If possible, it would be cool to hear a set with two different sets of heads.
I'm planning on doing that to one kit next week, time permitting. Thank you
And don't tap the drums. Play them.
I always try to include a range of dynamics, & that includes some lighter strikes. As our drums are especially good at opening up in lighter playing, it's an important element for us, but I like to keep that short.
For an entire kit, it would be good to also hear a short bit with the whole kit being played, just something simple, preferably without cymbals (don't want that to influence me).
I hear you on drums without cymbals, but I think inclusion of cymbals at some point is also important. Even though you're not featuring the cymbals, kit drums need to be heard in a commonly found context.
I like the recent vid you shot over your right shoulder ( the drumming was the worst Ive EVER seen or heard)
This is exactly why I ask drummers who can actually play to track our videos
There are two main probs with sound and an online video:
1. How can I know how honest or otherwise the recording is?
2. How good is the sound reproduction system I am listening through?
Valid points. on point 1, it's really down to how honest you think the makers of the video are. You can be told there's no EQ or enhancement processing, but outside of the audibly obvious, how do you really know that? Those with really good ears who have vast experience of recording a lot of drums can probably tell, but most can't. I'd like to think that we're the little guy pushing a mostly unwilling industry slowly in the direction of truthful recordings, but that's probably not true. I am seeing increasing claims of honest recordings, but really, I can tell that's pure BS on way more than half of them.
What you're listening through is a big deal. Even on the best of gear, especially headphones, you're missing out compared to the sound in the room. We "hear" through our bodies much more than you'd think, especially lower frequencies. We never manage to capture the rich low end we get in the room. We could use EQ to replace the loss on capture, but of course, that's not what we do.
of intention when I started typing, is that you need to be in front of the camera talking enthusiastically about the design approaches you have taken and the benefits that they bring. Do the kind of thing that other drum manufacturers simply cannot do.
I'm pretty sure that won't be happening, although the idea in principal is quite valid. I don't want to be accused of being a wannabe John Good. I think one is enough for anyone. I'd rather let the drums do the talking, & let the website fill in the details. That might not be the smartest marketing move, but there's something very boring about ramming "features" down the throats of those who just want to hear what the damn drums sound like.
Trust me, they are thankful they don't....
I've not been made any offers by major companies for my services, so I think you're safe