Do you think this snare sound is wack?

kats · 25th January 2006, 01:43 AM

It's a Pork Pie Big Black 14"X 6.5". I like the sound of it, but the real high part of the overtone is annoying. I haven't had a chance to hear it in the context of a mix, it might just wash out.

Anyhow, I'm not a drummer - it's for the studio, but would a different resonant (bottom) skin alleviate this if it becomes a problem in the mix?

Pork Pie

ctms777 · 26th January 2006, 03:34 PM

Depends on the music, mix, other instruments, etc. etc. etc.

But the overtones PROBABLY will not be heard in a mix, but will be felt, makes the snare come alive imho

I really like the sound by the way

AndyL · 26th January 2006, 09:55 PM

I think it´s more a question about how the drum is tuned..?

Here´s a song recorded with that snare. I think it sounds great!
http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...highlight=SM57

kats · 27th January 2006, 05:12 AM

Yeah I think your right Andy. I was pissing around with the tuning of it today and was surprised to find out it was the Top skin doing the whining.

heartofantares · 28th January 2006, 12:28 AM

Pork Pies are great snares. First, the drum needs to be tuned, but an even quicker fix is to put a small piece of tape on the drum head, which will deaden the ring. If that doesn't quite cut it, tape a credit card or a wallet to the head.

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25th January 2006, 01:43 AM	#1
kats Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,356	Do you think this snare sound is wack? It's a Pork Pie Big Black 14"X 6.5". I like the sound of it, but the real high part of the overtone is annoying. I haven't had a chance to hear it in the context of a mix, it might just wash out. Anyhow, I'm not a drummer - it's for the studio, but would a different resonant (bottom) skin alleviate this if it becomes a problem in the mix? Pork Pie

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26th January 2006, 03:34 PM	#2
ctms777 Gear maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maastricht Posts: 210	Depends on the music, mix, other instruments, etc. etc. etc. But the overtones PROBABLY will not be heard in a mix, but will be felt, makes the snare come alive imho I really like the sound by the way

26th January 2006, 09:55 PM	#3
AndyL Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	I think it´s more a question about how the drum is tuned..? Here´s a song recorded with that snare. I think it sounds great! http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...highlight=SM57

27th January 2006, 05:12 AM	#4
kats Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,356	Yeah I think your right Andy. I was pissing around with the tuning of it today and was surprised to find out it was the Top skin doing the whining.

28th January 2006, 12:28 AM	#5
heartofantares Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12	Pork Pies are great snares. First, the drum needs to be tuned, but an even quicker fix is to put a small piece of tape on the drum head, which will deaden the ring. If that doesn't quite cut it, tape a credit card or a wallet to the head.