Meinl Cymbal Tuners Sustain Control MCT

Meinl MCT Cymbal Tuners - Sustain Control Designed with Benny Greb

The Meinl MCT Cymbal Tuners give you precise control over the sustain and overtones of your cymbals - without permanently modifying them. Designed in close cooperation with Meinl artist and drumming innovator Benny Greb, the MCT lets you dial in exactly how much sustain you want from any cymbal in your setup, from full open resonance to a more controlled, focused sound.

Think of them as a volume and tone control for your cymbals - subtle adjustments that can make a significant difference to how your cymbal sound sits in a mix, a room, or a recording.

Key Features

• Cymbal sustain control - reduce unwanted overtones and ring without permanently modifying your cymbals
• Designed with Benny Greb - co-developed with one of the world's most innovative and respected drummers
• Non-permanent application - apply and remove as needed, cymbals return to their natural sound instantly
• Adjustable effect - control the amount of sustain reduction to suit the playing context
• Works on any cymbal - rides, crashes, hi-hats, and effect cymbals
• Model: MCT - Meinl Cymbal Tuners

What Are Cymbal Tuners?

Despite the name, cymbal tuners don't change the pitch of a cymbal - they control its sustain and overtone character. Every cymbal has a natural sustain that works beautifully in some contexts and becomes problematic in others. In a live room with natural reverb, a long-sustaining ride can wash out and lose definition. In a recording session, unwanted overtones can clash with other instruments in the mix. The Meinl MCT Cymbal Tuners address this by applying controlled dampening to the cymbal surface, shortening the sustain and focusing the tone without killing the cymbal's natural character entirely. The result is a more controlled, musical sound that sits better in the context you're playing in.

About Benny Greb

Benny Greb is one of the most influential drummers of his generation - a Meinl artist, educator, and innovator whose approach to sound, groove, and musicality has shaped how drummers think about their instrument. The MCT Cymbal Tuners were developed in direct collaboration with Benny, drawing on his deep understanding of cymbal sound and how it interacts with different musical environments.

Who Is It For?

• Studio and recording drummers - control cymbal sustain and overtones for a cleaner, more focused recorded sound
• Live drummers in reverberant rooms - reduce cymbal wash and improve definition in challenging acoustic environments
• Drummers who want more tonal control - adjust how your cymbals sound without buying new ones
• Benny Greb fans - a piece of gear developed directly with one of drumming's most respected voices

Available at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Browse our full range of cymbal accessories online, or visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for expert advice on controlling and shaping your cymbal sound.