Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <boomer17@a...> wrote:
> You don't have to join to get the plans for the modified Remo pad. 
Just yesterday I went to my local Guitar Center and purchased an 8" 
Remo practice pad for about $15. The plans call for a 10" pad but I 
figured the 8" would be just about right for a double bass setup. 
Next stop was Radio Shack for the rest of the hardware. In about 2 
hours I had the thing done. Now all I have to do is modify the 
existing kick tower and mount it. I tested it with the snare output 
(2) and it is unbelievable. It feels more like an acoustic drum than 
the rubber pad. I will probably make another to use for the snare and 
use the snare pad for another cymbal. I am waiting for the photos to 
see how Creighton did it. The toughest part of this project was 
getting the piezo element out of the plastic case without "injuring" 
it. A utility knife, pliers, and a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel 
made it quite easy. If you goof it up, get another. They only cost 
$1.79. I bought 2 just in case. 


Im also very interested in doing this for that exact purpose.  And 
hoping to get a slightly better feel out of the kick pad.  How much 
was it for all the parts, i have the tools mentioned. .