Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "derf.florin" <derf.florin@...> wrote:
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> 
> Hi again,
> 
> I'm now playing with the QY and it works fine except from the fact 
> that some midi messages are sent from the dtx to the QY and it's 
> really weird. When I change the kit on the dtx, it also changes the 
> sound on the QY! If anyone has an idea?

I don't know anything about the Qy, but here's an idea. The note 
numbers on the DTXpress kits reflect inputs, not distinct sounds. If 
you're linking DTXpress note numbers with sounds on the QY, the sounds 
might change from kit to kit simply because the sounds associated with 
DTX numbers change from kit to kit.
 
> My question is now about the possibility of expanding the kit. What 
> kind of pad are recommended for the 9/10 trigger? Are roland mesh 
head 
> pad compatible? Can I put a 2 zone-pad or even a 3-zone one?
> 
> If you have references it would be perfect.

The most sensible pads for 9/10 are either two mono pads via a TRS 
splitter or one dual-zone pad (with two separate piezos, not to be 
confused with the yamaha/roland piezo, via a TRS splitter. Roland 
meshes will work, but traditionally they aren't the best match with 
the limited sensitivity of Yamaha modules (Keith might confirm or 
disconfirm based on his recent research). A more compatible match 
might be the Pintech mesh ConcertCasts, which now carry their own 
sensitivity adjustment. It seems to be a direct response to 
recommendations from this group in the days when Brian LaRue ran 
Pintech's operation and had ties to us (he's now at Taye Drums and has 
designed some gear for Taye and Alesis).

Ed