Those natural heads are, in my opinion, some of the best available. I’ve said it before, and now again, I love the folkloric sound of natural, particularly with these drums. The synthetic though are a good sound, and very easy to deal with in live situations where high humidity can be a problem, both indoors and out.
Thanks a lot for the comparison. As long as the slaps are closed, the Remos sound decent, but with open slaps, I definitely prefer the natural heads. Obviously a matter of taste though.
Rawhide guy myself BUT as everyone already knows the synthetics offer lots of benefits one of my favorites being the reduced amount of stress in the hardware. One of my major dislikes with synthetic heads is that annoying plasticky sound but YOU actually make the synthetic head sound real good in this video. It actually sounds livelier then the other head. Both have their place and I feel that for recording rawhide wins and one should ALWAYS practice with rawhide and it should be a part of playing.
The synthetic skin has a ringing sound! Where as the rawhide has a warmer sound! I prefer the natural rawhide as well. I get my second Moperc delivered this Saturday! One more to go! Thanks Eric!
I was surprised at first to see you using a synthetic Remo Head on your Moperc ‘s. However, living in Florida l know first hand the havoc the weather plays on rawhide skins. The comparison you made of both types heads on your Moperc’s clearly indicated the difference in the sound of a natural versus a synthetic skin. Both have a designated use, for a higher quality, warmer and more natural authentic sound the way to go in a controlled environment is animal . For any outdoor application where sound tuning and amplification is a concern, Remo Heads would be the solution. In my case l do have a set of LP Galaxy Congas Q,C,T, with Remo Fyber Skins expressly for the purpose of playing outdoor. I also cannot bring myself to taking my Moperc Mahogany Custom Cubano Q,C,T Congas on the road and expose them to possible damage through unpredictable weather conditions and transporting them from gig to gig. Again the quality of a Moperc Drum under any conditions can not be disputed as one of best by far.
I have the same Remo heads I thought they sounded very overtoned, I put some gel‘s on the underside of the heads And they sound great! I live in Hawaii and play outdoors most of the time which means the sun and rain it’s worth the sacrifice and we have to make do with what we got. Thanks for all your wonderful videos bro! I really learn a lot from you
My synthetic heads hold up much better in tone when there are any temperature change. Sometimes my drums may have to stay in the car in its bags for a length of time. Sometimes a little tweak on the lugs may need to bring it into the notes I have it set to but not much is needed. Great video Eric. Your passion is shared greatly. Thank you.
Thank you, cool video compares! Raw skin sounds great. Synthetics have a lot of overtones, especially when hitting an open slap, overtones irritate the ear. Nuskin would be closer in sound to natural leather. I wonder how they would sound with music. Probably synthetics would be better read in the mix, especially in loud music.
So I live in the PNW and my manito steer heads just have to wait. It's been raining and is humid x 10 and I play with a loud amped band. I am sad to miss shows playing the manito skins but there is no way. I would drown in the keys and bass and guitar mid range instantly especially if it is extra humid like it has been. So, remo to the rescue. Not my first choice but the right one to even have a chance to keep up with this loud ass band. And tuning when the humidity is so high on the skin skins is rolling the dice. You gotta do what you gotta do. Big respect for the channel and the great vids, Eric! 🙏
EXCELLENT MASTER!!! MASTER YOU HAVE THE TRUE ABOUT THE FIRST REASON, WEATHER AND INSIDE IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN OUTSIDE THE SOUNDS RADICALLY CHANGES... IN MY CASE, I CUT MY SELF WHEN I PLAY SYNTHETICS MOST THE LAST 3 FINGERS AND MOSTLY WHEN I SWEATED, HAVE YOU EVER CUT THE FINGERS??? MAYBE MY STYLE DON'T HELP ME TOO MUCH JAJAJJAJAJ THANKS MASTER !!!
They both sound great--in favorable conditions! Would be fun to have heard the difference at the hot/humid gig! (We already know the winner for that one!)
Great vid, my friend! A couple of things I noticed is that the synthetics sound really good when tuned up high and played faster. The carry of the sustain on open hits, then being cut off by closed hits sounds appealing to me. However, I can see how some people may not like it. The only times where I have used synthetics during live performances has been for outdoor gigs or open arenas where I needed to project more to blend in better with the overall orchestration.
