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Gift cards in any of the listed amounts. 

- combine amounts if you need :-)

The voucher code for the chosen amount will be manually created and sent within 48h via email! 
No shipping costs involved (digital item)

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Show your support with the Ultimate ACD Shirt!
Makes every drummer at least 10% faster, 15,6% more accurate and 4,8% better looking!

.. or maybe it's an eventual possibility ;-)

Screen printed logo on black premium shirt - 100% cotton, organic!

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- units being frequently assembled and added to the inventory (ACD 2023)
if none are in stock, please check in a few days

CK Version available separately (a little bit further down this page)

The Ultimate DriveShaft has proven its benefits as an upgrade for other pedals or along with the Darwins for years. What not many know is that constantly maintain and try to improve the tiny little things on my products in order to create the ultimate tools without compromises.

This current version for Axis pedals has a true hex connection to the pedal along with the possibility to rotate the connection piece independently from the delta-extensions of the DriveShaft in order to adjust the slave footboard height (common problem with older Axis pedals)

- CNC machined high quality aluminium parts

- 8 strong ball bearings for a smooth transition of force

- Pure symmetrical double bass performance

- Steplessly adjustable DriveShaft length

- Length 39-59cm (15 1/3" - 23 1/4") 

- specific version for Axis
- specific version for DW

- specific version for Trick

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
The Ultimate DriveShaft 2020

Older version:
ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT (Youtube)

ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT HIDDEN ADJUSTMENT (Youtube)

ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT COMPARISON (Youtube)

ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT OPTIONS (Youtube)

SUPER LONG ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT (Youtube)

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- turns your short board into a long board
- exchanges the whole footboard including the hinge part
- incl. a new hinge part with an adapter plate
- ball bearing supported hinge part for a smooth run
- ready to play within minutes

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

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- shifts any beater closer to the drumhead
- for the best performance of your beater

- fits any Pedal

- works as memory lock
- super light thanks to an aluminum body

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
BEATER SHIFTER (Youtube)

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- Dynamic Beater
- black anodized

- incl. beater shaft

- fits all pedals 

- incl. preassembled extra weight

- Incl. one surface disc (felt, wood, or plastic,.. )

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

Depending on the surface discs there are several weight options possible:

Beater incl. standard Beater Disc: 78g (69g*)
(35mm aluminum base with felt, wood or plastic)

Beater incl. heavy Beater Disc: 96g (87g*)
(35mm stainless-steel base with felt, wood or plastic)

Beater incl. Mr. Muff Disc: 89g (80*)
(50mm aluminium base with thick soft fabric)

*total weight without the pre-assembled weight

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

VIDEOS:

DYNAMIC BEATER GENERAL (Youtube)
DYNAMIC BEATER WEIGHT OPTIONS (Youtube)

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Please check availability below - units being frequently assembled and added to the inventory (ACD 2023)

The n+1 Beater shares many similarities with the Dynamic Beater which has been proven to work great for various setups. Besides the optic, the main difference is the position of the locking screw that also allows to slide the beater head back and forward. Mainly to adjust the distance and to remain an ideal 90° beater shaft when the beater hits the drumhead. This setup option can be very beneficial when there's no hoop clamp adjustment offered on the pedal. The optional weight (pre-mounted) is hidden behind the beater surface and can be removed without any additional tools.  The n+1 beater is compatible with all optional beater discs. 

- n+1 Beater
- black anodized

- incl. beater shaft

- fits all pedals 

- incl. preassembled extra weight

- Incl. one surface disc (felt, wood, or plastic,.. )

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

Depending on the surface discs there are several weight options possible:

Beater incl. standard Beater Disc: 78g (69g*)
(35mm aluminum base with felt, wood or plastic)

Beater incl. heavy Beater Disc: 96g (87g*)
(35mm stainless-steel base with felt, wood or plastic)

Beater incl. Mr. Muff Disc: 89g (80*)
(50mm aluminium base with thick soft fabric)

*total weight without the pre-assembled weight

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

VIDEOS:

n+1 Bass Drum Beater
n+1 Beater & Surfaces by James Chapman 

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Optional beater surface discs in case you want to experiment . *Beater not included!

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:

DYNAMIC BEATER GENERAL (Youtube)
DYNAMIC BEATER WEIGHT OPTIONS (Youtube)

Small quantity available

CK Specific version including replacement connectors (for upgrading to a form-fitting connection along with replacing the stock driveshaft)

The Ultimate DriveShaft has proven its benefits as an upgrade for other pedals or along with the Darwins for years. Since lots of CK users have reached out to me, I have worked on a version suited for CKs to address its common alignment and stability problems around the DriveShaft. 
This DriveShaft version comes with a set of stainless steel connectors that replace the stock (black steel) semi-round versions on the pedal with a triangular-shaped one.

This upgrade offers a true form fitting connection though the extension bars of the DriveShaft and the connection to the pedal while also being about 60g lighter than the stock configuration. No need to forcefully tighten any screws or wiggle around to have them set - Having them "finger tight" is enough and you will always have a perfectly straight and steady setup you can trust on stage. 

