double bass drums

[bmetal]

OK, this is probably a question in the "silly" catagory..

I've moved into a smaller apartment, with thin walls, and can't use my old acoustic drums, thus my plan to take the big leap into electronic drums. The V-Club set seems like a LOT of value for the money, but I need a way to train double bass drumming. On the Roland page I only found that the KD-7 kick trigger "provides an input for double-bass style drumming", but it seems to fit just with single pedals.

So what changes does I have to do to the V-Club set? Can I use my old double bass pedals on the KD-7?

hope somebody will help me

[Marc.]

Originally posted by bmetal:
OK, this is probably a question in the "silly" catagory...

yeah, probably.

I think you're only option here is a 2nd KD-7.

gee, I sure hope your apt. is downstairs.

[dr. kildrum]

You could buy a 2nd KD-7 to have two pedals with a "Y" cable (possibly the least expensive route). You could buy an upright kick trigger pad and use a standard double pedal (see if you could work a substitution deal when you buy to save some $ or sell the KD afterwards on e-bay), or you could get two upright type kick trigger pads with two single pedals and "Y" cabling (probably the most expensive option and really unnecessary unless you like the look).

[Stixx777]

You don't have to Y cable the 2 KD-7's they daisy chain together, meaning that the KD-7 has an input and an output jack. If there is no one underneath you that is your cheapest route unless you use a double kick pedal then the KD-7 is not the cheapest option. You may want a KD-80 or a non Roland brand kick that supports double kick pedals.

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Ted H.
www.tocsinrocks.com

[GAVSTER]

I believe that the KD-7 has a second jack socket. This is to allow a second KD-7 to be plugged into the first. Then with 2 pedals and 2 KDD-7's you get double bass drumming.

However, I've not used this. I opted to get a KD120 instead and use a double pedal.

Both options will give you the same sound for both pedals, more or less, depending on beater and evenness of footwork.

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See you soon.
Gavster

[dr. kildrum]

Yeah, Ted is right about the KD-7. I knew that but got a little sloppy in my response. You will only need a cable to connect them, not "Y" adapter and cable. Good point too about noise if you are above anyone and that is a concern.

[brandonwardell]

Man, I would go with the KD-120. I know that you could sell the KD-7 on E-bay. I have a double pedal set up on it and I think that it is great. It even feels just like a real bass drum so you have that too.

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[Steveo the Devo]

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[BINARY]

Originally posted by Steveo the Devo:
Go with the KD-7's
Go with the KD-7's
Go with the KD-7's
Go with the KD-7's
Go with the KD-7's
Go with the KD-7's
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yeah!