Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I have noticed no responses to my posts about multiple velocity samples, so I
guess this isn't a concern for other users. However, it's probably my biggest
gripe of all about the system, as much as I really enjoy it.

Sure, you can set up a pad with 2 different samples triggered at different
velocities, but you cannot get the live feel of drums sampled at different
velocities. For one, 2 samples is not enough. For another, the kits don't
contain the same sound sampled at different velocities - say, a snare hit hard
and the same snare hit softly.

Since even cheap sound modules have this capability, I was very surprised to
find that the DTXpress didn't. The result is that although the kit sounds
great, it in no way resembles a real kit unless you're used to a cheaper drum
machine where the velocity of each sound only alters volume.

My second gripe is with some of the pads. The TP80S for example, has a real
problem with the rim switches unless you hit right on top of them. They are
placed at the 12 o'clock position, which is great for pads which point towards
you, but terrible for something like a snare. It does trigger in other places,
as long as you whack it quite hard.

Don't get me wrong, this really is a great kit and especially for the price,
but you could probably spend a few $100 more and get something a little better.

Ian