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from 233 reviewsA little to a little more. Takes the edge off the attack for smaller spaces. Controls the amount of decay on my toms without choking.
Drummers have always had to adjust the amount of overtones or ring that they want a drum to have. Some like the drum wide open, while others need a punchier sound for live mics or recording. Duct tape, rings, leather, and other forms are available, but these drops stand out as probably the best option. Why? They let the natural sound of the drum ignite, and then they proceed to shut down the sustain to varying degrees depending on the weight of the drop. You can really dial in your preference with theses drops. Plus, it fastens to the top of the tension rod and not the rim, so rim shot sound is unaffected. Great product and design! I will be ordering more.
They Work GREAT, I use Them when Practicing, at Home, try not to Desturb the Neighbors or My Wife
This is an excellent product. Works as you would expect and all the weight options give flexibility. Never going back to the gels
Are doing a great job and in some ways too good so I am playing with some weights and even positions next to the mics. Pretty cool though!
Perfect product. Simple and effective. Just the right amount of damping and control.
Bought my 2nd set of 4 piece drops. Can't have enough of these in hand.
I have a TAMA SLP which has wood rims. Your product does not sit well in the wood rim holes. I should have checked before I ordered.
Love love love this new invention! Wish I had developed it! Threw all of my gels in the trash can!
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How Drops® work
Live demo
Goodbye, gels
Gels 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 control overtones while letting the drum's natural tone come through. Rather than adhering to the drum head, they 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.
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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.