
Hello Drops® » "This is the perfect drum tone"
Drops reduce sustain and eliminate overtones using only gravity and air to create an active gate effect (goodbye sticky gels and gaffer tape).
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from 535 reviewsThe comparison between drops and gels is dramatic.
I like a little more resonance to my toms, but less with my snares and drops accomplish both.
They let more of the drum sound come through the sound system. Sound guys like them too.
Pretty incredible.
Truly great, came quick, great pricing and has made a world of a difference on my personal drum set and the one we have at our church!
I picked up a couple of these and was impressed. The real test was if my drummer would use these over the gel sticky he prefers. I was excited to show him what I picked and his reaction was, these are cool let me try them. I left it at that and to my surprise, during a recording session I noticed he used them. I also noticed how easy it was to get a good drum mix during the recording session. Get a set and try them yourself. You won't be disappointed !!!!!!
Sustain time is real and the drum tone is not stolen by all the tape and foam chunks I tried to damper with.. soooo awesummmm!!
As in your video, I can't stand gels. (For all and more that you stated). So I thought I would give the drops a shot. At first I didn't really hear much of a difference until I played my first gig out with them. They worked like magic. But again, not really impressed till I heard audio of my kit during the gig. All I can say is wow. These drops are amazing. Definitely recommend them to any drummer.
This is the perfect size for my floor tom. I've read one review where it says there is "noticeable buzzing"... Not on planet earth. At least I've not hear of any buzzing from mine. Depending on the song, I will place TWO of the 200gram on my floor tom. I love these and highly recommend them. Much better than the gooey stuff.
I love the drops, the very best in sound control I've ever used. Now I don't have to use sticky, shrinking, rubber jigamajabs to get tone control. Great job!
These work really well. I’m moving away from gels and any type of adhesive mute. I really enjoy the way these sound on all of my drums.
I like how simple & effective Drops are. My kit has both 16” & 18” FTs and I’ve tried dozens of different things to get punchy, low tones AND good attack (on Remo Black Suede heads) and the Drops are crushing it. They’re clean, simple, and versatile. A bit expensive but I quit thinking about that as soon as I started using them.
Very pleased with the product! They work as advertised. I would recommend them to any of my drummer friends.
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How Drops® work
Live demo

Buying guide
Not sure which Drops to get? Check out the buying guide for tips and best practices.

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.
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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. There are no rules, but he have compiles some best practices and tips in this buying guide.
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.