Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple & Birch Drum Kits Head to Head - Full Comparison Video by Drumazon

Hey Everyone, in this video we are taking a listen to both of the very latest Mapex Saturn Evolution Series Drum Kits.

These were launched at NAMM 2020 as a complete game changer level of Saturn with new from the ground up shell, finish and feature options designed in collaboration with Russ Miller.

For this new series Mapex have stayed with the famous hybrid shell technology, the one remaining constant throughout the Evolution drums is the use of Walnut. Unlike all previous Saturn Series drums the Evolution ply lay up has been changed. There is a variety of shell thicknesses now used depending on size, shell blend and even finish. Every shell now has the Walnut in the centre. The Walnut is sandwiched by either Maple or Birch to varying thicknesses. Mapex say they have placed the Walnut at the centre of the bearing edge to enhance the warmth of the shells giving the Saturn Evo a darker tone.

As soon as we received the new Saturn Evo kits we immediately made these videos for them, this gave us our first chance to experience the mount. We're big fans of this. Firstly getting the tom position is a doddle, no more guessing where the drum will drop back to when setting it up. Secondly and more importantly design wise the under the lug line mount is designed to prevent the stiffness often caused by under the hoop mounting systems and also offers a unique resonance control feature.

The Adjustment Knob acts as a built-in Equaliser that can slightly dampen the resonance of the shell, the knob engages a rubber tube that makes light contact with the shell from the middle of the mount. This produces a tighter and quicker decay. This system works really well, when working with single ply heads during the video demo we were able to control that typical unwanted overtone you get with thinner heads simply by engaging the knob, it's a far more natural sound than using head damping techniques with a much more pleasing decay.

For more information on the Mapex Saturn Evolution Birch and Maple please follow our links here:

Mapex Saturn Evolution Birch: https://drumazon.com/collections/mapex-drum-kits/products/mapex-saturn-evolution-birch-walnut-5-piece-drum-kit-tuscan-yellow
Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple: https://drumazon.com/collections/mapex-drum-kits/products/copy-of-mapex-saturn-evolution-maple-walnut-4-piece-drum-kit-exotic-azure-burst

Our demonstration starts with the kits placed next to each other in a musical context, then we show you some isolated drum mixes with different mics engaged. Finally we show you isolated examples of each drum, same heads, same tuning so you can hear the shell differences. For the toms we have also shown examples of the Halo Mount resonance control feature at both extremes - fully off (most resonant) and fully on (least resonant).

Like with all our audio demos there is no limiting to enhance the dynamic response, no digital reverbs are used, the ambience is naturally captured with room mics. We recommend listening through headphones or speakers for the best detail.

The music used on this video is not a backing track. Dan put the drums down first and the music and vocals sections have been created and recorded afterwards, much like in a studio session to help demonstrate a more authentic feel.

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Drums | Dan Humphries
Drum Set 1 | Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple / Walnut
Drum Set 2 | Mapex Saturn Evolution Birch / Walnut
Cymbals | Paiste
Vocals | Mark Heenan
Keyboards, Bass Guitar & additional production | Josh Moon
Lyrics | Ross McInch
Guitar, Synth and Music | Dan Humphries

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