Update message! (Drummer's special)

So this is now really more for drummers, but however, I thought it's worth it to post this one - after long discussions between myself and several glasses of beer :) -

In my previous post you read that I was quite happy to have my drums @ Rock Hal, but here below you will see how I finally structured my Toms and Octos. The issue for me was that I really intended to include the Octos in my basic drumming, but they have, up to last Friday, always been set-up left sided. Even by using another snare, it was really complicated to use them more than only for effects and stuff like that. Well, the solution was to get rid of the "old-fashioned", or let's call it "traditional" way of setting up the drums. I simply used the space where the smallest toms (8" and 10") have been sitting and placed the Octos right there.

 As you can see this works out, but if I want to keep the 3 Toms together, it means that the 8" has to be right at the top of the 10" and 12" or I shift everything to my right side. I went for the unusual solution, but hey, I can tell you, after a 30min trial, I would never ever change this again. I get much more speed, accuracy and power. Especially when it comes to really fast track breaks. (Always depending which kind of style you are playing). Sure, having 3 toms in an equilateral triangle*, the moves become much closer, there is no more left to right (for lefties: right to left) upper body turn if I just play the toms. When including the Octos into a break, the turn will stay, but at least I manage to include them. So  here we go, I have exactly what I needed: Octos included in each kind of break.

Furthermore, as I am using 3 snares, I now have enough space to place them "strategically" correct.
I did not try them three last Friday, but I will certainly do next time and if the beers still manage to persuade me to create a post for that event, you  will find it on this blog latest Sunday19th Nov (late night)

I can tell you, this set-up rocks.
As evidence: Have a look on the pic that Yves took on me right after the rehearsal ;)

Oh, I forgot to say that we worked also on a new song. Nevermind.
Stay tuned.
Chris

* I love this language ;) lol - to be honest, I have no damn clue if my 3 toms are set equilateral, but this word sounds f***ing good!

Update message!

Finally I was able to put my own Drums into Rock Hal.
This is very important for further development of our songs.

Next Friday, I will add some more stuff and in a near future I will also add my SPD20 electronic pad.

 Above, you can see one of the best Sare drums actually on the market. I am very happy to have this integrated into my set and this one made it quite quickly to my main snare.

Last but not least I'd like to thank Jacques from Rockhal for making it possible.