New 2023 Mapex MPX Snare Drum Review!
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- We demo all 11 of the new, affordable lineup of MPX snare drums from @MapexDrumsUSA! Links to purchase below the chapter list.
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Steel 14x3.5
03:26 - Maple/Poplar 14x3.5
05:38 - Maple/Poplar 14x5.5
07:41 - New MPX Specs
08:07 - Steel 14x5.5
10:14 - Maple/Poplar 14x6.5
12:26 - Steel 14x6.5
14:40 - Maple/Poplar 14x8
16:53 - What's not great
17:25 - Maple/Poplar 13x6
19:36 - Maple/Poplar 12x6
21:45 - Steel 10x5.5
24:02 - Maple/Poplar 10x5.5
Buy the snare drums here:
Mapex MPX Steel Shell Piccolo Snare Drum 14x3.5 Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MPNST4351CN
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Piccolo Snare Drum 14x3.5
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Snare Drum 14x5.5
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Steel Shell Snare Drum 14x5.5 Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MPNST4551CN
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Steel Shell Snare Drum 14x6.5 Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MPNST4651CN
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Snare Drum 14x8
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Snare Drum 13x6
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Snare Drum 12x6
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Mapex MPX Steel Shell Side Snare Drum 10x5.5 Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MPNST0551CN
Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar Hybrid Shell Side Snare Drum 10x5.5
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenternh.com/snare-dr...
Drum kit used in this video:
Mapex Saturn Evolution Classic 4 Pc Maple Drum Set Without Snare - 22/10/12/16 - Gun Metal Grey
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/SE529XEMBPG
Cymbals:
Paiste 900 Series 22 Ride Cymbal
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001901622
Paiste 900 Series 15 Heavy Hi Hat Cymbals
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001903415
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-d6...
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-a1...
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-i5...
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-ad...
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
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Mapex is the Hyundai of drums..... their early stuff didn't really compare well with the major manufacturers but they got a foothold and took off. Now they have some really good stuff. These drums sound good and look good,
This is true overall, I would like to mention the Black Panther snares were fantastic.
Mapex is no longer a Hyundai, they're the real deal now.
@@jamesadams7131 Hyundais are awesome now.
I used to own a black panther, brass master in 14×6.5..it was the best sounding snare I've ever heard, still sad that it was stolen from my car in London after a gig and they no longer make the smooth shelled, die cast hoop,24 carrat gold plated hardware version...at least i got to do tons of session work with it.
Hyundais are crap still tho😂
All of these snares sounded so good that they would be a great value at even at twice the price. Mapex has certainly come a long way.
Sound infinitely better than the DWs.
its good to see cheap equipment having a good micing/recording review, most of the times the cheap stuff sound very bad because it doenst have the same treatment on reviews as the expensive stuff. Everything can work well with good mics, new heads, tuning and a good player behind.
Normally I'm all about the piccolo's, so I'm glad to see some here. But uh.... my favorite in this video was the 10 inch sidesnare @ high tuning. That has a nasty snap.... In a good way! 😁
Really digging the 10” selections! (That’s what she said…🤷♂️)
They all sounded great, those 10” surprised me! 🤘🏼
Mee too!! I have a 10x6 gretsch but this one has me wanting another!
This was great! I was looking at the 14x6.5 maple. I picked up a lightly used Mapex HBZ horizon set for cheap recently as a cheap gig kit. The snare is built the same as these and it actually plays decent. With good heads and a bit of playing around you can get these drums sounding pretty slick. You can make “value” drums sound good especially in good hands. Cymbals is where you really hear the difference in quality and range personally. This is a great way not to blow your budget out and get something decent enough.
14x8, 14x3, 13x6 maples were great in both tunings.
10 inch maple in low tuning sounds like a perfect low volume snare :-)
Here in France Mapex struggled to take off 20 years ago, only because brand´s name sounded like a mix of Mapa (a local brand that sells dishwashing gloves and sponges) with Durex (a British-Dutch condom manufacturer).
I like room microphones. accurately reproduces the sound heard by the drummer. big like ,subscribed
I just want to thank you guys for doing incredible job! It's very helpful. Also your comments on drums are very welcome!
