Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

My problems with the KP60 started with "double hits" as you describe. This
actually seems to have been caused by  a broken solder connection. I
repaired this and it worked for a while, but soon failed again. Now Ed says
I cheated in my solution (I'm still bitter about this slur on my integrity
:-/)but what I did was build a Remo trigger as described at
http://www.electronicdrums.com/pads/pads2.htm. The back of this pad has a
1/4" threaded socket which allows it to bolt to the KP60 stand with a fender
washer. This requires you remove all the Yamaha stuff. The Remo pad stands
off the Yamaha stand the same distance as the Yamaha rubber pad. I have used
this for a year with absolutely no problems and the cost was about $20. I
believe the feel is superior to the rubber pad and I have more dynamic
range.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Freedman [mailto:liberatusvirus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 10:35 PM
To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DTXpress] Re: KP60 Problem!!


--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Y." <darkice_2000@y...>
wrote:
> Hello group,
> It has been awhile since I've last posted.
> Well here is my new problem.  Just yesterday while playing on my
> Dtxpress1, I noticed that everytime I hit the KP60, as I would
> release my foot, it would trigger a second sound.  So as a result,
> for every hit on the kick pedal, it would project two sounds.  It
> was quite frustrating, so I disconnected the wire at both ends and
> cleaned the tips.  Everything seem to work fine now but I would
like
> to avoid this problem in the future.  What should I do?

Mike,

Keep an eye--I mean an ear--on this problem for a while. The
traditional flaw with the KP60's internal electronics was a tendency
toward dropouts, which is the opposite of your case. The double
triggers could be the result of too high a sensitivy/gain and too low
a min. velocity, compounded by the beater making an almost
imperceptible rebound on the KP60's rigid rubber surface after its
initial impact. This action would be a non-event on an acoustic kick
drum; if the beater makes slight contact with an acoustic head, it
won't make any noise. But with electronics, any touch is liable to
register velocity, depending on settings. Try changing your trigger
parameters and making a conscious effort to move the beater away from
the pad as soon as it strikes. You could also experiment with
different beater materials to determine which are least likely to
recoil, given uniform foot pressure. Hopefully, you'll come up with a
mechanical solution before the electronics of the KP60 give out
altogether (just kidding).

Ed


Community email addresses:
  Post message: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
  Subscribe:    DTXpress-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
  Unsubscribe:  DTXpress-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
  List owner:   DTXpress-owner@yahoogroups.com

Shortcut URL to this page:
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DTXpress

Alternate DTXpress site:
  http://www.dtxpressions.com

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/


---
Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003