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01-14-2018, 06:17 PM
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Cow Bell?
I’m not sure if this is the right place for this query, but here goes: A song I just finished writing has a place in the chorus for a cowbell. I hear it in my head when I play it. The problem is, I’m a solo guy, so I’ve got no percussionist to help me out. Preamble finished, here’s the question: Does anyone know of a pedal or stomp box with a cow bell effect? I’ve seen a few on line, but am seeking some experience based input. I’m looking for something I can run through my mixer, so electronic I guess. Thanks!
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01-14-2018, 06:29 PM
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Not easy or cheap, but this might be a start
... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...-pedal-bracket I've seen guys use a cable operated pedal on cajon, similar idea here.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too.
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01-15-2018, 07:37 AM
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I had a cajokick for awhile. this thing sounds
great and had the best digital cowbell i ever heard. not cheap but has multiple percussion sounds that sound pretty real. mine broke and i bought it cheap on ebay..  https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CAJOKICK
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01-15-2018, 12:36 PM
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My first recommendation would be a cowbell attachment for kick drum pedals as Yamahaguy has already suggested.
Incidentally, I use a Roland TM-2 drum trigger module and a several very cheap, very basic drum pads for my cowbell and selection of random extra percussion sounds.
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01-15-2018, 06:08 PM
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Check out Farmer Foot Drums. They have a Downbeat Pedal you can mount a cowbell to, or any number of percussion items.
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01-15-2018, 06:25 PM
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01-17-2018, 01:21 PM
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apart from finding a cow with impeccable musical timing, the farmers foot thingys look a good idea. I'm sure one could be adapted for cowbell
and its a lot easier to bring to a gig than a cow, they take up a lot of room in the truck not to mention the unwelcome flatulence
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01-17-2018, 03:57 PM
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Cow Bell?
All of these are good suggestions, and I appreciate them (well, except for the cow thing, that doesn’t seem workable). But, none of these will work the way I envision.
I currently use a Beat Buddy Mini, and I really like it, especially for practicing at home, early in the AM with headphones on. I was really looking for a pedal that has cow bell and is adjustable as to bpm so that I can set it for whatever speed I need, and touch the switch with my foot to engage and disengaged, much like the way any other pedal (delay, body Rez, etc.) works. I have a spare input on my little mixer I’d like to plug This into. There doesn’t seem to be one out there though so I may have to build one myself. But - if anyone else knows of such a pedal, please chime in!
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01-18-2018, 10:07 AM
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