DEREK RODDY: AXiS interview

Our Own A&R Manager Zed Amarin sits one on one with Signature Artist Derek Roddy; talking about new pedal design, drumming techniques, how to build speed and back story with AXiS
Filmed by Nikkie Marie
Video editing by Anthony Lusk-Simone at Zenbeast Media

[@darrelljohnston5214]

Thanks, Derek and Zed really appreciate you guys keeping my legend alive!
Just one slight correction -
The E kit and spring detonators we’re actually included on the very first Axis pedals, which premiered in June 1990!
And PS to Derek not so much a jazz drummer, my favorite was Brazilian Samba!!! LOL
Sincerely
Darrell Johnston (original Axis pedals creator)

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

This is super amazing, thanks Zaid for the great interview and hosting a legend such as Derek.

[@harleyhines689]

Customer service for this company is basically non existent now. Sad, seems like zed is in charge of a lot and doesn’t know what he’s doing.

[@AdamDobbs-j5k]

My only problems I had with the pedals were many different parts adjustment allen wrenches and the double pedal drive shaft broke made rattles probably some bearings. The springs would loosen all the time I had tk keep tightening it. I never could get the left pedal exactly the same as the right.

[@charliekoryn]

🤘

[@mattvdh]

Derek is top notch in every way, he's a drummers drummer.

[@chaosinception7982]

Still playing Axis till this day. Been on them since 2000. Hoping you guys compete with the new Pearl pedals.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Derek is a living legend. Such vast knowledge and skill. The pedals are just an extension of his foot essentially.

[@MKCasu-dm5gv]

When are these going to be available and do you guys have anything else new coming out?

[@drummerkaspars]

Greetings!!! Hey Zed, Hey Derek!!!

[@Gregwaaaaaah]

The MAN!

[@BLASTOCALYPSE]

Hey men😃🤘