MAPEX SATURN SERIES
The Mapex Saturn Drum Set epitomizes excellence with its unique maple and walnut shells, delivering unparalleled sound richness. Renowned for its durability and versatility in both live and studio settings, the kit features advanced SONIClear technology for superior resonance and easy tuning.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
AQUA FADE (UQ)
HARDWARE: CHROME
SUPLHUR FADE (UJ)
HARDWARE: CHROME
SCARLET FADE (RQ)
HARDWARE: CHROME
SATIN WHITE (RM)
HARDWARE: CHROME
TEAL BLUE FADE (RJ)
HARDWARE: CHROME
SATIN BLACK (FB)
HARDWARE: CHROME
FEATURES
SONIClear™ Bearing Edge
The SONIClear™ 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.
SONIClear™ Tom Holder
The SONIClear™ Tom Holder is the standard attachment mechanism for all Saturn rack toms. The lowmass bridge preserves vibration in the head and shell, enhancing resonance and increasing tonal clarity.
Air Flow Venting
Hate it when you see more of the mount than you do of the shell? Us too.
SONIClear™Tom Suspension increases overall resonance by preserving vibration in the shell and heads.
It doesn’t touch the tension rods, helping heads stay in tune and making them easy to change.
SAS Static 90° Floor Tom Legs
Tired of floor tom sound loss during playing? Then this is for you.
The straighter the path to the floor, the more sound loss: the static 90° Design Lab leg allowing the most possible resonance from the floor tom.
Sonic Pedestal Foot
Want the perfect feeling final touch on the Floor Tom Leg? Feel this.
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.
SPECS
| Hoops | Mapex Triple Flanged Power Hoops |
| Shell | Maple and Walnut Hybrid Shell |
| Finish | SAS 0 Lacquer Finishes |
| Vent | Air Flow Venting |
| Hardware | Chrome Hardware |
| Floor Tom legs | SAS Static 90 Degree Floor Tom Legs Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Feet |
| Mounting | SONIClear™ Tom Suspension |
VIDEO
SATURN EVOLUTION HYBRID CONFIG
Hybrid-Shelled System – The combination of a maple/walnut bass drum and birch/walnut toms is our bold interpretation of today’s modern drum sound. The birch toms deliver clear and punchy sounds in the high register while the maple kick produces a warm, round tone in the low end. The result is a redefined sonic identity that speaks to today’s music scene.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
GUN METAL GREY (PG)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
PIANO BLACK (PB)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
TUSCAN RED LACQUER (PA)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
IRIDIUM SILVER LACQUER (PD)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
POLAR WHITE LACQUER (PI)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
TUSCAN YELLOW LACQUER (PM)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC SUNBURST LACQUER (PO)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
BRUNSWICK GREEN LAQUER (PQ)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC AZURE BURST LACQUER (PT)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC VIOLET BURST LACQUER (PZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
EXOTIC AEGAN FADE (OE)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC NIGHT FOREST BURST (MZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
SAS (SONICLEAR ATTENUATION SYSTEM) FINISH
The revolutionary new “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.
FEATURES
Halo Mounting System
The revolutionary new “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
With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to “pre-EQ” your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.
Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell
First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.
Chamber Specific Design
Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2”, and bearing edges change 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!
SPECS
| Mounting System | Hybrid-Shelled System |
| Shell | Maple and Walnut Hybrid Shell |
| SAS 0-1 (PD, PM, PA, PG, PQ, PI, PB) |
8-Ply, 7.5mm, 10 Toms 8-Ply, 8.2mm, 12 Toms, and Floor Toms 8-Ply, 8.9mm, Bass Drum |
| SAS 2 (PO, PT, PZ) |
9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 9.25mm, Bass Drum |
| Hardware | Chrome / Black Brushed Hardware |
| Hoops | Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops |
| Mapex SONIClear™ Bearing Edge: |
45° on Toms, and Floor Toms 60° on Bass Drum |
| Air Flow Venting |
2 Vent Holes on Toms and Floor Toms 4 Vent Holes on Bass Drum |
| Floor Tom Legs |
SAS Static 90 Degree Floor Tom Legs Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Feet |
VIDEOS
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
GUN METAL GREY (PG)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
PIANO BLACK (PB)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
TUSCAN RED LACQUER (PA)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
IRIDIUM SILVER LACQUER (PD)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
POLAR WHITE LACQUER (PI)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
TUSCAN YELLOW LACQUER (PM)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC SUNBURST LACQUER (PO)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
BRUNSWICK GREEN LAQUER (PQ)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC AZURE BURST LACQUER (PT)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC VIOLET BURST LACQUER (PZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
EXOTIC AEGAN FADE (OE)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC NIGHT FOREST BURST (MZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
SAS (SONICLEAR ATTENUATION SYSTEM) FINISH
The revolutionary new “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.
