3087 2 жыл бұрын

I need to step up my in ear game asap

@seankent1807 2 жыл бұрын

Are the shock racks you use for the guitar rigs (helix, etc) shallow depth or full size? I’ve been looking for a 6-8 space rack like that on a caster board, but I only need one that’s 12” deep… 😫

@oscarcastellon7398 2 жыл бұрын

Any particular preference from the York Audio over other IR manufacturers that you can describe?

@LevitatorMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it weird? When you get home from tour you're like: "YES!! finally back in my own space! I missed my bed and my couch and my own shower! Touring sucks!"....then like an hour later you're over it and wish you were back on the road? That's my experience anyway lol

@ww8wv1 2 жыл бұрын

I would think overall regardless of the situation that if it’s working then simplicity would be better. To me what you’re using is the perfect rig (I’m a zero expert haha, just seems logical)

@ThatIrishCowboy 2 жыл бұрын

I really want to get that new space grey helix but man my wife is not going to be happy lol already got a quad cortex and a badlander this year. Love your video on the quad cortex by the way I think it's about to be my main gig machine. I love the badlander but if Tremonti drops the MT-100 this year I am trading it in so hard the pictures just look incredible and if it sounds fatter than the mt-15 then that's a game changer.

@danielmcclane6853 Жыл бұрын

Great rig man, just a question, so the drummer does not have his drums on the IEM? or his IEM is not provided in this rack? how would you make it work to incorporate the drums to the IEM rack? thanks!

@sonofboar13 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered how you stored your helix floor controller!

@w0mbatina 2 жыл бұрын

Why not just play that one drop D song half a step lower?

@Jupiter2ignite 2 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine so it fits the singers voice a little better.. but I could be wrong

@Ottophil 2 жыл бұрын

Songs belong in their original key.

@gianlucagigliotti4026 2 жыл бұрын

Backing tracks

@pstudio4096 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since you roasted some riggs!

@BrandonMaximoff 2 жыл бұрын

What company made your guitar stand/flight case?

@fearofnone2 2 жыл бұрын

Question so you guys are going to the DI box before the studiolive 24?

@dannyslayer 2 жыл бұрын

Fluff, what are you using to control the Helix? Looks like you've got a expression pedal and some kind of midi controller? Just curious, might have missed it in the video somewhere too.

@RiffsAndBeards 2 жыл бұрын

Its the Line 6 Helix controller and an Ernie Ball expression pedal for Whammy stuff :)

@MJXtube Жыл бұрын

1:06 Oh, hello Pittsburgh/Stage AE outdoors :)

@DOM326486 Жыл бұрын

Topo chico (México en todas partes)👍

@JeffreyParsons 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Cool vid. Curious why you've stuck with Helix with so many other options since it released a few years ago.

@RiffsAndBeards 2 жыл бұрын

Support. When something breaks in the middle of nowhere South Dakota, no other company will overnight me new stuff.

@JeffreyParsons 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiffsAndBeards makes total sense. They still sound great, too!

@kurtshetler9719 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the walkthrough. The Helix patch you're showing has path 2 going to the digital output. How do you translate Helix digital out before it hits the mixer? You said 3 vocals + 1 bass plus guitars (6 inputs), but I see 8 inputs connected. Are you both running stereo helix patches?

@RiffsAndBeards 2 жыл бұрын

L+R tracks for in between songs. So 3 vox, 3 inst, L+R tracks for a total of 8

@majesticpbjcat7707 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiffsAndBeards is there anywhere I could find an explanation of a preset as complex looking as the one you showed in the video? All those EQ blocks on there baffles me. I would love to know how all that works.

@christopherheadcase6886 2 жыл бұрын

How are you splitting to both FOH, The PreSonus & the Apollo? If i heard correctly, the Preaonus is just mixing your in ears but the Apollo is recording ir doing something other than mixing

@ChurchCinematics 2 жыл бұрын

Came for the tour rig, stayed for the Topo Chico fridge.

@motograter2011 2 жыл бұрын

The Steelers stadium… stage AE is a sweet place.

@Starcrunch72 2 жыл бұрын

So I'm going to presume you leave the drum mix to the monitor guy, forcing him to stick around and not get over to catering, because he hasn't eaten since the beginning of the tour 😎

@johnnycakes4life 2 жыл бұрын

Which DAW do you use for playback?? What seems to be the most reliable DAW for live playback?? Thanks.

@HIMblackstar Жыл бұрын

What's your Radio DI brand? Thanks for all the info!

@Guitars77OA6 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I am in a fluff video now. That's friggin' sick. Stage AE was such a good concert you guys killed it!

@surrrenderthemasses 2 жыл бұрын

How would you simplify your rig for a smaller band setup? What would you prioritize?

@kamplaysbass 2 жыл бұрын

what's a good brand for front of stage risers or "ego risers" as people like to call them

@tomwyant9532 2 жыл бұрын

My in-ears seal so nice I can't hear the drums without them being in the mix. Then again, the volume in the bar is probably a bit lower than the volume on a huge stage. :)

@hullupesukarhu 2 жыл бұрын

Which YA IRs are you currently using? I got a lot of their packs and love them.

@oscarcastellon7398 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Mesa and Orange pack. How is their Zila pack if you have it?

@hullupesukarhu 2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarcastellon7398 I am sorry, but I don't have neither of those two packs.

@oscarcastellon7398 2 жыл бұрын

No worries mate. I just never been able to find a zilla pack that i like and im wondering if this will be the one

@zander9486 2 жыл бұрын

0:36 you need a clean shot brandy. Would sing like an angel asap!

@mstecker 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been tempted to do a show without the modeling just as a comparison? You know, bring a live amp, and mic up a cab with real effects in front of it? I'd just be curious what the difference would feel like.

@dylanburton4955 8 ай бұрын

I think it’s something all us musicians would love to do but obviously for tours it’s not always gonna work, especially for the supporting bands

@captainperez1 2 жыл бұрын

Fluff do you have you Helix preset on the line 6 website?

@ITigerbaum Жыл бұрын

At first I didn't believe it, especially after watching numerous RB&G tube amp reviews. It blows me away that you don't use at least one of your tube amps on tour, but I get it. Kinda. Recovering bass player here. SO you only use 1-multi-effects processor, 1-1000 watt solid state power amp, and a wireless live? I had to put down the bong, rewind, and research this, especially before I commented. I've watched your shows and they sound excellent. Your bass player uses a solid state bass amp. I get that. Luckily you can still take your guitars. No Kemper? I wonder if people will ever profile guitars? Thanks Mr. Fluff.