This Should Be Your Next Snare // Dialtune Review 2.0

[@NikZ3r0]

they need to make drum kits, this thing is totally awesome in the recording studio, I can pitch it to the song key so quickly, I am really hoping they come out with toms and kicks next

[@ruanddu]

Completely agree!

[@MepeLepeL]

check out WTS drums!

[@LexBravary]

In a studio setting, being able to swap heads and tunings that fast to try new tones would be so huge.

[@ColeParamore]

Can confirm - it's a gamechanger.

[@dilankarun9172]

Exactly

[@marcotrosi]

@@ColeParamore and now imagine a free floating version of that, that doesn't need holes in the shell. Like "hey wanna try another wood?", 10 seconds later, there you go. I remember when I was at Thomann and the drums sales guy showed how Sonor controls the tone with just the way they are layering their wood. Same wood, same thickness, same hight, same diameter, only the directions of the wood grain changed, it was unbelievable. Such free floating version would allow you to test and compare that quickly.

[@jas_bataille]

Honestly live too, like between songs, changing tuning, and if the head breaks, you change it in 2 seconds, it's an absolutely amazing design for touring as well!

[@sunuppools6447]

As a live sound engineer on the weekend, I can’t tell you how much time this would save me. Tuning drums before shows takes forever if they haven’t been tuned in a while. Every individual lug has to be adjusted. And changing the head takes forever tightening each screw back up. This is the future of drums 100%. They need to license this tech to all the major brands ASAP. In 10 years nobody will be tuning and servicing drums the old way anymore. I’m buying one of these right now.

[@devinhimes2325]

Ain’t no way a sound engineer is touching my drums lol, but I’m a drummer that actually tunes my stuff 🤣

[@jas_bataille]

As a touring drummer, I definitely want one. You can change the tuning during songs live which is a pretty big deal, and you can change the head very very fast. You could even use this in your solo!

[@Joshstix95]

Biggest differnce was the bottom head adjustment. It’s great to be able to tune that and hear a clear comparison between tight and loose and in between all while playing

[@Msmith-yd7bz]

Its about time i worked on that idea 20 years ago.

[@matthewsherman9765]

Excited to see what these guys do with this and improve the technology I do think there’s a place for this and they have stayed true for past few years. Hope these guys are here to stay

[@peterjsmcleod3341]

Have used both the maple and brass version in the studio. Those hoops are fantastic for rim shots.

[@ruanddu]

Have a favorite between the two drums? Thank you.

[@DougMartin-sn8zg]

I have played the first version and the new. I most definitely noticed a difference . The old version I sold because I didn’t like sound of it or the articulation. I think the new version, at least the one I bought sounds incredible. What ever they changed is super noticeable to me. I think the snare wires sound crisp and articulate. It has tons of tone. Love it , even with the rather bland throw. It’s about sound at the end of the day to me.

[@ruanddu]

You go maple or brass?

[@krusher74]

These are going to be a must for every studio, quick head changes and tune up.

[@johannjohann6523]

I've never known a reason to modify the bottom head, but the quick tuning of the drum I must admit is something I'm surprised I haven't seen sooner. A way to tune all the lugs easily with a dial on the drum. I've thought of it, but I'm not an engineer just auto mechanic/drummer. But I'm sure other drummers have thought the same. If this drum works, and it seems it does, great idea. I have never cared one way or another about the weight of any drum other than the bass drums really.

[@pavelkireev7329]

Cool review, mate. I guess it's the future of drums

[@philparamore13]

Nicely done Cole. That is one great piece of gear. Seems to just be getting better.

[@PacificNorthwestRailfanner]

That intro was 🔥🔥🔥

[@terrydonegan1622]

I had an Arbiter advanced tuning kit and loved it.

[@MARLONBATERINHA]

Que caixa fantástica!!!!! Caixa linda, prática, som maravilhoso!!!!!

[@scottpersson8141]

Great presentation, dude! Might have to pick up this drum.

