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 After the popularity of the drum kit pads we came up with, which have been dubbed "CigDangle's Quieter Drum Mod" in the Rock Band forums, we knew we needed to come up with something to quiet the thumping the bass pedal generates (also now in the forums CigDangle's Official Guide to Quieter Drums). Not to mention, if I didn't come up with something quick, I could be facing eviction like some of my apartment-dwelling-Rock Band-playing brethren.
This one will not eliminate the noise or the vibration, but it will reduce it, and all for about a dollar. It a very simple "mod" and you'll only need the following:
Home Depot sells the pipe insulation, sometimes called "pipe wrap", individually for about 98 cents a piece. The piece I purchased had a label stating it was meant for 1/2" copper or 3/8" iron pipe.
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This quick, cheap fix will not eliminate noise, but it does eliminate
the vibration associated with the hard rubber stoppers on the pedal,
striking the base of the device. The foam pipe insulation stops the
pedal before this happens. The foam will reduce the travel distance of
the pedal, but it does not affect the functionality of the pedal.
After completing this "mod", I was happy but not entirely satisfied
with the reduction in floor vibration. When you strike the drums with
a stick or use the bass pedal, the force is transferred through the
item into the floor. This is a real problem when you don't want the
neighbors to hear you play. So, I found these pads
at a Menards store (a Midwest hardware/home improvement chain). The
package I bought contained four 2' x 2' interlocking pads for $16. The
version Sears sells contains six pads for $20. Two will hold your drum
kit, but four or more will also hold the drummer and his throne.
Believe it or not, the person playing is most likely responsible for a
good deal of the vibration as they move to the beat. These pads helped
to eliminate most of the vibration. For $20, it's a small price to
pay. Also, if you are a DDR fan, these pads greater reduce the noise that jumping on those pads can make.
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So, there you go; for a total of about $30, you can quiet your Rock Band drum heads , your bass pedal, and your whole set. I am always open to suggestions, so if you found a cheap fix that works better or a modification to this fix, feel free to
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. Good luck!
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