2020 Mapex Saturn Evolution brochure by Webber Chang

s at u r n e v o l u t i o n

saturn evolution Freedom to play what you hear and the freedom to explore your artistry are crucial. So is the freedom for your instrument to sound its best and create â&#x20AC;&#x153;your soundâ&#x20AC;?. The MAPEX Saturn Evolution drums provides a virtually unlimited combinations of shells, sizes and cross-over finishes to explore the freedom of your music.

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halo mounting system halo mount

The revolutionary new MAPEX Drums “Halo” mount featured on all Saturn Evolution toms, unlocks the freedom of full resonance. Using a lateral, unique “under lug-line” suspension system, this new groundbreaking isolation mount, allows the shell the freedom to have an open, pure tone. This is done with minimal stiffness usually associated with under hoop mounting systems.

adjustment knob

The adjustment knob allows you to muffle the drum depends on your demanding to the sound.

Halo Mounting System provide matching hardware with corresponding fittings.

hybrid-shelled system The brand new Saturn Evolution system of drums features a full range of the classic MAPEX sound, using hybrid shells of Maple/Walnut and Birch Walnut combinations. Available in a full rand of size and with all â&#x20AC;?cross-overâ&#x20AC;? finishes. You can combine this hybrid-shelled system to create your personal sound with virtually limitless combinations.

hybrid-shelled configuration

SE426XHPZ - BD2216(Maple), FT1208(Birch), FT1414(Birch) 4

maple/walnut

features

Bright/Versatile/Open

The iconic Saturn Maple/Walnut hybrid shell has been inhered with Design Lab features and SoniClear Attenuation System to provide you easier tuning ability, and a fuller, rounder tone with Bright, Versatile, Open sound. SAS1 Type

8”-10” TT

12"-13" TT / 14"-16" FT

18" FT / All Bass Drum

Thickness

7-Ply, 7.5mm

8-Ply, 8.2mm

9-Ply, 8.9mm

Bearing Edge

45°

60°

Type

8”-10” TT

12"-13" TT / 14"-16" FT

18" FT / All Bass Drum

Thickness

7-Ply, 7.85mm

8-Ply, 8.55mm

9-Ply, 9.25mm

Bearing Edge

45°

60°

SAS2

Special Badge for Maple/Walnut Shell

SE628XMPO - BD2218, TT1008, FT1414, FT1616 5

features

birch/walnut Dark/Punchy/Dry

The legendary comes from history, the first version of Saturn Birch/Walnut hybrid shell was first released in Saturn III limited edition in 2012. This shell offers maximum punch and low end sound. In 2020, the Birch/Walnut hybrid concept has returned in the Saturn Evolution series. The new version of Birch/Walnut shell enhanced with Design Lab and SoniClear Attenuation System(SAS) features to give you the most resonance and easier tuning ability to adjust the desired sound by demanding player. Are you ready for the new Saturn Evolution Birch/Walnut shell with Dark, Punchy, Dry sound? SAS1 Type

8”-10” TT

12"-13" TT / 14"-16" FT

18" FT / All Bass Drum

Thickness

7-Ply, 7.5mm

8-Ply, 8.2mm

9-Ply, 8.9mm

Bearing Edge

45°

60°

Type

8”-10” TT

12"-13" TT / 14"-16" FT

18" FT / All Bass Drum

Thickness

7-Ply, 7.85mm

8-Ply, 8.55mm

9-Ply, 9.25mm

Bearing Edge

45°

60°

SAS2

Special Badge for Maple/Walnut Shell

SE504XBPT- BD2016, TT1007, FT1208, FT1414 6

sas finishes

(sonicleartm attenuation system)

Dark/Punchy/Dry

Based on the proprietary SONIClearTM Attenuation System (SAS) sonic effect scale developed through the Mapex Design Lab. From SAS 0 to 3, the selection on the finishes giving the drum kit a distinctive sound by the demanding player.

SAS 0

SAS (SONIClear Attenuation System) Finish Values SAS 1

MIN

Sound Effect

SAS 2 MAX

Gun Metal Grey (PG)

Tuscan Red (PA)

Piano Black (PB)

Exotic Azure Burst (PT)

Tuscan Yellow (PM)

Iridium Silver (PD)

Polar White (PI)

Exotic Violet Burst (PZ)

Brunswick Green (PQ)

Exotic Sunburst (PO)

SONICLEAR BEARING EDGE

(patent pending)

The SONIClearâ&#x201E;˘ Bearing Edge is standard on Saturn shells and allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a stronger and deeper fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range. For the serious player, the increased head to edge contact increases shell vibration, allowing the sonic nuances of the Hybrid shell to stand out.

SONICLEARâ&#x201E;˘ EDGE

Allows the head to sit flush promoting ease of tuning, increased shell resonance & optimal tonal clarity.

TYPICAL EDGE

Causes the head to sit high resulting in tuning difficulty, poor shell resonance & lack of tonal clarity.

SONICLEAR EDGE AUDIO TEST SESSIONS ™

SOUND

The increased drumhead-to-shell contact acheived by the SONIClear™ Edge enhances shell vibration, resulting in the biggest sound possible from the drum.

