[DRUM TEST] Mapex Saturn IV Studio !

[daniboun]

Hi amigos,

Just got my new drumset. After a long reflexion, I went to the Mapex Saturn IV ! Why ?
- Single point of contact lugs
- hybrid shell (Maple + Walnut, 6-ply, 5.1mm all North American maple (4-ply) and walnut (2-ply) shell construction)
- Die cast lugs / claws
- full Remo Emperor / Ambassador heads (even if I prefer Evans)
- Included tom mountings + clamps
- Granite Sparkle finish (not rodoïd)
- Perfectly cut bearing edge

Drumset actual config :

- Studio Set : 20x16 / 10x8 / 12x9 /14x14 + 14x5.5 snare (got for free)
- Evans G14 on toms (killer heads !!!)
- Evans Emad on Kick
- Remo Powerstoke 3 reso
- Remo Ambassador on Snare
- Ultrasound Phosphore/bronze wire

But the real reason was the incredible sound ! Really love the deep and warm sound provided by this drumset. It sounds to my ears very very well. Thanks to the Evans G14 heads I get an awesome accurate sound : do not need to muffle anymore

DEMO

4 mics recording method : No compression, no effects, no EQ, "Plug and Record" method.
I'll share a review for this.

https://soundcloud.com/justdani/mapex-demo

[rritter]

I really like the recording. Open sounding toms. Real sounding drums, can’t go wrong with that. The only change I would make would be to the snare drum. I like the ring of your drum but it appears to be the only playable sound. By tuning my snare tight on a center strike I get a solid full tone sound. A strike closer to the edge of the drum I get the ring that I also like. The snare thing is just a personal thing so yea a great job on great sounding drums.

[MDK]

Love that color and the sizes are perfect.. Congrats thats a beauty and she sounds great. Just about every head I have tried on my saturn sounds fantastic. You really can't go wrong with head selection on the toms IMO.

[Bish]

Love that color and the sizes are perfect.. Congrats thats a beauty and she sounds great. Just about every head I have tried on my saturn sounds fantastic. You really can't go wrong with head selection on the toms IMO.

This!

[daniboun]

I really like the recording. Open sounding toms. Real sounding drums, can’t go wrong with that. The only change I would make would be to the snare drum. I like the ring of your drum but it appears to be the only playable sound. By tuning my snare tight on a center strike I get a solid full tone sound. A strike closer to the edge of the drum I get the ring that I also like. The snare thing is just a personal thing so yea a great job on great sounding drums.

The snare is tuned high and tuned with a tuner. I'm going to change the Ambassador head to an Evans G1 "Level 360." In general, I prefer 14x6.5 snares but I got my 14x5.5 for free

[inthpktplayer]

Great looking kit. Not usually a fan of sparkly finishes, but, that looks really nice. Sounds fantastic as well. Snare, not so much. Have fun with it.

[thunderstruck]

Beautiful kit! I hope you enjoy them.

[Zeta]

Gorgeous! The only thing I don't like about the Saturn IV is the new badge LOL

[8beat]

Nice sound. I like your recording.

[Riouel]

i love your sparkle
very nice for me and it a Mapex what can you ask for moore

[daniboun]

Gorgeous! The only thing I don't like about the Saturn IV is the new badge LOL

The badge is ugly indeed...
I was not fan of Mapex but since I got that Saturn IV I have to say that they are making some beautiful kits.

[inthpktplayer]

The badge is ugly indeed...
I was not fan of Mapex but since I got that Saturn IV I have to say that they are making some beautiful kits.

Best bang for the buck IMHO.

[Kazaamski]

Sweet kit. Sounds great

[daniboun]

Sweet kit. Sounds great

Mapex rolllllllllls