
That's a much better choice than a 1 trick pony like a 20 ply snare IMHO. You could get pretty darn close to the sound using a 2 ply batter, high tuning, and just the right muffling.and you'd still have a great snare drum for use in other applications should you need it.
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They sound killer and are incredibly versatile. Royalty-Free sound that is tagged as drums, snares, one shot, and processed. So in other words, 20 ply snares are generally impractical, getting the sound you're looking for requires all the stars to align perfectly.įor your price range, I'd recommend a Ludwig Black Magic 14圆.5" or Pork Pie Bob 14圆.5". You won't get that satisfying sound in real life without post-production. If you don't have the perfect sounding room and the perfect amount of reverb, you may not be happy with the sound, even if you buy the same exact snare he used.Īlso, that Deftones snare sound was definitely EQ'd to sound better than it normally does. Black Swamp cable snares are custom-made and utilize a slim line design that slips easily through even the smallest snare gates, eliminating the need for bulky clamps. They utilize coated and uncoated stainless steel cables in two different styles. And they say the sound stays consistent even after years of use. Give your snare drum added projection, response, and tonal depth with Black Swamp cable snares. However, before you go out and buy a 20-ply snare I would say DON'T DO IT, lol.Ģ0-ply snares are notorious for being fickle and inflexible. The 14-inch x 5.5-inch snare drum delivers crisp, clean sound no matter where your drum sticks land on the head. The Deftones snare sound is high pitched, but it is anything but "thin" and "light".Ībe is rumored to have used a 20-ply vented OCDP snare on that song. Piccolo snares generally have a "lighter" and "thinner" sound to them.

The snare drum is derived from a drum that was originally used to accompany a flute, the tabor. It'll have that high pitch, but no bottom end to give the sound more oomph. The snare drum is the smallest cylinder drum and is often referred to as the side drum. I respectfully disagree with the Pearl Piccolo suggestion.
