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The Next Evolution of the Classic Saturn Sound





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The Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse Birch Shell Pack ? the latest evolution of the Mapex Saturn series ? puts a bold and contemporary twist on the classic Saturn Sound. Cutting-edge technology from the Mapex Design Lab, including the revolutionary new Halo Mounting System and a hybrid birch-walnut shell formula, empowers Saturn Evolution Workhorse drums to deliver premium playability and superior tone that will satisfy even the most discerning drummers. Drummers at Sweetwater agree that Mapex’s attention to detail shines through in every design element on the Saturn Evolution Workhorse drums, adding up to class-leading kit that is certain to inspire top-shelf performances!





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Saturn Evolution Shell Technology


Hybrid-shelled system





The bold, contemporary sound of the Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse Rock kit stems from its hybrid-shelled system. The birch-walnut formulation imbues the drums with modern clarity, presence, and musical sustain that can cut through onstage and slip easily into dense studio mixes.





SONIClear bearing edges





Better tone and easier tuning ? that's what you can expect across the range of Saturn Evolution series toms and kick drums. Mapex's precision SONIClear bearing edges allow heads to sit flatter and thus make better contact with the shell. This results in better seating and a stronger, deeper fundamental. In our experience, just finger tightening heads was enough to make these Saturn Evolution drums sing. This widens the tuning range for players who like deeper toms and kick drums while producing purer musical pitches in higher registers.





Sonic Saver hoops





Falling somewhere between die-cast and triple-flanged hoops, Mapex Sonic Saver hoops enhance the natural tone of the Saturn Evolution drums. At a pound and a half each, it should come as no surprise that Sonic Saver hoops are built to take a beating without warping. The inward-facing top flanges extend the life of your sticks, too ? great news for Sweetwater's heavy hitters.





Mapex Design Lab Hardware


Nodal Line Air Flow Venting scheme





When it comes to drums, feel is every bit as important as tone. The Mapex Saturn Evolution shell pack features vents placed along the nodal line of every shell ? a concept borrowed from the Mapex Design Lab. This gives each drum an open, lively response while serving to maximize the shell's natural resonance in any tuning register.





SAS static floor tom legs





"The shortest path between two points is a straight line." Remember that lesson from geometry class? Archimedes said it. And as it turns out, sound and vibrations work on the same principle. Mapex's SAS floor tom legs feature sharp 90-degree angles to increase distance from the floor to the shell. This allows less of your tom sustain to be absorbed into the floor, which means greater note length and a cleaner soundstage.





Sonic Pedestal floor tom feet





Mapex's SAS floor tom feet ? again borrowed from the Mapex Design Lab ? do a great job of floating floor tom shells in order to prevent the earth or stage from leaching away your hard-earned depth and resonance. Paired with the SAS 90-degree legs, it makes for an impressive nearfield response from behind the kit.





Revolutionary Halo mount





Mapex Saturn Evolution drums feature the revolutionary Halo mount, a unique “under lug-line” suspension system that provides heightened isolation and allows drums to ring out more fully and freely for a pure, natural tone. Additionally, the adjustment knob lets you fine-tune the tone of your drum on the fly, acting as both and equalizer and a dampener.





Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse Birch 5-piece Shell Pack Features:


The latest evolution of the classic Saturn sound


Jam-packed with Mapex Design Lab features and hardware


Hybrid-shelled system for a bold, contemporary sound


SONIClear bearing edges maximize tone and tuning range


Sonic Saver hoops highlight the drums’ natural tone


Nodal Line Air Flow Vents improve resonance and response


Revolutionary Halo mount allows toms to ring out freely