Oscilloscope Example: The Green Waveform is a recording of a drum with the SONIClear™ Edge. The dark grey waveform is a drum with a typical edge. Tuned to the same pitch and recorded identically, it's clear that the drum with the SONIClear™ Edge produces a much larger waveform from the initial strike through the full sustain of the note.

Oscilloscope Comparison Example: SONIClear™ Edge Typical Edge

SUSTAIN Because the drumhead sits flat on the SONIClear™ Edge, the tension applied during tuning is more balanced and stress-free. This allows the drumhead to vibrate freely and fully.

Waveform Comparison Example: The Green Waveform is a recording of a drum with the SONIClear™ Edge. The dark grey waveform is a drum with a typical edge. The size of the SONIClear™ waveform indicates a lower and stronger fundamental pitch while the length indicates a longer sustain compared to a typical edge.

Waveform Comparison Example: SONIClear™ Edge Typical Edge

soniclear™ attenuation system features

Chamber Specific Design

Air Flow Venting

Isolation Gaskets Floor Tom

Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2”, bearing edges change and the SAS ring system changes, as the drums get larger in diameter. The combination of all of these details creates an amazing symphony in one kit, where each and every drum sounds perfect!

One of the amazing elements to playing the Saturn Evolution is the “feel” of the instrument. The venting is key to the feel and the overall resonance of the shells. Through painstaking testing, each Chamber Specific approach has lead to a formula of multiple vent holes in both Design Lab systems. Toms and bass drums have different combinations of vent holes. These air flow vents are placed at the *Nodal line with the lugs, so as to not affect the resonance of the shells.

All Design Lab floor toms have the new “lift” bracket design. The metal components of the floor tom brackets are now entirely on the outside of the shell, isolated by the special rubber lift gasket. This releases all pressure from the shell, alleviating vibration loss. The 90˚ Leg design was also given strong consideration in regard to its sonic implications. The straighter the path to the floor, the more sound is lost. Hence, the 90˚ "static" Design Lab legs allow the most possible resonance from the floor toms and Aux Drum™. This can then be attenuated in real-time with the SAS version of this leg.

* “Nodal” positioning is ©Noble and Cooley Drum Company 10

Sonic Pedestal Foot

The straighter the path to the floor, the more sound loss: the static 90˚ Design Lab leg resolves this issue, allowing the most possible resonance from the floor toms.

The steel leg is prevented from contacting the ground by an internal cotter pin, allowing the floor tom to “float” on the elevated “spring" of the rubber foot, eliminating vibration transfer and maximizing resonance.

SONICLEAR™ ATTENUATION SYSTEM

SAS Static 90° Floor Tom Leg

CONFIGURATIONS How manyď&#x201A;Łand how manyď&#x201A;¤?

The Saturn offers a variety of configurations designed to fit diverse musical applications. Whether the preference is fast and focused or big and booming, every drummer can find a setup to suit their style.

SE628X Studioease Shell Pack

20 x 16

22 x 18 10 x 8

SE504X Fusion Shell Pack 10 x 7

12 x 9

12 x 8

14 x 14

16 x 16

SE628XPQ 12

SE529X Rock Classic Shell Pack

SE529XE Rock Neo Shell Pack 22 x 16

22 x 18 10 x 8

10 x 7

12 x 9

16 x 16

12 x 8

16 x 14

SE529XEPQ 13

CONFIGURATIONS How manyď&#x201A;Łand how manyď&#x201A;¤?

SE401XH Road Starter Shell Pack

SE426XH Groove Starter Shell Pack 20 x 16

20 x 16 12 x 8

12 x 8

14 x 14

16 x 16

SE446XH Vintage Starter Shell Pack 24 x 14 13 x 9

16 x 16

SE446XHPQ 14

GUN METAL GREY

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 15

TUSCAN RED

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 16

BRUNSWICK GREEN

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 17

POLAR WHITE

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 18

PIANO BLACK

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 19

EXOTIC SUNBURST

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 20

EXOTIC AZURE BURST

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 21

EXOTIC VIOLET BURST

Featured Set-up: Studioease Shell Pack – [2 - 2] 22

TUSCAN YELLOW

IRIDIUM SILVER

Double Bass Pedal PF1000tw

In the studio. On tour. In the woodshed. Falcon’s convenience and simplicity keep your mind where it needs to be... ON PLAYING!

Snare Stand SF1000

Bass Pedal PF1000

• Interchangeable Beater Weights

•Centered Omni-Ball Snare Basket Adjustment

• Beater Angle Adjustment • Interchangeable Drives

• Base Height Adjustment

• Footboard Height Adjustment • Reduced Base Plate Size

• Self-Adjusting Hoop Clamp

• High-Friction Rubber Feet with Retractable Spikes

Boom Stand BF1000 Hi-Hat Stand HF1000

• Lockable Quick-Release Wingnut

• Super-Glide Stepless Tilter

Lockable Quick-Release Wingnut • Hide-Away Boom A rm •

• Single-Point Boom Arm Adjuster with Position Markers

Extreme Height Adjustment •

• Removable Swivel Legs

• Tension Adjuster

• Footboard Height Adjustment

• High-Friction Rubber Feet with Retractable Spikes

• Foldable Footboard

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