What it Does

TIMP-TUNER^tm

FAST SETUP AND CHANGES

EAR TRAINING

BEST PERFORMANCE

Timp-Tuner™ is fast, accurate, and it works even in a noisy environment with other instruments playing.

It's pickup doesn't "hear" surrounding sound: it detects only the drumhead vibrations. The unique patented pickup on the new Model TT-1E provides high sensitivity, isolation from surrounding sound, and long working distance to the drumhead. It works like Radar, sensing only the head vibrations of the drum on which it is mounted. Each single-drum unit is entirely self-contained. No wires to tangle or trip over.

It's the best! Here's why. Timp-Tuner™ shows you what counts - the note that is actually sounding and whether it is on pitch - while mechanical gages only tell you where the pedal is. Some acoustic tuners may work on timps in a quiet room, but can't be used when the band is playing! Only Timp-Tuner™ can do that. Use Timp-Tuner™ to set up your drums, and as an ear-training practice tool. You'll get the best out of your drums.

Use a full set (one per drum) for ear training and performance tuning. Or, just one unit for drum setup (installing and balancing heads, setting mechanical gage markers)

TAPPING THE DRUM: Repeated light tapping with a soft mallet gives the best results.
This generally keeps the drum sounding with a strong fundamental and provides
a continuous reading of the fundamental on the display.

READING THE DISPLAY: The liquid crystal display
automatically shows the note that is sounding.
Up or down motion of the strobe bars shows tuning error.
The bars move up (sharp) or down (flat) at a rate
proportional to tuning error. The slower the bar pattern
moves, the closer the note is to being in tune. When the
note sounded is in tune, the bar pattern is motionless.

When not displaying a note, all of the bars are displayed, and,
periodically, a number is shown that indicates calibration setting.

Timp-Tuner™ attaches to the counterhoop (outer tensioning ring) of the drum, placed diagonally across from the
normal striking position. Our new magnetic mount is fast and easy, and does not require use of any tools. Drums of
unusual configuration may require special adapters (example: drums that have cable or chain adjusters going from lug
to lug across the top). An optional method of mounting the Timp-Tuner™ to a music stand shaft is available.

"Pitch setup and change are much faster, and the level of tuning in our bands between
the timpani and other low-voiced instruments has improved dramatically."

"Thank you once again for making this product available, we are all enjoying the improved timpani intonation."

"If I can't tune the Timpani, how can I expect my students to do it? This is a great way to train them."

For tuning Timpani, Tympani, Timpany, Tympany, Timp, Tymp, or Kettle Drum -- however you spell it, Timp-Tuner™ is designed for you!