DW Machined Chain Drive Bass Drum Pedal Review

[@michaelsage74]

Every time I watch one of these videos I can’t get over what a beast on the drums Nick is.

[@markpeytonennis149]

Thank you Nick...

[@bebettoninja]

Didn't get why DW hasn't made the option of turning the direct one into a longboard... and also, no lefty version?

[@noah._.powell]

He's right handed so hes not going to play a lefty set of double pedals.

[@bebettoninja]

I don't know why I'm answering this but... DW don't manufacture a lefty version of these pedals!! That's what I said!

[@noah._.powell]

+Bebetto TheNinjaDrummer I thought you were asking if they have made them in lefty version, my bad.

[@richardpine8011]

The pedal board length is that of a longboard. It's the same length as the 9000XF.

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Bebetto TheNinjaDrummer I thought you use Pearl hardware... lol good to see you tho

[@snugbreezy4523]

That hair, Nick! Love it.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

You’re watching a video featuring one of the greatest drummers of all time, and you’re complimenting his hair? Don’t get me wrong, I agree with ya.

[@snugbreezy4523]

@@davidmcaninch4714 yes

[@dutchymon]

I got myself the chain drive single pedal and it is nicer and more natural than my 5000 very smooth and precise.

[@paradigmshiftz7]

These pedals are wayyyy to expensive for me, so I'll stick to my 5000 double pedals. But I will get those beaters, I like the idea behind them.

[@robblevins]

Is there a setting to pull the entire pedal away from the bass drum head that I’m missing? The linkage and bottom of the beaters are rubbing right on my bass head…. My c clamp is mounted on the hoop as it should be and it’s not an abnormally shallow hoop or anything….

[@level27xrock]

I see you guys have a review for the 5000 and this one, but can't find a 9000 review .. are you guys gonna cover that pedal?

[@Kenchatman225]

@jeroro I had the original MDD Pedals, the footboard started bending before DW sent out the new ones with the reinforced bar under the bottom

[@margaretannsimon7679]

I have springs on this kicker and it won't stay slid under my base . please help me to figure out why it won't

[@ricohorton]

I wonder how it compares to my Trick Big Foot which is a direct drive?

[@stevespire3611]

is there that big of difference between these and the 9002?

[@richardpine8011]

I tried the MCD, MDD and 9000XF and found that they feel very similar. Construction is arguably better but I can't imagine breaking a 9000 series pedal. The adjustments are easier to make on the MCD or MDD, it's basically a 9000 but more refined. I'd prefer the MCD over my 9000XF but the difference is quite minor. I still find that I play better with my old 5000.

[@larrytate1657]

Play better with your old 5000 over the 9000 and mc?

[@sjang816]

very beginning sounds like anthrax the devil you know. always hope he'll start playing it!

[@RPicard1963]

Would love to try one...but I'm afraid I would like it too much. And that means $$$

[@Bodiesan2005]

would love to know the name of the artist and song title in your intro..or was that one of your originals?

[@tybreedlovedrums9077]

Is the footplate longer? I use a dw9000xf. Wouldnt mind switching if it was a long footplate.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Ty Breedlove Drums same length as the 9000xf

[@ricohorton]

I wish they would have made the heel plate so that it curves down to the carpet. I feel it is raised too high and the plate stabbing into my heel. It should slant down towards the carpet.

[@marc8vino]

Do you play most of the time heel down and your heel of the back with no shoes?

[@ricohorton]

I do both heel up and heel down depending on what I am playing.

[@handidrummed]

The only feature I like about this is the spring tension adjustment. I hate DW's tension adjustment with the hex tube. Tama found a way to have a locking spring that you can still actually adjust without having to take the pedal off the kit.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

handidrummed yeah but Tama still sucks

[@the6ig6adwolf]

I looks just like a Telefunken U47.

[@chrisknight3734]

Lol

[@ricohorton]

Still don't like the raised heel plate. It caused Plantar Fasciitis in my heel. Should have made it slant down to the end of the base plate.

[@larrytate1657]

Agreed like on the Pearl power shifter Eliminator. All pedals should be that way. What a shame.

[@musiqsoundsproductions]

And still no left handed double model.. smh.

[@dutchymon]

They just need to mirror image machine a couple of parts..

[@Kenchatman225]

i hope the new footboads don't bend like the original MDD pedals 😧, they're still thin.

[@jeroromouse9699]

how do you know they bent? do you have one?????

[@Nugtroen]

i am not rich...so i will stick to my beloved Tama Speed Cobra...instead of debating the pedal features, let's improve the foot techniques (heel-up/ down, heel toe, swivel, floating etc.) Because professional metal drummer like Gene Hoglan still using cheap old Camco single pedal, but able to create a kick-ass melodic beats.

[@larrytate1657]

True. Lighter and faster pedals can sometimes be harder to control anyway actually causing you to work harder. Gotta strike the happy medium balance.