Just seeing the word Pop in a drum pack makes me want to pass on by. Maybe because I have enough that came with other things so I don't need to go looking for it on purpose. I just got the Black Velvet pack at the recent sale and boy, I really like that.

Yeah BD, that Black Velvet is something else....that was the first Ad pack I got and is one of my favs. I also like Blue Oyster (I'm a big John Bonham fan) and it's also really good.
I'm also in no hurry to get this Pop kit since I have all (except Metal) and will wait for a 50% or less price tag before buying this (eventually).   

BassDaddy
Just seeing the word Pop in a drum pack makes me want to pass on by.

United Pop is just the (current) name of the studio (like the Fairfax Paks), it shouldn't be taken as a genre suggestion!
 
I bought this two days ago when it came out (liked the demos), and I wouldn't say it's any more "poppy" than the Fairfax paks. Love the nameless giant 26" ride and the very trashy vintage K hihat! Crashes are very good as well, except for for one of the four which decays weirdly (they must've modified it in some way).
 
The Ludwig snare is a lot crisper than than the one in the Fairfax vol. 2, like the resonant head is tuned much higher. I like it a lot! The "Trump" snare is not my cup of tea... Toms are wetter (more room in the close mics) than FFv2 but drier than the Indie pak. The kick is less scooped than the Fairfaxes as well, I like it!
 
Overall I'd say this Pak is sort of in between Fairfax vol. 2 and Indie in terms of tone and purpose! I really like this Pak and will certainly be using it (which is more than I can say of BFD3, which I bought full price this winter and haven't used for a single real project yet).
 
Sven
 
 

Thanks Sven for the review........looks like I'm going to have to get this as well.

Mesh
Thanks Sven for the review........looks like I'm going to have to get this as well.

Well, you don't have to...
 
Dan

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Mesh
Thanks Sven for the review........looks like I'm going to have to get this as well.

Well, you don't have to...
 
Dan

That review was so compelling, I've given up on resisting and just accepted my weakness(es).....so, I'm afraid I do have to. 

BassDaddy
Just seeing the word Pop in a drum pack makes me want to pass on by. Maybe because I have enough that came with other things so I don't need to go looking for it on purpose. 

The 'Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom' demo doesn't sound like pop to me.

Thanks SA, for the info on the name and the kit pieces. Good usable info. Sounds like I might like this one.