Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I have dtxplorer kit too. The cables that comes with the dtxplorer are
stereo so there is no need of worrying or going out to buy stereo
cables. Yes and the dtxplorer will support the 3 zone pad and 2 zone
pads you will have go into the dtxplorer and change the pad type. As
far as alesis and other pad manfactueres will have to see yamaha use
different triggering elements. Pintech pads works well with yamahas
modules. Best of luck with everything.

On 9/28/09, keith1200rs <keith@...> wrote:
> Jags,
>
>>>Will I require extra cables firstly to have the 3-zone snare and 2-zone
>>> cymbal working?
>
> Pads with more than one zone will require stereo cables.  I don't know what
> came with the DTXplorer, so you will need to check.
>
>>>Will I have enough inputs to do a 3-zone snare, hi-hat, 3 toms, kick drum,
>>> 2 single-zone cymbals and 1 dual-zone cymbal?
>
> Yes.  That is 9 pads - the DTXpress can do 10.
>
>>>How are the PCY130's 150's better apart from looking like the real cymbals
>
> Looks and "behaviour" I think.  They can "swing" a bit like a real cymbal.
> Also, you cannot get a 3 zone pie shaped cymbal.
>
>>>Maybe its me but I felt my Xplorer cymbal samples sounded better
>
> It is possible, I am not sure.  The DTXplorer has some sounds in common with
> the DTXpress IV which was an improvement on the DTXpress III.
>
>>>Also how do pads from other companies like Alesis, Pintech etc fit onto
>>> Yamaha kits
>
> There can be issues of sensitivity.  You will have to play around with the
> trigger settings in the module.  A 100k pot can be helpful as well.  Also, a
> 2 zone pad from another company (other than Roland) is unlikely to use a
> single piezo and rim switch.  This would therefore require either two input
> to get the two zones or some DIY electronics.
>
> If you want to save money, there is plenty of information around about
> making your own pads or converting acoustic kits/cymbals to electronic.  Try
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/DIY-edrums/ and
> http://www.toontrack.com/edrum_for_free.asp
>
> Keith.
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