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Career Drum Instructor | Professeur de Batterie | Paris, France | Jon Crocco | Reality about everything that has to do with drums and cymbals, gear and the history as I've experienced it. Unedited and real.
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Drum Solo with Universal Meter concept
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Drum Solo with Universal Meter concept
R • UMMA | The 18th letter of the Universal Meter of Music Alphabet
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Accents Diddles Flams Compound Rudiments
Absolute Need to Know ! Tom Mounting System Hack / Repair
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Don't throw that Mounting System away because you stripped the holes. This hack brings it back up to 💯 !
Q • UMMA • 17th Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet
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Q • UMMA • 17th Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet Accents Diddles Flams Compound Rudiments 💪 @universalmetermusicauthority @joncrocco.drums
P • UMMA • 16th Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet
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P • UMMA • 16th Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet
Kidzen Live 2007 Paris, France
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Only proof of my jazzfunk band Kidzen from 2007, Paris, France!
Go to Snare - Tama Red Badge 1982 + Advice on tunings
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Go to Snare - Tama Red Badge 1982 Advice on tunings
Go to Paiste Crash + Go to Paiste Ride on a tight budget + Advice on playing intimate venus
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My phone obviously doesn't do these cymbals justice. Go to sites like Mycymbal or Memphis drum shop to hear them recorded professionally. Hands down the go to crash and ride on a budget. I also talk about the beauty of the entire Big Beat Line and the mother of all, the traditional signature Paiste 22 Ride. 🥁🥁🥁
Best Rack Hack for drums. (Cheapest too) + Advice about rack systems for every day drummers.
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Best Rack Hack for drums. (Cheapest too) Advice about rack systems for every day drummers.
Step by Step Installation Toms on virgin bass drum + Real advice on different tom Installations
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Step by Step Installation Toms on virgin bass drum Real advice on different tom Installations
O | 15 Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet
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O | 15 Letter of the Universal Meter Alphabet
Everyone Wants to Rule the World Drum Challenge. - Tears For Fears
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Everyone Wants to Rule the World Drum Challenge. - Tears For Fears
N • UMMA 14th Letter of the Universel Meter of Music Alphabet
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N • UMMA 14th Letter of the Universel Meter of Music Alphabet
M • UMMA 13th Letter of the Universel Meter of Music Alphabet
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M • UMMA 13th Letter of the Universel Meter of Music Alphabet
AI BARD ADMITS THREAT OF POTENTIEL TERMINATOR SCENERIO
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AI BARD ADMITS THREAT OF POTENTIEL TERMINATOR SCENERIO
Drum Pedal obessions... Christmas gift to a student too. Yamaha, Tempo King, Iron Cobra, Camco....
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Drum Pedal obessions... Christmas gift to a student too. Yamaha, Tempo King, Iron Cobra, Camco....
Requested: Lubing up a Slingerland Tempo King Pedal
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Requested: Lubing up a Slingerland Tempo King Pedal
Heat FDT Alternate take for educational purposes.
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Heat FDT Alternate take for educational purposes.
Drums added to "Feel That" - Free Drumless Track
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Drums added to "Feel That" - Free Drumless Track
Amazing
Martin! J'espère que ça va ! 🥁🎥💡🎥💡🎥
After hearing much praises on the net about strap drives I have bought the flexi glide part for my powerglide IC. Even though the strap glide is awesome, this issue makes syncopated rhthms not satisfying and responsive at all. Both the power and precision is not there, and the resistance it applies on multiple beats is just frustrating. I have tried raising the footboard, using different beater angles, different spring tensions and nothing solved the problem. I don't know if other strap drive pedals from different brands are going to be better but I may just take this part out and use the powerglide again.
@@velvetroom5767 Sorry to hear that. I'd have to see how you attack the pedal. Straps are the lightest option so fast playing should be at it's best. Its a difficult balance to find for sure. Beater angle vs footboard height vs spring tension vs beater weights vs footboard weight vs technique, etc.... Sometimes the best thing to do is restart from factory positons and modify one thing and observe for a few hours and think about whats missing and what needs to improve. Good Luck! 💪
@@digadot Thanks for the reply. Perhaps adding weights to the beater might solve this problem as I never tried those. I play heel down only and never bury the beater. As you say this cam is very very light almost as if theres nothing there, so its both a wonderful pro for dynamic range and quiet playing, ghost notes etc but also a con for syncopated patterns because theres like zero weight to attacks.
