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Re: Solution to Adding Pintech Cymbals and Y-Splitter Problem-Help!

2002-03-23 by chitsman

Mike-

I would like more details on your setup using mesh head and the Red-
Shot triggers. Are you doing any dual triggering? Was is easy to set 
up the DTXpress to use the Red-Shot triggers?

Any infor would be appreciated.

Cary

--- In DTXpress@y..., "mike_bowden_uk" <mike_bowden_uk@y...> wrote:
> Hi everyone, 
> just thought i'd update on this
> The problem was that the Y-Splitter was incorrect, the two mono 
> females went to the tip of the stereo male, and not one to the tip 
> and one to the ring...i made myself a DIY splitter and it works 
fine.
> My next project is adding better pads to the kit. I've taken my 
old 
> acoustic kit, sawn each of the 12" and 13" toms in half, to get 4 
> snare and tom pads. I've converted one with a Pearl mesh head and 
a 
> DDrum Red-shot trigger, and it work amazing! Its incredibly 
> sensitive, and a lot easier on the wrists. If anyone wants more 
> details, let me know.
> Mike

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