Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> I've had my DTXTIIS for two weeks and *already* am afflicted with
> Chronic Spasmodic Upgrade-itis!  I'd also love to hear from users 
who
> play a double bass kit regarding equipment, setup, ... anything and
> everything.  Thx! 
> 
> FX

Just went through this, so here's what I did.

I'm using Axis Longboard Double Pedals.  These are the absolute best 
pedals I have ever used.  However, I ran into a problem trying to fit 
them on my KP65 because of how the Axis' are made (offset to the 
left).  Ed at Drumbalaya hooked me up with a KP120 (real head family) 
with a mesh head.  It works great.  Great response and great feel.  
It's 12 inches diameter so the beaters fit comfortably.

Since you have upgrade-itis, let me throw a couple of sticks in the 
fire...

I added RHP120 as a second snare to the left of the HH and assigned 
some timbale sounds to it.  I picked the RHP because it's true 2-
zone. Love it...

Also added a BP-80 bar with percussion sounds.

Finally, added an extra PCY130.

Also, as soon as I figure out where to physically place it, I'm 
adding another pedal on the leftover KP65 so I can have an alternate 
bass drum sound.

By the way, kudos again to Ed and his staff at Drumbalaya.  They 
answered every question I had and are truly the best edrum dealers.