Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> How compatilbe are the Roland cymbals with the DTX III?
> 
> Anyone use the Rolands on an older Yamaha Module?

You seem to have won me today as the booby prize. I've used Roland 
cymbals with a Yamaha module--mostly the CY-6. I didn't love it, and 
I didn't hate it. What I liked was its roundness and solidity, and 
what I didn't like so much was its reserve and its slightly 
unreliable rim triggering--which was a common fault a few years ago. 
Some of the lack of gain can be attributed to the Yamaha module, 
which has certain limitations in sensitivity when used with other 
companies' equipment. I have a feeling that the CY-8 may be a better 
complement to the DTXpress than its predecessor was because of the 
position of the piezo. But if possible, I'd try before buying. 
However, no such warning is necessary with the new round Yamahas, and 
the prices will probably be more reasonable. And on't forget the 
Pintech Zenbals--a very popular alternative around here.

Ed