The Pearl Demon XR Pedals

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[@66Samus]

Check out the pedals here: Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5ZDN7 Amazon: amzn.to/3Z64fNB And HUGE THANKS to BetterHelp for sponsoring the video! Go to betterhelp.com/66samus for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! Ohhh Yurrrrr!!

[@newmanoutdoorsnewman5619]

I love those pedals

[@xbrxwnx3138]

looks like you may have one too many pedals. just send that extra to me. thanks

[@christianeasley767]

You adapted very very quickly to these new pedals!!!!! Great job dude!!!!!

[@thesafehandle]

Okay bahheee first things first I’ve gotten more compliments on my hoodie that has yoda smoking a bong on the back of it than I’ve gotten for anything elce ever love you but I am looking to get my first set of direct drive puddles my current double puddles a DW 5000 that I custom modified to have the Hill playi part of the footboard to give a 13 inch long foot boards for the longboard experience and I obviously love it so I didn’t switch it back, so would you recommend these or a pair of axis petals?

[@falseath6191]

I SWEAR you are the best promoter of Pearl drums.

[@SeanMichaelWesley]

I second this.

[@migthefig]

And Fila Men's Cotton Socks 😂

[@RdeneckTech]

​@@migthefigit's so hard to find cotton socks! I knew I wasn't the only metalhead drummer dad that hates polyester feet condoms. Cheers from Texas!

[@lolh4x]

And FILA socks bro

[@Brandondrumkc]

The farting helps I think

[@theEdgeCrusher12]

Samus is such a goofy character, that sometimes it's quite easy to forget that he's also a talented drummer.

[@TheBadThad]

Not when you listen to everything else EXCEPT the bass drums! This is a very creative demonstration with literally every aspect I would question answered very concisely...GREAT job Samus!

[@captain_dsz6049]

It's what makes him my favorite drummer, him and estaparrio are top tier 💪

[@BurrenSHdrums]

Sex

[@arqz4821]

Hi Samus! Im a 12 year old Kid coming From Aruba and i just wanted to say you are the biggest inspiration why i started playing the Drums and Metal music. Been playing for around 5 months and im playing DT songs and i enjoy playing more challenging songs like Bleed. Just wanted to thank you for the motivation and as always Sex!

[@66Samus]

ohhhh yurrrrrr!!!!

[@thethotslayer471]

Well said dude 🙌🏻

[@arqz4821]

@@66Samus ohhhh yurrrr!

[@dk-ws8xm]

12 years old, drumming for 5 months and you can play bleed??? What am I doing wrong lol

[@arqz4821]

@@dk-ws8xm haha! Nothing much just alot of practice and dedication. Along with some talent especially with my background of musicians

[@larsmuldjord9907]

6:43, Day 69, love it! :D RIP Vitek! One of the greatest!

[@desekratorspit4515]

Did anyone notice that he played Day 69 by Decapitated on those single pedals??? Such a legend!!! 🔥❤️🔥

[@slamovgod]

I was looking for someone to have said something!!

[@shanecoffey7222]

Instantly 🤘

[@vidarsmestad9143]

Came here to say exactly that! Man what a great song.

[@desekratorspit4515]

@@vidarsmestad9143 Vitek was way ahead of his time. I really wish he was still around, making more sick, disgusting and bone-crushing music!!! 🔥

[@fatalrecordings]

Yep. RIP Vitek

[@colosalblack]

man, every time I hear your playing it makes me wish I could play drums. Great stuff

[@nicolajones3643]

Me too!!❤

[@66Samus]

thank you so much!!!!! and yes, you CAN play drums :)

[@yuvalwh]

Pearl are really the best reason to play drums, not only because its the motto but because samus uses them too😂

[@komradenikolai]

It's always good to see Drum companies be humble and take advice from the greats. It makes for the best gear

[@bl00ber99]

6:34 Day 69 :D - god, the drums on that song are so iconic

[@johnriley3367]

Thank you for this comment. Couldn't for the life of me remember what doing that was.

[@spencerharding5328]

Hell yeah dude those pedals look sick AF. And matches your kit quite nicely 😊

[@drummersnare6276]

I’ve been using a Demon drive single pedal for years and it’s super responsive and quick. I recommend it for any genre

[@BillyPayne940]

Still love my George Kollias Axis pedals, had no idea he switched to Pearl. New pedals look sick! Cheers man! 🤘

[@slamovgod]

It’s about time he switched to using Pearl pedals.

