Ok, So I broke my first Rock Band bass pedal in half, snap....done. Ordered another one, and the first day it started to get a huge crack in it (Playing drums on hard/expert requires you to get into the game so they break, everyone's pedals break) The reason why: When you push the pedal down to where it makes contact and the game recognizes the push-down it stops going further. However, the middle of the pedal can still be pushed in about half an inch. So with the top and base mashed down all the way, you can still bend the middle, which breaks......quickly. Go to youtube and watch this video for reference of how fast you have to hit the pedal (Note, everytime the solid yellow line comes across the screen, you have to stomp on regular plastic pedal):
Picture of first broken Rock Band pedal:
So I stopped playing it and started my search for an alternative. I searched a few forums and google helped out alot. I heard about this "Pedal Metal" off ebay, it is a 1/4'' thick cut of billet aluminum that is cut to fit the pedal. It came with the pedal, instructions, a self-tap in screw, and seven regular screws. The pedal metal came with pre-drilled countersunk screw holes (so the screw heads won't stick above the pedal and makes it all flush and smooth). It costed roughly 30$ and does the job wonderfully. No more breaking and no more thinking "I shouldn't play this song because I may break the pedal which will cripple the whole drum playing side of Rock Band.
no way is that you in that video??i found that video on youtube a while back and put it on my myspace...if that is you thats kinda funny i didnt even know.
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Nah, Nikos a real man STDs don't scare him, STDs are scared of him.
I just saw a couple of these on ebay for under $20 (didn't look at shipping costs though). Might get me one when I start playing on hard (all I play is medium. Hard on guitar).
music store round the corner from me (rimmers) crackin name.
so when rock band finally comes out here (if ever!!!) i'll get a bass pedal from there.
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Bioshock
Mass Effect
Rock Band
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Assassins Creed
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Perfect Dark Zero
MLB 2K8
R.I.P. ABC Producer
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Nah, Nikos a real man STDs don't scare him, STDs are scared of him.
i was up to buy this game with the whole instrument pack. but it put me down a little now that the gear they put with the gane is made so cheaply.
The gear is isn't cheap. The guitars have a little problem which can be fixed in a few minutes (mine works flawlessly) and the drums are very rugged. The Pedal Metal helps keep the pedal from breaking....however there are cheaper alternatives.
There is a technique used to get fast foot work. Its called "doubling" and "tripling" all you have to do is heel toe the pedal. You push it down with your heel and your toes point up then on the pedal rebound you snap your toes down and your heel up. This allows for 2 beats per movement. DOnt just stomp has hard and fast as you can. Learn the technique and you'll use half as much effort.
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