A few years ago I heard about a throne with a mechanism that would "thump" with your kick drum. The effect is that of "feeling" the kick as if there was a big ol' sub behind you, 'sept without the ear damage.

Anyone seen such a thing? I've been searching the Internet for something like this and don't even know what to call it.

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info! I actually found the "throne shaker" thread after I posted my message and searched the board. I was trying to avoid going broke, but I guess I have no choice if I want this kind of thing. Looks like the cost of entry is around $500.

I'll do some more research and post any new info to the board.

actually, its more like $750, cause you'll need to invest in a power amp as well to properly power the buttshaker.  

interesting...  if you wanna go that "cannister" route, try an Euphonic Audio "Rumble Seat".  i'm sure its easy to send a signal to it.

i use their iAMP800 for my bass needs, and i'd be their seat is as equally as cool.



www.euphonicaudio.com

In larger venues and outdoor events, and/or in loud bands, the bass drum is usually the first thing the drummer has problems hearing. In the past, drummers have solved this by using drum monitors, with speakers blaring right next to their heads, often boosted to very high levels since the low-end sound of the bass drum doesn't cut through the mix as well. This can lead to hearing damage.

These shakers are a brilliant innovation. They provide the physical sensation of a high-volume low-pitched sound, without creating any actual sound - hence your hearing is protected, but you can still feel the balls and punch of your bass drum. Bass players love these too, mounting them on sheets of plywood and standing on them when they play.

It may seem odd, but if you've done much high-volume playing, these devices are a godsend!