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s2h2h
08-31-2002, 07:35 AM
Has anyone tried this snare in either the 5x14 or 6.5? Your opinions please!
Thanks
Jake
08-31-2002, 10:35 AM
Yes, I had the pleasure of doing a test review of the 6.5 version, and I tell you it kills! Is looks GREAT in live, better than you can tell from pics, and the sound is fantastic at any range. I had it for some weeks and used it in the studio. It was truly a gem! Probably will buy one soon.
PADman
08-31-2002, 03:27 PM
A drummer came into the studio recently where I work with a 5" UltraCast. I was surprised with the sound quality of his drum. I've recorded aluminum snares in the past (Ludwig Acrolites) and they all seemed to have a 'soup kettle' resonance to them that I personally didn't care for. The UltraCast doesn't suffer from this problem. It has the same tonality as a DW Edge, which is a wood/metal combo shell snare. If I were in the market for a new snare, the UltraCast would be an awesome choice.
stevo
09-01-2002, 11:04 AM
A very cool drum. I own the 6,1/2" depth. It is just so versitile.
It is excellent at any tuning range. Its unlike any metal drum I have ever encountered. The drum just never sounds bad and sounds amazing tunined tightly.The sensititvity is uncomparable to any drum on the market.
I recommend it to anyone!
basil
09-10-2002, 07:29 AM
Hi Everyone,

After reading the reviews of the Ultracast snare and the comments on this forum ...I think this is the snare for me. I've been playing a Maple 5.5 Masters for about year and looking for a change.....so I just ordered the 6.5 version of the Ultracast .....I Hope everyone here is right about the sound range and tonality of this metal drum.


Thanks
Basil
Phi
09-10-2002, 10:36 PM
I love the sound of the Ultracast!! I played one at the local music store and fell in love with the sound. It is agressive without being balls-to-the-walls. I think it is a versatile drum. It sounds like the Nobles and Cooley Alloy classic and is about $200 cheaper in street price. I ordered mine from Roli Garcia Jr. and should get it in 1-2 weeks. I can't wait.

Phi :)
drumfool
09-11-2002, 02:38 AM
Phi,
which depth?
Dex
09-12-2002, 09:36 PM
Speaking of these, I was just looking, and the Tico Torres sig snare is a 3mm cast shell, while the Ultracast is a 3mm milled shell. I wonder how the sound compares.

Just a thought....
Hoody
09-12-2002, 09:40 PM
Are the milled ones seemless?
My guess is the milled ones have tighter focus.
Phi
09-12-2002, 10:55 PM
Hey drumfool! Sorry I haven't responded. I've been working. I'm getting the 5x14 Ultracast snare. I like it's quick attack/bite and it's sensitivity. I could never get into 6.5x14 snares. I think they look weird/unproportional and they don't have the sound I'm going for. I would rather have a 13" diameter ultracast but they don't make it. :(
drumfool
09-13-2002, 11:45 AM
cool deal man

Yeah, a 13x5 would kick ***.
GMSDrummer
09-13-2002, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by Dex
Speaking of these, I was just looking, and the Tico Torres sig snare is a 3mm cast shell, while the Ultracast is a 3mm milled shell. I wonder how the sound compares.

Just a thought....

whats the difference? thanks!
Dex
09-13-2002, 03:26 PM
Tico Torres is a free floater. I think.....
drumfool
09-13-2002, 04:25 PM
he was asking the difference between milled and cast
LGD
03-25-2003, 09:56 PM
Originally posted by stevo
A very cool drum. I own the 6,1/2" depth. It is just so versitile.
It is excellent at any tuning range. Its unlike any metal drum I have ever encountered. The drum just never sounds bad and sounds amazing tunined tightly.The sensititvity is uncomparable to any drum on the market.
I recommend it to anyone!

Hi, I was looking through some old posts and saw yours about the Ultracast. I'm thinking about the 6.5. Will these tune for a deeper sound for rock as well as higher pitch. Also, what will be the difference between the 5.5 and the 6.5, louder, deeper, etc.

Thanks for the help!