Dude I’m just here to say I used this method with a fresh emad the night before I went into the studio yesterday - I wish I could show you the result. My kick sounded like an absolute cannon. This method is fantastic. Tried and true. The engineer was impressed with the raw sound we were able to get.

Protect this Man at all costs.

"This is not freaking trigonometry...". Actually the science involved is a lot more complex, that's the genius of your approach, because the complicated part is already sorted out by the manufacturer of the drum. Taking a visual indicator of tension like the wrinkles makes both the drum shell and the head to sound extremely close to the ideal sound they're designed to deliver. I really like your tuning technique because it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the video

I swear man, I have learned so many actual useful tips from you in such a short period of time. Keep it up.

revisiting 5 years down the track. my drums have never sounded better since Rob released these videos. thanks Rob.

“Looks like a load of laundry” hahaha Seriously dude. Some folks have a whole set of bedding in there!

Absolutely brilliant Rob! I play gospel music in my home church. I retuned my bass drum this morning before our practice session...oh my word! What a sound, what a "punch" with no overtone. It altered the whole feel of how I play and I got some great feed back from the keyboard player (worship leader). Thanks man...love what you do! 😊

I lit a cigarette after that kick sound......and I don’t even smoke. I’m off to clean myself up.

Rob, we need a Maximum Thumpification shirt! 10/10 would buy! (If it's soft...)

I literally rewatched the test hit and reaction at least 15 times. Absolutely priceless!! I switched to an empty kick with a coated EMAD about a year ago and I will never go back!

I bought a vintage japanese kit at a yard sale for $100. It was the former house kit at a local punk bar, where it was brutally abused. It didnt even sound like a drum set anymore. An employee at guitar center told me it belonged in a dumpster. I didnt listen to that. All it needed was new heads, and some tutoring from Rob Brown. I had the same reaction you have in this video. Thank you for all your videos!

I admire how simple you make things. I’m a 53 year old man. At the time I grew up, the 70’s-80’s, most toms had no resonant head. During the late 80’s we wanted thump and no sustain. During the 90’s, I had sound from heads killed, and triggered. I’ve recently started playing again after a 24 year hiatus. It’s amazing how bad one can become, after no play at all in that time period. Plus, actually tuning these batter-resonant heads has provided a level of complexity and frustration that, has all but removed my desire to play! We need more folks following your lead. Simplicity is beauty!

Just took off both heads on my Tama 22”Superstar Classic bass drum and followed this method. Worked very well, just needed a couple tweaks but now it can break glass from 100 yards. Batter head is an Evans G2 clear with an Evans EQ3 resonant head. I don’t use laundry for muffling, just a small rolled up piece of foam taped snug to the batter head with 2 small pieces of non stick duct tape. BOOM!

I used this method yesterday in the studio. MAN, the best kick drum I've ever heard, no Slate samples can beat this guy!

I've been using and recommending your tuning techniques ever since I first saw your Maximum Thumpification video!

I just took up playing again after some 25 years. Thank you for helping me back in with every video you have made. You sir are my Masterclass re-introduction to a passion I almost lost. Bravo!

Just got a set of Pearl Decade maple, and tuning up and setting up. I’m so stoked watching your videos on how to do all this, this kit is gonna be awesome in a little bit! Thank you so much!

Been struggling with tuning. In 30 mins you got me set straight. My toms are crazy and my kick is kickin'! Thanks Rob!!

I'm an engineer, not a player. We have a crappy kick drum at our church and fight it every week. Used your tuning technique yesterday. Dang! Deep, punchy and an instant fix. Drummer could feel the difference too. Still needed a touch of damping on the front head, but wow. Just wow. Thanks so much Rob! Toms are next!

Rob, Sir, I have NEVER had such an easy time tuning my kick drum and having it sound so stinking good with no muffling other than the EMAD ring. I've always used pillows and such. After tuning with this method it sounds so good totally empty. Like an absolute bazooka. I love it. Thanks so much!

