Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Bill:

I've had a similar problem - glad to hear your solution - so simple, 
elegant... and not a darn bit of programming required!  Of course, 
since I am originally from Alabama, I can't use electrical tape 
but must use duct tape -  it is a cultural thing, you see...

Tim

--- In DTXpress@egroups.com, "Bill " <groovinbill@y...> wrote:
> In a prior post I complained about the noise coming from the kick 
> tower and my cheap pedal when playing live.  Well, I think I fixed 
> most of the problem.  First, I got the new Pearl Powershifter 
> Eliminator pedal with the four interchangeable cams.  What a sweet 
> machine - sturdy and ultra-quiet.  Next, I noticed that with all
the 
> metal parts on the tower there are lots of opportunities for 
> vibration from metal on metal.  In particular, the thin metal cover 
> over the electronics on the back of the tower can really vibrate 
even 
> with the screws tight.  I wrapped black electrical tape over this 
> cover and also down near the bottom of the tower where the base 
meets 
> the upright tower.  It seems to have done the trick - the only
noise 
> I hear is the actual impact of the beater on the pad.  No vibration 
> at all.  Thanks to all the helpful comments in the past.
> 
> Bill