Post by John Bell on Feb 2, 2012 9:17:12 GMT 1
I took my Premier XPK snare drum to the Wembley Drum Centre yesterday, on the way home from work.
I purchased and had fitted and tuned, an Aquarian Focus-X Snare Head
"Focus-X™: A texture coated head with a unique "vented" muffling ring tucked into the hoop underneath the head. The Focus-X produces a sensitive snare response and a full articulate sound while eliminating any unwanted ring. Great for studio recording or live playing. Also available in a clear version and a coated with a Power Dot underneath version."
Although my kit is fitted with Aquarian Response 2 heads, this is the first time I have tried a Focus-X on the snare.
It has certainly put some life back into it and it sounds dark and articulate, but still powerful.
It will eliminate the need for notching-out the dodgy peak of the old head, with the EQ plugin on mix-down.
Now looking forward to this Saturday's rehearsal. Cheers, John.
I purchased and had fitted and tuned, an Aquarian Focus-X Snare Head
"Focus-X™: A texture coated head with a unique "vented" muffling ring tucked into the hoop underneath the head. The Focus-X produces a sensitive snare response and a full articulate sound while eliminating any unwanted ring. Great for studio recording or live playing. Also available in a clear version and a coated with a Power Dot underneath version."
Although my kit is fitted with Aquarian Response 2 heads, this is the first time I have tried a Focus-X on the snare.
It has certainly put some life back into it and it sounds dark and articulate, but still powerful.
It will eliminate the need for notching-out the dodgy peak of the old head, with the EQ plugin on mix-down.
Now looking forward to this Saturday's rehearsal. Cheers, John.