Axis A and X Explanation

[DanielLarsonDrums]

I am definitely buying a double axis pedal. I just don't know which one..I know the X series is a bit cheaper but less adjustable...The A series has more room to customize, but does it make a huge difference? How much tweaking did you do to your A series to get it to your liking? I know it's personal preference, but I just want to get an idea of how much you take advantage of the adjusting you can do. Thanks for the video!

[ksjdhg]

You explain things very well. Thanks!

[Ryannt93]

@cpmeeter2

you can take them apart and use them as 2 single pedals

[cpmeeter2]

why do axis double pedals have an extra beater holder on the slave part of the pedal

[Villex93]

I have used my iron cobras with extra high tension springs turned to max, I was wondering if the axis pedals are just too different to play? And is it stupid to buy the X-version? The adjustment thing sounds really useful and important to get the right feel.

Also do they brake easily? Some say you need to maintain them very often, some say the opposite.

Thanks for any answers.

[gigijohny]

@Villex93 hey dude

axis are different (like every direct linked footboard)

the VDL (variable drive leveler only on A-series) is the part that makes Axis unique.

once i set the pedal the way i like it .. it stays =)

if you have more questions just PM me

[PureHayabusa]

i love my axis X's :)



[percypiggle6]

why u got so many axis pedals?

[LifegrindX]

Extremely informative and helpful, but I feel slightly intimidated by adjusting and setting up an Axis Longboard double pedal. I think I may go the Trick Dominator route. Thanks for the rundown!

[driesbangels]

Trick pedals, demon drives, axis, DW... what's the best ? Just go to a local shop and try them out. Don't hesitate to drive over an hour to your location, 'cause it's serious that you must feel the pedals yourself :)

Some like Demons more then Axis, some otherwise, some take Trick, other DW, iron cobra's etc..

[AJCMovies]

Hey I’ve Bought the Axis a Double Pedal a few months back its working great but I’ve Noticed that when I try to move the Beaters back by adjusting the screw in the spring Id adjust it to where I Want it then I would push down on the pedal then I would hear a clicking noise and the pedal will go back to where it was previously. Do you know what would cause this?

[jakeleishman1]

hey man im a hardcore/metal drummer and i have been looking at the axis and pearl demon drivers, i am getting a knee reconstruction in the next month and need to know what pedals are better and smother so i dont have to worry about my leg getting sore when i play shows, someone help me and tell me what pedals are better!

[SpasticSquirrels]

@jakeleishman1 Don't even bother with the Pearl Demon Drive man. Check out the new Tama Speed Cobra's. They are fucking incredible.

[Freogeteknet]

If I ever get the money I think I'm gona go for a pair of trick pedals... I dont have much problem with taking some time fixing with stuff on the pedal. but all this??!! no thanks + I live far from anny good stores selling those extra parts you need.. eatherway probably not going to buy anny soon becaus of the prise!

[pendeflex]

Great video, man. Thanks for the info.

However, these pedals seem to be pretty darn complicated. I watched this video 'cause I am in the market to replace my 15 year old DW5000 double pedal.

I thought I'd look at these 'cause I recently saw an article in which Gavin Harrison talked about the longboard.

[glitchhacker101]

i think they should change gas pedals with axis long boards.

[Atragnis]

hey can you get the ekit on the double bass longboards a version? or is it only the singles?

[gigijohny]

@Atragnis you can put the ekits on every pedal. when you use a connection rod for double bass you have a slave drive (the left pedal when you are right-handed). for every pedal 1 ekit.

[lucci97]

im thinking about getting axis a longboards, i play metal and am looking for a pedal that allows me to go faster, which is better?

[gigijohny]

@lucci97 which one is better? axis?

between what pedals you wanna decide dude? ;D

[lucci97]

@gigijohny lol i mean like axis a or axis x, what i sorta meant if the beater, like theres the regular beater on the x i think and the a has uhh, sonic hammers? do the heads make a difference?

