Hello Drops®
Dial in your ideal drum tone. Drops reduce sustain and eliminate overtones using only gravity and air to create an active gate effect (no more gels or tape).
Let customers speak for us
from 308 reviewsno more gels falling off my snare during recordings or practice. thank you guys for making these I’m probably gonna buy more soon to experiment :D
I’ve used everything imaginable to damp my drums. Everything from folded tissue paper attached to the head with tape, an open wallet hanging over the rim, plastic rings, and moon gel. I like my drums to ring a bit, so I chose the 40g drop for my snare, and the 60g drops for my 14” & 16” toms. Perfect! I’ll never use anything else again. The drops do exactly what they’re intended to do. Highly recommended!!!
Dampens the snare perfectly. Takes away the “clang,” but leaves what I consider the perfect sound
Couldn’t be happier!
I have these on a set of Yamaha Rock Tour Customs and a set of DW Performance series . Both sets have Remo clear with black . They take just a little of that ring off but still allow really nice tone.
Love the Drops. A simple concept, to be sure but they work great,
I purchased a set for both kits in our studio, and they do not disappoint! Eliminated the unnecessary overtones and without choking the drums or changing the pitch/character of the drums. 10/10!
Wow, they look and work great. I also bought another set for our church kit. They're better than gels and rings, especially if you're playing an outdoor gig, as the wind won't blow off the rings.
The have made my own Slingerland set much tighter sounding. The only complaint I have is an extremely minor one and it is that the lightest drop does not perform as IU would have hoped as the arm that connects it to thug needs to be a hair longer so the Drop lights more flat on the drum head. Problem solved by getting a heavierI have made my own Slingerland set sound much tighter. The only minor complaint I have is that the lightest drop does not perform as I had hoped. The arm that connects it to the drum needs to be just a bit longer so that the drop sits more flat on the drumhead. This issue was resolved by using a heavier drop, but I believe the lighter one could still be improved. one but I think the lighter one could be improved.
All in all a great product.
My son is a devoted drummer. I saw him regularly put his cell phone on his snare head and eventually I asked him why -- he told me about the need to lightly mute some of this playing, to reduce some of the natural ring, and so on. Coincidentally, I saw a Tandem Drop ad and figured that the risk was low. After all, they're not terribly expensive. Well, they're not only inexpensive, they're EXTREMELY well-engineered and well made. They attach seamlessly to any drum's hardware and instantly fix the problem that my son's smartphone was only partly solving. It's well-made, low-profile and highly effective. A GREAT accessory for any serious drummer.
Purchase
-
Sale
Drops 2x4 bundle
Regular price $99.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$119.98 USDSale price $99.99 USDSale -
Sale
Drops set of 4
Regular price $59.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$66.96 USDSale price $59.99 USDSale -
Sold out
Drops 60g 3-pack
Regular price $35.98 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$44.97 USDSale price $35.98 USDSold out -
Sold out
Drops 40g 3-pack
Regular price $35.98 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$44.97 USDSale price $35.98 USDSold out
How Drops® work
Live demo
Goodbye, gels
Gels, tape, and adhesives create a sticky mess. They also choke the drum head. Our drums deserve better.
Hello Drops®
Drops are durable and reusable. They attach to standard tension rods with a molded silicone tab. Use them across your kit to dial in your drum tone.
Active gate design
Drops are designed to reduce sustain and eliminate overtones, while letting the drum's natural tone come through. Rather than adhering to the drum head, Drops vibrate with it.
Mix & match
Drops come in four different weights – 40g / 60g / 120g / 200g. Use lighter weights to fatten up the drums, and heavier weights for a tighter, dryer tone.
Easy on/off
Drops grab on to standard tension rods. Press to attach, pull to remove. (Patent pending)
Award winning
Drops earned the "Projects We Love" award on Kickstarter, and went on to raise 8x the original funding goal.
Trusted team
Drops are designed in California by Daniel Kushner, founder and creator of MONO, the world renown luggage and travel accessories brand.
Watch Drumeo review
FAQs
Can I hear a demo of how Drops actually sound?
Yes. Go to the Drops® home page and scroll down to the Play Demo section and hit "play" on the video there. Headphones recommended.
Which Drops go on which drums?
Drops are meant to mix and match on your kit. Play around with different weights on each drum to get the tone you're looking for. Generally speaking, the heavier Drops provide a tighter, dryer sound, while the lighter Drops provide a fatter sound. Get the tone you want. No rules.
Can I use Drops on my toms?
Yes. Drops sound great on toms. We like using the 200g "wallet" on the floor tom, and the little 40g or 60g on the rack tom. Experiment and have fun.
Are Drops compatible with all drums?
No. This iteration of Drops is designed for drums with standard steel hoops, including triple flanged and die-cast hoops. Drops aren't designed for wood hoops. Also, vintage Sonor drums with those larger slotted tension rods are not compatible with the current design. We'd like to support wood hoops and vintage tension rods in the future, because they're pretty sweet.