Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "rtmt91drummer" <rtmt91drummer@y...> 
wrote:
> I just purchased some concertcast 101st meash pads.
> What settings in the module do I need to change to get the best use 
> out of these pads and what to change them to? I pluged them and 
used 
> my standard setup from my yamaha pads (pretty much factory setting)
> I am getting some hits not triggering and others really loud and 
then 
> really soft with the same striking velocity. I have any hit them 
> really hard in the center and i get a real soft sound, not loud 
like 
> I would expect seeing that the sensor is in the center. Also the 
> hithat pedal HH-10CV is there somthing special in the module to 
> change to get it to work?  
> If someone is using these pads with a Yamaha module it would be 
> helpfull to know what your settings are so I could have a starting 
> point.   Or would the pintech trigger better with another module 
type?

I used to use the Pintech CCs with a Yamaha module. I'll give you the 
basics of my setup. In the trigger menu, change the pad types to DT 
snare, DT tom, or whatever the case may be, saved to trigger setup 
#5, DT10/20 (eventually stored to a custom setup as you start 
tweaking). On the back of the module, flip the DIP switches 
corresponding to the inputs with the CCs to the "up" position, which 
increases the signal. In other words, treat the Pintechs as if they 
were triggered acoustics. Voice, gain, min.velocity and rejection 
settings are at your discretion. 

This configuration should at least be a good starting point. Some 
people have noted that the Pintechs lack sensitivity at the softer 
end of the dynamic range through the DTXP module. It never bothered 
me much; if it bothers you, you might want to consider splicing a pot 
into at least your snare cable, or buying a cable with its own pot, 
like the Guyatone, which costs about $45 (DIY is much cheaper).

The Pintech hi hat controller is a Roland-type that doesn't match 
Yamaha's polarity. It will work with a simple adaptor. Drumbalaya 
carries it.

Ed