Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Christopher" 
<orlandohenderson@y...> wrote:
> The amp I purchased is a Fender 150 Watts.

The Fender, I assume, is a guitar amp, which wouldn't be ideal for 
the DTXpress. As Ralph says, a keyboard amp is far more suitable 
because it can do justice to the wide frequency response of an e-drum 
kit. The Roland PM-3 is a good option for practice and small 
(emphasis on small) venues, but any setting remotely large and 
crowded will require a PA. Yamaha is poised to offer two e-drum 
monitoring systems of its own, on the order of the PM-3, next month--
a $300 satellite/ subwoofer combo and a $600 satellite/subwoofer 
combo. If you can avoid Roland prices, you'll be doing yourself a big 
favor. If you want more detailed suggestions, clear some time and run 
a search of this site's archives under "amp." Ultimately, you want to 
get the largest woofer or subwoofer (preferably 12" or 15") and the 
most power that your wallet can afford; pushing more air requires 
more power--and not just to play loudly. A big amp with the 
appropriate power supply to drive it will also sound better when 
played at less-than-ear-shattering levels. Your ears will love you 
for it. But don't be discouraged if you can't break the bank. Despite 
the sonic compromises, a 10" woofer and modest power may be perfectly 
acceptable for home and live monitoring. Personally, I'm willing to 
bet the impending Yamahas will be winners.

Ed