Tune-Bot Studio Review - The Best Tool for Consistent Drum Tuning?

[@drumdrumdrum]

Tuning drums can be tough, especially for beginners. But even for experienced drummers, tuning entirely by ear may not be the best approach, especially if you need consistent results, or if you need to tune to specific pitches or intervals. Several tools existing such as the Tune-Bot Studio by Overtone Labs that allow you to recall your favorite pitches for your drums, allowing even the most experienced drummer to reduce time and improve their tuning outcome. Today we'll do a deep dive into the Tune Bot Studio, discuss some best practices when using it, and see if this tuning tool should be in your stick bag. Purchase Tube-Bot Studio here: amzn.to/3RJvqui *If you purchase through the above link, I'll make a tiny commission. That'll make me super happy, as I could buy more drums!*

[@drummrpdx]

Love it, thanks for the video Sean! Been thinking about getting this and it was nice to see you break it all down.

[@drumdrumdrum]

You're welcome : )

[@dpledoone]

Great review-so clear and very interesting. Thanks so much

[@drumdrumdrum]

You are welcome : )

[@jambi3329]

I'm not very technical and I usually tune by ear,,I wanted to try this "next best thing ", and I thought this video was extremely helpful in understanding the device..thanks 👍

[@drumdrumdrum]

Thanks!

[@stevenwilson9865]

I bought the Tune-Bot gig. Love it. Easy to use, easy to find great settings. Where my tunings were all flat. Now, they're closer to being on pitch/note.. 295/398 G# is my snare's numbers.

[@drumdrumdrum]

Nice. Sounds like that reso snare head is pretty tight. : )

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

very good work on your vide.. thanks

[@drumdrumdrum]

Thanks for the feedback 😀

[@kushking420]

Does the clip have issue with die cast hoops? Is it designed for triple flange hoops?

[@drumdrumdrum]

I've not tried it myself, but according to spec sheet on their website: "The Dvice works on most hoops, including die cast and steel."

[@kushking420]

@@drumdrumdrum thank you

[@binkwood]

I've been playing for 50 years and most of that time I tuned drums by ear and I got to be "okay" at tuning, not great, not terrible. Most older drummers poo poo these "tuning" devices because for years they have always been gimmicky and inconsistent. Tune Bot actually tunes to pitch and it saves a ton of time tuning once your settings dialed in how you like them. I don't use the Tune Bot for tuning snare drums because I am trying to find a sweet spot where I don't get too many overtones but it's not too choked out sounding either. I'm not looking for a specific pitch. The same goes for bass drums. Tom voicings are where this tool shines. If you only have two toms, having a specific interval between them, and the duration of the drum (due to how the bottom head is tuned) isn't too important but the more toms you have the more you'll appreciate Tune Bot. If you gig and move your drums around a lot they go out of tune frequently, and that's where this tool is awesome. I take a marker and put the tuning settings right on each head (the Tune Bot studio has capabilities to record settings for top and bottom heads of drums from several different sets, but in a dark club seeing the small distinctions between; TOP, BOTTOM, and FUNDAMENTAL as well as; which drum from which drum set, are pretty tough to see). When I set up my drums I quickly check the toms with the Tune Bot and my tuning is always consistent.

[@drumdrumdrum]

Great write up! : )

[@vincentquattrocchi7924]

If you're gigging a lot your drums are going out of tune for sure, I play quite a few gigs and the drums are always out of tune the next day when I check them, Tunebot is amazing for dialing back to where I had them, sounding consistent gig to gig, Nothing at all bad to say about the tunebot.

[@thomasnappo6309]

Should do a DEMO nextime..on your kit😊

[@mrburn8665]

Why don´t mention the app that is a good help and planner for the tuning?

[@benking9160]

Yeah I don't know why people don't mention the app! That's the thing that actually does the hard work for you. Using the bot without the app is still guess work!

[@DrumGalaxy]

It works. PERIOD.

[@alexmcb0311]

How do you navigate trying to tune a particular tension rod and not have the number bounce around? How can I combat that?

[@drumdrumdrum]

First, I tune by ear to get things close before using the tune bot. Once using it, I tap lightly and near the lug. Oh, and if I make a big change in tension around the head, I push down on the middle of the head before continuing. At least with the remos, the head may not fully adjust after changing the tension. the push forces it.

[@vincentquattrocchi7924]

Simply mute the other head, You're not tuning... I've been using the tune bot for years, Can tune a five or six piece drum set in five minutes..... Most importantly it Consistently sounds great.

[@felipejotz7054]

@@vincentquattrocchi7924I’m thinking about getting one and this was my doubt, how quickly can you tune a 3 piece drum set.

[@vincentquattrocchi7924]

@felipejotz7054 Hi, I've been playing drums for over 40 years. I'm in 3 cover bands and a hired gun. I bought the Tunebot a few years ago, I have zero complaints about it, My drums have never sounded better. In fact ,I accidentally hit the one that I had, with a drumstick while on the rim and cracked the screen. Could get the note but not the HZ... Had a gig that night, I noticed the drums did not sound as good as usual. A day or so later I ordered another one on amazon Prime. received it the next day... Used it for a gig and you know what the drums sounded great again. The device works......

[@benking9160]

​@@vincentquattrocchi7924 don't exaggerate! You can't do a drum in 45 seconds! Be realistic I also have been using one for years.

[@russgenders7550]

the original tunebot has filter mode and kit save mode. I have both of them.

[@benking9160]

Amazing how many reviewer's fail to mention probably the most CRUCIAL part of using this product, which is to MUTE THE OPPOSITE HEAD WITH A PILLOW OR SIMILAR WHEN GETTING LUG READINGS. IF ONE FAILS TO DO THIS THE WHOLE PROCESS IS COMPRIMISED!

[@drumdrumdrum]

I always put the drum on a floor with a rug (non reflective surface) when tuning up a head.

[@benking9160]

@@drumdrumdrum well unless the rug is actually touching the drumhead itself you may still get the fundamental pitch interfering with the lug pitch. The other thing not mentioned is the calculator app that goes with it because it does the math for you if you want precise intervals between the two heads.

[@drumdrumdrum]

I wouldn't want something physically touching the bottom head, especially the snare head. The weight of the drum would push it in and could potentially damage the snare wires. Fundamental frequencies of notes can be found anywhere online. I've used this page quite a bit: pages.mtu.edu/~suits/notefreqs.html

[@benking9160]

@@drumdrumdrum You seem to be misunderstanding my comments. For starters I am not talking about the snare drum at this point. Also did you not see that I said mute with a small PILLOW OR SIMILAR! There is no way possible for this to damage the drum! Secondly READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! I think you will find I am correct. I am only trying to help you get the best result man.

[@thelastjazzdrummer]

@@benking9160chill

[@bishopoftroy]

Your drums, not your DWs :))) Anyway, such an american user experience with this device. You measure 155 Hz and then you need to press a button?!? so that the device calculates the difference and then you fiddle with that, so where`s the point, why can you just tune the lug until you reach 155? Why do you need to see the diffrerence? Maybe because some people don`t really know if 238 is more than 155 or less :))) And then if you are really that dumm how can you even play drums ?

[@OFLHLGZ28]

Kind of a wasted video

[@SuperFacecloth]

Kind of a wasted comment.