Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi Sam,

The Zenbal puts the TCs to bed (no offense to those on strict 
budgets). One important consideration about the ZB2 as a ride is 
that its relatively large rim and inert bell doesn't leave an 
enormous amount of room for riding; an 18" would certainly be better 
in that respect. Maybe if Pintech has enough success with this 
model, they'll expand the line.  Personally, I hope so. I'm 
satisfied with the rebound action of the ZB2, but my reaction may be 
subjective. Too bad the dealer wouldn't let you tinker. 
Unfortunately, my setup won't let me test it as a high hat. My gut 
feeling is that, even though its dual zone may have definite 
advantages in high-hat use, the raised rim and slender bow may make 
it awkward to manipulate a stick between one zone and the other. 
Again, this may be the kind of difficulty that a resourceful drummer 
could overcome, and, of course, the single-zone is an option for 
anyone who can live without two triggers on a high-hat.  I use a 
Drum Tech pole pad for high hat. Not only does it have two distinct, 
sensitive mono triggers that can be mounted high; the rounded edge 
also allows me to play with the shaft of the stick. The drawback is 
that it certainly doesn't look, or respond, like a traditional high 
hat. But, for now, I'm addicted to it. 




--- In DTXpress@y..., "otacon28us" <reva@s...> wrote:
> well first off congards on the zenbal cymbal.. i've demoed a few 
at 
> guitar center ,but haven't picked one up yet.. they seemed to be 
alot 
> better designed than the tc's that pintech has for e-cymbals.. i 
> wonder if there gonna make any other sizes though?? i'd love to 
throw 
> a 18" dual zone on my kit for a ride.. i have 9 hart e's on my 
kit. 
> they're great for crashes,aux hihats,splashes,and china's,but 
still 
> haven't found one i like for my primary hihats,or for my ride 
> trigger... i'm thinking of going to the zenbal for my hats 
though.. 
> have you tried it for a hihat trigger?? i'm just wondering how the 
> stick rebound is?? when i demoed them at guitar center they had 
them 
> on crash stands and wouldn't let me move them to the hihat 
stand...   
> cool deal on getting one though i'll have to pick one up in the 
near 
> future
> 
> 
> sam(otacon28)
> --- In DTXpress@y..., "liberatusvirus" <edtyct@a...> wrote:
> > I've been able to get one of these in my kit, and though I 
haven't 
> > had a lot of time with it, my first impressions are really 
> > positive.  It tracks well, seems to bring out the best in the 
> Yamaha 
> > ride sounds (that's saying something), has a nice feel, and 
> > doesn't make a lot of noise. But at this point, what I like best 
> > about it is that if you choose the right combination of ride for 
> the 
> > body and crash for the rim, you can get that kind of symbiotic 
> > ride/crash effect that an acoustic ride will give you when it 
> swings 
> > just right.  I've never been able to get that with a Roland or 
> > Yamaha.  Also, the price is right.  I wonder how it stacks up 
> > against the Harts.