So many great points on using them (or not) from everyone! - I'm taking mental notes!
I love my TONE CONTROLS! I use 'em on and off - in little bits - I mix 'em up, some on, some off - sometimes I like to torque 'em a little extra to raise the pitch, sometimes just a touch will do. Sometimes I even like to change the snare up during a song, mute on the verses, off on the choruses....
Hey, they're Tone Controls! I wouldn't want my drums without the option. What FUN Excited
I have considered buying some moon gels, but I first like to mess with tuning and muffs to try to remedy stuff. Maybe I'll microwave some gummy bears before I spring for the moons :p
But I DO like the pitches of an open kit mostly, with just the lightest use of the muff. To me, it's all about the tonal options.