Thanks so much and glad it is helpful!
I really liked the maple poplar piccolo and the 8" maple poplar!! I'm not usually a fan of 8s, but that drum has a real bark to it. Beautiful!! Having both would be a very nice combo! At those prices, it could be doable.
The drums sound great and look great!!!!
I really like the 14x6.5 Steel and the 14x8 maple/poplar, incredible value on these in particular. Also, the Paiste 900 line is very overlooked imo, some very nice cymbals in that line and they also don't cost an arm and a leg.
Totally agree!
Loved the 12"!
Thanks for including the room mic 👍
An important piece of the picture!
Shocked how much I liked the steel 14x3.5 & wood 10x5.5!!
That 10" sounds great! Not super barky. Cool aux. snare
In low tuning maple.
I just noticed the smaller drums have the same sound as some of the larger ones depending on how much you tune them .
That 12x6 sounded amazing to my ears.
i like the 14x8, ordered one to make into a snom
MAPEX IS SO UNDERATED
those 10" snares need to have some jungle or drum 'n bass beats to showcase there abilities.
nice sounds all around though!
Just got the previous all maple version of these snares. A 5.5x14. We'll see how it goes.
Steel 14x3.5 Maple/Poplar 14x8
Awesome recording and playing. Thanks!
Thanks so much Tim!
Mapex is cool!
Awesome video! I am in the market for a Tama Starclassic Maple and am really curious as to which snare drums would go good with a Starclassic Maple. Any suggestions? Very much appreciated!
That 14 x 3,5 really suprised me.
Along with the Black Panther line up, Mapex are covering all the bases. Giving players a huge choice of snares that are probably the best vfm at the respective price point.
Question, though: Why does the throw off on the piccolo lean out at an angle?
They all sound brilliant. Some in higher tunings and some on lower. Of course the pub crowd will all walk out when they fing you haven't spent 500!
The 10inch steel sounds best.
Ok, so if these come with crappy heads, how come they sound so good on this video ? Also I was stunned to hear the hat's were Paiste 900's. Man they rocked. And I happen to like Zildjian's when it comes to Hat's 😀(Still love my 35 yr old New Beats) . PS: After watching you guys for over 10 yrs on YT, I made my 1st purchase with DCP last week, bought 2 Tama Sky Blue Aurora add-on 8" & 13". Great service from James. Will need to talk to him about the 18". Do I really need a 18" Floor tom. Hmm. Ha ha ha. Anyway thanks 😀 Keep posting y'all. Love your videos.
Thanks so much for the support Dilan! The heads so good here but they really don’t last, that’s the thing with cheap heads. I LOVE the 900 series cymbals!
Mapex is great. Put a Saturn set with a black panther snare and you are ready to play with anyone anywhere.
Great snares for sure but I just hate the cheap looking lugs on the non Armory style. Those shield Armory style lugs are excellent!
DCP = Greatness 💯 🥁
;-)
@@tinterlande
TRUTH!
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That 14/5.5 steel is almost like the Tomahawk. Is there any major difference in the feel? I mean the build quality etc.?
Some of the hardware is higher quality on the Tomahawk, but sound wise not far off!
@@drumcenternh I have a Tomahawk and the throwoff and the snare butt end are the same. The differences between the MPX and the Tomahawk are the lugs and the hoops.
That first snare caught me so off guard. Thing sounds like a dang 14x6.5 at that low tuning. Such a deep sound for a 3.5” depth.
Love the sound of that drum!
That was my favorite steel drum.
Are these on sale yet?
Yes!
In the real world, you could take any one of these drums tuned right to your local tavern for a gig, and Noone would know you were playing a "cheap" snare. Not even a drummer with years of experience. With the right head, and tuned right, these all would fly in any bar gig.
You guys must have changed out the heads or least reso. I just bought the 3.5x14. Junk is only word I will describe. IDE have to spend$$$ to replace both heads, snare wires, and hoops. Those are like 1.3 or 1.5 Triple flanged. I stopped tensioning when I thought something would give. One small lug and 2 tension rods pulling at higher tensions. Sending mine right back where I got it.
Be very,very quiet. I'm hunting drummers with snares. Huhuhuhuhuh