Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "vap19592000" <vap19592000@y...> 
wrote:
> A BIG hello to all you faithful disciples of the DTXpress. I just 
> rejoined the group, as I know that this group has the BEST source 
of 
> information on the subject. So many learned Guru's out there with a 
> sea of experiences....
> As expected, I also converted to Electronic Drumming, after bearing 
> the "scars" of Acoustic drills of drumming,  and literally love my 
> new acquired "faith".
> 
> I have noticed that many of you are using a Roland KC-500 for your 
> amplification requirements, and have given favourable comments on 
> this amp.
> 
> I just acquired a KC-500, and wanted to ask some questions. First 
of 
> all, I noticed that  VOLUME levels for each kit in the DTxpress 
needs 
> to be increased quite a lot, in order for the KC-500 to expound on 
> the amplification. I raised the volume levels of each pad, e.g 
kick, 
> snare, cymbals, toms close to 100. Then also, raised the overall 
> volume under (UTL), in order get decent amplification out of the 
KC, 
> without cranking its volume levels.
> 
> Could you please help me, in figuring out decent volume settings 
for 
> each pad and overall volume settings, in order to prevent the KC-
500 
> volume cranked up all the way just to hear the drums.

How's it going? Did you turn up the volume using the knob on the 
front of the module?