Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "zapaxe" <a_zapelectric@h...> wrote:
> 
> Hi, I'm no expert but I just started using two DTXpress modules, 
> with extra cymbal & drum pads. Very cool. I also have an Alesis DM 
> Pro that I'll put into the mix. Real cool!
> I also had the idea that I wanted MORE pads and MORE sounds...I'm 
> just greedy that way:)
> I'm taking the two stereo outputs from each module into my mixer 
> which then take the mixers stereo output into my DAW. I'd think 
that 
> multiple modules and a mixer would be the simplest option...?
> 
> I was looking at those trigger to midi devices, but then you'd need 
> a sound device of any sort (drum machine, keyboard etc...)for the 
> converted midi to play the sounds. I guess it all depend if you 
> already have some sound source devices, then buy a cheaper 
> trigger/midi converter. Personally, I'd get the 2nd module. You can 
> buy one used for less.

Steve,

I can't tell whether you know this or not, and in your case it won't 
make much difference, but you can tap into an existing module, like 
the DTXpress, with a trigger-to-MIDI device. You simply assign unused 
MIDI numbers to voices on the module and then progam the device with 
them. It's a little tricky on the DTXpress for reasons that I won't 
get into now, and I do think that the double-module route is more 
versatile. But the trigger-to-MIDI option should be open to those 
with a single module who might benefit from it. I myself used a Kat 
MIDIkiti to get sounds from an early model DTXpress. It was a nice 
combination.

Ed