Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, kevin <vai_lee@y...> wrote:
> hi all,
> 
> i am considering to expand my dtxpress kit...
> the module is old dtxpress... and i wanna know
> how many more pads can be added into the original
> kit? and how? 

Kevin,

If you still have the stock kit connected to the module, input 9/10 
will be free. This dual-mono input will either take a single dual-
zone pad--for example, cymbal w/bell, mesh head snare w/rim, or 
certain tubular triggers--or two mono (for instance, TP65, TP60, and 
TP80) or two stereo/three-voice pads (like the PCY65, 65S, TP65S, 65, 
etc.), which will perform only like mono pads through this input. You 
can expand the kit by connecting a MIDI device with inputs of its own 
that takes its voices from a sound module--such as the current Roland 
TMC-6 or the discontinued PM-16, Kat Midikiti, et al.--or get another 
sound module for inputs and run both modules through a mixer. The 
MIDI device option on the Xpress would be fine for many users' needs, 
but the Xpress' MIDI note numbers available for this kind of 
expansion is limited (OGD probably couldn't manage it with his three 
linked kits). The option of a second module would cover all the 
contingencies (given the funds and a preferred module)--except one. 
Available room on the rack is scarce. You might have to start adding 
arms to fit the mounts, unless you could forestall it by using 
separate stands. Drumbalaya.com is good at adapting peoples' rack 
needs with their added triggers. You could deal with them; some of 
their inventory is used.

Ed