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ButtKicker Gamer Pro for Drummers

Why are you selling and recommending the “Gamer” PRO for drummers?

The Gamer PRO was originally developed for sim. racers, flyers, and gamers. However, drummers began looking at the Gamer PRO as a suitable replacement for the discontinued product we developed for Pearl Drums years ago, the Pearl Throne Thumper power

Is the Gamer PRO the same as the older “Pearl Throne Thumper by ButtKicker”?

It is close to, but not the same. Both the Pearl Throne Thumper powered by ButtKicker and the Gamer PRO feature(d) a mid-sized 2-ohm impedance ButtKicker transducer with a 16oz. moving mass, magnetically suspended piston and post clamping mount with

What else might I need to connect the Gamer PRO to my drum throne that is not included in the Kit?

The Gamer PRO amplifier has one RCA and one USB type C input, therefore you most likely will need some type of line level adapter. Either an XLR to RCA or ¼” to RCA adapter may be needed to connect your audio source, whether a drum module or personal

What audio signal do I send to Gamer PRO?

Your audio source will come from either your drum module, drum pickup or mic, personal / in-ear monitoring system, mixing console, etc. Please note, Guitammer cannot offer you technical support on how to enable or configure the proper audio source to

Does it work on any type of drum throne, stationary or gas lift?

Yes. However, typically gas lift thrones will tend to shake more because of the “spring” effect from the gas lift on the throne.

What other ButtKicker products do you offer for musician monitoring and how do they compare to the PRO?

The ButtKicker Concert and its companion BKA1000-P are long time stables of touring professionals. Please note the Drum Throne Mounting bracket was discontinued, but a no charge download of its CAD file is available here if you want to have one made

When should I consider using the big ButtKicker Concert + 1000-watt amplifier, and when should I consider using the Gamer PRO?

Most drummers tell us that when playing live in large, loud public venues that they need the large ButtKicker Concert transducer to be able get the tactile feel they want from their drum throne. However, for worship (esp. when playing behind the glas

I see you also have a Gamer PLUS which is $50 less than the PRO. Can I use the PLUS instead of the PRO?

NO, the Gamer PLUS is not suitable for musician monitoring / drum throne use. Like the Gamer2 that it replaced, the Gamer PLUS has a 6 oz. magnetically suspended, moving mass piston and a 90-watt amplifier. Experience, especially with the Gamer2 and

I see the Gamer PRO can come with software for racing or flying simulators, do I need software to use for with my drum kit?

HaptiConnect® Track Pak or Flight Pak connects the telemetry data available on many PC based racing and flying sims to be used as the input source for the Gamer PRO amplifier. For musician use the amplifier requires an analog audio signal and therefo

General ButtKicker Information For Drummers

The following are considerations when using a ButtKicker low frequency audio transducer with your kit. The ButtKicker Concert series is recommended for use by bass players, drummers and other musicians. ButtKicker Concert Mounting:. When mounted dire