Definitely hear the difference right from the start in the tone. Synthetic is much higher tone but yet still keeping a natural sound and the rawhide a lower tone but a slight bit more natural sounding
Naturals all the way but i get the need for the synthetics on occasion. I just cant get used to the “tinny,” overtones the produce. Just put some on my LP Patatos and it’s a challenge getting used to them but again, time and place. Great educational video.
Hey Eric, welcome back! I've often wondered why anyone would use Remos on Mopercs, but between the last video and this, now I know! I've used Nuskyns on my LPs for years after getting tired of tuning four drums all the time, so I'm already a fan. I think both heads sound good, just different. But if both you and Poncho Sanchez both use Remos on Mopercs, who am I to argue?
To me, and of course, depending on the person's experience with their hands and playing, the Rawhide has a rich lower realm sound than the synthetic hide. Not to say that the synthetic is bad or something. The synthetic does have a higher pitch sound, especially with the slaps. Having both is the best option, especially when you have to deal with the weather. Personally, I would prefer raw skins over synthetic skins, especially for recording purposes. Brother, you sound great and it was in Moperc best interest to have you as a representative. Love the way you sound. Thanks for the video, Papa! Juan
Although the synthetic skin projects better, it has a tinny sound at the higher notes! I prefer the warmer, crisper sounds of the rawhide skin. In addition, I sense that the rawhide has more sound variety! Just my opinion!
What I noticed in slaps were slaps sound more natural on rawhide and a little tinnier on synthetic. Also if your in an environment where the temperature stays pretty temperate, stick with rawhide. If you're going to be in hot or warm climates, synthetic is the way to go. Found out the hard way during a concert I did recently and wished I had changed to synthetic heads instead.
I like synthetic heads for a variety of frame drums and tambourines, but on congas I've always preferred hides. they just feel and sound better to me. I do have some hides heads on frame drums as well, and sometimes they change up to an octave in pitch in 1 day! overall, both have advantages and disadvantages.
they both sound fine. honestly don't get the hate with the synthetic heads.. we must realize the sound really comes from the hands and when we play synthetics we adjust to get our sound out of the drum. I have found I get a more natural sound on the remo heads with a 1/2 size moongel above the logo that's with a galaxy fiberglass shell.. just play and be happy congueros and get paid!
In small settings (acoustic guitar, etc.) i like the natural sound. In big band i need the transparency and the extra volume of the synthetic heads. Of course it is very nice that the synthetic heads can hold some rain or temperature. The natural heads do feel better to the hands. The natural also inspire for more depth in the music. The synthetic have more high the natural have more deep sounds. It depends on the ensemble and song what frequencies do serve the band or song best. If you have less force/muscles/expereicne synthetic do give more sound / volume with less effort.
I wish they had given Francis a brushed steel version of the hoops. The chrome clashes with the rest of the hardware 😩. (Saying this as a long-term MOPERC user/client)
I believe everyone is just thrown off by the look. Bro, they project!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🔥 they have a clearer and louder tone!👌 haters everywhere
I like to have a djembe in the middle two raw Hide's on the right and two synthetic skins on the left and a set of raw hide bongos in the middle so I can have a variety of sounds
The raw hide is a lot warmer. Doesn't ring as much. The synthetic is brighter and rings more. Each have their place. If you have to play synthetic, get a Remo Nuskyn.
Hi, friend! could you do a demonstration of how to play a son up front, or salsa, on the bongos *but playing the bongo *Bell mounted* at the same time, (bongos and bongo bell at the same time)? Making all the sounds of the bell as it is (tum kit tum ki ki tum) etc... and at the same time playing the bongo. Not individually, but with one hand playing the bongo and the other the bell at the same time. Thank you!
Like the natural skins best.. although the demo was nice it would be better in my opinion to hear your thoughts as were demoing them.. cause obviously majority of us value your opinion .. love your channel btw
I think the synthetic has a higher pith with more resonance, the skin sounds warmer and dryer, but this can be easily analyzed with spectrum analyser….
I like both. Just like my heads on my drum set I use Evans and Remo depending on how I feel that day. I can't pick a side. I hate people that only stick to one thing I mean drums aren't super expensive you can have various different brands and sounds. Especially when you buy used. Why limit yourself??
I don't like the way synthetic head sounds there's a metallic sound to them. I like synthetic heads on bongos. But for congas I much rather have leather they sound better. But everyone has a different ear 👂.
