Goodbye gels, hello Drops
Killer drum tone without gels or adhesives
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from 33 reviewsI ordered two sets of Drops. I am still playing with them to find the sound that I like. They definitely bring out the tone in your drums unlike gels. I also tune my drums to the tone that I like and then use a Drum Dial to get all the lugs the same tension.The Drops are way better for this method as the gels always get in the way of the Drum Dial. I wish I could give more information about the Drops but they are still new to me and I am still playing with all the different weights. I do notice that placing a Drop directly under my snare mic makes a great sound on my Ludwig hand hammered Supraphonic!
Didn't want to leave a review until I'd actually used them out. I love them! Originally bought the asstd pack (plus one as a gift). Ended up buying an extra smaller one.
Easy easy easy.
Sound control . A little or a lot.
What's in the works for the bass drum?
Beater down, beater off. Different songs Different techniques.
Drops are definitely the best option on the market for drum tone enhancement and control. They’re clean, easy to use, and outperform any of the other variations out there. The personal service from the company is outstanding as well. Highly recommend.
From gaffe tape, to dampening rings, to gels, to drops…the search is over! Thank you!
About time someone thought of this! Great product!
I like the tone that the drops have given my snare, gone are my pack of gels! DK and the Drop crew have a good thing going, excellent customer service an d a great product!
Great product!! Exceeded my expectations! I have used gels for years and got tired of chasing them around the stage because they lose stickiness. Extremely easy to use and the sound results are very natural sounding. Played a show with them and they didn’t move at while playing for 3 + hours!! Again!! Awesome product all around!!
Game changing project. Much better than the “gels” from anywhere in this solar system.
These are the Lamborghini’s of drum accessories! Used them this weekend and I’ll definitely be using these every single time I play!
I only have one on my snare as I like the way the rest of my kit sounds as is.
Really love this product, has an interesting quality to how they function as they don’t sit on the drums and kill the resonance. Been enjoying their noncommittal or messy approach, can add or take away easily and on any drums at a moments notice.
Easy application! Just need a case. Something with the Tandem Drums logo on it!
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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.
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)
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.
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 the design story
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. You can hear each of the different weights of Drops in action. 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 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. Wood hoops require a modified design for the molded silicone part. 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.