I just used your tuning method from your tom and snare videos and my drums sound amazing now. Thank you so much for all you do for all of us drummers.

The original video that started it all for me. I had no tuning experience before watching Beatdown's original tuning videos. Those videos alone turned me into a tuning ninja. I still get compliments on my sound years later. Rob, again, thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for this. You earned my subscription years ago for those videos, and I continue to spread the word of #MaximumThumpification.

Definitely gets the job done!! I saw the first one and my kicks have sounded great since!! No more fear of changing heads and not being able to get em to sound good again!! TIFTIB!!

It's official, I have watched all your tuning vids, thanks to you, my kit sounds amazing. Keep up the good work, and thanks so much Rob

I’m new at the drums and gave this method a try and I am not disappointed. Thank you!

Been tuning my kicks (20"s and 22"s) with this method ever since I saw the first video years ago. I have only gotten positive feedback, and they always sound killer to MY ears. thanks, Rob...

Hey Rob, your tuning lessons are just the best. This is the best tuning I had on my drums.

Your tuning videos changed everything. I've been playing drums for 35 years and it's never been this simple or effective. Thank you!

As Ive watched so many video's, i'd love to hang out with this dude, like he's my mentor or something and well he is now basically. I never heard most stuff he's shown from anyone else so far on you tube.

That's the way I tune my bass drum from now on since I saw your first bass tunning video! Thanks buddy!

You are the master, Rob! I use all your tuning methods and my drums sound the way they were meant to sound! Keep up the good work man!

Been a fan since the beginning. Rob won't steer you in the wrong direction. His common sense approach to drumming is a breath of fresh air. Thank you, Rob. Keep up the great work! Discovering your channel was a game changer for me!

One of my favourite things about tuning this way, besides the result, is that it can be done anywhere so quickly and you don’t have to worry about the noise around you while your tuning. Simple and easy to do. I remember the first time I tuned my kick after watching the first video, I’m pretty sure I had the same reaction as Rob did in this one. Keep up the great work!

I absolutely love this guy, he is straight forward, and genuinely informative!!!

Best tutorial on the internet for tuning a kick drum. Really, in general, all of your tips on drum tuning has been a game changer for me. My drums have never felt and sounded better before.

You’re the man Rob! I can attest to how well this method works. I’ve been following the channel for awhile now and viewed the original tuning vids you put up. I get compliments all the time on how fat/punchy of a bass drum sound I get out the various kits I play live and in studio, from the higher end kit I have to my lower end gig kits I use on the road. This is the real deal! Thanks for the constant gems thrown our way boss✊🏼 appreciate you!

Man, this was so helpful! My kick just wasn't sounding right, too much resonant sound and not enough thump. Just tuned it and waaaaay better! I watched the Tom video next and my toms are so good now! Sounds like a whole new kit.

I have never been able to have a good sounding bass drum, I've looked up tons of tuning videos, and I tried this one time, and it sounds amazing now. Thank you!

I've seen the first video, and now this new one has the exact same method. 100% still works! I've made a few adjustments because I don't wanna invest on a good head yet (I have a $300 kit given to me by a good friend) but this method still works wonders. Thanks for this Rob! And thanks for that wonderful eargasm face during that sound test lmaooo

Man - I just got a new set of Gretsch Brooklyns and this is the first 22" I've had in forever. I was having a hard time getting a sound that was just right so I did this method and WHOA. Total punchy bassy goodness - this was AWESOME. Thank you!!

I've been waiting for this!

I've just rewatched your first bass drum video yesterday to refine my bass drum sound and today you uploaded the remake, such a coincidence! Thank you for your tuning videos Rob, they're always the most practical

This works great , I've been playing for 47 years now and could never understand tuning so I kind of gave. up . Thanks for sharing the knowledge , I love your attitude, not complicated.. Your channel has taught me a lot , keep up the good work.

I just have to say this video helped me out get the sound I wanted out of my kit for years. Thank you. I always kept both heads loose thinking it would give it thst thump until my buddy told me my bass drum sound sucked for years so I watched this video and applied it to all three of my bass drums and what a difference. Thank u.

