Drum Dampening: Optimize Your Sound
For years drummers of all genres have relied on the use of drum dampening, or even their own wallets and phones as a strategy to achieve a more controlled and focused sound from their drums. Famous musicians such as the Beatles Ringo Starr are even well known for now legendary techniques like covering drums in tea towels in the studio. But as technology has advanced, so have drummers and percussionists options when looking for drum pads and muffles.
The Benefits of Drum Dampening
Since the introduction of the Rem-O Sound Control Ring, drummers have been eliminating troublesome overtones and frequencies in their drums that made their tuning undesirable. Applying removable products like a muffling ring, or Tone Putti is an easy, and quickly removable way to experiment with sound control without having to break the bank on a different set of Drum Heads.
Popular Dampening Products
- Moongel Damper Pads - Apply directly to the drumhead for customizable tone control
- Bass Drum Felt Strips - Apply underneath your drumheads for a dampening effect
- Active Snare Dampening System - Designed with Dave Weckl to have a easily adjustable snare dampening effect
- Studio Ring Sets - Sits on top of your drumhead for an even dampening effect around the circumference of the drum
- Big Fat Snare Drum - The Original Drum Dampener - Lowers the pitch of your drum and adds a fat, deep tone
Muting the Sound of your Drums
Beyond just choosing to dampen your drums to eliminate pesky frequencies, there are also several products available for drummers who are looking to mute drums and cymbals. Some products like the Evans dB One Drum Heads replace normal drum heads to achieve a real silent solution, as others like the Sound Off Mutes are more easily removable. If you are looking for a low volume cymbal alternative for practice, there is no better option for the money than our very own Liberty One Whisper Cymbal Set
With so many great products available, it can sometimes be challenging to decide which is best for you. Contact a Percussion Specialist today to find the sound that is right for you.
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