Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "quarlofx" <quarlo@e...> wrote:
>   I like
> the added inputs, USB connectivity, sound imports, etc. with the
> DTXT-2, but I don't need another room-eating monster either.  I 
have
> no desire to buy more than I need, but do want to get something I 
can
> grow into rather than out of.  
> 
>
> 
> 
Quarlofx! 
    "Been there, done that".....recently. I bought the DTXtremeIIS 
totally unseen/ unheard. My take is that you won't be disppointed 
either way. These are GREAT kits with KILLER sounds. DTXIIS=More $$ 
for more growth?- DO IT ..IF you'll really use it! Otherwise, save 
some bucks and enjoy a truely cool sounding Express kit. And, I 
don't think the space requirements are THAT different (DTXIIS is a 
little deeper). Mine is on a 5'x 5' pad (picture in "photo" 
section). My guess is (ask other members) the DTXPIII would work on 
a 5'x 4'pad. I'm an old f*rt drummer who went straight from a '70's 
Ludwig Vistalite (which was too loud/large to play at home) to the 
DTXIIS. The new rubber pads are INCREDIBLE feeling. Close your eyes- 
your on acoustic heads...only BETTER!- SOFTER without tension lugs I 
feel I've dropped 20 years!!! It's revitalizing to be able to crank 
away again without disturbing anyone- then watch their faces when 
they slide on the headphones! The DTXIIS is pretty deep in function 
( but user friendly- just NOT the manual)and will provide a longtime 
challenge for us ole-folks. Shoot! I don't expect to get hit with 
the upgrade bug for ...uuhhhh...errrr..wellll... awhile!(provided I 
NEVER EVER EVER look at OGD's 'planned take-over of the Northern 
Hemisphere' Kit again!!!
Relax, think, enjoy!!! 
Dan