Abstract: A drum pedal device for immediately and accurately triggering and controlling a synthesizer. The device includes a movable pedal, which can be a foot pedal, an actuation device which actuates a transducer to supply an electrical signal to the synthesizer upon movement of the pedal, and a resisting mechanism which resiliently resists overtravel movement of the pedal after the transducer is actuated. The resisting mechanism opposes the movement of the pedal with increasing force as the overtravel movement of the pedal progresses. The foot pedal can be pivotally mounted on a base and the device can have a biasing mechanism for controlling and imparting bouncing and rocking motion to the foot pedal.

Abstract: The invention concerns enhancement of the utility of drum beating apparatus, and more particularly concerns provision for adjustability and stability of drum single and dual beaters, drives therefor, and supports for the drives. Selective positioning and usage of single or dual drum beaters are provided, in modes accommodating adjustable positions of left and right foot bases associated with the drummer's feet.