Chain-drive Bass Drum Pedal with Solid-aluminum Construction and Vertical Sliding Spring Adjustment

Over the last couple of decades, DW has continued to add newer refinements, research, and technology into a lasting and viable options for drummers who want performance. Building on the success of the Machined Direct Drive(MDD), DW has released the Chain Drive(MCD) version of these pedals. Backed by years of machining and engineering, the MCD line is machined from solid aluminum and delivers a modern look to the growing DW hardware family. Packed with features like the Adjustable Sprocket-less Cam, Infinite Throw Adjust, and Vertical Spring Tension, finding the sweet spot has never been easier. Experience the MCD difference and what it can do for your playing.

Building on the success of the MDD® Machine Direct Drive™ Pedal, the MCD® is a boutique pedal that shares many of the patented features, industrial design, and build-quality of its direct drive cousin. The most striking difference is an adjustable, sprocket-less cam that incorporates a gear shift-style lever. The lever allows players to quickly shift between the most popular chain-drive cam settings and is easily accessible when mounted to a bass drum. 

DW Director of R&D, Rich Sikra, explains, "We knew this would be the next logical step when we were introducing the MDD pedals. So many of our artists absolutely love their 9000 pedals, but they're also enamored with the form and function of DW MFG. Plus, we knew that the direct drive feel wasn't for everyone. It's been a really fun and challenging project for the R&D team.” 

Other notable features include a racing-style, all-aluminum, perforated footboard with matching, contoured heel plate, Tri-Pivot Swivel Toe-Clamp™, V.E.R.T. Vertical Spring Adjustment™, 110 Control Beater™ (US Patent #: 8,633,367 B2) and more. A DW MFG carrying case is also included and the recently released MDD Hi-Hat compliments the MCD pedals perfectly.

DW Machined Chain Single Bass Drum Pedal Features:

• Adjustable, Sprocket-Less Cam w/ Gear Shift-Style Leve
• Infinite Throw/Stroke Adjustment
• VERT (Vertical Spring Tension Adjustment) is a revolutionary machined slider that controls overall spring tension.
• 110 Control™ Weight/Impact Adjustable Beater Patents (US 8633367B2, DE 102011005640)
• Perforated Solid Aluminum Footboard
• Contoured Heel Plate
• Interlocking Delta™ Hinge
• Floating Rotor Drive System
• Tri-Pivot™ Swivel Toe Clamp (U.S. Patent No. 9240169)
• AB™ - All-Bearing Universal Joint on the double pedal linkage.