Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> 
> --- 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

Hi Ed, thanks! No, I did NOT know that the trigger to midi device 
could be hooked up to the DTXpress. I stand corrected to 
the 'original' poster of this thread!:o I DID however put my 
disclaimer of "No Expert" in there 'lol'.
I already have the three modules so I won't need a trigger to midi 
thing myself.
On another note, I was thinking about one of those multi-pad trigger 
devices as an option since I've got a butt-load of trigger inputs 
with three modules. I may have to extend my DTXpress rack to add 
much more DTX pads!

Steve