[@MarrowPercussion]

Brilliant tensioning idea! 🙏

[@eugeivashchenko758]

I've been downsizing my snare collection, because gear acquisition syndrome was getting ridiculous. I decided to try to find a super snare that I would use for 90% of my purposes. After watching your breakdown of the brass version (or Sounds Like a Drum, IDR), I was immediately sold and pulled the trigger on it. That was several months ago and my gear acquisition syndrome with snares has all but disappeared. Not only does it sound awesome, I can fine tune my sound for both sides of the snare like never before. Just being able to do that in real time has been MASSIVE for me in finding exactly how the heads interact with each other, and exactly what I wanted from them. Aside from that, if I want to tweak the sound further, I just bought a stack of snare heads, from an Ambo to a P77, and dialing in on technique and dynamics has taken me the rest of the way. Unless I'd need a wacky sound like a piccolo or a 10", I haven't really felt the need to chase new drum shells. TL;DR, these snare are no effin joke. Best $$$ I ever spent without a doubt.

[@ColeParamore]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@ruanddu]

How have the tension cables been holding up for you? Have you had to change them yet?

[@ColeParamore]

@@ruanddu I've changed it a few times with the original version, but have yet to with the new version. I actually did their "how to change the cable" video, so I'm familiar with the process.

[@eugeivashchenko758]

@@ruanddu Not yet. And I play with the tuning a decent amount. Plus they're like 15 bucks a pop, so I have three in reserve. The only thing I wish they'd make for it is something that'd attach to the hoop and create a standard lip. For mounting mics, drops, etc. Hopefully that's coming down the line.

[@Joshstix95]

I need one for studio work🥶🙌🏼this snare is unreal

[@dilankarun9172]

I bought the Dialtune maple in Seaform (From Musicians Friend...They actually gave me a better deal than their parent Co GC... Go figure ?, So yes I got it for less than the $599 !😁) PS: I wouldn't have bought it you hadn't done several demo's on it Cole. Should be arriving tomorrow ! I'll try and post a video on it after I get it setup.

[@ColeParamore]

Dang! Less than $599 is even crazier. Hope you enjoy it, thanks for sharing!

[@heliomarCoelhodaSilva]

Sensacional, beautiful drums.

[@Rick-m3c]

Excellent demo Cole. The quick release alone, on that snare, can save at least 10 minutes on a head change. Lets face changing heads is a time consuming pain and anything we can do to reduce it is a plus. I think that aspect alone should become standard on a lot of other snares and perhaps toms as well. If Dialtone was able to put a patent on the quick release they struck gold. Is the hoop itself die cast or is that irrelevent in the dialtone system.

[@dilankarun9172]

About a yr ago I think I got into it w. the WT snare drum aficionados (Especially the Sounds like a drum channel folk). My point was "A terrible solution to a problem that doesn't exist ! " 😛. I used your link Cole (Where you reviewed different batter heads for snares rapidly w/a dial tune). As opposed to poor Nick "NDV" (A world class drummer) struggling to change heads on the WT. I recommended the Dialtune at the time (Both priced around 900 ish at the time). The Dialtune would never be my primary snare but a secondary if needed. (I prefer my Ludwig's- Supra, BB's, etc and for "Shady gigs" A cheap Yammy Stage Custom Steel works fine). Boy were the Welsh snare drum fans pissed at me 😂🤣😂 Sorry. Didn't mean to cause a ruckus 😁and No I'm not paid by Dialtune. Infact I'm negotiating with my guy at GC for a deal on the Dialtune ! Hope this link gets posted, Watch how quickly Cole blazes through 6 drum heads on the Dialtune ! Meanwhile poor Nick struggles to change heads on the WT Snare. You can't make this $hit up. 🤣Nick struggling -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnaVlWCFj9h7jas Cole changing 6 heads ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aouqiIecms6GoZY .

[@ColeParamore]

Thanks for chiming in Dilan. I've got no beef with WTS and I know the DT folks have a lot of respect for them too. That said, I'm with you that functionally, the WTS is a nonstarter in the areas the DT really excels.

[@eoresco1]

Best absolute invention since sliced cheese. I'm a guitar player and if I was a drummer, this is the only snare I would buy.

[@boblatzer]

I love it. Sounds great to me.

[@paulrevelli]

Regarding the snare throw off, the one on the new version looks like a cheap Pearl knock off and is a detractor. A good throw off is essential, and I would pay a little more to have that included on what is otherwise a well engineered drum. This was a great demo and review. You certainly piqued my interest! Thanks.