@@APercussionLife I actually have the Fiberskyn and the other whiter color Remo one, the Nuskyn or whatever it’s called. I thought the Nuskyn was really chalky feeling, and I could feel the residue on my hands like wet paper or something. It annoyed me so I stopped using it.
Those natural heads are, in my opinion, some of the best available. I’ve said it before, and now again, I love the folkloric sound of natural, particularly with these drums.
The synthetic though are a good sound, and very easy to deal with in live situations where high humidity can be a problem, both indoors and out.
Thanks a lot for the comparison. As long as the slaps are closed, the Remos sound decent, but with open slaps, I definitely prefer the natural heads. Obviously a matter of taste though.
Rawhide guy myself BUT as everyone already knows the synthetics offer lots of benefits one of my favorites being the reduced amount of stress in the hardware. One of my major dislikes with synthetic heads is that annoying plasticky sound but YOU actually make the synthetic head sound real good in this video. It actually sounds livelier then the other head. Both have their place and I feel that for recording rawhide wins and one should ALWAYS practice with rawhide and it should be a part of playing.
The synthetic skin has a ringing sound! Where as the rawhide has a warmer sound! I prefer the natural rawhide as well. I get my second Moperc delivered this Saturday! One more to go! Thanks Eric!
I was surprised at first to see you using a synthetic Remo Head on your Moperc ‘s. However, living in Florida l know first hand the havoc the weather plays on rawhide skins. The comparison you made of both types heads on your Moperc’s clearly indicated the difference in the sound of a natural versus a synthetic skin. Both have a designated use, for a higher quality, warmer and more natural authentic sound the way to go in a controlled environment is animal . For any outdoor application where sound tuning and amplification is a concern, Remo Heads would be the solution. In my case l do have a set of LP Galaxy Congas Q,C,T, with Remo Fyber Skins expressly for the purpose of playing outdoor. I also cannot bring myself to taking my Moperc Mahogany Custom Cubano Q,C,T Congas on the road and expose them to possible damage through unpredictable weather conditions and transporting them from gig to gig. Again the quality of a Moperc Drum under any conditions can not be disputed as one of best by far.
I have the same Remo heads I thought they sounded very overtoned, I put some gel‘s on the underside of the heads And they sound great! I live in Hawaii and play outdoors most of the time which means the sun and rain it’s worth the sacrifice and we have to make do with what we got. Thanks for all your wonderful videos bro! I really learn a lot from you
I add Moongel, too! Makes a hell of a difference! I got the tip from a guy at Remo, so how could you go wrong?
I only like the raw hide head, the synthetic one sounds good but it seems to me that it doesn't sound like a conga
Your drums sounded great. Everyone just noticed the drum changes.
Brother, the tone on the Remo sounds high versus the skins which produces A full sound. Of course my opinion
Natural skin is somehow deeper with more fatness. As we used to say, it has more meat.
My synthetic heads hold up much better in tone when there are any temperature change. Sometimes my drums may have to stay in the car in its bags for a length of time. Sometimes a little tweak on the lugs may need to bring it into the notes I have it set to but not much is needed.
Great video Eric. Your passion is shared greatly. Thank you.
Thank you, cool video compares! Raw skin sounds great. Synthetics have a lot of overtones, especially when hitting an open slap, overtones irritate the ear. Nuskin would be closer in sound to natural leather. I wonder how they would sound with music. Probably synthetics would be better read in the mix, especially in loud music.
So I live in the PNW and my manito steer heads just have to wait. It's been raining and is humid x 10 and I play with a loud amped band. I am sad to miss shows playing the manito skins but there is no way. I would drown in the keys and bass and guitar mid range instantly especially if it is extra humid like it has been. So, remo to the rescue. Not my first choice but the right one to even have a chance to keep up with this loud ass band. And tuning when the humidity is so high on the skin skins is rolling the dice. You gotta do what you gotta do. Big respect for the channel and the great vids, Eric! 🙏
EXCELLENT MASTER!!!
MASTER YOU HAVE THE TRUE ABOUT THE FIRST REASON, WEATHER AND INSIDE IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN OUTSIDE THE SOUNDS RADICALLY CHANGES... IN MY CASE, I CUT MY SELF WHEN I PLAY SYNTHETICS MOST THE LAST 3 FINGERS AND MOSTLY WHEN I SWEATED, HAVE YOU EVER CUT THE FINGERS??? MAYBE MY STYLE DON'T HELP ME TOO MUCH JAJAJJAJAJ
THANKS MASTER !!!
