The Remo Muff'l Control Ring (MF-1010-00) is a drum dampening accessory engineered for controlled sound reduction across tom, snare, and bass drums. Rather than relying on adhesive, the system uses foam rings secured by specially designed plastic trays that engage a triple-notched mechanism, allowing players to dial in partial muting without permanent modification to heads or bearing edges.
The ring mounts easily in two positions–underneath the head and atop the bearing edge–making it adaptable across drum configurations. Its design suits low-tension setups particularly well, while the non-adhesive mounting means drum heads remain uncompromised for future use. The foam construction gradually absorbs high-frequency content and shell resonance, yielding the controlled decay that quiet practice sessions and close-mic recording demand without killing tone entirely.
Features
- Triple-notched system secures foam pads without adhesive application.
- Plastic trays hold foam rings in place reliably.
- Mounts under drum head and on bearing edge.
- Partial dampening–reduces volume without eliminating drum character.
- Suitable for low-tension drum tuning scenarios.
- Compatible with tom, snare, and bass drum sizes.
- Non-permanent installation preserves head and shell condition.
- Ideal for practice and close-miked recording applications.