[@jiggsthedrummer3358]

Chuck and Karen sold Axis to a dickhead named Zed. He ripped me off when I ordered some replacement parts. These are quite appealing pedals. Definitely considering the switch.

[@jpsailorallaboardmatey461]

​@@jiggsthedrummer3358i want em but good god they're expensive! I'll have to save up for these bad boys

[@nicholi2789]

Damn. I’ve never seen someone make heel toe look so smooth and effortless. Such clean and precise kick work.

[@defiledtroll]

I bought these 3 weeks ago and it really enabled me to play something that I was never able to play. Great video btw!

[@suspicionofdeceit]

What did it instantly allow you to play?

[@maxxkarales64]

Probably your mother ​@@suspicionofdeceit

[@demonicsweaters]

Damn, those things are insane. Way outside my budget, but I will gladly admire from afar. That spring is bonkers.

[@larrytate1657]

Same.

[@place_desjardins]

First time I've been on this channel. I'm really impressed by your drumming.

[@66Samus]

thank you very much!!!

[@DallasAlm-cs1lf]

Sam sulek ​@@66Samus

[@ravensongstudios]

I sincerely appreciate you playing 6:33

[@RoarTheRapper]

These look gorgeous OMG

[@satxdrmmr]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE PEDALS!!

[@Hapticmoves]

I loved how smooth the double pedal looked and i loved when you play the double kick from one

[@georgeguest397]

Awesomeness!!! Sweet playing and great product!

[@musicsucks5843]

That “day 69” play through was *chef’s kiss

[@Keenonhang]

Ordered these a few days ago. Much excite!!!

[@kenkamman7536]

some of the fastest & cleanest i have ever heard you play. sweeeeeeet! 🤘🤘

[@noahhunter06]

I just got some iron cobra 600s and I am in love, the blasts never stop now

[@naveen2650]

I just got one of these! First time trying direct drive and longboards I'm so excited!

[@budnorth3990]

Man Pearl is making the greatest comeback in drum history! The Reference kit is awesome!!!

[@AverageBMWenjoyer05]

i forreal saw someone in public today wearing your merch. dude was cool i talked to him

[@reubenk7331]

Those pedals are freaking awesome!

[@AfifShahSadipSeven]

Played them at my local drum store the other week, boi o boyyy these things are wicked, fast and so much smoother than demon drives. The speed I could hit without any effort and power & punch combined, just blew me away. Absolutely fantastic new pedals from Pearl ❤

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Love it! I am due for new pedals and these are what I am going to go with.

[@thebeardedkozak]

You know a pedal is great when you take it right out of the box and it feels like home. You made them look so comfortable, like you've been using them for years!

[@-Chillin-]

Keep making good drum content like this

[@ahoog69]

Wünderbar! Great unboxing and uncasing. Thank you for sharing!

[@ericdravenX00X]

The demon pedals definitely have the attack and i think they sound good.. And that was some Sick drumming my good sir..💀🤘

[@cyprienlab3407]

Day 69 does the job perfectly 😂 they seem much smoother than the Demon Drive model that’s incredible

[@RdeneckTech]

If no one has said it yet today, You are fucking Awesome bro!

[@patmarky9454]

God Damn!!!!! The last time i played drum was last year... i'm to busy to play now but man I need this pedal !!! I want to play again! Best presentation of Pearl pedal ever!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Bultish]

best part of testing pedals is Samus flowing som beats =D

[@FunctionalBreadMachine]

6:36 you sneaky boy lol got some Decapitated in there!

[@williamrose662]

Dude.....i love my duel chain red cam's, but these things are on another level...

[@Kissarmy-ns7xy]

Thanks for this awesome vid man! If I ever do get a new pedal set in the future I was planning on the drumnetics magnet ones but now I’m torn 😅 I’ve always been a pearl guy and my original demon directs are still holding up great. Keep rocking on man 💥

[@RWH411]

Just got mine in...love them already...just as good as the original demon drives ive been using for the past 13 years

[@HammeredReactions]

HOLY SHIT! I’m getting these!!! Thanks brother!

[@Noteven0]

I built a set of these beaters for under $10 at the hardware store and they are absolute fire. These beaters fvcking crush! Thank you Pearl for being industrial AF!!

