Oh no.. :(

[McDeezy]

I've been reading hands-on reviews and I came across this.

"The bass pedal is tough to time until you realize that it can be held down halfway between hits."

This is a big thing for me. I really want that bass pedal to feel good. I hope he was just a big n00b.

I guess thats like a real bass pedal but I'm just freaking out I guess.

http://www.dignews.com/preview.php?story_id=23984

Link there :D and look at the sweet pic.

[ThePaska]

All the reviews of the drums I have heard and read say that it is really nice, especially when it comes to the feel of the bass pedal as well as the drum pads. The drums were made by actual drummers so I wouldn't worry too much.

This review is also from a little over a month ago, during about the time of E3, all the instruments were still considered prototypes then, so all the final touches have been made on them as well, so even if they didn't feel just right a month ago, they are bound to feel 10 times better now.

[karlkaza]

OH NO! is right! (the n00b part kould be right as well)

p.s Wheres the "SWEET PIC!"
and
real drummers made the drums......so they want people who have never touched a drumstick in there life to have a real drumming exprience

[mobhit101]

For real man! Where is this "SWEET PIC"????

[McDeezy]

Sweet pic of the drums? You dont see it?

<img src="http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/07/IMG_3971WTMK.JPG">

I guess I mislead you. But I thought that was a sweet pic of the set. I'm sorry.

[Bakkster_Man]

"The bass pedal is tough to time until you realize that it can be held down halfway between hits."

This is a big thing for me. I really want that bass pedal to feel good. I hope he was just a big n00b.

I guess thats like a real bass pedal but I'm just freaking out I guess.

Yeah, a real kick bedal can be held down halfway. Remember, it's analog, not digital. The mallet can be multiple places before it hits the drum. Just like how the buttons on the guitar can go the slightest bit before they engage, only increased, because the pedal has a lot more throw.

Everyone who has "problems" with the drums, it's just because they can't drum yet...

[parastroke7]

My question is : For those who play heel up and rest their foot on the pedal, will it register it as hitting a bunch / make you miss notes?

Do you know what I mean? Even though you're not supposed to, I rest my foot on the pedal.

[joetaylor]

My question is : For those who play heel up and rest their foot on the pedal, will it register it as hitting a bunch / make you miss notes?

Do you know what I mean? Even though you're not supposed to, I rest my foot on the pedal.

Im pretty sure that you have to actually press the peddle in to hit a note. Ive started learning drums and had a few goes just freestyle and i also rest my foot on the pedal and really do have to kick the peddle in (because my drums are useless).

[karlkaza]

Sweet pic of the drums? You dont see it?

<img src="http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/07/IMG_3971WTMK.JPG">

I guess I mislead you. But I thought that was a sweet pic of the set. I'm sorry.
No I didn't see that!
That is a "SWEET PIC"!

[JarethLegend]

My question is : For those who play heel up and rest their foot on the pedal, will it register it as hitting a bunch / make you miss notes?

Do you know what I mean? Even though you're not supposed to, I rest my foot on the pedal.

I'd figure they would program the game to trigger only once on a fully open to closed press meaning that it only triggers once when the trigger isn't pressed then pressed all the way down. So leaving your foot on it wouldn't continue to trigger the pedal. I think the only thing that could matter is how far you have to allow the pedal to come up before the trigger is open and the controller's footboard height.

[McDeezy]

Hahahahahaha. Thanks man! I saw that and I was like OMG. Im posting this from my phone in work so i dont know if this is gonna work. :)

[Bleemanguy]

I guess that is a sweet pic, but I can't find the bass pedal in said "sweet pic."

[Apples]

"It doesn?t just stop at getting the highest score, either. Playing well can earn you access to all sorts of in-game luxuries (from extra equipment and bling to an upgrade for the group?s ride ? from van to bus to private jet). In addition to in-game frivolities, I?m also hearing that possible future plans include the option to buy real paraphernalia with your band?s characters and logo via Rockband.com, so you can head out into the world wearing your band?s tee shirt, or sip out of a band-branded mug."


