Drum habit
built-in 1969 with plans by Bill Putnam, wally’s Hydeout was designed for generous sound and perfect decay.
Studio C’s reputation for drum tracking goes back decades. Designed with reflection control in mind, drums are present and punchy. Moveable wall panels allow you to quickly tune the room’s natural decay. want it Dry and tight? Easy. big and roomy? no problem!
We do all we can to make sure we maximize your tracking experience. 4 professional drum kit options several snares and tech and tuning from partner and drum expert Chris McGrew.
1989 Yamaha maple custom
Punchy, loud, and versatile
rack 8x10”
rack 9x12”
floor 14x14”
floor 16x16”
1990 GRETSCH CUSTOM
Big warm Maple shells
tom 12X 12”
tom 13X13”
floor 16X16”
kick 16X22”
2025 canopus ash
•rich tone - ash shells
•rack 9x12
•floor 15x14
•kick. 15x20
1963 gretsch round badge
maple: warm and resonant tones
rack: 8X10 & 10X12
Floor: 14X14
Kick: 14X20 & 16X18
Snares
Noble & Cooley
14 x 5½ Steam-bent solid Maple shell
Rogers Dynasonic
14 x 5.5. Chrome over brass
Ludwig Supraphonic
14 x 5.5 chrome over alum
Ludwig Black Beauty
14 x 6½ Tube lug Nickel over Brass shell
or
14 x 8 Nickel over brass shell
1958 Leedy
14 x 5½ Mahogany / Maple shell
calfskin head
2025 Canopus Zelkova
14x 6.5 solid shell redwood
bosphorus
22” 1600 series ride
21” vintage master ride
20” Turk crash/ride
17”Turk thin crash
14” Turk hats
15” Turk hats
16”Turk FXcrash
17” 1600 series FX crash
17” Clap Stack
19” Antique Crash/Ride
18” Master Vintage Crash
Zildjian
20” A ride 1970’s
18” K ride/crash 1960’s
18” Dark thin crash new
15” A crash 1960’s
14” A Hats 1960’s
Paiste
Signature series:
18” sizzle ride
14” fast crash
18” dark china
14” hats
In house Drum tech
Tuning and tracking drums can seem like a dark art to some. To Chris, a 3rd generation drummer and experienced producer, it’s second nature.
If you’re looking for a helping hand getting the perfect drum tone for your session, let us know in advance.
at Hyde Street Studios
