Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> Anyone have experience 
> with the DTXpress I and the DTX 2.0, that could offer an opinion 
> between the two?  Any pros and cons appreciated.

Hi Tim,

So far as the kits are concerned, the differences aren't that great, 
especially with the DTXpressI's second incarnation, which featured a 
stereo snare and cymbal, as well as a slightly sturdier rack. The 
DTX v2.0's module is more elaborate and user-friendly, easier to 
program and re-program on the fly (representing an intermediate step 
between the Xpress and the Xtreme), though it's based on the oldest 
triggering/electronics system in Yamaha's arsenal. It slso has one 
more tom to its advantage. If you're not interested in keeping up 
with the e-drum Joneses, and the extra pad is about all you can 
imagine needing for the time being, you should be able to get a good 
deal on the DTX v2.0. You can upgrade either with impunity as you 
see fit. If the choice were between the XpressII and the v2.0, I'd 
definitely suggest that you spring for the II. But so far as 
outdated equipment goes, ergonomics and versatility may well give 
the edge to the v2.0. Anyone else?

Ed