Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Guys,
I just got off the phone with Martin, Yamaha's Midi Guru for the DTX.
What he had me do was check the DTX module, by taking a midi cable, 
and plugging it from the midi out to midi in, I then went to UT mode 
to the on UT MIDI SETUP...he had me TURN *OFF the Loc1=...then we 
went to kit1, I hit the pad...we got nothing, after that, we did a 
FACTORY RESET.  I then plugged the DTXII MIDI IN to the KITI MIDI 
OUT...went to kit #1 then MADE SURE the KITI was set to CH 10, and I 
assigned a MIDI note to the KITI of 0-5-1 to input 1 where my ride 
cymbal is connected, I then tapped the cymbal, and VOILA'...I GOT A 
RIDE CYMBAL SOUND!!
He told me I do NOT use the UTILITY mode to set the notes for any 
pads I have plugged into the KITI,  I can just go into the VOICE 
menu for a certain KIT and find a note for a specific pad, and 
manually assign it to the KITI.  We will see what happens when I 
plug other pads in, and as soon as my clamps come in, I will be able 
to test this along with the bell of my Visulite.
Walt and Underneatheaven...I HOPE this works for you.  If not, 
please call Yamaha, their direct number (ya gotta pay for the call) 
is (714)522-9000 California time...they open from 8-5...ASK FOR 
MARTIN- THE MIDI APPS SPECIALIST!!!  The toll free number is 1-888-
892-6242, you will have to speak to the operator at Yamaha, tell 
them you need to speak with the above mentioned guy.  Do NOT be 
surprised if you are assigned a case number, and have to wait a day 
or so...they WILL get back to you.  If any of you guys have 
questions, please feel free to contact me via this forum.
We now KNOW there is NO flaw in the DTXII, it is speaking the same 
lingo as the Midi Kiti...and let's all hope and pray that it works 
for UNH, and his PM-16,and the other guys who are experiencing the 
same problems we had.
One more thing...I have to praise Yamaha for their customer service 
support that I received.  More than once they have returned my 
calls, and helped me out when a pad died.  That is more than what I 
hear thru the grapevine about Roland.  I think we should all feel a 
sense of satisfaction and security that we are with Yamaha (they 
also make good motorcycles), and that they care about their DTX 
customers.  In this day and age, that is hard to find in the 
corporate world!
I also whish to again say a great big THANK YOU to Walt and Ed and 
the rest of you guys for your troubleshooting skills, encouragement 
and concern, and patience- it can't be said enough times that you 
ALL are a great bunch of guys, and I am very proud to be a member of 
this group!
With much humble appreciation,
Jade