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iwo

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Reduce Pedal "Thud" in Recordings

on: February 15, 2007, 06:36:51 PM

Any suggestions to reduce the mechanical "thud" of the pedal when making recordings?

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pianistimo

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Re: Reduce Pedal "Thud" in Recordings

Reply #1 on: February 15, 2007, 06:38:15 PM

pedal less high. stay around mid-pedal and don't lift foot all the way off. only enough to clear the sound.

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quantum

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Re: Reduce Pedal "Thud" in Recordings

Reply #2 on: February 15, 2007, 06:56:50 PM

Could also adjust your pedal so there is some "play" between the fully up position and when the dampers begin lifting.

Some people like it tight so just a touch to the pedal starts the dampers lifting. I like a bit of headroom because pedal thuds annoy me and also because I find 1/x pedaling easier that way.

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