[@djmxp]

You can buy the dw throw off and install it yourself self. It’s pretty easy to do

[@JanAWL10n]

Der Hammer! Scheint als ob meine Träume war wurden

[@that-avr-drummer]

It seems to me that this would be great for drummers like me that hit pretty hard and have to constantly tighten the tuning rods that back off.

[@Msmith-yd7bz]

Other methods have been tried before but never marketed,with air and also with hydraulic fluid, but never mass manufactured.Tne reson why was partially financing and drummers prefered to stay with tuning straight forward and reliable.Roto toms were the cheesie way out,lot to do with marketable fade. Another example was plexiglass octabonds, Never made much of in wood.Cost of mass marketing and probably couldnt sell manyWell thumbs up to the folks that give it a shot,good luck ,hope i can give it a try some time

[@Bassarocious]

I'm not a pro drummer but I know a little bit about drums. I like the concept & design. If I were a working drummer I'd buy it, but I'd like to see improved dials, maybe a fold out lever on the dial that would make a crank motion instead of a dial motion.

[@oscarbaggsmusic]

What was your mic setup for this video, voice and snare sounded great!

[@ruanddu]

Thanks for the great video! How long have you owned the Dialtune and have you had to change the cable tensioning wires yet? How long would you estimate they would last?

[@ColeParamore]

Thanks for the kind words! I've had the first version for a few years now. Estimating how long they'll last is honestly pretty tricky. The more you use the dial the sooner it'll have to be replaced, so for me, since I was filming all the time, they would wear quicker because I was constantly bringing it all the way down then all the way up. I also know that they've gone through several versions of the cable, and the newest is the strongest, so I'm not 100% sure what longevity is like. I would probably buy a replacement cable along with the snare and not worry too much about it. Hope that helps!

[@ruanddu]

@@ColeParamore Ok thanks!

[@ZarekMunoz]

In my opinion for the company to really reach the hands of consumers is to be able to retro-fit this system to other drums and possibly offer it only in a top head configuration as well. We all have our snares that we like and being able to change tuning like this on the fly and not have a side snare or additional snares on a smaller tour would be beneficial. The main concern seeing this would be that cable, Cable's do fray and it will not be able to hold tension over time so making this an easy part to address I wouldn't mind. All in all I think the snares right now sound great and the way it tunes sound fine in my opinion. Being able to put this on my own snare I would pay up to $200USD for something like this. Just my 2 cents.

[@ColeParamore]

Totally valid thoughts! The retro-fit concept is definitely something they're interested in, and the current strategy, I think, is based on logistical simplicity. It's a whole can of worms to make sure it can fit on every model snare - especially if you're trying to do it without drilling any new holes. The top head only config is an interesting idea - I hadn't thought of that. As far as the cable goes, I can confirm it definitely holds tension over time, but indeed it can fray. Not sure how exactly how long they last with the latest formula, but it isn't something you'd be changing frequently.

[@dilankarun9172]

I get where you're coming from. Would be nice for $200. However it would cannibalize the sale of the Dialtune snare itself, Cost of R&D, patents etc isn't cheap especially for a fairly new "start-up" like Dialtune. DWe could've installed those wireless electronics into a PDP and sold those kits for 1/5 th price. A gorgeous electronic wireless maple PDP kit ! But DW won't. Why ? they would've buried every electronic drum manufacturer. (Including Roland who bought out DW ! 🤪) Plus DW makes $$$'s of their high margin Collectors kits. Its just biz . So I don't see Dialtune going that route...yet

[@TheApacheTrail]

I really like this

[@attempt58]

My biggest concern with these was that I thought tuning the heads at different tensions would be impossible. Now that I know that that's not the case, I want one.

[@camerondean6804]

Does anyone have any experience with with switching out the throw-off on this new model with a DW Mag throw-off or an Inde throw-off?

[@kushking420]

Nice review, I just have one question, How are the rim shots, do they sound or feel the same as a regular triple flange hoop or die cast?

[@ColeParamore]

Not quite like either. Probably a little more like die cast, but more like Sonor S hoops.