They both sound great--in favorable conditions! Would be fun to have heard the difference at the hot/humid gig! (We already know the winner for that one!)
Great vid, my friend! A couple of things I noticed is that the synthetics sound really good when tuned up high and played faster. The carry of the sustain on open hits, then being cut off by closed hits sounds appealing to me. However, I can see how some people may not like it. The only times where I have used synthetics during live performances has been for outdoor gigs or open arenas where I needed to project more to blend in better with the overall orchestration.
The razor blade rims are back. Those are like the obsidian axes the Aztecs used!! Sharp!!
Thank you Eric. Expert advice as expected from a true Master.
Definitely hear the difference right from the start in the tone. Synthetic is much higher tone but yet still keeping a natural sound and the rawhide a lower tone but a slight bit more natural sounding
Naturals all the way but i get the need for the synthetics on occasion. I just cant get used to the “tinny,” overtones the produce. Just put some on my LP Patatos and it’s a challenge getting used to them but again, time and place. Great educational video.
Hi Eric, I think the synthetic ones have more overtones...gl es 73s tom
Hey Eric, welcome back! I've often wondered why anyone would use Remos on Mopercs, but between the last video and this, now I know! I've used Nuskyns on my LPs for years after getting tired of tuning four drums all the time, so I'm already a fan. I think both heads sound good, just different. But if both you and Poncho Sanchez both use Remos on Mopercs, who am I to argue?
The sounds are very close. I think the Remo NuSkyn has a tad more resonance and is a bit brighter. Both heads sound great 👍
Nuskyn heads are my favorite synthetic conga heads. Don't much care for the Fiberskyn 3 heads! Too much ring!
@@JRM---516... Ditto!
Both are great I think the player has a lot to do also . Great drums Mopercs. One day I will get a set. Still a lp guy.
Hi Eric, thanks for great video. Wouldn’t a Remo Nuskyn head have come closer to the sound of the Manito natural head?
To me, and of course, depending on the person's experience with their hands and playing, the Rawhide has a rich lower realm sound than the synthetic hide. Not to say that the synthetic is bad or something. The synthetic does have a higher pitch sound, especially with the slaps. Having both is the best option, especially when you have to deal with the weather. Personally, I would prefer raw skins over synthetic skins, especially for recording purposes. Brother, you sound great and it was in Moperc best interest to have you as a representative. Love the way you sound. Thanks for the video, Papa! Juan
Although the synthetic skin projects better, it has a tinny sound at the higher notes! I prefer the warmer, crisper sounds of the rawhide skin. In addition, I sense that the rawhide has more sound variety! Just my opinion!
Escelete demostración " Maestro ". Felicidades. Un saludo, desde España 👍
What I noticed in slaps were slaps sound more natural on rawhide and a little tinnier on synthetic.
Also if your in an environment where the temperature stays pretty temperate, stick with rawhide.
If you're going to be in hot or warm climates, synthetic is the way to go.
Found out the hard way during a concert I did recently and wished I had changed to synthetic heads instead.
Tus manos son increíbles, ellas son las que hacen la diferencia. Golpes muy claros y muy eficientes.
I like synthetic heads for a variety of frame drums and tambourines, but on congas I've always preferred hides. they just feel and sound better to me. I do have some hides heads on frame drums as well, and sometimes they change up to an octave in pitch in 1 day! overall, both have advantages and disadvantages.
They both sound great but I think the rawhide sounds better….
they both sound fine. honestly don't get the hate with the synthetic heads.. we must realize the sound really comes from the hands and when we play synthetics we adjust to get our sound out of the drum. I have found I get a more natural sound on the remo heads with a 1/2 size moongel above the logo that's with a galaxy fiberglass shell.. just play and be happy congueros and get paid!
In small settings (acoustic guitar, etc.) i like the natural sound. In big band i need the transparency and the extra volume of the synthetic heads. Of course it is very nice that the synthetic heads can hold some rain or temperature. The natural heads do feel better to the hands. The natural also inspire for more depth in the music. The synthetic have more high the natural have more deep sounds. It depends on the ensemble and song what frequencies do serve the band or song best. If you have less force/muscles/expereicne synthetic do give more sound / volume with less effort.
Rawhide for me…the synthetics sound more Hall like or echo like. Rawhide sound more tonefull / tune full.