First I've heard of this concept, sounds clever perhaps. I wonder if they're talking with companies like cafepress.com for this piece. They will put your logo on anything from wall clocks, clothing, mugs, etc.

[ababypenguin]

oh my gawd! I would totally hand over some dough for a RB t-shirt for my band! I hope this happens!

[McDeezy]

My question is : For those who play heel up and rest their foot on the pedal, will it register it as hitting a bunch / make you miss notes?

Do you know what I mean? Even though you're not supposed to, I rest my foot on the pedal.

Isn't what you're describing called heel-toe? I've never used that when I played only because it wasn't comfortable for me. And resting your foot on the hole pedal isn't against any rule. I mean honestly isn't the way you're supposed to use the pedal? I can do double kicks better that way then with heel toe.

[JarethLegend]

Isn't what you're describing called heel-toe? I've never used that when I played only because it wasn't comfortable for me. And resting your foot on the hole pedal isn't against any rule. I mean honestly isn't the way you're supposed to use the pedal? I can do double kicks better that way then with heel toe.

Actually, heel-toe is something completely different. Heel-toe is a technique for playing double strokes on a single pedal. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heel-toe_technique ) Heel down and heel up are just how you play a single pedal normally. Either you rest your heel on the pedal while you play or you keep your heel raised and your toes resting on the pedal. By resting your toes on the pedal you keep the pedal pressed down and on a real pedal this would usually cause you to have your beater resting against the head of the bass drum.

[McDeezy]

I knew it was something to do double strokes. I just thought thats what he was talking about. I never liked it :(

[JarethLegend]

I knew it was something to do double strokes. I just thought thats what he was talking about. I never liked it :(

It's not the most fun technique to learn for many drummers, but I know quite a few people who use it. Some of the stuff they can do is amazing. I've spent way too much time working on it and I still have some more work to do.

[KillerIsMe]

It's not the most fun technique to learn for many drummers, but I know quite a few people who use it. Some of the stuff they can do is amazing. I've spent way too much time working on it and I still have some more work to do.

It's not the most cheap technique either. The cheapest heel-toe pedal at my local music store costs 7000 Swedish Kronor, that's like $1050...

[McDeezy]

It's not the most cheap technique either. The cheapest heel-toe pedal at my local music store costs 7000 Swedish Kronor, that's like $1050...


What? I figured it would just cost energy and will to learn? LMAO. Techniques cost money?

[JarethLegend]

It's not the most cheap technique either. The cheapest heel-toe pedal at my local music store costs 7000 Swedish Kronor, that's like $1050...

You can do heel-toe on any pedal actually. Virgil Donati does it on his Pearl Eliminators. If you want to hear a blatent example of it then check out the song Dog Boots on the Universe album by the band Planet X which he is the drummer for.

[KillerIsMe]

You can do heel-toe on any pedal actually. Virgil Donati does it on his Pearl Eliminators. If you want to hear a blatent example of it then check out the song Dog Boots on the Universe album by the band Planet X which he is the drummer for.

Yeah, but the only time I feel that I have use for it is with a Heel-toe pedal. With "normal" pedals I'm much, much, much faster with heel-up technique.

[JarethLegend]

Yeah, but the only time I feel that I have use for is with a Heel-toe pedal. With "normal" pedals I'm much much much faster with heel-up technique.

Well what pedal are you talking about exactly? Are you referring to a longboard type pedal such as one of the Axis ones? The technique is a bit easier with these kind as you don't have to play with your foot at an angle or high on the footboard so I could understand what you mean then. It's all a matter of practice and preference in the end of course. I guess it's a matter of finances if for some reason you just can't do it with a normal pedal. I personally own the Axis pedals in my profile picture. :p

[KillerIsMe]

I don't remember what type of pedal it was actually... :/ Either a longboard or some Sonor-pedal...

[JarethLegend]

I don't remember what type of pedal it was actually... :/ Either a longboard or some Sonor-pedal...

Yeah, I know Sonor has the Giant Step pedal. I've just never had the chance to use it, but I'd guess it would probably work well with the technique.

[KillerIsMe]

Yeah, giant step is nice. Personally though i prefer the Pearl Eliminator ^^