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Hi fellow drum loons,
I have just purchased a DW9000 TW and would value any users opinion on the way they have theirs set up, ie turbo/accelerator chain/strap. Im a complete noob to double bass and have relatively weak legs and im trying to get a light but punchy feel.
Can anyone show me the ropes on this?
Many thanks
Phil (still waiting for VC to get his arse to UK)
Hey Phil! Thats a beauty of a pedal you've got yourself!
I think if you are a beginner to double pedal, the best thing to do is to set it up how it feels best to you, and just start practicing. Subtle changes to cam shape, and belt type might make a world of difference to the advanced double pedal player who has built up the ability to sense these things, and the technique to take advantage of it, but when you are starting out on something new, everything will feel as new and as different as everything else.
The only advice that I would give in pedal setup is to make sure that the spring weight is a light as possible. But rather than to impose somebody's notion of a theory on your learning curve, just set the pedal up how you are used to and see how it feels, then try experimenting with some different setups further down the road. We are all different physical makeups anyway. In my experience, when you begin to develop the technique for something as specific as this, you will know it for sure, and then find that your technique transcends the setup, or cost of your pedal.
push the cam all the way out and put straps on - that is the smoothest setting. having said that, its such a smooth pedal already, those things wont make playing an easier. its the feet that are important.
practice a lot of heel down to begin with. RLRLRLRL AND RRRRRRRR AND LLLLLLLL ETC. all to click or CD.
then try some rudiments. paradiddles etc.
Many thanks for yr replies, they are most useful. I have pretty much left the settings as I got it out of the box, but Im going to try and loosen up the springs and try the straps. Ive also noticed playing with my heels down LRLRLRLR etc is hard work so i guess Ill start building that up. Ive also bought a TD12 to practice on, and I would assume the response on the kick pad as opposed to an acoustic bass drum may make a difference too.
I also sit quite low being pretty tall, and have a lot of pain in my back after using the pedal for long periods, is there a foot technique I can use without having to raise the seat and change all my mechanics around the kit? Being a trad grip player this is quite a big deal for me.
Peace and best wishes [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
If you're having a lot of back pain, you should probably sit higher rather than continue playing in a way that's taking a toll on your body. If you're willing to adapt your technique, why not your stool height? My 2 cents....Good luck.
sitting low is NO good for double pedal. sit so thighs are sloping down slightly....just above level.
I tend to sit high enough to fall into that 90 degree bend leg or greater category... I have two kits, my Yamaha Stage Customs and my TD-8 vDrums, both thrones are set for the same height although I have my Tama Iron Cobra double pedal attached to the Yamahas and a Yamaha single pedal on the TD-8....mostly....
I just did a session on Sunday on a Premier kit that sounded nice but man I couldn't get the throne high enough to be really comfortable. It's one of those little things that managed to piss me off all day!
The moral: yeah, seating height is important especially with a double pedal...and when in doubt bring your own throne to a session! hahaha