Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi JP,

Yes, probably on both counts.

First, if you go away from a rubber pad design, you
will only find Dual Trigger options.  This means that
the head and rim have separate triggers, and also
requires that you use two inputs.  You could use
inputs 9/10 (this is the easiest and 'least wasteful')
or you could use any other combination of 2 inputs on
the DTXpress. 

With that problem out of the way, everything else
becomes a personal preference.  There are options that
use mylar heads, and others with a mesh head.  I just
upgraded my snare to a mesh head one and I love it. 

Size options exist in the 10" - 14" range.  Note that
the larger sizes usually require a snare stand, so if
you go for this size, plan on spending money for a
stand too.

I had tried a 10" Pintech as a first snare upgrade,
and found myself still wanting more real estate, so I
now have a 14".

From a price perspective I think that Pintech has the
lowest price (based on street prices for new
models)with their AX14 (this is what I just got).  My
initial impressions are very positive of this product,
and you can't beat Pintech's warranty.  Walt  

  
--- johnnypro@... wrote:
> Hello all,
> I'm thinking of upgrading my snare pad to something
> with a bit better feel and larger size. I tried some
> used V-drum pads that were in the store I where I
> work, but they don't seem to work with the DTXPress
> brain. Any other choices, (Pintech, or Hart, or????)
> or suggestions on how to make the V-Pads work? 
> Thanx!!!!  JP
> 


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