I share the same affinity for these earlier Iron Cobras, having gotten my second kit in the early 90s. Not sure if you’re committed to keeping the pedals completely stock Tama parts only, but I can highly recommend Japan made Canopus SpeedStar rocker bearings. They just add that extra bit of fluidity. I have installed them on many pedals and I love them.
Thanks I'll definitely check it out and get back to you!
@@digadot Unfortunately they are kind of costly, though. There are a few videos on CZcams where people A/B two pedals with a beater pull-back test, stock / Canopus, and you can see how much less resistance there is with the Canopus.
Is this one of the current models? I have the maple in pistachio ……..please could you advise on your tuning for it ?
Thanks ! This is the new Genista model. Premier offres two kinds now. Originally just in birch. The birch one I have from the 90's is stacked up behind me. The one I'm playing here is the Maple Genista kit. It feels way warmer than the birch one. As far as the tunings I didn't go too crazy. I just set it up Bonham style. To do that you you tighten both heads the same way. Finger tighten the screws first. Push done the rim with one hand and tighten again just with fingers. Their should still be slight wrinkles/wavy spots around the heads. Then push the head down in the center with one hand and tighten the screws star-wise until the wrinkles/waves go away. This essentially tunes the drum to its lowest note. Do this to both heads identically. After that playing heavy brings out that great fat sound. Premier delivers the drums with Remo pinstripes. Great head for this particulier kind of tuning. Hope that helped! And thanks again!
@@digadot I also have the maple version of this kit in pistachio colour……how does it stand up to the quality of the 90s birch one………also I’m just getting a little frustrated with not getting the tuning process right ……..would you say it’s a great sounding kit……hopefully Il get it right soon. Is your bass drum fairly loose ?
@@digadot hi thanks …….would you say the quality of the old Genista is any better than the new line? Just intrigued as I’ve never played the old ones for a long time! Did you get one of the matching snares also? As I didn’t get one at the time but now considering it ……..
@@daleburns7110 hey the quality is wonderful. The lugs seem just as well made as the 90s. The hardware elsewhere on the kit is perfect and heavy gauge. No complaints what-so-ever. The wood-work is irreproachable and that's said from the son of a professional carpenter. This time around I got one wrapped. The wrap is perfectly glued and has a wonderful glass like durability to the touch. Hands down worth every penny. Compared to the 90s version which I still use without any complaints, the news one didn't diminish in quality at all, much like many other brands re-issuing older kits. The new Tama swingstar for example is a joke in quality compared to what it originally was in. Premier didn't do that mistake. And the lugs are the most beautiful of any kind in my opinion.
@@daleburns7110 The snare isn't matching. It's the legendary 1026 modeled after the dimensions of the supraphonic sold at half the price. It's a true snare tresor in the modern world.
I got the enkel of t but dont use t becausr of the rubber but where can u fond the parts of the spring and i vergot my blok on a bassdrum is ther sime one ho can help me
@@jerrycronie5406 I might have some extra parts for you. What do you need exactly ? Otherwise, try drum shops in the UK. They're sure to have parts if I don't have the part you need.
Haha great stuff! I remember the HP20 footboard from my early drum lessons as a young in it was so smooth. Was finally able to track one down after watching your videos! Thanks a bunch!
@@Zach-dd9eq my pleasure ! Enjoy that pedal 🥁💪
This is exactly the kind of video I was looking !!
Thanks!
Great Video! I feel the same with the Power Glide Cam. I'm getting next december a new Iron Cobra Double Pedal with Rolling Glide. Rolling Glide is in a lot of ways... a better more natural-controlled feel. Thought about getting a Speed Cobra, but even they put a Rolling Glide in it, hate the angle...
It’s controversial I know but I love the rubber gizmos (the round ones-not the T shaped ones…and despite having 6 spares, I’ve not replaced one in 30 years…makes the pedal incredibly fast and totally silent.
I hear you. I think on paper it's quite a good idea. We use rubber belts in cars. I think it's an idea that actaully hasn't left the RnD table but springs just do the job really well. And they rarely ever break.
All true…and I love this pedal the way it is…not least because the bracket that lives on the BD hoop just drops right into the receiver on the pedal..(btw-I never realised that the bracket could stay attached to the pedal either…and I’ve had mine for 26 years)… As for Premier-it’s a sad tale of a great British drum company…I was passing through Wigston in Leicester where the factory used to be only a month ago…the factory site is now a housing development…a shame.