[@doublea7054]

Very cool idea + snare

[@gregkocis]

Really Nice.

[@oscarbaggsmusic]

Whats your mic setup for this, voice and snare sounded great!

[@ColeParamore]

Thanks Oscar! Funny enough, both were recorded with a single Oktava 012 just above my head.

[@progression_decibel]

@@ColeParamore The Oktava 012's are phenomenal for the money!

[@lizkatari]

Can you retrofit one of the newer snares with a DW magnetic throw off or would you have to redrill holes or is it not even really worth the effort?

[@ColeParamore]

More the latter, I believe.

[@lizkatari]

Thanks.

[@jarrahdrum]

fantastic

[@mikec7176]

I like it !! 👍🥁👍😊

[@RCGC01]

Well. You can quote me on this. DW Roland will buy Dial Drum out, or, will buy the license to make them with DW logo.

[@immagood2]

This is Genius!...Please, Take my MONEY!!!!!!

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

Imagine this with a Zikit system installed in it?!…. It would be a heavy bitch, but you’d never find a single snare with the same amount of possibilities….

[@ColeParamore]

The Zikit I have yet to try in person. Really interesting concept, yet something I find hard to believe works in execution. That said, that's originally how I felt about DT so I'm definitely open minded about it.

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

@@ColeParamore Ive been using the Zikit system in a PDP concept maple snare drum live for about two years now. And it’s pretty awesome! It not only works every time, but I haven’t even noticed it wearing the heads any more than usual. It’s saved me from having to bring a side snare for certain songs we do, I just click it to 12 or 10 and she’s good to go. I highly suggest you check it out, I honestly think one of these snares with a Zikit in it would be like the end all side snare.

[@xyanide1986]

Dang at that price that's becoming very interesting. How does it hold tune for rimshotting heavier players? Even if it does back off, it beats having to tune your snare during shows completely by feel because those 2 lugs came loose.

[@ColeParamore]

At regular tunings, it shouldn't back off at all. At super low tunings with heavy rimshots, it's possible to get a small amount of backing off.

[@d.j.cantelli8074]

This is huge for me as a heavy hitting rimshot player

[@xyanide1986]

@@d.j.cantelli8074 sometimes I tune my lugs again between songs just by feel and it's pretty off. I don't have a drum tech lol this thing could be a lifesaver.

[@woody4269]

Sounds amazing. Clever sausages.

[@how_to_hallagon1]

This looks easier and less time consuming than each individual tuner being tightened

[@dekidarockman2859]

i want one

[@DFL17]

Where can I purchase this??

[@ColeParamore]

www.dialtunedrums.com/

[@RickyMontijo]

This should have been invited like 30 years ago lol

[@RiccardoPearlman]

Sounds like no ability to fine tune harmonics from lug to lug? This makes me nervous. It means you are dependent on a perfect head and hoop and a perfect bearing edge. Even if you get lucky, I would think the head would eventually break down at the 5 and 7 positions where most of the action happens. If no fine tuning is currently available, it would seem you could remedy this with some engineering. Maybe a really small tension rod on each lug where tightening would slowly adjust the load bearing piece up or down a bit.

[@ColeParamore]

You know, I had the exact same concerns the first time I tried it. I believe I actually talk about that very thing in my first review, and deliberately use a totally messed up head to test. The reality is I almost never feel like I need the ability to fine tune something out. I have a few ideas about why this is the case, but the short story is that it tends to be a non-issue in practice.

[@RiccardoPearlman]

@@ColeParamore Thanks for the reply. It's intriguing for sure- but I think I'd need to lay hands on one. Any chance of doing a teardown so we can see what we've got in terms of care and maintenance? Especially with this cable driven system?

[@ColeParamore]

@@RiccardoPearlman Ask and ye shall receive lol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqmTiaSffquLkNU I've done most of their maintenance/setup videos and you should be able to find anything you're looking for in their FAQ section on the site.

[@RiccardoPearlman]

@@ColeParamore Outstanding. You represent the Dialtune's interest well. They must be happy to have you on the team. Many thanks!

