Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

ok here's what advice i can give anyways,first off did you ever 
consider a pintech ax-14 for a snare trigger pad?? now i noticed that 
you mentioned of the striking noise on the head,so i figured i'd 
mention to you that the pintech ax-14 has what is called silent tech 
technology,and basically the sound is like a whisper compared to alot 
of other non-mesh head triggers(basically think roland v-drums with 
alot less head bounce when you hit it with a stick) they have 2 ply 
heads on them,and track very well,i have one of these elec. snares 
for my kit,and i love it,also walt is another user on here,and he has 
one as well,and seems to be equally happy with his ,also mentioning 
walt,he also has a hart eII's cymbal for his kit,and has said to me 
on numerous occassions how much he likes it as well.. just a few 
thoughts that may help you out..

later,
      sam(otacon28)

--- In DTXpress@y..., "Warren Pinker" <warren.pinker@x> wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I have a standard DTXpress kit that I want to improve with a new 
snare and a
> new ride trigger.
> 
> I tried a Pintech Ride and was very dissapointed with the response 
of it. I
> am looking now at the Hart dynamics Ecymball II as an option.
> 
> For the snare I have tried a Yamaha RHP120 dual zone from the 
DTEXTREME kit
> which works well but it has a loud strike sound and is expensive. 
Does
> anyone have experience with the Hart dynamics accusnare TE3?
> 
> I am planning on using the "snare input" and "input 9" for snare 
and rim and
> the "ride input" and "input 10" for the ride and bell.
> 
> I am based in New Zealand so it is very difficult to try products 
and return
> them as shipping is a huge cost so I would appreciate any help or
> suggestions.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Warren