FEATURES
Halo Mounting System
The revolutionary new “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
With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to “pre-EQ” your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.
Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell
First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.
Chamber Specific Design
Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2”, and bearing edges change 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!
SPECS
| Mounting System | Hybrid-Shelled System |
| Shell | Maple and Walnut Hybrid Shell |
| SAS 0-1 (PD, PM, PA, PG, PQ, PI, PB) |
8-Ply, 7.5mm, 10 Toms 8-Ply, 8.2mm, 12 Toms, and Floor Toms 8-Ply, 8.9mm, Bass Drum |
| SAS 2 (PO, PT, PZ) |
9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 9.25mm, Bass Drum |
| Hardware | Chrome / Black Brushed Hardware |
| Hoops | Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops |
| Mapex SONIClear™ Bearing Edge: |
45° on Toms, and Floor Toms 60° on Bass Drum |
| Air Flow Venting |
2 Vent Holes on Toms and Floor Toms 4 Vent Holes on Bass Drum |
| Floor Tom Legs |
SAS Static 90 Degree Floor Tom Legs Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Feet |
VIDEOS
SATURN EVOLUTION BIRCH-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
SATURN MAPLE-WALNUT HYBRID SHELL PACK
The New Mapex Nodal Line Air Flow Venting Scheme gives Saturn a superior feel and just the right amount of resonance. Whether tuning up high for jazz and fusion or down deep for rock-n-roll, the unique Maple and Walnut shell composition, complete with SONIClear™ bearing edges, results in clear and focused toms and a bass drum that sounds bigger than it should.
GUN METAL GREY (PG)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
PIANO BLACK (PB)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
TUSCAN RED LACQUER (PA)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
IRIDIUM SILVER LACQUER (PD)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
POLAR WHITE LACQUER (PI)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
TUSCAN YELLOW LACQUER (PM)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC SUNBURST LACQUER (PO)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
BRUNSWICK GREEN LAQUER (PQ)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC AZURE BURST LACQUER (PT)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC VIOLET BURST LACQUER (PZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
EXOTIC AEGAN FADE (OE)
HARDWARE: CHROME HARDWARE [C]
EXOTIC NIGHT FOREST BURST (MZ)
HARDWARE: BLACK BRUSHED HARDWARE [B]
SAS (SONICLEAR ATTENUATION SYSTEM) FINISH
The revolutionary new “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.
FEATURES
Halo Mounting System
The revolutionary new “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
With the rubber gasket inside the mount, you can screw the knob down fully to dampen the shell resonance for a shorter decay, or back it off for a wide, open tone. In the studio, this allows you to “pre-EQ” your drums before feeding them into your plug-ins.
Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell
First introduced as a special edition in 2012, the Birch/Walnut hybrid shell has made its return to the Saturn Evolution line with Design Lab features. The new shell formula perfectly combines the sonic characteristics of walnut with articulate punch of birch, delivering a Dark, Punchy, Dry sound.
Chamber Specific Design
Plies get progressively thicker, depths graduate by 1/2”, and bearing edges change 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!
SPECS
| Mounting System | Hybrid-Shelled System |
| Shell | Maple and Walnut Hybrid Shell |
| SAS 0-1 (PD, PM, PA, PG, PQ, PI, PB) |
8-Ply, 7.5mm, 10 Toms 8-Ply, 8.2mm, 12 Toms, and Floor Toms 8-Ply, 8.9mm, Bass Drum |
| SAS 2 (PO, PT, PZ) |
9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 7.85mm, 10 Toms 9-Ply, 9.25mm, Bass Drum |
| Hardware | Chrome / Black Brushed Hardware |
| Hoops | Mapex Sonic Saver Hoops |
| Mapex SONIClear™ Bearing Edge: |
45° on Toms, and Floor Toms 60° on Bass Drum |
| Air Flow Venting |
2 Vent Holes on Toms and Floor Toms 4 Vent Holes on Bass Drum |
| Floor Tom Legs |
SAS Static 90 Degree Floor Tom Legs Sonic Pedestal Floor Tom Feet |