Patented, USA, UK, Japan, Worldwide Patents pending
Vruk was produced in 1988 and according to many,it was produced at least decade ahead of its time. It created absolute stir in world of drums. The prototype of Invention was introduced to Charlie Morgan ( Elton John drummer) prior production in 1987. Charlie was extremely excited with vruk and he quoted the Invention as "The breakthrough technology".
Cozy Powell was so impressed with performance by Mr Vruk ( Inventor of vruk pedal technology) that he decided to endorse the product as soon as it was released. Cozy Powell arranged a meeting with Yamaha executives in London.Yamaha showed an enormous interest to be involved with vruk. Unfortunately, the negotiations with Yamaha wasn't successful.
In 1989 vruk was introduced during Frankfurt Exhibition as a part of DW booth. Mr Vruk was demonstrating the product and technique alongside with Jim Chapin. Jim was impressed with the motion of vruk technique triple strokes . Jim said " Vruk is Moeller on foot".
Since 1989, until the present day vruk technology becomes the Cult. Majority of vruk players today are using vruk as " comfort playing" as it greatly helps drummer to "stabilize the stroke". Vruk is bass drum pedals "shock absorber", the fifth gear which will make your playing comfortable and relaxing, even at high speed
Cozy Powell
would be greatly missed in the world of drums not just as
a great drummer,but as wonderful person as well . Cozy was
introduced to first Vruk prototype and he provided a numerous
advises and contacts in those early days of Vruk production.
Quote: "What amazes
me is the speed and power of the strokes you can achieve
with Vruk. I believe that this is definitely going to be
a future of playing the bass drum. It is absolutely worth
mastering" 1987
Charlie Morgan was also introduced
to Vruk early prototype, and was very interested in actual
progress of Vruk production. His influence, advise and connections
in the world of drums was enormous help and inspiration
during the production and marketing of Vruk
Quote: "This is an amazing drum accessory. With minor
change in base drum technique drummer should be able to
achieve the sort of speed normally only possible with two
base drums.
I tried it myself and I could see the difference
in an incredibly short time. In the past 50 years of percussion
there have been relatively few changes in the actual technology
of drumming, but this heel plate is something totally new
and I believe it presents the potential to open up some
exciting drumming technique changes".1988
Dave Wecklwas
introduced to Vruk during Frankfurt Exhibition. Dave was
extremely interested in actual technique and motion.
Quote:"Brilliant. The motion is slightly different and
I can see where the speed is coming from. This is a great
technique and I would recommend it to any drummer . Perfect
to start with . 1992
Dennis
Chambers uses rocking motion technique. Speed of
his foot is simply outstanding. Great person and great drummer
Dennis presented to Vruk the biggest compliment.
Quote:"Man, this is faster then, what I can do". 1992
Gregg Bissonette the outstanding two
bass drum player and legend of drumming was extremely interested
in the motion of Vruk technique.
Quote:"Fastest and most powerful double strokes I ever
seen. Fantastic".1989
Vinnie Colaiuta one of the fastest drum
pedal player , carefully observed the action of Vruk technique.
Quote:"Very, very interesting". 1992
Jim Chapin. Mr.Vruk himself was
a guest on DW stand at Frankfurt Music Fair playing alongside
Jim Chapin, the legend of Moeller technique. Jim found the
motion of Vruk technique as extremely familiar to motion
of his hands
Quote:"This is very similar to the motion of my hands.
Vruk technique could be described as Moeller on foot".1989
