Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Anthony/Team:

I just finally set up my DTXpress II v2 this am!
Could you help an another old man (at 44) with a couple quick questions?

I added a Pintech Dual Zone mesh snare pad.
I am using the 3 Zone Yamaha pad that came with the kit as the ride.

The rest of the kit will be used stock for now.

I hope to:

1. Be able to use both zones on the Pintech Snare for a separate snare 
and rim sound. How do I add to the lineup? Do I need a "Y" cable? What 
do you suggest as far as plugging in what input(s) and setting?

2. Use the 3 Zone Yamaha as a ride with the edge set as the bell sound.
How do I add to the lineup? Do I need a "Y" cable? What do you suggest 
as far as plugging in what input(s) and setting?

3. I would like to use the two cymbal pads that came with just as 
crashes, I assume I can daisy chain them and with all the other 
requirements they will just be available to trigger the same sound?

Sorry if I am being lazy by asking and not experimenting. I had a few 
Ian Paice :) flashbacks this morning and am a little slow, then my 
daughter started to fuss. Thank you all sincerely in advance.

Cheers

Don


On Sep 6, 2004, at 10:18 AM, Anthony Robinson wrote:

> Have you considered Pintech Pads Instead of Hart Dynamics, I own 2 
> Pintech kits (1 Visual Custom and 1 Custom Studio Elite)  The heads 
> are mesh and tensionable, but it does not affect triggering, it just 
> adjusts the feel of the pads.  Their concertcast pads look a lot like 
> real drums (especially the tour elite version.)  Check them out at 
> www.pintechworld.com.
>
> temp1111 <temp1111@...> wrote:
>  LOL.... I've had those thoughts as well, and if time was on my side, 
> I might be driven to more experimentation, but alas, it is not.
>  
> I've just searched thru the archives to find other discussions 
> regarding generally mesh vs rubber, and now I'm more uncertain, as it 
> seems that some folks are really impressed with mesh, and some like me 
> have really been impressed with the DTX2S rubber.
>  
> Now I'm not sure if I should add the Hart drums in to keep the 
> acoustic look, or if I should go with all Yamaha pads to keep the 
> consistant rubber feel across the kit and with much regret, sacrifice 
> the look... man, this sucks... yamaha... are you listening... build a 
> TP-100 that looks like an acoustic... thanks...
>  
> Vick
>  
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
>  From: moosetication
> To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:36 AM
> Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Hart Mesh vs. Yamaha Rubber
>
> --- Vick wrote:
> > Looking to retain some of the acoustic look...
>
> I was pondering if it might be feasible to mount the TP100 pads
>  *inside* the top of a regular A shell.
>
> Perhaps a couple of inexpensive 12" tom shells, cut in half and with
>  top hoop and lugs fitted, and some sort of cushioned support system
>  so that the TP100s would just lie, snug as a bug in a rug, at the
>  right height at the top of the shell. You could do the same with the
>  TP120.
>
> Just the musings of a slightly tired old man. Ignore me, I'll fall
>  asleep soon and leave you all alone.
>
> Stewart
>