Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Just a correction: New DTXpress (equipped with DTPK9A and RS60A) 
comes with one dual zone snare (for rimshots) and one dual zone 
cymbal (chokable).

I had the same dillemma for some time and after trying both I decided 
on Yamaha. I believe there is an easily noticeable sound difference 
(if not pads) between the two. To my ears Yamaha sounded more real 
and Roland sounded more "refined" - not something particularly bad 
but I felt something synthetic. You may as well like that "refined" 
sound, it's best for you to try it for yourself.

Note that when auditioning I only compared normal drums sounds 
(acoustic snares, toms, cymbals), I am not interested in latin sounds 
or those wierd effects. So if you're mainly interested in these 
sounds my comments do not apply.

Okan

--- In DTXpress@y..., "andy4tune" <andy4tune@y...> wrote:
> --- In DTXpress@y..., "zmangames" <zmangames@h...> wrote:
> > Hello!
> > I´m going to buy a electric Kit.
> > Whats the best choice, Yamaha DTXpress or Roland TD-6K?
> > Please be serious, and going nuts chosing. Why costs TD-6K more?
> > I´ll wait your comments!
> > Thanks in advance!
> > 
> > Ricardo Teixeira
> 
> Ricardo -
> 
> I've just bought the Roland - but still like to check in here from 
> time to time for general tips. The main difference is the dual zone 
> cymbals and choking ability on the symbols. Also, the brain itself 
is 
> very easy to use on the fly - big buttons for changing the preset 
> songs and kits (you can use a stick end rather than your finger).
> I didn't really audition the DTX very well, but the sounds seemed 
OK 
> to me at the time. I'm very happy with the Roland sounds, but other 
> than doing a direct comparison its difficult to say which is bets 
for 
> sounds. Sure the Roland is more expensive but the difference in 
price 
> for a couple of dual zone cymbals for the DTX might just make it 
> about the same price - you still have to buy the bass drum pedal 
for 
> both so the price thats advertised is not the end of it. 
> 
> let your ears be the judge for the sound, and compare both at the 
> same time for the ease of use. (PS I have loads of Yamaha gear so I 
> have no particular brand favourite)
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Andy