Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

sorbaduck wrote:

>  Hello all, has anyone had any problems with their kick pad??
>
> I have been having problems with mine.  Mine seems to go in and out.
> I
> am not sure if there is a short or what.  I am using the KP60 kick pad
>
> that came with the set.
>
> If I end up purchasing a new one, do you have any sugestions on an
> upgraded or better model?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim H.

 My drummer and I played a gig earlier this year, and it rained... and
rained. His kick pad got wet before we played, and wouldn't work at all.
The next day, I took it apart and found the membrane sensor had gotten
wet. I tried everything to bring it back to life, but wound up buying
another membrane from Yamaha. It's easy to replace, and I think it wound
up around $25 including shipping.

Not much in the kick pad, so it's probably the sensor or a bad
connection on the 1/4" jack.

Good luck.

*Jim*