Understanding Bass Pedal Settings - Kick Setup Essentials
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Published 2020-05-21
In this Drum.Dog video we go through everything you need to know to set up a bass/kick pedal to your personal requirements!
Kick pedals are a really personal element of the kit that can easily be overlooked, this video will help you understand which characteristics can be changed and how to change them.
Contents (Quick Navigation):
0:49 - Feel Characteristics
- 1:10 - Velocity
- 1:28 - Resistance
- 1:35 - Return
2:27 - Adjustments
- 2:30 - Spring Tension
- 3:33 - Beater/Footboard Angle
- 4:27 - Beater Height
- 5:32 - Beater Weight
6:55 - Cam Shape
8:01 - Double Pedal Tips
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All Comments (21)
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It's been said already in the comments many times over, but this video is absolutely, hands down, the best, most informative content on the subject- drummers everywhere thank you! Killer job mate!
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What an awesome video! Nobody teaches these things!!! Thank you!!!
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Super important to experiment with many different bass drum pedal settings to find your comfort zone!!
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I recently ordered a E-kit and a double pedal, I have been suffering with my pedal being too sensitive. This video is about to change that!
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Watching this a few days before my first double bass pedal arrives. Thanks, really helpful!
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This was very well done. I’ve watched a lot of pedal tutorials while trying to sort out getting the feel right. This the first one to breakdown “feel” into velocity, resistance & return…and to show how the adjustments affect those three components. Beyond what you covered, your 3 component approach helps explain the impact of footboard length, direct drive vs chain, etc. on feel. Many thanks!!
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been playing for years and didn't know half of this. very clear explanation - thanks :)
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My new kit came with the pedal set with a pretty tight spring and pretty far back angle. And man i have been adjusting and changing the settings a ton. I can't figure out where i like it 😅. Now im here lol😂
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This guy is a whole vibe. Very helpful. Thank you!
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Hi, Thanks for that you just made things a whole lot easier for me! Exactly what I was looking for and explained perfectly. Used this guide to adjust my edrum bass pedal on the Millenium mps 850 electronic kit.
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This was hugely helpful in adjusting my angle. I have an Alesis kit and the bass drum’s volume is quite low. Changing the angle helps me hit it harder, hence louder.
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Perfect video for what I wanted to know. You're awesome, thanks!
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You sir have saved me alot of time I've been trying to work out how to change the pedal board angle on my speed cobras ..thank you.
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This video really helped me get my bass pedal just the way I like it! thank you so much!
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Thanks mate for Explaining the bass pedal & taking the time to explain in detail’s
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SUPER helpful!! Beem struggling a lot and this was the best explanation yet!
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Great video! Right to the point with enough information to fix the problem. Thanks!
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This channel deserves more subs, Subscribed, always great content
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Very well done video my friend! Subscribed gonna go hit the kit now
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I hated my bass pedal until I watched this... Thank you.