[@尔东军]

哪里可以买到啊

[@krusher74]

CNC means you only pay the cost of the machining and the material. With casting the cost per making a part is a lot cheaper, but the upfront cost of the dies/setup is expensive. As you said a lot is economy of scale. They are probably well invested (dep in the hole) till they sell a lot of these.

[@kennytesta9312]

Yep

[@ColeParamore]

I believe this is true, but take it with a mild grain of salt. I've had conversations with them about the process but I don't speak officially on their behalf and it's possible they would have a clarification on this.

[@stanwhiting87]

Not poo pooing on this at all because I definitely see the interest and the value and the versatility but I have to imagine all that hardware is adding a tremendous amount of mass to that shell and that convenience, seemingly, would come at the cost of the tone of the shell the hardware is attached to. Obviously this is always a factor on any drum but it seems particularly relevant in this case.

[@ColeParamore]

Hey Stan, totally valid points. Interestingly, there’s actually less contact between the hardware and the shell than on a normal drum. More mass for sure, but it’s possible the shell is actually less inhibited.

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

Is this real life?? 🤤🤤😍

[@dalepenney44]

Sounds good...good price...perfect for those who dont have a handle on tuning. I know a few. LOL

[@ryandebeer4226]

Size..depth??

[@that-avr-drummer]

6.5x14

[@heliomarCoelhodaSilva]

Caixa muito linda, eu gastei.

[@Leandro-x4i]

They do tht system for toms?

[@ColeParamore]

Not yet - future thing.

[@bikerjon8934]

do a giveaway 😀

[@ColeParamore]

Let the folks know and I'm happy to facilitate!

[@bikerjon8934]

@@ColeParamore 👍

[@mightyMudd74]

Bought the maple it sounded like brass, drum is very heavy my opinion is it's not a $600 sounding snare, I understand where they are trying to go with the concept fast easy tuning and changing heads but definitely try and play one before you buy it. Like I said this is my opinion

[@NintenDub]

Did i win?

[@kennytesta9312]

Cool snare, heavy as hell though not sure who wants to gig with this thing

[@that-avr-drummer]

I used to lug around a pair of Gretsch Bell Brass, so I don't think this would be that big of a deal.

[@ColeParamore]

This is true. For those that try to keep their gigging equipment as light as possible, this isn't it. For anyone willing to carry a bell brass of any sort, Keplinger, or similar such heavy snare, this won't be any heavier. Personally I try to keep my hardware as light as possible, but a heavy snare doesn't much bother me.

[@dilankarun9172]

I would buy a Tama Bell Brass, The new Zildjian Bell Brass or even the Gretsch one. Luv the Gretsch Phosphor Bronze too. Only thing stopping me is the cost of those snares and the inevitable back lash from the old lady . Not the weight.😁

[@videotampa]

I bought this snare, returned it a week later.. Long story short, it's just way way too heavy to be carrying around to gigs on a nightly basis. I ended up buying something else instead. 🤷🏽

[@ColeParamore]

Totally fair. I'm guessing you didn't end up with a Keplinger? 😅

[@videotampa]

@@ColeParamore lol, or a DW Concrete shell! Actually I decided on a 5x14 aluminum Gretsch Grand Prix with 302 woodchoppers. I needed a workhorse snare and having a similar tuning range as an Acroliite it was a perfect choice. Light too!

[@kennytesta9312]

Do you need a larger basket to accommodate this snare?

[@dilankarun9172]

I saw GC sell a Dialtune for $499, was listed as a return. Got snapped up asap last week I think. Wondering if that was your 's ? 🤔

[@ColeParamore]

@@kennytesta9312 Not really. You do if you want it to truly hold the outside of the hoop, but basically any snare can grab the inner flange. Hopefully this makes sense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXW6hpWLhrusrK8

[@cymbalism1]

the throw-off is the worst and actually offensive to put on a snare that isn't a beginner junk kit

[@leonidmakogon3673]

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[@drummerboyharm3078]

Don't do this to me 😢

[@shawndrumm3090]

It needs a cooler name

[@ColeParamore]

What would you call it? Not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely curious.

[@krusher74]

@@ColeParamore Its the logical name but has zero cool. Its not any cooler but I would have gone with aleast Dailtune drums on the logo.

