Snash Hat

This is a snash hat.  It was invented by Robert at the Vipercock Ranch.  It is 13" HH with a 20" inverted Pearl Ride Cymbal under it.  It is used in some of the ambient experiments that occur around these parts.  A sample download and a stream are below.

-----Snash Hat Sample-----

Drumracas- Custom Made Drum Based Noise Maker Shakers

This is a drum device I made with two kiddy toms, some bouncy balls, stray snare strands, some skrilla, and some random drum accessories.  Think of it as a slightly indeterminate percussion object, in the Cage vein of not being able to control aspects of the performance.  A sound sample can be found below.  It is a drumraca and has the ability to create interesting layers for effects to build upon (see ambient sketch below, which will be used in a larger piece), as well as pieces written for an ensemble, and a cocktail drum set (in process . . . ).

-----Origianal Drumracas Sound sample-----

-----An ambient sketch done with Drumracas-----

The Electronic Drum Project

I have done earlier posts on this this, but this one is a less brainstorm, and more conclusive entry on what I did with these electronic drums.


I first made and installed the electronics (aka a contact mic I made from piezo speakers from Radio Shack) into the drums, similar to this site. I used wood and screws and foam, but just get them close the head area and wired them to a TR 1/4" female jack. I also made mesh heads like it says here. Note- next time I do this, I doubt I will make my own heads and buy some mesh ones online instead. See pics above.

On this kit, I took the wrap off these kiddie