- CNC machined high quality aluminium parts

- 8 strong ball bearings for a smooth transition of force

- Pure symmetrical double bass performance

- Steplessly adjustable DriveShaft length

- Length 39-59cm (15 1/3" - 23 1/4") 

- CK Specific version
- Stainless Steel Connector Replacements

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
The Ultimate DriveShaft 2020

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The DD-kits are back in a slightly modified version for more clearance and even smoother performance (pictures will be updated shortly)
 

- fits all Tama Iron Cobra HP900 & HP600 

- fits all Tama Speed Cobra HP910 & HP310 

- more direct feeling without losing power

- 2 geometry positions

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- CNC machined aircraft aluminium

- 2 ball bearings in each link
- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
Sami's experience (youtube)

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- fit all Iron Cobra HP900 and HP600 Rollingglide & Powerglide versions

- fit all Speed Cobra HP910 and HP310 versions

- smooth feeling

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- durable Nylon/Kevlar strap 
- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
STRAP DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

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- CNC machined upgrade.

- replaces the main spring setup. 
- makes the pedal more responsive

- several adjustment options

- fits all Iron Cobra & Speed Cobra Pedale, Dyna-Sync, HP30 models 

- regular or heavy Darwin spring included (Regular or Heavy)

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
SPRING GEOMETRY UPGRADE (Youtube)

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The DD-kits are back in a slightly modified version for more clearance and even smoother performance (pictures will be updated shortly)

- fits all Pearl Eliminator P2000/2050 and P2002/2052
- replaces the stock strap or chain drive

- more direct feeling without losing power

- several geometry positions

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- CNC machined aircraft aluminium

- 2 ball bearings in each link

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS (older version):
DIRECT DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

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- fits all Pearl Eliminator P2000/2050 and P2002/2052 versions

- smooth feeling

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- durable Nylon/Kevlar strap 

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
STRAP DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

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- CNC machined upgrade.

- replaces the main spring setup. 
- makes the pedal more responsive

- several adjustment options

- fits all Pearl P-2XXX, P-3XXX, Demon Drive, Eliminator models 

- regular or heavy Darwin spring included (Regular or Heavy)

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
SPRING GEOMETRY UPGRADE (Youtube)

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- replaces the weak stock heel block

- no play for a smooth performance
- supported massive ball bearings
- converted within minutes

- comes with new mounting screws
- fits all Axis Longboard generations
- fits all Axis Shortboard generations (removes the heel plate)

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
HEEL BLOCKS FOR AXIS (Youtube)

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The Spring Preload Upgrade for all Trick pedals is a simple and effective solution to gain more spring tension within the standard compression spring construction. Especially if your preferred setup uses short beater throw, maximal tension is often not enough and thicker springs have a tendency to break. In combination with the new Bias Rod Upgrade (especially R1 & R2 Version, see below) this upgrade has proven to work absolutely charming and harmonic.

- Fits all Trick pedals (Pro 1-V, Bigfoot, Dominator)
- CNC machined high quality aluminum parts
- Set of 3 different preload-cylinder

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:

Trick Pro 1-V Spring Preload Upgrade by ACD 

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- So good that the original brand is trying to copy it - hope you prefer to support the original idea and my small business.

This upgrade has its origin in many requests I have received over a longer period of time. People have experienced that the standard aluminum bias rod can develop a notch on its running surface caused by the ball bearing running and pivoting over the same spot for a longer period of time. This notch can cause a clicking noise in an early stage and, if developed even deeper, it also becomes easy palpable and distracting when playing the pedal. This Bias Rod Upgrade is machined from solid stainless steel offering a hard and permanent smooth running surface for the ball bearing.

The standard version features a straight bias rod and a flat running surface, identical to the stock geometry. R1 & R2 Versions feature a curved running surface that stretches the usually rapidly gain of spring tension during the beater rotation (which can result in a spongy feeling) for a more natural and "tension spring-like" feeling.

If you prefer having a tight spring tension, please consider also checking out the new "Spring Preload Upgrade" (see above) which is an easy and effective solution to gain some extra tension.

3 geometry options:

Standard:

This version features the standard geometry with a flat running surface. This option will give you the standard feeling with an improved and smooth running surface

R1:

This version features a slightly curved running surface that stretches spring reaction (prevent the usual rapidly "spongy" increasing spring tension trick pedals are known for) for a smoother and more harmonic feeling. On top, it offers the ability to play the pedal with a larger beater angle in combination with a more natural feeling pedal.

R2:

This version has a more curved running surface for an even more natural feeling (this version comes even closer to a regular tension spring assembly used by the majority of pedal developers) 

- Fits all Trick pedals (Pro 1-V, Bigfoot, Dominator)

- CNC machined high quality stainless steel parts

- Set includes a matching pre-assembled ball bearing and tools to swap out the bias rod

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:

Trick Pro 1-V Bias Rod Upgrade by ACD

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Please select between Pro 1-V/Bigfoot & Dominator

Some pictures showing the prototype, final version has black anodizing, like the stock cam.
(need to find some time to take some nice pictures of the final version ;-))

- replaces the stock cam
- allows leverage adjustment between cam and footboard
- converted within minutes

- a double pedal requires two kits

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

VIDEOS:
ADVANCED DD-CAM FOR PRO 1-V & BIGFOOT (Youtube)