[@lilgumbo681]

wait what

[@percival5697]

@@lilgumbo681the beaters not the pedal

[@WitchDoctor66]

day 69 intro was a nice touch ugh love that song... 😢❤

[@bobbyculdesack2309]

6:46 why did i know as soon as i saw your feet on two separate pedals thats the exact song you would play?!? Decapitated ftw!! 🙌

[@luissegura8606]

I was sold on these since before they’re officially release and I was able to find a pair in Europe before they went retail in the US. My demon drives are now collecting dust and I’ll never go back to any other pedals because of these babies. I’m in love 🥰

[@burningbelow4424]

Those are some amazing pedals!! 😱🤯

[@levysgaycorner352]

Can’t wait to get mine 🔥

[@tommygun83]

9:27 damn son those double doubles are CRISPY

[@reezlaw]

That shaft with the big bearings looks excellent

[@artemcultura6191]

Man you’ve gotten so gnarly dude! So sick! Sending all the love!

[@luismiguelgor]

Pearl always delivers the fucking best gear for drumming, hands down!!! I have the demon chain but i switch the chain with a strap and broo, best pedal i ever had in my life!!

[@slamovgod]

Maaaaan this video makes me wanna buy them NOW!! As someone who started playing Pearl at 11 years old and has been a Pearl diehard for the last 20 years…these pedals OUTSHINE the demon drives sooo much!! Great video! Also, only one person made a mention of Day 69 by Decapitated. ☹️

[@danieldetrick1230]

You are amazing Samus. You're honestly as good as Portnoy. If you took the time, you could easily pull off Peart's stuff too.

[@FranksDrumCave]

Time for a pedal upgrade for me! I’ve been on the fence about direct drive since Tama came out with the Dyna-Sync. Currently using a Tama Speed Cobra

[@FusionHowie]

I truly love this guy....Peace from Detroit MI.

[@mrmisfit635]

Samus, your video has helped with my mental state for the day, thank you.

[@66Samus]

[@nicolajones3643]

❤️

[@pedrogalloza3363]

Awesome Pedals, awesome Foot works, Yes sound is Great...

[@xTruthxWithinx]

The fact you have a sponsor for mental health is epic! Love it

[@ivancortez8197]

Surfacing part went crazy

[@Fry.B.Rodriguez]

YEESS. I was soo hyped for this Video

[@zachburns7086]

love how you snuck vendetta by slipknot in the test haha

[@akisalpo3840]

My next double drum pedal thanks 66Samus

[@CruxalYT]

I have had the same crappy double pedals for like 15 years and really have been wanting to upgrade finally as I have been taking metal drumming very seriously lately... These might have to be the move when I can save up enough!

[@splungedude]

These look hella sexy! I bought my demon double pedals 8 years ago. My drumming wasn't anywhere near where I'd need pedals of that quality, but hot damn, those are the best pedals I've ever used.

[@Jackula_Gaming]

Love the cheeky little day 69 there when you switched to the single pedals

[@jerrygamez5723]

Thanks for the video

[@mummyfetus630]

I asked my daughter at the beginning of the video if you were gonna do the Lars "ONE" thing. Sounds fantastic

[@cutitshaveit]

I just got them I absolutely love them . I always used axis but had ti give these a try. I love em . And now you gave it your blessing all I needed to be sure I not imaging how great these pedals are . Actually I think I'm playing better and I don't have any pearl stuff on my kit .till now

[@BatmanWangChung]

Suh dude! I am sure George approves of your playing! That was some seriously dope playing Samus!

[@soberAF1990]

Damn... these may have to be my next purchase when I get a new kit someday. Badass

[@sharkbawlzz535]

Super sweet

[@alsdrumhang]

They look so smooth.... yum!

[@nammiiproctor1283]

All hail Vitek! I saw what you did. He was such an amazing drummer.

[@elijahspeer8793]

I want that pedal now

[@Vesaniah4]

My Demon Drives outlasted all my previous pedals, COMBINED. Iron cobra, broke on me. Speed Cobra, broke on me. Same spot. I then got the Axis but wasnt a fan of the clear unbalance I felt from the slave pedal ( as a double bass pedal). I'm sure you didnt have any problem with 2 singles. But man. I remember the day I unboxed my DD's and felt how absolutely no other tuning was required and it felt way more balanced than all other pedals. That equal spacing between the beaters in relation to the center of the head is NOT to be avoided if you have 1 bass drum.I can't wait to have a problem with my demon drives cause I feel like its next best thing if you can't get your hands on the Kopytos. I freaking WISH they would break on me so that I could try these monsters.

