Mike Portnoy

Mike Portnoy, the renowned drummer, has confirmed using the Promark Shira Kashi Oak 747 Neil Peart PW747W drumsticks, citing inspiration from Neil Peart. This information is supported by an interview conducted by ProMark Drumsticks on their YouTube channel, where Portnoy discusses his choice of drumsticks.

Mike Portnoy uses the TAMA Mike Portnoy Signature Bubinga Snare Drum, a limited edition 14x5.5, 8mm, 9-ply bubinga snare that matches the finish of his "Dream Monster" tour kit, as confirmed by TAMA Drums.

Mike Portnoy uses a prototype version of his signature Sabian 22" HHX Mike Portnoy Max Ride Cymbal on his current tour kit, titled "Dream Monster." This is confirmed in a Drumeo video titled "We Built Mike Portnoy's 'Dream Monster' Drum Kit," where both Portnoy and his drum tech, Jose, discuss the gear.

Mike Portnoy uses the Sabian AA Mike Portnoy Max Bell Chime Set 3pc Cymbal Pack in his "Dream Monster" drum kit, as detailed in a YouTube video by Drumeo titled "We Built Mike Portnoy's 'Dream Monster' Drum Kit". The video shows that Portnoy incorporates five of his Max Bell Chimes during his current tour, in sizes of 6 inches, 6.5 inches, and 7 inches. On the left side of his kit, he places three chimes over two splashes and a stack, while on the right side, he uses two chimes, measuring 6 and 6.5 inches, also positioned above two splashes.

Shown using 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi Hats on the left of side of his current tour kit, "Dream Monster" as seen in this Drumeo video.

In the Drumeo video titled "We Built Mike Portnoy's 'Dream Monster' Drum Kit," Mike Portnoy is shown using the Sabian AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hat Cymbals Brilliant 14 Inch on the left side of his tour kit, "Dream Monster."

According to a blog article by LEWITT titled "In the home studio with legendary drummer Mike Portnoy," Mike Portnoy recorded in his home studio using various microphones from LEWITT, including the BEATKIT PRO 7pc Drum Microphone Kit.