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OUR PRODUCT
The Pivot Pedal is a beautifully handcrafted foot percussion instrument carved from rescued lumber that boasts two innovative and versatile pivoting designs for players to choose from… The “Original” Pivot Pedal allows you to stomp with your heel, and the “Standard” Pivot Pedal makes toe tapping possible. These ergonomic designs have been cleverly engineered to work in harmony with the natural motion of your leg and foot to reduce leg fatigue and increase performance time while elevating your live music experience. Our foot percussion instruments deliver a sound as beautiful as their craftsmanship and as unique as their origin story. Each Pivot Pedal is equipped with an interchangeable sound capsule, so you have the option to choose between stomping with our deep Kick Drum Capsule, keeping time with our crispy Maraca Capsule, or adding that extra sizzle with our Shaker Capsule. Whether you call it a foot drum, stomp box, porchboard, or drum pedal, the Pivot Pedal is the ultimate eye-catching instrument for any musician looking to add simple percussion to their set-up and become the coolest one-man band around!
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The Pivot Story
OUR MISSION:
As a responsible and eco-conscious company, we are committed to preserving and protecting our local ecology. We take great care in harvesting and utilizing lumber that would otherwise be destroyed, repurposing it to create unique, handcrafted pedals that will have a new life making music. Our selection of beautiful, exotic Florida hardwoods is sourced from trees that have been lost during hurricanes and tropical storms, as well as from recovered timber that we rescue and recycle in partnership with local authorities, arborists, and conservation groups. We promote sustainable practices that benefit both our environment and our community – we’re literally saving the trees!
OUR STORY:
Born out of necessity and built for the professional musician, The Pivot Pedal story started in Longwood, Florida. As a busy solo musician Pivot Percussion founder Shaun Williams grew disillusioned with the limitations and flaws of existing solo foot drums. Determined to create a superior playing experience, he revamped the concept from scratch. After numerous attempts, he developed a pivoting design that eliminated leg fatigue. Shaun’s ingenuity didn’t stop there; he invented a revolutionary passive electromagnetic pickup for the Pivot Pedal’s Kick Drum Sound. Encouraged by its success, he crafted additional sound options to accompany the kick drum. To enhance versatility, Shaun made the system modular by encasing these unique sounds in removable capsules. Now, players can mix and match Pivot Sound Capsules and Pedals to create their ideal setup. This allows for combining two incredible Pivot Pedal sounds, one under each foot, while singing and playing their favorite instrument, making each performance sound it’s best.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
If you ever have any issues with any part of your Pivot Pedal, please contact us directly @ info@pivotpercussion.com for a solution. We stand behind our products and would like to work with each artist to ensure satisfaction and a long life of beat making.
If you have “The Original”, then a harder surface typically sounds best. If you have “The Standard”, then the ground surface has less effect on the sound of your pedal but your footwear will most likely impact the sound.
No. They are passive and require no battery or phantom power.
The velcro straps are used to strap your foot onto the pedal for a more organic experience with your Pivot Pedal.
Pivot Pedals are designed specifically to be used with PA Systems and PA Speakers/Subs with built in pre-amps and EQ controls. Results may vary depending on your equipment.
Yes! We offer customization of your Pivot Pedal by laser etching your own unique graphic onto the pedal. Contact us at info@pivotpercussion.com for details.
No. The Kick Drum Capsule utilizes a patented electromagnetic pick up system designed and tuned specifically for The Pivot Pedal.
Not at this time. Currently ALL Pivot Pedals are sold in batches from harvest to completion. Our shop shows exactly what pedals are currently available to purchase.
It will make a sound, but it was not designed to be used with either type amplifier.
Yes, the two jacks on each pedal are parallel in/out. You can daisy chain.
No. It is made from materials that are affected by water and works with an electric signal. It is recommended to only use the Pivot Pedal in dry conditions.
There is no risk of fire or shock while in use. However, the pedal is made out of wood, so it will burn if you set it on fire.