5
Setting Up the KD-9
Attaching the Kick Pedal
1.
Attach the kick pedal.
Position the beater so that it strikes the center of the head,
then secure the kick pedal and KD-9 firmly in place.
Beater
Install the kick pedal
securely.
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Take care not to pinch your fingers.
2.
Step on the kick pedal and make sure that it’s
properly attached and in a stable position.
Check to make sure that the base of the KD-9 and the kick
pedal both make contact with the floor.
Check to be sure they’re making contact with the floor
Bolt
Base
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Depending on how you’re using the unit, the bolts
that attach the pedal to the plate could become loose,
causing the pedal to rattle during performance.
In such cases, use commercially available tools to tighten
the bolts.
When Using a Twin Pedal
Position the two beaters equally apart from the
center of the pad as shown in the figure.
If one of the beater is further away from the center
than the other, the sound from the further beater
will be lower in volume, or will not sound as
desired.
Using a twin pedal will result in lower sensitivity as
compared to when a single pedal is used. Raise the
sensitivity on the sound module.
Adjusting the Anchor Bolts
When using the kick pedal on a carpet or on a drum mat
(TDM series), the slip-prevention tape that’s on the base
should prevent the KD-9 from moving around.
However, if that’s not enough to keep the KD-9 in a fixed
position, you can adjust things so that the tips of the
anchor bolts protrude through the base. That should keep
it in place and make it easier for you to play.
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When used on flooring, the anchor bolts may damage
the floor. Adjust the anchor bolts correctly.
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The tips of the anchor bolts are sharp. Handle with care.
When using on the carpet
or drum mat
When using on the floor
