I suggest working with two separate KP-65's, rather than one,
with a twin. It's too tough getting the pad to pick up both beaters, which are
tough to place, with certain pedals.
Pete
----- Original Message -----From: uac235Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:30 PMSubject: [DTXpress] Double Bass? (was Re: Which kit uses the KP80 Kick Tower)
> I've had my DTXTIIS for two weeks and *already* am afflicted with
> Chronic Spasmodic Upgrade-itis! I'd also love to hear from users
who
> play a double bass kit regarding equipment, setup, ... anything and
> everything. Thx!
>
> FX
Just went through this, so here's what I did.
I'm using Axis Longboard Double Pedals. These are the absolute best
pedals I have ever used. However, I ran into a problem trying to fit
them on my KP65 because of how the Axis' are made (offset to the
left). Ed at Drumbalaya hooked me up with a KP120 (real head family)
with a mesh head. It works great. Great response and great feel.
It's 12 inches diameter so the beaters fit comfortably.
Since you have upgrade-itis, let me throw a couple of sticks in the
fire...
I added RHP120 as a second snare to the left of the HH and assigned
some timbale sounds to it. ; I picked the RHP because it's true 2-
zone. Love it...
Also added a BP-80 bar with percussion sounds.
Finally, added an extra PCY130.
Also, as soon as I figure out where to physically place it, I'm
adding another pedal on the leftover KP65 so I can have an alternate
bass drum sound.
By the way, kudos again to Ed and his staff at Drumbalaya. They
answered every question I had and are truly the best edrum dealers.
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