Dialtune is a cable tuning system for drums. Using separate dials for the top and bottom heads you can find the exact sound you're looking for faster, changing drumheads in under a minute, and exploring new creative possibilities without compromise. 

Cable tuning is not new, but Dialtune has improved upon it. Dialtune's patented system is the only cable-tuning drum that can independently tune the top and bottom heads using separate dials on either side of the drum. Additionally, changing drumheads doesn't require removing the cable. Our quick-release hoops make changing a drumhead simple and easy.

Yes, you can control the tuning of the top and bottom heads independently using separate dials on either side of the drum. Check out our videos online for more information. 

Changing a cable is a simple process and should be part of the regular maintenance you perform on your Dialtune snare drum. Dialtune's cable system uses high-tech synthetic fiber cable rated at over 500 lbs. Each length comes pre-stretched and carries zero memory, meaning it can be coiled and uncoiled easily without retaining any shape or structure. The cable is designed for smart failure, where it frays rather than snaps to prevent any damage to you or your drum. Most often, cable wears fastest near the dial as it is wound upon itself when tuning the drum up and down. If you tune your drum to a setting and leave it, the cable should hold for months if not years without needing to be replaced. The more you tune, the more frequently you'll want to check - and if need be - change your cable.

We've put together a video to walk you step by step through the process of changing a cable for either the top or bottom drum heads.

your dialtune snare is meant to be played! It's a rugged, highly engineered piece of equipment designed to hold up to whatever you throw at it. That said, like any instrument, taking the time to inspect and knowing what to look for will help ensure your dialtune snare plays true for years to come!

Check out our 1-minute maintenance check video for details.

Not yet. Because of the wide variety of snare drums on the market, each drum has a unique lug pattern that makes it difficult to apply Dialtune's cable tuning system. To ensure the technology works, we are starting by making dialtune a complete snare drum so we can have more control over the quality! We hope to tackle an aftermarket version in the future.

We built dialtune to perform no matter what you throw at it. To prove this, we threw a drum off our 30ft roof to demonstrate dialtune's durability.

Watch the video here.

We currently ship to all of North America. Our partner in the United Kingdom Rubix Drums is the best place to buy dialtune if you live in Europe. We will have more to share on international shipping soon!

With drums in stock, most orders will ship within 3-5 business days. Estimated shipping time is subject to availability, and Dialtune does not represent or warrant that it will be able to ship the Product by the estimated date. Please contact us with any questions before ordering.

At Dialtune we take our customer service seriously. Easiest thing to do is shoot us an email. Our customer service department is available Monday through Friday 8am-5pm (Pacific Time).  If we do not answer right away, we are probably in the shop covered in sawdust.  Hang tight and we will respond to your email within one business day!   

For general questions about maintenance, troubleshooting, or getting the best sound out of your dialtune® snare drum, please visit our Getting Started page.