Great! If it works for you, stick to that.

Gracias!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Gracias!! 🤘🏻

It's currently maxed. Have you tried lowering the tension to a 2/4 medium setting?

​@GiancarloRaveloGarcia the 2nd part is hard to do slower, the first part I'll miss a couple hits once in awhile. I'm using a strap drive with a yamaha dfp and heavier tama accu strike beaters ...hard to control for my intermediate level lol thanks though I'll mess around !

Yes, of course. It's the same technique with or without triggers.

Thanks man!

Glad I could help you end the frustration man! The best way to save energy, get power and control playing this technique is combining the right muscles for the best results. It almost translates to a "flat" foot technique but without the need of applying a static / twitching motion in your leg. Keep shredding! Cheers.

Been thinking on trying it at some point. I normally play Ankle Motion and practice those scales and notation with that technique instead of doubles. But, thanks for the tip!

Thank you! Ankle Motion is harder to learn for sure. It's also a technique that is high maintenance and requires constant practice.

Thanks man! I had extra max spring tension when I recorded this. They're still maxed atm but, not as much (there's a little hack to get more tension on these pedals). I recommend experimenting and practicing for at least two weeks with a loose, medium or maxed spring tension to see which one matches your body weight and works best for you.

Roland RT-30K Paired with a Roland TM2

You're welcome!

@@garryranara6040 It's not triggered. Triggers normally have more high pitch treble sounds than lower end bass definition (unless you tune the sounds in your trigger module that way). You're listening to the acoustic sound of felt beaters hit against a nylon patch on a kick drum mesh head.

Yup, it is!

It comes with time when you find the sweet spot on your pedal. I normally play either in the middle or top of the footboard right behind the direct drive link. Anything from 100 to 210 BPM the balls of my feet stay in the middle. If it's 220 and up I slide my foot forward a bit to feel less weight when pushing for higher tempos.

You're welcome! It's a bit of both of what you described. Glad you've cleared it up. Thank you for the words!

Maybe, if I learn how to "tap" on the drums I could achieve that "light touch" Let me go sit down and try it out. Thanks for the tip!

You have trigger curve settings and you can also trigger a real bass drum

Noted. Let's all stop playing doubles with our hands and stop sounding less musical 🎵👮🏻‍♂️

Thanks man! You can, just need to start practicing and you'll get it down 🙌🏻

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Thanks for your encouragement, I’ll try hard to get it.

@chuckc7375 You're welcome! Sending good vibes and double bass power your way 💪🏻🔥

@@MrSean5123 I've owned a DW 7000 and it's definitely not the same once you switch to Direct Drive. Two different worlds!

*Nostalgia kicks in*

You're welcome!! Glad it contributes to you guy's practice. Haha, indeed. I mainly focus more on power than speed to develop solid strokes. Thanks again for the words!!

Finally a pov of ankle technique thank you ghis helps a lot

@@MLC7957 You're welcome!! Glad it has been helpful.

Thank you! Maybe you skipped the part where I said to go to this video for detailed performance: How to Master the Ankle Technique for Double Bass kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jclgnZRzvqvLmKc.html You're answer should be there. Thanks again! ☺️

Thank you!!!

Thanks man!

You're welcome! The spring tension can be set for your body weight by playing on three settings, loose, medium or max tension. If your body reacts better with any, stick to that setting for at least 2 weeks to get used to that tension. As far as "Pedal height" I assume you're referring to the footboard height? If so. You can set the height to the middle position. Not too high not too low and see how it works for you.

Thank you for sharing your concern. Here are two videos I made with some tips and recommendations to eliminate the twitching motion (which does not allow your ankle to move freely due to the tension you produce on your whole leg). This is common when you're not used to activating / deactivating the muscle groups you need to use to play the Ankle Technique. Hope this helps! Ankle Motion Double Bass Drum Pedal Technique Tips for Beginners kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdGfpdl-mZ3SdX0.htmlsi=1FxYmhYCEyvuJ-hM How to Master the Ankle Technique for Double Bass kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jclgnZRzvqvLmKc.html

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia thanks man 🙏

Noted! Fear Factory has a ton of complex Double Bass Patterns that can be challenging for sure haha.

I appreciate the words. Thank you for subscribing!

You're welcome!

Indeed, they are. Thank you for the words!

Thanks dude! All sounds and tones are coming from the module. Just did some tuning 😄

Gracias man! Ya van unos años en esto. Trato de mantener la practica haha. Saludos.

Thanks dude!

I'm self taught. I just, loved drums and started playing on a pillow with two sticks from a hanger and, here I am. Starting is not always the hard part 🫂

You're welcome man! If the EQ is good and the sound engineer sets the correct parameters, you're able to get a decent sound our of the Kick drum mic up to certain tempos ( 150-160 and maybe 170 tops) However, the down side is that it if the venue / stage is big with a huge crowd it wouldn't work as much or when playing faster tempos. If you have the option to throw a trigger this will amplify the sound to play double bass patterns (from 180 to 200 BPM and above) louder and will cut through much more in a live setting.

