Finally someone out here laying down a simple explanation of the different cams n what they’re uses can be. Although you’re off-set cam explanation is a little misleading n a tad confusing lol At least you’re actually answering a lot of questions that literally no one can or won’t for some dumb reason or another. Its a huge difference between pro gear n jus about everything else, w a few obv exceptions.
I’ve been playing a 9000 for quite a while. Recently purchased a 5000ad because I’m curious as to why some dw bass pedal players prefer the 5000. So I’m gonna force myself to get used to the 5000 and see if “I get it”. Excited
The advantage of an offset cam is opposite of the way he described it. It starts out in low gear and accelerates the beater in relation to pedal speed. If you like to bury the beater, I don't recommend an offset cam pedal.
Personally I've been using Iron Cobra's (900 power Glide) for 10 years. If you compare to the round model (rolling glide), to the Power Glide model, the last one feels a little bit "lagged". The Rolling Glide is a better pedal in all sense. Allows you to kick the drum with more control, more speed... and more pocket in a way. If i try to play too much syncopated rythms, my control with the power glide, is a little less. I have to fight a little bit more with offset cams. Round cams are for syncopated rhythms (like djent metal). But if you're playing metal double bass 16ths, or pop... the Offset cams give you more volume, in exchange of less control.
Not exactly true. The offset cam does not feel more resistant at the beginning of the stroke because the spring tension is lower. The offset cam just makes the stroke feel slightly easier at the end compared to a round cam.
DW 5000 accelerators are the better pedals IMHO. The 9000s are almost too smooth and the adjustments options are overkill. The 5000s are already phenomenal right outta the box.
Finally someone out here laying down a simple explanation of the different cams n what they’re uses can be. Although you’re off-set cam explanation is a little misleading n a tad confusing lol At least you’re actually answering a lot of questions that literally no one can or won’t for some dumb reason or another. Its a huge difference between pro gear n jus about everything else, w a few obv exceptions.
I’ve been playing a 9000 for quite a while. Recently purchased a 5000ad because I’m curious as to why some dw bass pedal players prefer the 5000. So I’m gonna force myself to get used to the 5000 and see if “I get it”. Excited
Always wondered why some pedals have that snap to them, great vid.
Thank you for a concise and to the point video. Very useful!
The advantage of an offset cam is opposite of the way he described it. It starts out in low gear and accelerates the beater in relation to pedal speed. If you like to bury the beater, I don't recommend an offset cam pedal.
Personally I've been using Iron Cobra's (900 power Glide) for 10 years. If you compare to the round model (rolling glide), to the Power Glide model, the last one feels a little bit "lagged". The Rolling Glide is a better pedal in all sense. Allows you to kick the drum with more control, more speed... and more pocket in a way. If i try to play too much syncopated rythms, my control with the power glide, is a little less. I have to fight a little bit more with offset cams. Round cams are for syncopated rhythms (like djent metal). But if you're playing metal double bass 16ths, or pop... the Offset cams give you more volume, in exchange of less control.
So I can try a dw direct drive pedal and if I don’t like it just give it back for no cost?
Not exactly true. The offset cam does not feel more resistant at the beginning of the stroke because the spring tension is lower. The offset cam just makes the stroke feel slightly easier at the end compared to a round cam.
most of the better Pearls have swappable cams of different shape
Which cam is better for fast double bass strokes on a Roland KD-140?
All depends on your technique.
Round, not offset.
DW 5000 accelerators are the better pedals IMHO. The 9000s are almost too smooth and the adjustments options are overkill. The 5000s are already phenomenal right outta the box.