I have had this pedal since it first came out. I won’t use any other-it’s fast and silent…and brilliant for recording. I don’t like the supplied beaters (contact area was too small-and the hard plastic side fell apart) - but the pedal itself has, imho, never been surpassed…it’s brilliant.
NICE!
I have a vintage 80's Tama kick with that tom mount. It's great & I use it for small setups.
Great!!! Love it now if I can just figure out what I can use for the cymbal mount mine is missing I guess sleeve so I can’t tighten boom
Hack for those who don't want to hang- 14:00
My camco reissues have 2 bolts that hold the beater. But the bolt heads are longer. The reinforcment ribs cast into the footboard bottom are different too.
Why do you think they did that? Lack of original parts, the mold for the original footboard doesn't work/exist anymore? Or just desires to change things up?
@@digadot Not sure. Maybe for strength. The original model I robbed the cam and chain from had a split foot board. The new model has long ribs like the hp20 board has. The long ribs running the length of the board would add strength. I tossed the broken one but want another parts pedal for the cam. The cast ones are weaker. They can bend to the side if dropped.
Just bought a 2nd gen Iron Cobra with the rolling glide cam. It still feels heavier and less responsive than my Iron Cobra with old style Camco cam.
Man that's crazy. Mine too. If the kevlar strap and hing mechanism weren't on mine I'd still be playing the originals hands down.
Jump to 6:12 for the rumeur.
Meh I gave up on straps and chains long ago. Direct drive is the way to go.
I get that. Haven't found a direct drive that feels good for me yet. Though I am open to the Idea. Time will tell.😁
@@digadot Try Dyna sync. It's TAMA still. Best goddamn pedal I've ever used!!! Been playing for 34 years by the way :)
Great cover!
Thanks 🎉!
❤
Thanks ♥️!
Great idea for a basic rack setup - I really appreciate your response! Love your channel & your drumming. I would love to send you a pic of my currrent setup 🙂
Why not use a gibralter stealth dock or simple riak, instead of drilling the kick? the feet/legs? I have used a basic tama rack for toms/cymbals for 35 years & can get any tom positioning I want. It also has a smaller footprint than most kits & is lighter to carry since there are no cymbal stand bases... just curious. Thanks!
Yo! Thanks for your question! Much appreciated! Check out my new video Best Rack Hack for your answer. 💪🙏
Part two @40:17
Love it
Thanks !
Great videos man! The attention to detail and your way of explaining it are both really cool and helpful!
Thanks man!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your advice, adjusting my petals is a bitch.. Its kinda like geometry or something, hard to figure out but thanks anyway, take care
on the old one you can also flip it to the other side to use up the rest of the wood, can't you?
I have 20+ y/o iron cobras (hp900pwn) with that same Speedo-Ring setup. Playing deathmetal, speedpunk, hardcore, etc and it has never failed, even after adjusting the pedal heights.
Just a beast of a pedal!
Nice bro. those chops were awesome
Thanks man!
I played massive show last actual stage show I did back in early 00s and I used a rental kit that had a then earlier Tama kick pedal. I used a Speedking all my life. Single kick player. That show I was doing all types of doubles with ease and never knew what the hell it was. Your video I just watched about the iron cobras. Before it said Iron Cobra was it!!!! I haven't played for 16 years until today. I finally got a kit again as a gift. Been playing guitar. Man I am so stoked but the kit needs work. Especially a kick pedal. The stock DDrum is sadly no good. Missing a spring and on top of that the spring it has is garbage. I feel bad as it was a nice little starter kit but I told my daughter I'll have to find another pedal. Then some cymbals. I'll work out the heads muffling them and tuning. Heck yeah man. I'm rusty as hell but I noticed the kick right off the bat. Lol
The legendary Tama Camco pedal. Best pedal ever made!
You said the reason you went from the older model Rolling Glide to the Newer Iron Cobra was because the roll pin that connects the footboard and heel plate was worn out and making the pedal noisy for recording. I think the ultimate reality is that you prefer the feel of the Rolling Glide sprocket because that is what you have played for years but at the same time, you want all the stability and other features of the Iron Cobra 900 pedal.
