Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Everyone, 

I ran across some interesting information in the Feb./March issue of
DRUM! magazine regarding the DTXPRESS and other related issues.  From the
"Single Strokes" section:

"Yamaha launched a multifaceted Customer Support Program last winter that
provides assistance to customers around the clock.  The program provides
three years of free application phone support for buyers of new products
from Yamaha's Pro Audio & Combo Division...And everyone has unlimited
free access to the new Yamaha Service & Support Website
(www.yamaha.com/service.htm)...Yamaha's Tele-Support team of product
EXPERTS can be reached via the internet...or by phone..." (p. 31 [my
emphasis on 'experts']).

I'm not sure who wrote this article, but he/she obviously hasn't dealt
with Yamaha Customer Service in the past.  If that person had, the
article might not have read so optimistically.  Anyway, on a more serious
note and also from the "Single Strokes" section:

"Master monster drummer Russ Miller updated his book 'The Drum Set Crash
Course' to interact with the unique capabilities of the Yamaha DTXPRESS
electronic drum set.  The book now comes with a CD-ROM packed with MIDI
files for more than 60 drum-set grooves and 18 songs.  Unlike traditional
'play-along' learning systems, 'The Drum Set Crash Course DTXPRESS
Edition' lets players control tempos and mute tracks for customized
learning.  The book is available through Warner Bros. Publications and
Yamaha..." (p.32).

Now they're telling me something!  Has anyone seen this book?  If I
remember right, "The Drum Set Crash Course" is pretty basic stuff.  Let
us know if you happen across this new edition.  And also from the same
section:

"Tired of .com stuff?  Well, you'd better get used to it.  There's no end
in sight.  And now Yamaha has launched a totally redesigned Website at
www.yamahadrums.com, which has all sorts of nifty bells and whistles,
including shockwave audio files of Yamaha drums, a Quick Time factory
tour, artist interviews, product reviews, and more" (p.32).

Has anyone seen this site?  I haven't had time.  Let us know if it's
worth checking out and how well developed the DTXPRESS area is.  That's
it for now,

Aaron