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from 443 reviews
Outstanding!

These are hands-down the best dampening system I've ever used.

William S.
Drops set of 4

Way better than gels both in terms of sound and housekeping. No stain on heads and they don't collect dirt. Worth the extra cost.

dan n.
Drops set of 4
Does the trick!

These work great - clean, set up in seconds. Very happy with the purchase. 1978 Slingerland 5-piece. The 5-pack was just the thing.

John C.f.K.
Drops set of 4
Love these 200s!

I lvoe the tandem drops because they don't muffle like some other products - they reduce overtones and ringing but don't damp down teh sound of teh drum nearly as much. Sometimes one or two of the 200s is all it takes to tame a super ringing floor tom.
I cannot recommend them enough.

David D.
Drops 200g

Very nice design. Does the job!

Bruce O.
Drops 60g
Everything I expected and more.

The drops were shipped quickly and packaged well. They have modified the resonance as desired. I was impressed with the communication to me, including suggested placement with the various size/weights.

Barry B.
Drops set of 4
Excellent

Great product; thank you very much!

Travis J.
Drops set of 4
Drops

Wow! These drops work great. I absolutely love them.

Mark G.
Drops set of 4
Drops for your drums

I bought 2 sets of Tandem drops because I have a large drumset. These drops work great and makes my drums sound great. Just the right amount of muffling while still letting the drums sing.

Jim D.
Drops set of 4
Drops are just what a Drummer needs

Great product for getting rid of the old moon jelly’s!
Reusable and easy to use. What more could you need from dampeners !
Viva the drops!

lonnie m.
Drops set of 4

best!

Russell G.
Drops set of 4

I needed a dampening system to tone down the ring and sustain without taking it away completely and letting the natural sound of the drum ring out. I could not be any happier with this product. If you are considering this product, don't. I've tried rings, I've tried the gels. There is nothing like this on the market. Engineering genius.

Wayne
Drops set of 4
Bye-Bye Moon Gels!

I'm not sure why I waited so long to order the Drops. I guess I was a little skeptical and **** bent on using gels that I've used since they were first introduced. Drops are well manufactured, clean, and drop (no pun intended) the unwanted overtones out of each drum. They lift off the head just enough to give the attack and drop back down to kill the sustain. They're like little individual noise gates on each drum. Simple concept, fantastic results.

Michael H.
Drops set of 4
The best

Haven’t went back since my first one. Lifelong customer here

Scott S.
Drops set of 4
Drops

Sounds great, I'm still experimenting with them but they sound great.

Zachary K.
Drops set of 4

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How Drops® work

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Goodbye, gels

Gels, tape, and adhesives create a sticky mess. They also choke the drum head. Our drums deserve better.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Easy on/off

Drops grab on to standard tension rods. Press to attach, pull to remove. (Patent pending)

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Award winning

Drops earned the "Projects We Love" award on Kickstarter, and went on to raise 8x the original funding goal.

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Trusted team

Drops are designed in California by Daniel Kushner, founder and creator of MONO, the world renown luggage and travel accessories brand.

About Tandem

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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.