Mitech direct s erwin bodenstein presents the range of drum keys by evans available from mitech direct.
Evans torque key review.
The key has a fail proof torque component that will slip at a desired tension.
As a simple drum key it is an improvement over what most drummers seem to use.
Evans torque key review george s music.
The torque values are repeatable in ideal circumstances this is important.
I noticed that this video wasn t on youtube at all and i know people search youtube for information allmost constantly so here it is the quick instructional video for the evans torque key.
Keeping each lug tuned to the same tension will keep strange sounding overtones under control and will keep the sustain focused on the fundamental note that you ve tuned your drum to set the torque key to your desired tension before tuning.
This thing saves a ton of the time changing the heads on my snare toms and bass drum.
The evans torque key as a product itself is wonderful.
This is not a how to tune your drums.
Simple to use and very effective.
One can get relatively precise tuning by doing around finger tightened rods and giving them a good once over until the tension is reached.
Drummer freddy maciel shows how to use 2 drum tuners the drum dial drum dial inc and the drum torque key evans.
This drum key can adjusted to stop at different tensions helping you achieve more consistent tuning at every lug.
Placing specific emphasis on the evans torque key and.
Evans drum keys are ergonomically designed to fit the needs of drummers in a wide variety of playing and tuning situations.
The handle is large.
Enter the evans torque key.
Evans torque key has an ergonomic grip for maximum comfort a knurled knob for quick spinning and a slip resistant magnetic head.
It s solidly built and will take a severe beating.
The key works by having a tension gauge adjust into a plastic handle which breaks away once the desired tension is reached.
The key has helped me get very close to my desired pitch on my snare drums toms and kick drum.
