What is a rim click?

What is a rim click?

Rim Clicks refers to the act and sound of a drummer striking his instrument on the rim (or anywhere other than the actual face of the drum) which thus results in a distinct clicking noise.

Why do my snares rattle?

When these toms are hit, the frequency of the tom, enhanced by the resonance of the bottom head, produces what is best described as a sonic wave that sweeps instantly downwards, causing the snare wires to rattle and vibrate, and thus producing the infamous snare buzz.

What is snare Sidestick?

Side stick, also known as cross stick or rim click, is when the drummer lays their drum stick across the snare and hits the stick upon the rim of the snare, giving that “clock” sound, almost like a wood block. Here’s some methods for working with the side stick in live sound.

How do you fix a rattling snare?

8 Easy Ways to Control Snare Buzz

1. 1 – Make sure the snare wires are installed correctly.
2. 2 – Tune toms away from the snare’s frequency range.
3. 3 – De-tune lugs near the throw off and butt plate.
4. 4 – Rotate your snare.
5. 5 – Use a thinner snare-side head.
6. 6 – Upgrade to a higher-quality set of snare wires.