[@shawndrumm3090]

Don't get me wrong, they sound amazing I really like how the head changes, they look really good and I'm assuming they will add more finishes eventually. The word for the Viking drum is a Kobdas, I've always liked this name for a drum company, Kobdas Drums

[@ColeParamore]

@@shawndrumm3090 Not bad!

[@BeatKasterG]

Look up what placebo means.

[@ColeParamore]

I'm very familiar with the concept of placebo. I'm having a difficult time guessing what your point is. Would you care to elaborate?

[@BeatKasterG]

@@ColeParamore "Hearing with your eyes" or having false presuppositions about something is not the same thing as a placebo, or the placebo effect. Seriously, look it up and quote me a credible sourced definition of placebo that matches your usage of it here. Good review by the way! I'd buy one if there was an aluminium shell model, although realistically I wonder how much use the bottom head adjuster would get.

[@ColeParamore]

@@BeatKasterG Ah, I see what you're getting at. While it's true that something like "hearing with eyes" would have similarly captured what I was describing, and also true that I wasn't using the term placebo in a strictly pharmaceutical sense, it is still relevant here. A placebo is an inert substance or a lack of real change in a particular variable that, nevertheless, results in a real change in the subject. In this case I (or anyone) might be the subject, and the "placebo" is the brass snare. Think of it as a small pill made of black nickel over brass, lol. As to your points about the actual drum, as far as an aluminum shell goes, stay tuned (no pun intended). I can confirm that personally, bottom head tension doesn't get used much, but in a few cases where I needed to do a very specific sound it was super helpful.

[@webstercat]

Marketing to kids with money..

[@ColeParamore]

How so?

[@whittymusic]

those snares sound no different

[@thosalmon834]

Yet an Entire Kit isn't Quick Change... Over Engineered Novelty.

[@ColeParamore]

What do you mean, exactly? Not really sure what you're trying to say.

[@thosalmon834]

@@ColeParamore How much Time is saved changing heads if the Entire Kit isn't Quick Change?.. If speed of head swapping is a selling point, across a kit that savings is negligible. It's an over complication of a Time Tested Fundamental Functional Instrument; turning a snare drum into a Rube Goldberg Machine, a Novelty. When you play a demonstration would be nice if you played it as one would tune it traditionally, striking not center as you dail up, instead playing near the rim at each lug.. Would like to hear if there is equal tension distribution around the drum at each lug, via tone and pitch potential difference (at different tensions). Also, what is maximum tension, Does heavy hitting affect the tensioning system? It wasn't a broken concept, why "fix" it... Just seems to add more variables, that given a catastrophic failure (which occurs when striking things with force to produce sound), would complicate repair... Example: Who carries specialized drum cord? What about a bent specialty Rim?...

[@ColeParamore]

​@@thosalmon834 Hey Thos, you bring up some valid questions as well as some points that I don't think apply for most people. As far as not having the system on a full kit - that's in the works. They aren't purposefully ignoring the full drum set, it's a huge R&D lift to do something like that and it makes sense to start with the most important drum on the kit. I would also contend that most people change their snare heads more often than their toms/kick, so it makes sense even if you just have the snare. The rest of your issues seems to boil down to "if it ain't broke why fix it?". It's totally reasonable to keep using traditional drums or to not even be interested in something like this, but assuming it isn't of use to anyone seems like an obvious error. One could have made many of the same points about manual cars vs. automatics. You'll note that today both styles of car exist, and some people staunchly prefer one vs. the other, while others use both for different purposes. Your direct questions about this system are valid, and all answered in my deep dive I did a few years ago on the first version. I'll link it below, hope that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3aZoqShaZmKr7M&ab_channel=ColeParamore

[@dhala54]

With all due respect, that is an ugly looking snare drum.

[@morbidmanmusic]

No, It shouldn't be your next snare. No better than the roto snare and many other versions of this same thing that all failed.

[@ColeParamore]

I believe there are significant and fairly obvious differences between this and the roto snare, but feel free to elaborate. If you prefer traditional snares, no sweat. Perhaps it shouldn't be YOUR next snare.

[@joeldrummer23]

😂 opinion

[@mikec7176]

I like it !! 👍🥁👍