[@crusher0427]

I noticed Mike Mangini is using some hybrid Pearl pedals that look like they merged with a pair of Offsets. I love the idea of the offset design for a single bass drum. Time to upgrade my Tama Probeats...

[@him411malayan5]

You can release a whole album with just you playing drums..Sweet!

[@gordgar0943]

Love the pedal reviews! If you can, definitely check out the Trick V-series pedals!

[@non-binaryjesus]

Thise look so sick!

[@Sixstringscreamer]

i have used the demon drive direct drive pedal for over 10 years with no issues ... i have to get my hands on these and try the new XR pedals .. they basically do what my demon drives do ..

[@seandittrich9676]

I never wanted to beat off to drum pedals until this moment.

[@SlayerFan666]

yeah thank you for this viedeo realy i waited on it i dont know which pedal to buy for most speed but thank you for presenting me this pedal

[@bigglock5478]

Decapitated - day 69 full cover when? I mean we basically got it but seeing the hands would be dope too

[@StefanGlazer]

This video made me really happy... and it was only because it was just showing the pedal work the entire time. I know, it's because it was a pedal video. But I really love watching footwork for different types of beats. I don't even have a foot fetish but I wish I did, so I could love this video even more.

[@basolfjeld]

Got'em.. Luv'em!

[@martinhedberg3514]

Metalmaterials in hardwares has improved à LOT. In the seventies and eighties were often ferromagnesium used and the threads just got worne out. And the pedals actually cracked. Yes, I have stepped through a bassdrumpedal of a qualitybrand in the days…. Die cast shit Metal…. And the first doublepedals, with delayeffects that killes your playing. When you used them you adjusted your timing to compensate the slow left pedal, and back on double bassdrums, you started to play incorrect timing. 1980, I put my finger on the basspeaker to figure out the double bassdrumming on records. No KZbin back in the days. This is just great, Im going up now on the attic working on heal toe…..😊

[@vantheus1002]

if only they weren't so pricey D: i always wanted the og demon drive, but as i get more attuned with my dw 5000, that chain lag is real man. ugh.

[@krdrums00]

Save up; it’ll be worth it. I used to have a 5000 like you too but the drive shafts become shitty after a few years. I got the Dyna-Syncs earlier this year, and I’m never looking back.

[@vantheus1002]

@@krdrums00 thank you for that. that helps justify it more lol. every time i get a new instrument that buyers remorse hits me like a truck

[@johnhowell7343]

Or buy a trick or pearl a link driveshaft. Unreal difference man!

[@johnhowell7343]

Pearl Z link I mean

[@josephmadonia5995]

YES YOU FINALLY GOT THEM they are so nice. Cheers ya bahee! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@D3m0nOfTh3Fall]

Love the Day 69 play along. 🙂

[@MGSSAB]

Still love my Axis longboards but these look great! Oh yurrr

[@martinhedberg3514]

I remember starting out with double bassdrums in 81. The guys to watch for was Aldridge, Powell, Downey, Bozzio, Peart, Stevie Smith, amongst some guys, and it was no double strokes at all. Hardly any sixteen notes at all, did you play that they kicked you out of the studio. The song Now You See it, Now You Dont, with Ozzy, cool double bass fills, but heavy and slow. Or Snortin Whiskey with Pat Travers, heavy, and solid, but slow stuff, ( but brilliant). Smith with MacAlpine kicked off som stuff in the days. Ulrich, and Travis started out to playing faster stuff, and Lombardo and the rest followed, and todays double drumming is on another level, aswell as pedals. Blast beat drummers really put this straight on the floor. You rock in 200 bpm…….

[@patspat]

6:35 Decapitated - Day 69 (Viteck drumm solo) !!!! Amazing job!!

[@CarnageRemixes]

god you are such a good drummer

[@lordtryker9070]

Love the new pedals Sam ...and thanks for the better help tip too 👍🏻

[@Moshpitdrums]

I love you Samus

[@clayfreeny9650]

Just found your channel. Usually not big into KZbinrs and stuff, but your fucking awesome man, and hilarious, keep it up!

[@66Samus]

thank you very much dude!!!