Complete Drum Tuning & Dampening Pack — Tunebot Studio, Evans Torque Key & Evans EQ Pods

The Complete Drum Tuning & Dampening Pack takes the two-tool drum tuning system one essential step further — adding Evans EQ Pods gel dampeners to create a complete solution for both tuning and tone control. Tune accurately with the Tunebot Studio. Apply tension consistently with the Evans Torque Key. Shape the final sound with EQ Pods. These three tools together cover every stage of the process between fresh heads and a great sounding kit.

What Is Included in This Pack

Tunebot Studio — Digital Drum Tuner

The Tunebot Studio from Overtone Labs clips directly onto the drum hoop and measures the frequency produced at each individual lug — displaying the result in both Hz and note name. It is the most precise and widely used digital drum tuner available and transforms drum tuning from a subjective, ear-dependent process into an objective, measurable one.

• Frequency Measurement in Hz and Note Name: The most accurate way to achieve even lug tension and a clean drum fundamental.
• Four-Colour Display with Virtual Tuning Needle: Clear, readable display that shows precisely how flat or sharp each lug is from your target frequency.
• Standard and High Pitch Ranges: Covers the full range from deep bass drums to high-pitched snare drums — the entire kit in one device.
• Kit Memory — 5 Kits, 10 Drums Each: Save and recall tuning settings for up to 50 individual drums. Return to your favourite sound instantly every time you change heads or play on an unfamiliar kit.
• Higher Frequency Range Than Original Tunebot: More reliable readings on snare drums and high-pitched instruments where earlier models struggled.
• Streamlined Keypad: Fast, intuitive operation — minimal time navigating menus, maximum time tuning.

Evans Torque Key — Precision Drum Tuning Key

The Evans Torque Key addresses the physical side of drum tuning — applying tension accurately and consistently across every lug. A standard drum key gives no feedback about tension — the Evans Torque Key features a torque-limiting mechanism that can be preset to a desired tension level. Once reached it simply stops, preventing over-tightening and ensuring every lug receives exactly the same tension.

• Torque Handle with Tension Preset: Set your target tension and the key stops there — every lug, every drum, every time.
• Magnetic Head: Slip-resistant magnetic head stays on the lug rod — faster tuning, less frustration.
• Knurled Knob for Quick Spinning: Fast initial tightening before the torque mechanism engages.
• Ergonomic Grip: Comfortable for extended tuning sessions across a full kit.
• Co-designed with Ned Steinberger: Engineering precision applied to what most drummers regard as a simple tool.

Evans EQ Pods — Gel Drum Dampeners (7 Pods in Travel Case)

The Evans EQ Pods are gel-based drum dampeners designed to reduce unwanted overtones and ring without eliminating the natural resonance and sustain of a properly tuned drum. Each pack contains 7 individual gel pods in a convenient travel case — enough to cover your full kit with pods remaining for experimentation.

EQ Pods address a specific and important tonal challenge. A perfectly tuned drum still produces overtones — some are musical and contribute to the character of the drum, others are unwanted ring or boxy resonances that clutter a mix or sound unfocused in a room. Traditional dampening solutions — foam rings, heavy tape, full dampening rings — work by mass-damping the head, which removes overtones but also kills sustain, warmth and the natural dynamic response of the drum. EQ Pods take a surgical approach instead.

• Gel Construction: The self-adhesive gel bonds lightly to the drumhead without leaving residue — it can be repositioned repeatedly to find the optimal placement for each drum.
• Surgical Dampening: Placed at the edge of the head, EQ Pods selectively reduce high-frequency overtones and ring while leaving the fundamental tone, sustain and warmth of the drum largely intact. The drum still breathes — it just breathes more cleanly.
• Adjustable Effect: The amount of dampening is controlled by the placement of the pod — closer to the edge for minimal effect, further toward the centre for more. Start subtle and adjust until the drum sounds right in your room or mix.
• 7 Pods in Travel Case: Seven individual pods with a compact travel case — use one or two on a tom, one on a snare, multiple on a bass drum batter head, and keep the remainder for future use or experimentation. The travel case keeps them clean and prevents them drying out between uses.
• Reusable and Residue-Free: The gel can be cleaned and reused multiple times. Remove, rinse, reapply. No sticky residue left on your heads.

The Complete Process — Tuning, Tension and Tone

These three tools work in sequence to take a drum from bare head to performance-ready sound:

1. Fit new heads and finger-tighten all lugs evenly
2. Use the Evans Torque Key set to a light initial tension to bring all lugs to a consistent starting point
3. Clip the Tunebot Studio to the hoop and strike near each lug to read the current frequency
4. Identify which lugs are high or low relative to your target frequency
5. Use the Torque Key to make precise, controlled adjustments — same tension limit every turn
6. Work around the drum until all lugs read the same target frequency on the Tunebot
7. Save the target frequency to the Tunebot's kit memory for instant recall
8. Apply EQ Pods at the edge of the head to reduce any remaining overtones or ring to taste
9. Adjust pod placement until the drum sounds right in your room or mix

A drummer who follows this process consistently will have a kit that sounds noticeably better than the same kit tuned casually — in the room, in a recording and in a live mix.

Who This Pack Is For

• Recording drummers — a properly tuned and dampened kit is the foundation of a great drum recording. No amount of processing compensates for poor tuning or unwanted ring in the source.
• Live drummers — control your sound in different rooms and on different stages without changing your heads or setup.
• Drummers upgrading their sound — before buying a new kit, exhaust the potential of the kit you have with proper tuning and tone control.
• Drummers who change heads regularly — save your target frequencies and return to your sound in minutes with the Tunebot's kit memory.
• Drum teachers — demonstrate correct tuning and dampening technique to students with objective, measurable results.

What Else We Stock

At Angkor Music we stock the full range of Evans drumheads, Moongel damper pads, Vic Firth and ProMark drumsticks, as well as Pearl and PDP drum hardware. The heads you tune are as important as how you tune them — our team is happy to advise on the best head selection for your kit, playing style and desired sound.

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Expert Advice at Angkor Music

At Angkor Music Melbourne we work with drummers at every level. Drum tuning and tone control are two of the most asked-about topics in our store and this pack is our most complete answer to both. Visit us at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona and our team is happy to demonstrate all three products and advise on the best tuning and dampening approach for your specific kit.

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