I love the synthetic man easy on my hand and IT projects loud it's all good
I guess outdoors a mike is a must! Also tuning adjustments every set!
Love the chops bro! Very inspiring ❤️
The syns sound crisper but they both sound great!
I love natural skins but living in Florida I play synthetics and honestly you get more pop out of slaps etc. bongos get synthetics as well
Amazing playing as always
I wish they had given Francis a brushed steel version of the hoops. The chrome clashes with the rest of the hardware 😩.
(Saying this as a long-term MOPERC user/client)
El sintético se escucha más agudo, el cuero se escucha mejor en abiertos y en secos .
I believe everyone is just thrown off by the look. Bro, they project!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🔥 they have a clearer and louder tone!👌 haters everywhere
I like to have a djembe in the middle two raw Hide's on the right and two synthetic skins on the left and a set of raw hide bongos in the middle so I can have a variety of sounds
Synth heads have a kool over tone on slaps. Nice over all thud on center palm hit. Raw hyde is nice too. Totally raw is warmer.
The raw hide is a lot warmer. Doesn't ring as much. The synthetic is brighter and rings more. Each have their place. If you have to play synthetic, get a Remo Nuskyn.
Natural ✌🏼
Hi, friend! could you do a demonstration of how to play a son up front, or salsa, on the bongos *but playing the bongo *Bell mounted* at the same time, (bongos and bongo bell at the same time)? Making all the sounds of the bell as it is (tum kit tum ki ki tum) etc... and at the same time playing the bongo. Not individually, but with one hand playing the bongo and the other the bell at the same time. Thank you!
Like the natural skins best.. although the demo was nice it would be better in my opinion to hear your thoughts as were demoing them.. cause obviously majority of us value your opinion .. love your channel btw
Nothing beats leather when the conditions are right but that can be a rarity😢 still I don’t care for synthetic but you got to do why you got to do.
I think the synthetic has a higher pith with more resonance, the skin sounds warmer and dryer, but this can be easily analyzed with spectrum analyser….
How did you land on Fiberskyn vs. Skyndeep or NuSkyn? I like the Skyndeeps.
Tremenda mi panas
I like both. Just like my heads on my drum set I use Evans and Remo depending on how I feel that day. I can't pick a side. I hate people that only stick to one thing I mean drums aren't super expensive you can have various different brands and sounds. Especially when you buy used. Why limit yourself??
My thoughts exactly. I have Nuskyns on my main drums, and naturals on the others.
Rawhide for indoors and Nuskyn for outdoors
Raw hide!
I saw the other older video about the serving plates under the drums. Do you use some kind of rubber now? I see some bounce?
Personnellement je préfère le son naturel des raw hide beaucoup plus chaleureux. Salut du Maroc👋
Rawhide for me also. The synthetic has too much echo ring sound.
I can’t believe 😂
I think Eric knows how and when to use those are 😁
I don't like the way synthetic head sounds there's a metallic sound to them. I like synthetic heads on bongos. But for congas I much rather have leather they sound better. But everyone has a different ear 👂.
Synthetic sounds more bouncy and skins sound more punchy through my ears
Eric suena sabroso en diferete parche sking
Who is the. Percussionist??? Wow!,,,,,
Yo fábrico mis propios parches sintético por q los q venden en el mercado tienen mucho armónico y defectos q se le salen la simil piel q son un papel
Newbie question: can I use quinto and conga with different heads ?
Up to two moperc bongos?
Por favor sube este bideo en español
Sound better with the manito head
Natural all the way.
En español maje... No todos que te ven son gringos...
Suena. Mejor. Con las otras. Cabezas Remo con la línea. Café
Las. Mejores cabezas para Moperc son las viejas. Cabezas con la raya. Café. Al rededor. No nesecitas. Cambiar el rim. Como te puedo madar uña foto
Las. Cabezas. De la raya café. Se oyen mejor
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these drums sound way to dry with rawhide imo. must be the only congas in the world that sound better with synthetics lol
Did you get this idea from my last comment? LOL
Haha I had it planned but… figured someone would say something 🤣
@@APercussionLife I actually have the Fiberskyn and the other whiter color Remo one, the Nuskyn or whatever it’s called. I thought the Nuskyn was really chalky feeling, and I could feel the residue on my hands like wet paper or something. It annoyed me so I stopped using it.
Howdy from HTown!
Do ya know where I can fine the Raul Rekow tiger strip congas? Thxs..