Mapex Saturn Evolution Drum Set Review

This is the new Mapex Saturn Evolution Birch kit in a gunmetal grey metallic satin finish. I'm not usually a big fan of Mapex drums, but this kit caught my attention. Not only does it look incredible, but it sounds amazing. This kit also comes with the new "halo" mount system, check it out in the video!

Kit Specs:

22x18 Bass
10x8, 12x9 Rack Toms
14x14, 16x16 Floor Toms

[briang]

I've been playing Mapex drums since 1995, and I have always been impressed with their drums. I've owned them all, and they're all good.

[johntheyank]

Jared the Mapex Armory line sits just below the Saturn and is incredible value in the $1000-$1200 price range. If you do a vid on mid range kits I'd love to see the Armory. I'm saving for a Saturn and already own two Armory kits. Mapex is the best kit on earth for the price.

[maxwellgordon]

I really don’t know why a lot of people hate on mapex drums. There more affordable than most companies & the finishes on their drums are Beautiful. I’ve had my mapex for 7 years now and it’s glorious!

[benjiarehart]

First off, , want to say loved the fact the you played just the drums without high end sound equipment. Most of the time when you actually play a kit after hearing one on video, and how some manipulate the sound to showcase it can be a reality check. I bought my first Mapex about 5 years ago and love it. Got a Mapex BP Velvetone in mint condition at the local Nashville Used music shop for a great deal. I was blown away when I demo'd it. I probably will never sell it. I like it's sound better than my two previous kits, which were a D.W., and Starclassic Rock set. I do miss my Tamas 24 inch bass though. Great playing by the way. 1st time subscriber.

[rglickdrums]

I really love mapex drums. I really enjoy what they do. I’m more of an 2000s and 1990s mapex guy. But the evolution is really good!

[pbasswil]

Your tom solo-ing is amazing! Very creative and expressive. But when demo-ing a kit, I'd love to hear some basic & simple grooves...

[thepluggy]

i love the Mapex Black Panther series snares, especially the first generation.

[luisclavero]

I heard the difference. Cranked up it sounds more tight and focused, decays faster rather than it open where it sounds resonant and full.

[haroldcallejas]

I just want to know PLEEASEEE help me JARED 🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️ i want to buy a new drum set but I'm in the battle to know which one and my conclusion is between this mapex and the starclassic walnut birch green that you have in the back and also with the tom floor out infront of that mapex

[jeahhh]

Jared i know you are not familiar with mapex. but the evolution kit is probably the best sounding kit in the world for the price. Extraordinary drums

[sergioblanno]

Sound is amazing… How was it recorded?

[slimjim]

I've had a mapex mars pro, series with full length tension.rods, and saturn iv that have been my main gigging sets and I love them. Mapex makes great hardware too. I use a black panther snare also. 12x7.

[Juniscrazy]

That’s my favorite mapex snare of the last few years I had the black widow before I regret selling it. Kit is nice too. Amazon had that snare on sale jus bought one recently

[bgibson]

I recently switch to Mapex kits from Ludwig, and I'm really impressed with the sound, too. I'm waiting for Sweetwater to get new stock in (4 weeks, ugh) of their Black Panther Shadow snares, which sound great, too!

[edujoyelt]

Jared, will you be so kind to share your expert opinion on MAPEX Black Panther series (White/Black Widow specifically)? Thanks a million for all the informative videos.

[DavidOakesMusic]

Is the throne also Satin - or is it new ? 😛

[MrJazzfuzion]

I have the Tuscan Red version of this kit. I also own yammy rc, tama sc, Ludwid cm. These crush them

[joeldrummer]

I’d like to hear them where you guys normally do live streams and mic’s on em? And not in a garage 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏽

[drummrboy]

How does it compare to that Tama W/B I see sitting outside?

[vandavis]

I had mapex pro m maple and it rocked but i sold it to buy my new kit. I shouldve kept it. My mom paid $1350 for a 6 piece years ago from musicians friend and the bonus why i wanted it and got it was free hardware kit included a free double pedal which at time needed badly and free black panther 12x5 snare i used as second tom cause kit was 1 up 2 down. It was great .