Rob i have been watching your videos scince i started drumming and i think you are the best man to go for tips for tuning. All these other people teaching us newbies how to tune are just making things way too hard for us.... Love you and i thank you for all these videos that you put out. Greetings from Croatia 😙😍

Rob, excellent simple tuning lesson, straight to the point and well done. Your analogies, humor and demeanor make your video lessons a pleasure to watch. After 45 yrs of playing, I can still watch your entire video. Great job dude...

Rob Brown, you are the King! Used to tune my drums with your old videos, and stoked to see a newer version. Just tuned up my kick!

I've seen hundreds of these tuning video's but this is so simple and you get an awesome result!!! Maximum Thumpification brother!!!!!

The payoff at 10:44, then that reaction :)

2:34 Felt like a personal attack... at least I got 3 of my towels back into circulation

Rob brown is hands down the best guy to teach you how To develop your drumming skills and drum maintenance keep rocking on brother you're the best

Wow man I just followed along to all of your tuning videos and my drums sound amazing, 1000x better than before. Your videos are awesome and I appreciate you making it simple!

Love your videos. Thank you !! And YES, unfortunately my kick drum DOES look like a load of laundry ! That absolutely cracked me up laughing. Good one ! And so true.

He really called me out with the pillows and shit in my kick😂

Thank you so much! I watched this, took my calftone off, took my towels out, and now I have the best sound coming from my bass drum. It thumps you right in the feel good! Much thanks! Love your videos!

I'm just now hearing what my drum set is suppose to sound like and this is w/o any additional tweaking at all. Just using Rob's simple tuning techniques they were all 5 the best I have ever heard them. I've been playing for 25 years: have been playing in bands and making decent side $ doing it and tuning has always been an head-scratching, stressful task for me. Rob made it simple and quick. Thanks, Rob.....thanks to you one of the greatest things in my life has become even greater.

The best moment 10:44 10:44 10:44 10:44

Wassup with audio buzz? But I follow you man. Great vids and knowledge! Keep it up bother

Maximum thumpification on my kick now Rob!! I dropped my mallet the exact same way, blew me away! ;). Thank you!

Rob! Wow! I've been a percussionist/drummer for 37 years, and music teacher for 25 years. And about 3 years ago, I found you on KZfaq. Since then - your simple little tricks or tips have been awesome! Your whole way of tuning totally changed my mind and how I tune. I mentioned this technique to my brother (a drummer for 5 more years than me) and he still swears by (especially for snare) alternating, tapping the edge, making sure it all sounds right, etc.... says there is no other way to do it....but likes how my kit(s) sound - even the less expensive "practice" kit that I have! Ha! He doesn't believe me when I tell him I tune each drum in about 5 minutes or less! I even had to re-tune a brand new snare right before my band was ready to play, something wasn't right - don't know exactly - but as the other guys were wrapping up there tuning etc... I flipped my snare over did the bottom head, and then the top - all the while my guys looking at like - "we need to be ready to go" and right when the lead singer turned to me to ask if I was ready, I flipped the snares on and started the show! Awesome - keep the videos coming! Great tips for all levels! I even referred a young student, who's family bought them a drum set for Christmas, to your KZfaq channel!

10:44 eargasm

Thanks, Rob my life is anxiety-free thanks again, my friend.

I have been tuning all my drums by Rob's methods for years after watching his first tuning videos. Now this video re-affirms this concept in a somewhat simpler way but in a most effective way. Getting ready to swap kits and change heads on my Yamaha Live Customs I'm using tonight. Those drums sound amazing. Thanks to Rob Beatdown Brown's (RBB's) methods. Of course RBB is 'The' KZfaq "Drum Hero" in my book.

I love this method! It lets the drum (size) dictate its tone. Brilliant!

"A load of laundry" LOL. LOL. LOL

If you don't have an 8 lb weight handy, that's about how much a gallon of milk weighs...

