Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "freakndrummer" <sumdrumguy@h...> 
wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> 
> Just saying a quick hello as I work my way through the archive.
> 
> I am a 37 year old 'born-again' drummer; stopped playing for about 
9 
> years due to family/work commitments. Jugding from some of the 
posts 
> in the archive it seems like I am not the only one.
> 
> I returned to playing about a year and half ago. I bought an 
> acoustic set, started lessons and am now gigging/playing out. 
> 
> Over the last few months I have been looking at expanding my set-
up. 
> I was cruising the music store a couple of weeks back and, for the 
> first time, looked at the electronic kits. After a half hour of 
> incredible fun I knew how I was going to expand my set-up :-)
> 
> Along with the DTX II, I'll be keeping my acoustic bass drum, 
snare, 
> hi-hat and a couple of cymbals. Some of the guys I play with are 
> muttering uncertainties about my decision. It's mostly issues of 
> aesthetics; without toms my kit won't "look right". I know I can 
> easily generate a similar, if not better, tom sound (without the 
> tuning hassles!), and the potential for creativity is incredible.
> 
> My DTXpress II should be here early next week. I am REALLY looking 
> forward to it.

Adam,

Welcome to our little brood. Electronic kits are certainly fun, but 
they can also be demanding. Vern (ilusionsysop) is currently putting 
together a checklist to help new members set up their DTXpress kits 
out of the box, as well as identify and eliminate a couple of minor 
bugs in the module. It will appear our sister site, which he runs, 
dtxpressions.com. It may be a complicated enterprise to complete. If 
he hasn't finished it by the time you're ready, and questions arise
(trust me; they will), just post; we'll be happy to help and 
participate vicariously in your excitement. We'll also be eager to 
find out about your adventures with the band--from aesthetic to 
musical. Thankfully, your work and family distractions seem to have 
dissipated; you are going to lose all track of time and place while 
you gleefully get acquainted with your new e-drums. Don't forget to 
take nourishment.

Ed