Originally a TD-4. Did some recent upgrades.

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia oh nice 👍

A marca é Pearl Demon Drive. Dominican Republic aquí 🇩🇴

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia 🫰🏼🫰🏼

@@feedthemonkey83 Oh no!! I'm doomed 🫠🤦🏻‍♂️

@@GiancarloRaveloGarciadon’t listen to this dumbass

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Can't play too soft 🤷🏻‍♂️

​@@GiancarloRaveloGarciasame for me on an acoustic drumset

I HAVE SAME SOUND STRENGTH ALL TIME CANT PLAY SOFT have to play like i do

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia It's meant as a joke😂

@@TruckdriverJONTEZZ That's the only way to keep up with acoustic kits that demand more strength 😝

Greetings dude! 🤘🏻💪🏻🔥

Hola! No mucho, el pedal izquierdo se siente con un poco mas de tension ya que del lado del pedal derecho se siente un poco diferente por la inercia y la barra que agrega un poco mas de peso. Pero, cuando uso dos pedales sencillos se sienten mas nivelados.

I've failed many times at this. Failing is what leads to success. Consistency will take you places motivation can't. You can do this too if you commit and setup a practice plan!

I'm only now making progress with ankle motion (still not very precise, but I give it a month tops) after 4 years of trying. And I was literally spending at least 3 hours every week on this techniqe to make almost 0 progress up untill last month... Talk about frustration... So anyway keep pushing 💪

The good part is that between all the time an effort you've invested learning this technique you were able to identify what works for you. We all have different ways to learn and get our body used to things. Even if you feel you're not making progress, as you said. Keep pushing! You'll be glad you did 💪🏻

You're welcome! Sorry to hear about you getting hurt. If you are feeling better, I'd recommend the following. - Play slowly at a comfortable speed for 1 or 2 bars and increase 5 BPM after every run until you reach the speed you struggle with (do not push hard to get thought to avoid more injuries). - In the video you can see some warmup exercises before you attempt the ankle technique. Try to isolate your hip flexors or any big muscle and focus on using your calves and ankles. Try to mimic bouncing a basketball with your ankles. - Attempt to swing the beater (even if you're not touching the bass drum head) to get the motion flowing until you feel relaxed hitting the notes and control the rebound. Let me know if this works out to see where you struggle the most after applying these principals.

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Wow, thanks for the detailed answer! I'll definitely try these exercises!

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Acabo de ver que eres dominicano. ¡Gracias de nuevo y saludos de Chile!

@@gringochucha No problem! Good luck 🤝🏻

@@gringochucha Siii! Haha. Saludos!

Thanks dude!! Sending you good vibes to play those kicks smoothly. Stay focused and consistent. You'll be glad you did 🙌🏻

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Thanks man, maybe some day the dream will come true...

@@prod_adrian For sure man! Keep pushing 🤘🏻

Of course. I like to switch from time to time. Both systems are able to handle various speeds and techniques.

Thank you for the kind words man! I really appreciate it 🙌🏻

Thank you for the words man!! I think it took me more than 4 years to learn this thing haha.

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia You are welcome, dude! Yes absolutely, I was just guessing this number because some people on the internet do want to make it seem like its something that is learnable in 4-6 months, which is a pathetic JOKE in my eyes... I have been practising ankle motion alone for like 2 years and failed miserably, now i try my luck with HeelToe and just started practice from scratch!

@prod_adrian I can understand putting rigorous daily practice with A LOT of discipline can bring you closer to learn this "faster" but, honestly. You need to dream and breath Double Bass to make it happen haha. I personally use Heel up Double Strokes (a variation of Heel Toe) every now and then for the crazy fast stuff. However, I've been a single stroke player for most of my years playing drums. So, I use it sometimes as a second option 😆

@@GiancarloRaveloGarcia Its just so mind-blowing how people have completely different progressions with this topic. It seems like some people never learn it to be honest, even after years of following for example Marthyns tips etc. Do not worry about HeelToe, if I could play like that with ankles I would just stick to that and perfect it. I think single strokes are way way cooler, but its just incredibly frustrating and daunting to learn, soulcrushing without the progress! Thats basically my only reason for trying HeelToe doubles technique... Might be my only chance for fast kicks.

@@prod_adrian We all have on thing that we need to focus on. And that's finding the way YOUR body reacts to these practices. I have taken more time to understand how my body reacts to apply the necessary tools to pursue my personal goal and pass it to others to help enhance their own work or just add one piece or more to the puzzle. I personally have played heel toe (heel up doubles to be exact) and find it fun at times but its awkward feeling throws me out of interest and I go back to my beloved single strokes (which is more of my nature). This is why I'm practicing daily due that singles are a high maintenance technique haha. Thanks again for the words!!