Meinl PM-2 - Pedal Mount for Cymbals

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

This MEINL cymbal pedal is part of the creative accessories designed to expand the possibilities of the acoustic drum kit. It answers a simple idea: to achieve cymbal impact and a progressive swell with the foot, as you would with your hand, freeing your hands for the main playing and opening up new orchestrations.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

The MEINL cymbal pedal is aimed at intermediate and advanced drummers looking to thicken their arrangements without complicating their movements. Highly relevant in rock, pop, metal, electro, film music, or worship, it allows placing foot accents, creating tension builds, and punctuating breaks with a crash triggered at the right moment, while keeping hands on the snare, toms, or hi-hat.

Features and Innovations

The concept is straightforward: the pedal, coupled with your bass drum pedal, actuates a cymbal to produce foot crashes and crescendo effects depending on the dynamics and attack style. The whole system is designed to fit most common bass drum pedals, making it a practical solution to complement an existing kit without changing your tuning habits. The included cymbal arm facilitates installation and allows optimizing the angle and height to achieve a consistent and controlled response.

Sound

With this type of pedal, the sound mainly depends on the chosen cymbal and your setup. A thin crash (often more responsive) will react quickly and facilitate power swells, with a more "explosive" feel. A thicker crash will offer more projection and volume, while requiring a firmer attack to trigger a clean crash.

The diameter also plays a major role: a 16-inch cymbal will provide a quick and precise accent, while an 18 to 22-inch cymbal will offer a wider spread, more sustain, and a more imposing impact. By adjusting the arm angle and your pedal technique, you can switch from sharp accents to more gradual crescendos, very effective for transitions and builds.