These Drum Hoops CHANGE Everything | Open Hoop by Open Your Drums

These drum hoops completely transform the sound and function of your drum. 🥁 In this #SnareSaturday ™ video, I’m showcasing the Open Hoop by Open Your Drums, a modular drum hoop design that opens up new tonal and creative possibilities. The Open Hoop is a 5mm stainless steel hoop with precision-cut openings that alter how the drum resonates, delivering a more open and controlled tone compared to traditional hoops. But the real innovation? You can mount accessories directly to the hoop — no extra clamps required. In this demo, you’ll hear how the Open Hoop affects drum tone and sustain, plus how you can: • Add dampening exactly where you want it • Customize your setup for studio or live performance Whether you’re a studio drummer, live player, or gear nerd chasing new sounds, the Open Hoop offers a completely new way to think about drum hardware. Visit the ‪@openyourdrums‬ website for more info, or to grab them for yourself! - https://openyourdrums.com/ Subscribe: ‪@NickCostaMusic‬ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @nickcostamusic   Check the Snare Saturday playlist here -    • Snare Saturday™   Support the Channel by liking the video or using the affiliate links below: My Preferred Snare Heads: • Remo Ambassador X Coated (Top) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/o44oE9 • Remo Ambassador Snare Side (Bottom) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2aaVxO Alternative Snare Drum Head • Remo CS Dot Coated (Top) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/N992dK My Preferred Sticks: • Vic Firth F1 Sticks - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/K00yRx Some Accessories You Should Check Out: • Canopus Bolt Tight - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LLy1y • Canopus Red Lock Tuning Locks - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/kOOJnN • My Favorite Practice Pad - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyyREd • Ludwig Throw-off/Butt Plate kit (chrome) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e11koz • Protect Your Hearing While You Practice - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/gOOa99 Photo/Video gear I use Primary Camera - https://bhpho.to/3QB9PnH Primary Camera lens - https://bhpho.to/4hXKqAW Tripod - https://bhpho.to/3Xkxblg Secondary Cameras - https://bhpho.to/41eSbeC Tabletop Tripod - https://bhpho.to/4h74UWI Travel Tripod - https://bhpho.to/3Xi9tWQ Primary light - https://bhpho.to/43cWPfu Primary light dome - https://bhpho.to/3F5PCE0 Primary light dome grid - https://bhpho.to/4gT467y Secondary lights - https://bhpho.to/3EVCoK8 Let's Connect! • My Official Website: https://www.nickcostamusic.com • Instagram:   / practicallynick   • Twitter:   / practicallynick   • Facebook:   / nickcostadrums   • TikTok:   / nickcostamusic   • Ludwig Drums - https://Ludwig-drums.com • Vic Firth - https://vicfirth.com • Remo - https://remo.com • Zildjian - https://zildjian.com • Prologix Percussion - https://prologixpercussion.com/ • Roland - https://www.roland.com/us/categories/... • GoPro - https://gopro.com • Canopus Drums - https://canopusdrums.com/en/products/... • Pro Drum Class - https://prodrumclass.com Music by: St. Brendan (drums performed by Nick) - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qyUa... Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Unboxing 00:32 - Open Hoops from Open Your Drums 01:09 - Installing the Open Hoops 01:30 - What do Open Hoops do? 01:55 - What’s included? 02:04 - OH! Wallet Accessory 02:59 - OH! Mic Holder 03:11 - Snare Sensitivity Strip 03:36 - Playing Examples 06:13 - Could you hear a difference? 06:26 - Grab a set for yourself!a 06:37 - I see them being used 07:05 - Where do you see them being used? 07:10 - Any additional questions? Ask in comments! 07:24 - Closing Remarks These Drum Hoops CHANGE Everything | Open Hoop by Open Your Drums #drums #snaredrum #ludwigdrums