Buttkicker Gamer 2/SimShaker Discounted

[rfxcasey]

So, bass shakers like the Buttkicker Gamer 2, typically use the low frequency output from your sound card to generate the feedback. This isn't particularly ideal as any low frequency bass will produce a vibration. If you want more defined feedback, like a thump when your gear locks in, rumble on touchdown, shutter, driving over rumble strips or anything else, you'll have to buy 3rd party software that will work with a secondary sound card to produce specific effects during specific events. The two I've run across are SimVibe and SimShaker. SimVibe is 90 USD and doesn't look like it's been updated lately nor does it seem to specifically work with titles like DCS and IL-2 BOX. Good news though, I spoke with the creator of SimShaker, he offers 3 programs (and one sound module addon) each for various sims. SimShaker Wheels is for all your sim driving needs and covers most of the common race titles like Assetto Corsa, RFactor and Project Cars 2. SimShaker Wings covers IL-2 BOX as well as some others, and SimShaker for Aviators covers DCS and a few more. While the Wheels and Wings versions have their own sound modules for bass shakers functionality, the For Aviators only supports USB rumble seats like the Jetpad without an additional sound module to add secondary sound card bass shakers capability. Still with me? Long and short of it is, if you want the whole package you have to buy 3 programs and the total is like $87 USD. Good news is, after speaking with Andre (the creator) I was able to get him to offer a 15% promo code '3SKABA9V' if you buy the Wheels, Wings and Aviator Sound module (the base Aviator program is free). So that brought the price down to $74 USD. If anyone is interested, watch some videos on SimShaker or Simvibe to get a better understanding of the enhanced feedback they provide. So just to sum it up, I just bought a Buttkicker Gamer 2 complete system, that clamps to my gaming chair, for $127.99 and got the complete SimShaker package for $74 plus tax. So grand total for what should be an awesome addition simming for ~207-ish USD. Not bad, not bad at all. Testimonials seem to indicate this is a must have addition, once you try it you'll never want to sim without it. I can't wait to try this out in conjunction with my Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. If anyone is interested and has questions let me know. Demo period is available for evaluation purposes. Links below.

https://simshaker.com/

Promo code (15% off complete license package): 3SKABA9V

https://thebuttkicker.com/

Promo code (20% off site wide): GLCS20

[The_Grim_1]

I have to ButtKicker with the SimShaker software and I absolutely love it. In VR it really puts the experience over the edge. even in non flight sim games its extremely  immersive. getting shot, shooting and explosions actually have a feeling, artillery in squad and post scriptum feel downright terrifying. plus music and movies "feel" better. 

 

sorry if it sound like an ad for ButtKicker or Simshaker but having games and media give feedback was something I didn't know I wanted until I had it.

Edited June 19, 2021 by The_Grim_1

[Irishratticus72]

[rfxcasey]

3 hours ago, The_Grim_1 said:

I have to ButtKicker with the SimShaker software and I absolutely love it. In VR it really puts the experience over the edge. even in non flight sim games its extremely  immersive. getting shot, shooting and explosions actually have a feeling, artillery in squad and post scriptum feel downright terrifying. plus music and movies "feel" better. 

 

sorry if it sound like an ad for ButtKicker or Simshaker but having games and media give feedback was something I didn't know I wanted until I had it.

 

Excellent, thanks for sharing. Mind if I keep in touch with you, I might have some questions once my setup arrives? There isn't all that much information on this particular setup out there and I was hoping it would all work as expected. After reading your post I'm even more excited about it.

[The_Grim_1]

yeah don't hesitate. it's been a while since i've done the setup but it goes something like this:  

For DCS get

the sound module (https://andres.shop/software/20-simshaker-for-dcsw-sound-module-key.html)

then the free sim shaker for aviators (https://dreamsimteam.blogspot.com/p/downloads.html)

 

for il-2 get  

the sound module (https://andres.shop/software/20-simshaker-for-dcsw-sound-module-key.html)

Wings ( https://andres.shop/software/28-simshaker-wings.html)

 Bass shaker support ( https://andres.shop/software/29-simshaker-wings-6-channels-audio.html)

also Voicemeeter ( https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/ ) 

 

make sure you get all 4 software program: sound module, wings and Bass shaker and Voicemeeter. A lot has changed for the better since I first got my ButtKicker so some old posts regarding features may not be accurate anymore. Originally the feedback was fairly Basic but now the IL-2 devs made it so telemetry is exported to the software programs so everything has faster and more lifelike feedback.   

 

I always run Voicemeeter on PC startup so that all audio in games, youtube or whatever make the ButtKicker rumble.

 

when starting Il-2 in Vr i will first launch only wings. the "Sound Module" and "Bass Shaker support" programs don't need to be launched again as they function as features inside of "wings".

 

if you have any questions i'll try to help.

Edited June 20, 2021 by The_Grim_1