Complete Guide To Drum Tuning

Easily Tune Your Drums To Perfection And Get Incredible Drum Tones Live Or The Studio.

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Learn How to Make ANY Drum Kit Sound Like a Pro Studio Setup

Watch how drummers and engineers use this system to transform even the cheapest drums into powerful, studio-ready instruments.

Does This Sound Like You?

Your Kit Sounds Like Cardboard

You’ve watched all the YouTube tutorials, swapped out heads, tried moongel and pillows, but your drums still sound thin, boxy, or just plain awful.

You Dread Studio Sessions

You love playing live, but every time you're in the studio, your kit sounds flat and lifeless. You waste hours trying to get usable tones—only to settle for "good enough."

You're Embarrassed Asking for Help

You've been drumming for years, but still can’t get your snare to sing or your toms to stop ringing. You avoid the topic of tuning because you never truly learned how.

You Think It’s the Gear

You're convinced your drums are the problem but what if it’s just how you’re tuning them? Even $3,000 kits can sound like garbage when they’re not tuned right.

Your Drums Today vs. After This Course

Your Struggles Today 😔

Dead Sounding Kit

“I’ve tried everything… nothing makes it sound right.”

Studio Panic

“I need 3 plugins and an exorcism just to mix my snare.”

Gear Envy

“My friend’s $300 kit sounds better than mine... WHY?”

No Confidence

“I literally don’t know where to start when tuning.”

Your Reality Tomorrow 🚀

Pro Studio Tone

Even your entry-level drums will sound massive

Peace in the Studio

Walk into sessions knowing your kit is ready to roll

No More Guessing

Use a proven tuning system that works every time

Respect From Engineers

Become the drummer producers ask to bring their own kit

What If You Could Tune Like a Pro in Just a Few Hours?

Picture this: You walk into a rehearsal or recording session, hit your toms, and the room turns. The sound is that good. No weird overtones, no dead kick. Just power, punch, and tone.

Now imagine doing this without expensive gear, without replacing your kit, and without years of trial and error.

That’s exactly what happens when you learn David’s system.

Learn These Industry-Proven Drum Tuning Tools & Technique

What You'll Master

The Exact Tuning Pattern

Learn the repeatable step-by-step process to tune every drum perfectly no matter the brand, size, or condition.

Removing the “Doink”

Get rid of the dreaded basketball bounce from your kick before you hit record.

The Secret to Drumhead Selection

Avoid getting a dud head with dead-on-arrival sound quality. Know what to buy and what to avoid (yes, even from top brands).

Tune-Bot & Drum Dial Demystified

You’ve been using them wrong. Learn the only correct way pros use these tools.

Perfect Kick Head Pairings

The exact batter + resonant combos that work every time, no guesswork needed.

Tuning to Musical Intervals

Make your drums sing together, not just individually. Learn how to tune your kit to itself like a real instrument.

This Isn’t About Buying New Gear

It’s About Getting the Most Out of What You Already Have

Drum companies want you to think it’s your gear. But David bought the worst drum kit on Craigslist and made it sound amazing. Just by using this system.

If he can make garbage sound great… imagine what you can do with your current kit.

You will learn how to:

“Every poorly tuned drum is a missed opportunity to be heard.”

This course isn’t just about tuning drums.
It’s about finally becoming the drummer and engineer you know you should be.

My Promise to You

Within 7 days, you’ll tune your kit better than you ever have before — no guessing, no YouTube rabbit holes.
Within 30 days, you’ll have a complete system that lets you dial in pro-level tone in minutes, not hours.

No more embarrassing drum sounds.
No more blaming your gear.
Just powerful, resonant drums that command attention.

Or your money back.

Perfect For...

Recording Engineers

Stop spending hours fixing bad drum recordings. Start with tone that already sounds great.

Drummers

Learn how to make your own kit sound like a million bucks without buying a new one.

Producers

Write better toplines and understand song Get your artists sounding better with drum tones that are already mix-ready.

Live Techs & Stage Crew

Deliver consistent, powerful sound for every show.

Meet Your Instructor - David Velez

David has been recording, producing, and tuning drums since the early 2000s, working in everything from high-end studios to gritty DIY spaces across the U.S.

While touring as a hired gun, other bands constantly asked him to tune their drums after hearing how good his kit sounded live. That eventually led to studio sessions, where he taught drummers how to dial in professional-level tone in just a few hours.

The idea for this course started during a lesson with James Payne (Kataklysm, Hour of Penance) when David told him: “Man, your drums sound ass!” Despite touring the world for years, James had never learned to tune properly. After David showed him his simple system, James insisted he turn it into a course.

David now runs Riviera Beach Studios, where he only records drums (no guitars allowed), and hosts the YouTube channel “Beats and Meats” to share his passion for drum tone and his ongoing war with guitarists.

Combined 50+ years of songwriting experience
Worked in Top-Tier & DIY Studios Across the U.S.
Trusted by Touring Bands to Tune Their Kits
Runs Riviera Beach Studios where he only tracks drums, no guitars!
YouTube Channel: Beats and Meats

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Weekly Mentorship Meetings
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Comprehensive Career Path Learning
Huge edu discounts for the best tools
4 Months of All Access For Free
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Frequently Asked Questions

I’m brand new to tuning drums… will this work for me?

YES! In fact, we think you are at a serious advantage because you don’t have bad habits that you’ll need to break while learning how to properly tune your drums. So, yes, this will totally work for you!

What are the tuning tools that David uses in the course?

The main tools are the Drum Dial, and the Tune-Bot which you will need in order to fully follow the steps of this training.

Am I able to complete this training without the Drum Dial or Tune-Bot?

In an effort to be fully transparent, some people do have the skill to be able to tune drums by ear by simply tapping the lugs. However, it will take YEARS to develop your ear to be able to do it. Technically, you can complete the training without the Drum Dial or Tune-Bot, but it will be significantly harder and take much, much longer… We’d recommend grabbing the tools that Dave uses and to follow his lead!

Will there be updates to this training showing different drums and drum sizes?

Yes, based on feedback from users, Dave will be happy to make new videos discussing tuning techniques for different drums, sizes, and tunings.

What if I get stuck and need help?

Inside is an invitation link to the exclusive Spectre Discord and Facebook Group, where you can join and ask for help. Additionally, there are hundreds of members inside who are happy to help as well. This is an exclusive group not available to the public.

Do you have an payment plans?

Yes! You can split up the cost of the one-time payment option into 4 interest free payments during checkout via PayPal “Pay Later” or Klarna. Now it’ll be even easier to improve and upgrade your skills!

How is the course delivered?

Once you have bought the course, you can stream at any time, right from our website on our custom platform which lets you keep track of your progress and interact with your instructor.

Do you offer any Educational Discounts for Pro Audio Software & Tools?

Yes! When you join the Spectre Academy All Access Membership, you will have access to massive Education Discounts (upto 70% off) to some of the biggest names in Audio Production. From brands like Native Instruments, Izotope, Plugin Alliance, Fabfilter, Eastwest Sounds, and many more!

Do I need the exact same plugins and tools as used in the course?

Absolutely not. There are many alternatives that can be used to get the same results. It comes down to practice and experimentation. Remember: these techniques being taught can be implemented with any tool in any situation.

What if I get stuck and need help?

When your grab this course, you will receive an invitation link to the exclusive Spectre Academy Discord and Facebook Group, where you can join and ask for help. Not only will you find our team and instructors, there are hundreds of members inside who are happy to help as well. This is an exclusive group not available to the public.

How is the course delivered?

Once you have bought the course, you can stream at any time, right from our website on our custom platform which lets you keep track of your progress and interact with your instructor.