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Re: [DTXpress] Kick Pads?

2002-11-09 by Walt

Hi Jim,

I haven't heard of any problems, nor would I
anticipate that you would have any with any of the
ones you've listed - kick pads are pretty straight
forward triggers.  

As far as stability, the DTXtreme tower is like a
rock.    I have mine on a rug and it doesn't move.

Walt  
--- Jim Tonak <ratzo@...> wrote:
> I'm thinking the next thing I might upgrade on my
> DTXpress kit is the
> kick pad.  Are there any that simply won't work with
> the module?
> 
> The ones that seem appealing to me are...
> 
> dDrum DDR5800 Cast Precision Mesh Head  ($230 range)
> 
> Hart Dynamics Acupad Bass Drum  ($260 range)
> 
> Hart Dynamics Pro TE3  ($300 range)
> 
> Yamaha DTXtreme Real Head Kick Tower  ($360 range)
> 
> The Pintech ConcertCast doesn't seem to be very
> stable, lacking bass
> drum spurs as all the others listed do.  I really
> hate the way the
> KP60 wobbles around, and want to be sure whatever I
> get is rock solid.
> 
> I like the price range of the dDrum and the Hart
> Acupad.  Are there
> any inherent problems with these or any of the
> others listed?  Any to
> absolutely stay away from?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Jim Tonak
> ratzo@...
> 


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