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Re: [DTXpress] Re: Sounds using RHH130

2005-03-24 by T Carlson

WOW!  This is great to know.  I never would have guessed that this would
have been such a widespread problem.
I will try and contact Dave Ksycki as soon as possible.

Thanks for the info Charlie!

Todd

> My RHH130 didn't seem right when I got my kit, but I was prepared
> for it from scanning this group before I bought the set.
> 
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/DTXpress/message/8838
> 
> I now consider Dave Ksycki an oh-fish-ul Yamaha company treasure, I've never
> had such a painless warranty replacement. (Edirol is giving me headaches
> now)
> 
> Experiencing the RHH in good working order makes recognizing the flawed
> units
> very easy.  I was standing on the old one and almost never getting a
> closed sound,
> with the new one the open/close pedal feel is a reasonable parallel to
> an acoustic.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> T Carlson wrote:
> 
>> > OGD
>> >
>> > Well, no luck....
>> >
>> > Using the stereo cables that came with the set.
>> > I have only about 1 inch between the down and up position so its not
>> > too high on rod
>> > Opened up the unit saw the rubber rocker and everything looks OK, then
>> > reassembled
>> > Same results...
>> > Also did factory reset and then put triggers back to MED SP.
>> >
>> > Are there any other checks I can do?  Anything I need to double check
>> > in the module?
>> >
>> > Also noticed your monster kit in the pics.  What are the small round
>> > triggers (looks like 5 or 6 inch diameter) you have mounted between
>> > your cymbals?
>> >
>> > Todd
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >     You have already done the first thing I would have suggested. The
>> >     second is to check to make sure you are using two stereo cables to
>> >     connect it to the module. Third, make sure that it is not adjusted
>> >     too high on the rod. If the heavy metal clutch that moves up and down
>> >     that is attached to the center rod doesn't make contact with the
>> >     rubber rocker in the bottom of the RHH130 pad, it will always stay
>> >     opened up. Fourth, only if you feel comfortable opening it up, is to
>> >     see if anything has gotten between the rubber rocker and the ribbon
>> >     switch in the bottom of the pad.
>> >
>> >     OGD
>> >
>> >     --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "electricmusic" <thcmusic@c...>
>> >     wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> I have just set up my new DTXPRESSIII SP and everything seems to
>> >     work quite well ...
>>> >> except for the RHH130.
>>> >>
>>> >> Shouldn't I be able to hear a difference in the sounds when hitting
>> >     the hi hat with the pedal
>>> >> pressed down (closed hi hat) and the pedal up (open high hat).  It
>> >     always sounds like it is
>>> >> in the open position.  I have tried various kits and results are
>> >     the same.
>>> >>
>>> >> When I press the pedal down I do get the close hit.
>>> >>
>>> >> If, what steps should I take to troubleshoot the Hi Hat.  It seems
>> >     like a controller issue?  I
>>> >> am already using the Normal (MED) trigger setup for the SP kit.  I
>> >     have also checked the
>>> >> wiring.
>>> >>
>>> >> Any other suggestions or clarification would be appreciated.
>>> >>
>>> >> Todd
>> >
>> >
>> >
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