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Re: [DTXpress] Re: Kick Pad problem

2001-12-12 by Brian

The Drum guy at my local shop told me he's never had any body reporting any problems with the KP60, but after discussing this groups comments with him, said that I might be better off having him order the kit without the kick pad. He recommended a Roland V kick pad with the mesh head. Any comments about that from anybody? Or is there a cheaper option that works as well. I know that some pintech stuff has been mentioned, but he's not a pintech dealer, and doesn't order from them. On the bright side of things.... I sat down at the music shops older DTXpress, and messed around for about 2 hours..I loved it. It tracked very well, and was pretty sensitive. Didn't seem to track real well at VERY light playing, but if I understand what I've read on here, then that's an adjustment matter?? What about the Hi hat pedal?.... It didn't seem to open and close as well as I'd hoped. Can the pedal be adjusted to operate a little smoother? The kick drum didn't seem to be very loud either. Everything else was loud and clear, but the kick just seemed a little low to me. Again...thats probably an adjustment thing. Anyway... I loved it, and plan on buying the newer model, with a couple of upgrades. Thanks for all the comments folks...It's very helpful to us new people that know nothing about electronic kits.
; Brian
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 11:57 PM
Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Kick Pad problem

I have owned my DTxpress for a year. I play every weekend, Friday and
Saturday nights. I have had no problems with any thing about my kit.
The kick tower is a little noisy mechanically, but with the on-stage
volume, it is never a problem. It never misses a beat! And I do some
double-bass kind of stuff with just one foot, so it has to track
perfectly. I use a tom pad for ride cymbal, it tracks much better than
the cymbal pads. (Although the cymbal pads work great for crashes.
And I use a pintech concertcast for snare, so I can't comment on the
tp60 for snare. But I love my kit. I beat the hell out of it and it
has never failed me. Even the 'flimsy' rack and clamps have withstood
all the gigs and travel with no breakdowns.....Scott

--- In DTXpress@y..., "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.



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