I saw this video about a year and a half ago and have been using this method ever since. I swear by it. I've had sound techs tell my bass drum was the easiest they've ever had to mic. Thanks for simplifying what didn't need to be complicated.

Used this method without even knowing this video’s existence. Well, I’ve been using Rob’s technique for my snare and toms but have never seen this bass drum method. But I only have the remo equivalent of this head on my Tama SB/B kick and a small decorative pillow that came with a bedsheet set I bought years ago and my kick sounds orgasmic. I mean even other people compliment how nice my kit sounds and all I’ve been using to tune my drums is the Rob method. Thanks man.

10:50 lol

10:45 :D

After you Tom tuning vid I went to this one. I did it and WOW! It was 4am when I finished. Couldn't try till Saturday. Well at 9:30 am I hopped back there a couldn't stop playing till 9:30 that evening. I have achieved Maximum Thumpafacation! My set never sounded so good. You're irreplaceable 🤘

Damn this worked SO WELL. Just set up my old mapex kit thats been sitting in a closet for years. I got an emad batter as well and I followed along with this video and it punches WAY harder now. Thank you Rob. My reaction when I heard my own bass drum after this was on point to 10:50

10:04 - Haha 😄 Damn, those kettlebells are effective ! That's a comment any woman would like to be able to make after using them. "All my wrinkles are now gone."

Don’t show this to “sounds like a drum” lol

Hey I just want to throw a big THANK YOU out here for your very informative, simplified and insightful videos. Not only am I now a proud owner of a (used but new to me) Yamaha Stage Custom kit, sporting a full set of Paiste PST 7 cymbals, but your tuning vids helped me get my kit up and running like a champ. Keep up the excellent work.

Did this with a cheapo CB kick last night with new Evans heads as prescribed... instant satisfaction. I've been bringing a CB kit to new life thanks to this man's gifts!

Kinda figured this out by trial and error as a teen tuning my own drums, now coming back to drums as an adult its nice to know I got it right in essence. Love the tutorial, you are a true professional.

Wow...thank you my friend. You took the mystery (AND TIME) out of tuning my kick... and my toms. Maximum Thumpification!!!

Thank you so much for these videos, for years tuning has been a pain in the butt for me. It's clear I was making WAY to much of it. I use all your methods and my drums have sounded better than they have in 30 years! Thank you!

First of all I just want to say Thank You for this channel and making things uncomplicated. I have been a drummer for years and always tried to tune bass drum and toms to a particular note or group like 5ths. Recently had to replace a batter head on a bass drum quickly. Using this method on both heads resulted in an awesome sound without taking a lot of time. Again, Thanks for the channel, it's great.

I have been using this method when I started watching Rob some years back. All ways works well. Even more so when you put a set of good heads on. Simple practical effective no over thinking anything. You can concentrate more on getting better and be confident your equipment is working well. Watch his microphone and recording tips later on very informative.

Bought a new Remad resonant head to go with my Emad batter side. I followed your instructions to a T. My bass drum has never sounded better. After all these years. Such a simple and effective tutorial. Thank you!

Shieeeet dude i just tune my 18" Tama Club Jam bass drum by the first time with nothing in it and sounds instantly AWESOME! Thank you so much!

Bought a 22inch Evans Emad and Reso combo and used your technique to tune and wow! Best sound ever! I have a kick port but it couldn't fit in the reso hole though...matters not, the sound generated using your technique is incredible! Thanks for making this so simple and not complicated and tedious like other videos I've looked at.

Works like a charm. I have a "cannon kick" (22x20) with a KickPort and this method was the only one that got the thumpification out of it. Great work my friend.

So happy to find a quick tuning video for the bass drum. Just bought a DW Design 3-piece kit for like $600 when it was $1200 brand new. Going to use this technique tonight at the gig.

