Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
>
> I'm going to mention another alternative for adding inputs to an 
> existing configuration. One of our members is working on an invention 
> that works like something between a second module and a TMD, in that 
> it doesn't use MIDI to add inputs but also doesn't carry its own 
> sounds or need a mixer. We've referred to it on the board as the 
> magic box. The aim is to permit kit expansion through effective 
> triggering at an affordable price. It has been undergoing testing by 
> the moderators and its inventor for months, and it may be on its 
> stretch run. Maybe Keith, its daddy, will feel like talking about it 
> on the board for those who have joined us recently.
>

Ed, 

One of the first two prototypes of the "Magic Box" is on its way to
OGB by arimail right now - in fact I would have hoped he would have
received it by now as it went on 25th November.  Pictures are in the
photos/magic box section.  It has eight inputs and four outputs and
allows you to add four pads which will then appear as the "rim" of the
four inputs you use.  A typical setup might be to use the three toms
and say a cymbal input to add another four inputs for cowbells, chimes
or other additional sounds.  The limitation is that both the rim and
main pad sound cannot be simultaneous so if you put a cowbell and TOM1
through the box in to the TOM1 input, you will not be able to play the
cowbell and TOM1 simultaneously (but very close together is OK).

It utilises the unused stereo inputs on all the DTXpress inputs.  Even
the kick pad can take a three zone snare input.  You could even add
two magic boxes if you got carried away.

Keith.