Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Ron and keith? where are Mick and Charlie?
sorry....

cheers
MC

Jagdeesh Subramanian a \ufffdcrit :
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> Thanks Ron and Keith for the suggestions. Let me shop around to see 
> what I can find.
>
> Jags
>
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com <mailto:DTXpress%40yahoogroups.com>, 
> "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/ 
> <http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/DIY-edrums/> and 
> http://www.toontrack.com/edrum_for_free.asp 
> <http://www.toontrack.com/edrum_for_free.asp>
> >
> > Keith.
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