I've been playing for 30+ years and always forget the basics of tuning as I'm only swapping heads out about every 3 years. Can't thank you enough for all the instructional's. This is surefire method that works. Only thing I changed was down tuning the resonant head to get some more low end as I just seated a Remo Powersonic head on a Saturn V 22" B. drum. This thing is explosive. Much love to you bro.👊

Your tutorials are always the ones I return to. I have followed a few others as well for my first 2 1/2 years on drums thus far. Honestly man, you have helped me understand more than even my long time friends who’ve played since they were kids. Boom

Rob, Just used your bass drum tuning method for my 18" bass drum. Sound is INCREDIBLE!! THANKS!!!

years of fine-tuning, gadgets and techniques all came down to Rob and his ripple tuning..... IT WORKS GREAT!!!!! just in the studio replaced Kick, toms, snare and they all sounded the best with little effort and maximum sound quality with Robs ripple technique.....Life is short and time is valuable and is now saved Thank you Rob!!! I am very paticular and this technique works amazingly!!! you are my hero !!!

Just picked up an early 2000's Export kit and bought a new one for our church kit. Perfect timing to find all this goodness! Love the stick drop.

I've used exactly the method for years and every sound engineer I work with and every bass player I jam with drools at my kick drum tone. Love it!

Man, I love ya. I've been doing this since 1975 and everyone thought I was crazy,(except sound engineers)!

Amazing. I am a guitarist of 20 years picking up drumming. Got a Tama Rockstar for cheap. Followed this method for putting on new heads. Sounds better than the kick on my drummer’s high end set. I have never tuned before! Just wow!

I just got my first kit, a used Pearl Forum with barely used original heads. I put on fresh Evans heads and started watching your tuning videos to get started. I didn't have the kettle bell, but I scared up 8lbs of steel (two 3" ball bearings stacked in a coffee tub to centralize the pressure) and followed along...it sounds right sweet. I'm going to play with it for a while before considering any damping. Time to watch your videos about tuning toms and the snare and then to get the kit set up and sit down. Thank you for the work.

Awesome, awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

You convinced me to bu a resonant head, as the kit I inherited had a giant cutout and foam stuffed inside. After following your tips, this thing sound fantastic.....and is a cheap 20 year old Pearl Export set. Thank you Rob.

First, thanks Rob - I can't get enough of your videos. Hack drummer for most of my life and at 52 I want to be better than I ever was, I appreciate your stuff. So thumpification. Got a Pearl Roadshow set, lower end Pearl. I've drummed on Exports most of my life and a low end Mapex set. I miss that Mapex set, it was junk when I got it used, wish I kept it. Low end Meinl cymbal pack, good enough for working chops. Replaced the stock heads with Remo Ambassador heads, tuned the tom resonant heads down. Snare sounds ok for what I'm working on. Love the sound from my toms now, especially my floor tom. I wasn't happy with the floor and bass for a while until I replaced the heads. Can't tell you enough how happy I am with that floor tom. Bass.. nope. Watched this video and others like it. Loved your "emptying laundry" out of the bass comment, I laughed but I f'd with it for a long time, took the resonant head off maybe a dozen times. Pillow, towel, bare. For drummers out there who want the sound they want my only advice is to be patient and don't be afraid to take your kit apart and play with it. Everyone wants to get their work in but if your kit sounds like crap how satisfying is that? Take the time and know your kit, it's a good time investment. What I wound up doing is - if a pillow or something is touching your batter or resonant head it's going to sound like you're dropping a dead body on a hardwood floor. I wanted some resonance but wanted punch and not too much resonance. I wound up putting some pieces of duct tape on my Remo batter head - 4 5 inch strips or so, one or two nearer the center head below my batters. 4 pieces of gorilla black tape on the black resonant head like in a box. Stuck two of those cheezy thin hospital pillows in there, not touching either head and boom. I spent two hours just hitting them liking the sound. Play around, find your sweet spot. Peace

Excellent video ... and so simple. I have struggled with kick tuning for years. I just got done using the Maximum Thumpification Method ... awesome! Thank you.

I did it. Sounds great! Not dead, just the right amount of over tone. Thanks man!