Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "beeoof2" <tomg@o...> wrote:
> 
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "zapaxe" 
> <a_zapelectric@h...> wrote:
> > 
> > To say, link them together for various functions? If so what 
> > functions can be an advantage?
> > I know that a regular midi cable can be used between different 
> > devices, I'd think the To Host cable can at least do the same 
> thing?
> > 
> > Right now I have 2 modules, DTXpress I & III with their stereo 
> > outputs connected to a mixer.
> > I'm just thinking of different ways to connect multiple modules 
> > together.
> > 
> > 
> > Steve
> 
> Steve,
> 
> As the name implies, the "To Host" port needs a host!  Such as a 
> computer with the proper serial (or USB these days) driver 
> software installed which allows communication only "To the 
> Host".  If you want to connect the two together just use a regular 
> midi cable from one module's midi OUT to the other's midi IN.  
> This allows you to to "double up" when you play on the pads that 
> are connected to the OUT module, as they will likely trigger the 
> sounds of the IN module since midi channel  10 is the default 
> channel for drums.
> 
> You may need to change one of these channels in your 
> sequencing question, which I will answer now...
> 
> TomTom

Thanks again Tom,

Huh, I thought that 'To Host' was just another kind of midi animal, 
but then as the name imply's...? Makes sence;)
I don't really want to "Double" anything, I was only looking for 
ways to connect multiple modules, and was also wondering if 
connecting say two DTXpress modules together would make both modules 
respond to my excess trigger pad set-up and have the audio come out 
of one of the modules stereo outs. I'm don't want one module 
triggering the other's sound really, but that's an option good to 
know about.
Right now I have my two modules stereo outputs going to my small 
mixer, then I go out to my sound card. I know I can route the two 
streo outs directly to 4 of my 8 inputs of my Arrdvark card, but I 
like to keep my other equiptment hooked up and ready.

Thanks, Steve