Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi liberatusvisrus,

I have a question regarding the Pintech Zenbals ZB2...

Is it a dual trigger cymbal or a stereo trigger, like the Yamaha 
PCY80S? Which input are you plugging the ZB2 into?

Thanks!

--- In DTXpress@y..., "liberatusvirus" <edtyct@a...> wrote:
> 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.