[replay91100]

@gigijohny which is the difference between axis x longboards and axis a longboards??

[bluejet2]

@replay91100 axis A has the variable drive lever which can completely change the feel of the pedal. it can go from light to heavy just by moving the lever up or down. i just got axis A longboards yesterday and i love the VDL

[replay91100]

@gigijohny i mean have they big differences because axis x is cheaper than axis a and i am between buying demon drive or axis x longboards!but i think axis are better!!i haven't play none of them and i don't know the differences!thanks!

[gigijohny]

@replay91100 well ... i recommend only A series for sure!

because it has the VDL that makes whole axis concept UNIQUE

[SputniksArmy]

@lucci97 it takes skill to go better, not pedals.

[RiseWithTheFalen4]

@lucci97 i bought the demon drives[mistake], have played the trick drums pedals [all of them, overpriced and sucky], iron cobras [laggy], speedcobras [laggier], powershifter [laggy], speedkings [old], and i prefer the axis to every single one of them. Axis A's

[IntakeDeathification]

@RiseWithTheFalen4 Saying Iron Cobra and especially Speed Cobra "LAGGY" is pure bullshit and biased, man. I've never tried the Axis before so i cannot compare.

Both the Iron Cobra and Speed Cobra is smooth, sturdy and has lots of power. The Speed Cobra has NO LAG or what so ever.

If you truely said Speed Cobra is "LAGGY", you deserve to get stabbed in the neck.

[RiseWithTheFalen4]

@IntakeDeathification how about you either prove what you're saying, and come stab me in the neck, or pussy out like every other youtube warrior. nobody is ever as tough in person as they are behind their keyboard.

[IntakeDeathification]

@RiseWithTheFalen4 Haha real funny. Ironically, Mike Portnoy uses the Speed Cobra and he says it's smooth and fast and the name is "SPEED Cobra".

The fact is maybe there's something wrong with your leg. I've tried them and they are my favorite.

Comparing Speed Cobra to Axis is like comparing Lamborghini and Ferrari... And saying Speed Cobra sucks is like saying Lamborghini sucks because it isn't Ferrari...

[RiseWithTheFalen4]

@IntakeDeathification Direct Drive > Chain Drive

E Kits > External Triggers

And yeah mike portnoy likes it, but he also doesn't play extreme metal, im not saying the speed cobras are all terrible im simply saying that Axis makes a more flexible, durable, and reliable product than tama

it has nothing to do with my leg, it has everything to do with my experience, and clearly more extensive drumming expertise

[RiseWithTheFalen4]

@IntakeDeathification and yeah they are laggy, do something.

[allmetaliswelcome]

the sonic hammers, when they go forward, the "footboard goes up" (so to speak) or down?

[punkrockdrummer1990]

god arnt they fiddly! lol axis need to sort this shit out dude im a buyin a pedal not a fuckin macarno set lmao ;P

[losdrums]

wat wud be better trick pearl demon drives or the axis A

[JamesTheWench]

@losdrums Trick, probably xD depends what you want.

[losdrums]

well im looking 4 speed and simplicity cuz i heard axis are a huge bitch 2 set up but it doesnt look like its stopped ppl from buying them

[JamesTheWench]

@losdrums demons are kinda overrated, but also rather smooth, axis are very good, extremely light, and they just take a while to customise because of the high ammounts of different allen keys (provided) trick pedals are smooth and infinitely customisable, but cost more, so whatever you really want.

[bradzdestroyer]

a thousand dollars in pedals.

[doublebassrox]

whats the difference between the black ones and the silver ones?

[g00nd0]

both are the same. both are Axis A longbooards

[heramoth]

@doublebassrox it's pretty simple, THE COLOR, technically nothing changes.

[AarontheSquid]

on the axis double pedals, how clean does the slave pedal feel in comparison to the right foot pedal?

