Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

The DTXpress (2002 release) featured the same rack that the 
DTXpressII did, but without the red highlights. The center support 
bar and the side supports are red on the II's. As for module 
upgrades, I have not seen anything that the II's brain has that the 
original brains did not. The Cymbals on the II are also "dimpled" to 
make them look "more cymballic" (ok, bad joke...)

Basically the time line on the DTXpress looks something like this...

DTXpress - All single zone pads - DTXPU module - RS60 rack with no 
support... (there were a few of these units that shipped with the 
RS80 rack that featured a very thin support in the center of the 
rack)

DTXpress (2002 model) - Dual Zone snare, crash, single zone ride, 
toms, hat - DTXPU module - RS60 rack with center support.

DTXpressII - Same as the 2002 model, but with the "Tri" Zone snare 
(the thrid effect is triggered by both triggers firing at the same 
time), dimpled cymbals, and new "red" rack supports.

As for what they do, everyone would be very happy with any of the 
above kits. On Ebay the DTXpress' are going for about $500, the 
2002's are going for about $650 and the II's are about $900-1000 but 
are usually new...

Hope this helps a bit...


--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Ratzo <ratzo@t...> wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Dec 2002 01:18:34 -0000, you wrote:
> 
> >This kit is pretty much known as the DTXpress and the DTxpress2. 
I 
> >wonder if you can still buy the DTXpress brand new being as 
though 
> >the 2 is already available. I would think you would want the new 
one 
> >though because it has an upgraded module, a better and stronger 
rack 
> 
> I bought a DTXpress a couple months ago.  I see no difference in 
the
> rack between my older model and the DTXpress II.