Dude...I have checked out all your commentary regarding the Iron Cobra pedals and it seems that your ultimate conclusion may be that your favorite pedal is your vintage Rolling Glide? Perhaps you should reassemble it back to all original components and simply play it instead of trying to convert the Iron Cobra Flexi Glide into a Rolling glide. I mean...you already had what you loved to begin with. Cheers! ♪♫♪
Despite the lightness of the older pedals the newer Cobras have the silent hinge plate thats reassuring for recording.
Why not just replace the roll pin where the footboard and heel plate meet?@@digadot
I just bought a used flexi glide double pedal. And the cobra coil will fix the issue your experiencing
Hi Cool video! I just purchased a Tempo KIng. Do you know how/where to grease it?
I had the first version of this. I loved the play feel, adjustments, and that quick attachment thing. But it was very unreliable, rubbers went broke all the time and one gigs last song and last stroke that beater holder gave up and the beater was flying above my head. I got free upgrade for the round rubbers but I still did not trust it anymore and I sold it, even I loved it.
That rubber spring was definitely different. I ended up changing mine out for traditional springs. I just got done giving it a go for a few months with all my work. It remains to be a very solid pedal. And the look of them is definitely reassuring in a futuristic kind of way. Kind of Transformer like. I put my trusty cobra 900 back in place but I still can't bring myself to sell the EDP. I think I eventually would if someone was an all out fan of them. Mine is in great shape too. Until then, 🥁🥁🥁
😄 *promosm*
I have usedIron Cobras for over 20 years & just got some Speed Cobra 310's. I added cobra coils to the 310s and they do absolutely nothing, so I can't believe they would help on the heavier Iron Cobras
I've never had them. Now that I think of it, raising the pedal angle like I like always keeps the pedal under my foot, which is what the cobra coil tries to promote. Maybe it appears useful for certain styles where continuous runs happen like blast beats etc... Or just long 16th note passages.
I love that you modded that strap! I played 2 HP30 Flexi Flyers in a death metal band for years 😆before I got Iron Cobras @@digadot
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dude thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS
Yo happy to help! Happy Drumming!
Dude, this hack with the additional bearing actually fucking works!!! I even have an older model than yours and it provided additional stability. Really cool!!!
Incredible, bro
Thank you, It's awesome to have it in video 😅
How do this compare to the modern high end pedals? I have a double one I got from. Someone but just need to get hold of the heater holder parts for it
They definitely are unique but very very durable in their own way. I'd absolutely change out the elastic for classic springs. That's fairly easy. Trying to find the bass drum hoop clamp can be difficult. As for the direct drive feel, it's absolutely awesome.
@@digadot I think mine might be the second edition? Didn’t they bring out another that had springs on? Mine has Springs.
@@daleburns7110 I think you're right. I know they improved the rubber bands in a later version. If you have one with real springs then that's perfect.
Well explained. Thanks. With the strap contact point staying on the end of the cam to the end of the stroke, you have the same action as a direct drive pedal.
Useful information. Thanks
Love PaisTes
Ya I'm crazy for the camco pedal as well ! And I have never found a pedal as fast as a camco I had an idea to give the camco all the upgrades the iron cobra got but I sold my camco's on eBay and replaced them with falcon pedals oops .
Nice review! Lovely looking kit
Thanks for checking it out! You have an amazing snare collection!
@@digadot thanks!
I need to replace the beater pads upon the beater heads of this particular pedal but am Not having any such luck in attaining/locating the replacement pads. any ideas or direction you could give myself,mate? Thank-Yourself sincerily, for your time!!!😀
Tough one if you can't find the original pads... First thought...cut out pads from tennis ball...
Hi Jon, I'm an old friend of Flo. He quickly told me about you many moons ago and now I follow a bit of your works. I'm a Meshuggah fan and will try to absorb those mystic letters! Just a quick note: this playlist is a bit weird: czcams.com/video/IIZdRwJAY0A/video.html since we have two intros at positions 4 and 5, and some backing tracks that «seem» unrelated (or maybe you want us to play the letters with them?). Cheers from Nantes and have a good 2023!
Hey! Nice to meet you! Thanks for the heads up with that playlist. Those songs weren't supposed to be in the list. I just took them out. Good work with the letters 🥁🥁🥁 hit me up anytime 🥁🥁🥁 et Bonne fête à toi et la famille aussi!
Are you on Ectasy?
About these cymbals yep!