[cooledge55]

@AarontheSquid the slave pedal if set up to the same hight and same beater angle i personally feel absolutly no difference all though keep and eye on the pedal to see if the slave slips lower then the other board because it does happen

[xi0wnallx]

how much is Axis a double pedal

[mrboverbro]

thats like $1200 in pedals

[mrboverbro]

whats etter the big 1s or the small 1s???

[000terminator]

so which one is better for the money?

[Deathhunter992]

Your better off going with the A longboards just because of the adjustability.

[headhuntersTERRITORY]

axis got how many type?

[g00nd0]

there are 2 types: the A Model, & the X Model. both have longboard & shortboard configurations.

[headhuntersTERRITORY]

ohhh..thats cool.. :D .

but i like the black one.

really fucking death metal look. LOL!

[g00nd0]

haha, yeah those look really good. it's just an aesthetic makeover for the 2 pedal models. it's pretty much the same...

[headhuntersTERRITORY]

yeah..i know. let say,u dont really know how to play(beginer) n u buy those drum kit that is super expensive(example like mike portnoy kit). no point also. :D

btw,just forget it. haha!

[phizzd]

This just looks a bit too complex, the new peal drum pedals are so easy to use and are so smooth its just easier to buy them, no offense :) but i like the fact you can trigger the pedals rather than the hoops, that is pretty damn cool

[IDrumCrapish]

ahh too many fucking screws and pieces. cant they make it any easier? ill just take peal eliminator demon drives.

[phizzd]

good man thats what ive done

[kearnage666]

is it possible to put the sonic beater on the X series?

[MonkeyBarn]

sure is

[Roblastberto]

hi guys,good vid!i need some informations please:D

i wanna make by my self the toe rises,cuz i can find it nowhere..can someone say me the dimensions of that part?

thank u all.

[xhaos950]

Good review, thanks for showing us all those little details. It's good to hear a review about the pedals before deciding on buying the axis pedals.

[Charlz88]

Are u like sponsored by axis? hhahah why so many diff ones? did u buy all? if so why all of em?

[drumtime360]

lol how many bass drums do you have

[Deathhunter992]

Axis v trick. which would you get if they were the same price?

[mikeamontgomery]

axis... i played both at the 2009 Namm convention. trick pedals felt terrible. i actually bought the axis A-2s because of how good they felt after playing them, not because "so and so" uses them... and i couldnt be happier.

[Deathhunter992]

thanks for the reply , i decided to go for axis and they kick ass!

[yakobu91]

did u try the demon drive? im trying to decide wether to buy axis or demon drive.

[mat10911]

axis

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[mikeamontgomery]

i actually experimented with the demon drive long before they made their United States debut. Good friend and drummer for a japanese pop/thrash band called FACT toured with us, and that was what he used. i got to play o them. they felt no different than a bulkier version of the eliminators. the only cool thing about them is the U-Joint Assembly. but its not as cool as the thermo-lock assembly you get with the Axis series. what other pedal can you bake at 350 for 10 minutes?! haha

[FutileExistence]

axis are better...

[wayofenergy]

This man shal be known from no on as the AXIS ENCYCLOPAEDIA

[Henrydafizif]

Should i get these? i play metal......

[Paintballdrumz]

absolutely lol

[jamesdizzle420]

wow man yu have alot of pedals......like alot alot hahahaha

[Paintballdrumz]

how much do the e-kits cost?

[Paintballdrumz]

with the double pedal, is it possible to detach the connecting rod and secondary spring assemply and re-attach the spring assembly to the secondary pedal and u have 2 single pedals?

[phatpeople1234]

i think but im not sure

[pyrofreek005]

Yeah, actually it's probably the easiest to do on an Axis. Just move the spring and beater over and take off the connecting rod.

[arconda666]

Compliments for the pedals!!!

[TwIzTeD19]

May I ask. Why do u hav so many pedals?

[ThatHoboOverThere]

Maybe he's just at a store he owns or something? Heh. I'm curious as well.

[TwIzTeD19]

Yeah cus thats well ovr $3000 or so and it wud b REALLY redundant 2 hav like 690000000 pedals.