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A Superior Double-kick Pedal for Any Style of Music





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The consensus among Sweetwater drummers is this: if you've never played a direct-drive double-bass drum pedal, you need to try DW's MDD Machined Direct-drive Double Pedal. DW packed years of meticulous engineering into the DWCPMDD2, and it shows. Machined from solid aluminum, this pedal gives you smooth, effortless action, courtesy of DW's innovative Fulcrum Geometry linkage. In fact, it's loaded with cool, drummer-centric features such as its perforated footboard with contoured heel plate, interlocking Delta hinge, Tri-Pivot Swivel Toe-Clamp, Vertical Sliding Spring Adjustment, control beater with adjustable weight/impact, and more. If you've been wondering what a direct-drive kick pedal can do for your drumming, you'll find the definitive answer in the DW MDD Machined Direct-drive Double Pedal.





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In the design of the MDD Machined Direct-drive Double Pedal, DW reconsidered the role of the bass drum pedal in the kit. What do you want from your pedal? Fluidity, first of all. You want it to be an extension of your body, your mind ? or preferably, your subconscious! As a driver of the music, it needs to be ultra-responsive, and this pedal certainly is that. Whether you're feathering kicks in your fusion combo or driving a djent juggernaut, the MDD Machined Direct-drive Double Pedal can ace the gig. We realize that kick pedals are highly personal, but this one so outstanding, it deserves your serious consideration.





Direct drive for quick, responsive feel





Direct-drive pedals have a solid linkage between the footboard and beater assembly, which obviates the need for a traditional cam. This eliminates the slight lag time that can occur with a chain- or strap-drive model, giving you a quick and responsive feel that's ideal for any musical style ? and particularly appreciated by fleet-footed metal drummers. The smooth surface of the MDD Machined Direct-drive Double Pedal's perforated solid-aluminum, split footboard is perfect if you're a drummer who slides your foot forward to play double and triple strokes a la Dave Weckl.





DW MDD Machined Direct-drive Double PedalFeatures:


Machined from solid aluminum; direct-drive cam with pivot adjustment


Smooth, effortless action, courtesy of DW's innovative Fulcrum Geometry linkage


Perforated solid-aluminum footboard with contoured heel plate


Interlocking Delta hinge; Tri-Pivot Swivel Toe-Clamp


Drive linkage and cam with Threaded Bearing Technology


V.E.R.T. Vertical Spring Adjustment lets you fine-tune your action


Tri-Pivot Swivel Toe-Clamp is secure, yet easy on bass drum hoops


Control beater with adjustable weight/impact