Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "kmwinslow" <kmwinslow@...> wrote:
>
> I was wondering if you could tell me how you set up your dtxpress 
> (triggers, gain, etc.) to work with the PDX-8. I just bought one to 
> use with a DTXPRESS I (original orange version), and the rim shot 
> does not work properly. When I strike the rim, regardless of how 
> hard, there is no triggering (no sound). If it hit the bottom plastic 
> of the drum, it does trigger. Everything worked fine with a different 
> dual-trigger pad, so I know the TRS cable and the sound module are 
> working. It seems like a sensitivity problem. Any help you can offer 
> will be greatly appreciated.

The best way is to use a Y splitter and use two inputs.  The PDX-8 has
two piezos so can never work well in a single input unless you use the
DTXpander.

Keith.