Mapex SATURN 5 DRUMS SATIN BLACK

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The Saturn series has long held a unique place at Mapex: a performance-oriented line known for its balance between projection, warmth, and definition. This Saturn Evolution version continues this legacy with a distinctive visual identity and manufacturing focused on the demands of advanced drummers, while incorporating innovations from the "Design Lab" design laboratory. The goal is clear: to offer a kit with premium sound quality, reliable assembly, and immediately usable tone, whether close-miked or in a more acoustic setup.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The Mapex Saturn Evolution is primarily aimed at demanding intermediate and professional drummers seeking a shell pack capable of covering a wide range of situations. Its configuration with a 22-inch bass drum and two floor toms is ideal for styles where the foundation and low end are essential: rock, pop, fusion, metal, funk, and contemporary music. In the studio, the maple and walnut combination is particularly interesting for achieving a full and articulate sound, with present lows without losing attack clarity.

Features and Innovations

The Saturn Evolution benefits from the "Design Lab" philosophy with a focus on stability, ease of use, and optimizing shell vibration. The SONIClear suspension system promotes quick and consistent tuning, helping to achieve a character described by drummers as round, deep, and powerful. On the toms, the MAPEX "Halo" mount adds real value: by positioning itself to allow the shell to breathe, it encourages freer resonance and more natural sustain, while maintaining reliable durability over time. The result: less mechanical stress on the shell, more openness, and a more organic feel under the stick.

Sound

The choice of a maple and walnut blend gives this kit an immediately recognizable sonic personality. Maple provides a very balanced base, with natural warmth, a homogeneous spectrum, and great tuning versatility. Walnut enhances the low end and adds a sense of depth and density: the toms gain fullness, the bass drum gains body, and the whole kit maintains a strong presence even at high volume.
In this setup, the 22 x 18 bass drum is ideal for producing firm lows and a solid attack, particularly effective in live contexts. The 10- and 12-inch toms offer a clear and singing midrange, while the 14- and 16-inch floor toms deliver a full low end with a very musical "descent" feel in fills. The hardware and suspension systems (SONIClear and Halo) contribute to a more open sound: notes develop easily, with sustain controllable depending on tuning and damping choices. Finally, the presence of Remo heads provides a reliable foundation for quickly achieving a professional sound, with consistent response and good tolerance to tension variations.

Technical specifications

Type	shell pack (without accessories)	Floor tom	14 x 12 inches
Number of shells	5	Mounts	2 TH800 mounts
Snare drum	not included	Suspension system	SONIClear
Cymbals	not included	Tom mount	MAPEX "Halo" (present on Saturn Evolution toms)
Materials	maple and walnut	Design	"Design Lab" features
Bass drum	22 x 18 inches	Heads	Remo
Tom	10 x 8 inches