Axis Derek Roddy A21 Signature Edition Pedal with Electronic Kit (Used)
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Comments about Axis Derek Roddy A21 Signature Edition Pedal with Electronic Kit:
I have tried a huge number of pedals in my nearly 50 years of playing drums. I can do things effortlessly with Axis Pedals that were impossible for me on any other pedal. The Derek Roddy signature pedal takes the original Axis and has simple yet important improvements. No more hex screws, you can use a drum key for all adjustments. Pedal stops to attach to the hoop exactly the same way every time and the installation of the eKit. You could buy the regular Axis and add the eKit and you basically have 98% of this pedal. The beater angle is slightly different, 21 degrees, hence the name Laser 21. However positioning and tensioning are nearly infinite to achieve total comfort. Be prepared to experiment with a lot of settings to find what works best for you. The eKit is an ingenious trigger and allows you to maintain a "normal" bass drum head setup and you can even mic regular plus have the trigger. I personally like triggers to get that consistent sound between my 2 kicks and avoid wasted time by inexperienced sound men. The sound is perfect every time and for fast double bass playing all the notes are articulate and clear in a live performance vs getting that low end hum and no definition. I am not crazy about the Axis beaters. Once you are used to these pedals it should greatly improve the ease with which to play intricate kick patterns. If you play heel-toe technique, well that's what these pedals were made for. The only other pedal that compares to this one would be the Pearl Demon Drive but that does not include the trigger. Axis is expensive but if you can afford it, in my opinion it is the best pedal on the market.
Comments about Axis Derek Roddy A21 Signature Edition Pedal with Electronic Kit:
A fantastic pedal.
I have a pair of these and they are an amazing pedal. They're a bit pricey but they are worth every penny. They do take a little bit to get use to but once you start getting the feel for them you'll love them. I did replace the beaters they came with Gibraltar beaters for a bit more a heavy feel but these pedals are very fast.
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