Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Why do I need a double bass drum pedal? No one 'needs' one. It is more of a luxury item rather than a necessary feature of a standard kit. However, lots of bands - especially within the metal genre - have drummers who use a double bass pedal for exhilarating, quick rhythms that go...
Bass drums are comprised of a cylindrical shell (typically made of wood), with a drum head that is “struck” using a mallet attached to a foot pedal. Because the bass drum is controlled by your feet, it’s placed on the floor, at the bottom of a drum kit. Look for bass drums tha...
The Cheerock 2pcs Red Metal Head Bass Drum Pedal Beater is the perfect addition to any drummer’s percussion arsenal. Made of metal, these beaters are sturdy and durable with strong corrosion resistance, ensuring they’ll last you a long time. This quality kick drum foot pedal beater is sui...
“Louie Bellson’s bass drum always turned me on; the control and technique. I don’t think any of the others mastered it as well as he did,” said White. “I concentrate on bass drum work a lot. I went to two bass drums just for a while and I realized that I can nearly do ...
This pedal’s audio modeling secret weapon is the TSAC-HD (True Simulation of Analog Circuit) algorithm, which delivers great-quality guitar tones that are surprisingly authentic given the price. Add in 56 built-in drum beats and a 60-second loop function, and the NUX MG-300 punches impressi...
DrumKnee 3D is one of the only apps allowing you to play the bass drum with your foot. I haven’t seen any drumming app prior to this that had this functionality. Functionality By placing the phone on your knee, you’re able to kick your foot(as if it was on a bass drum pedal)an...
A multi-effects pedal is an investment, and like any investment, you want it to last. Build quality varies significantly across price points. Budget units might use plastic enclosures and basic footswitches, while premium options feature metal chassis and industrial-grade components. Consider your ...
Throw in an external footswitch or an expression pedal, and you have a whole powerhouse of functions for its built-in parameters. Thanks to the boss stereo looper engine, the RC-5 provides 7 different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms. You can save your presets in the box using one of its...
In this iconic beat, Ringo emphasizes John Lennon’s vocal “Shoot me…” with the bass drum, the bass line on the hi-hats, and finishes with a roll on the toms. Ringo leads with the left hand, playing the kit backwards so it goes from floor tom to rack tom. He keeps time with ...