Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Thanks a lot man, you're the only one (either in group or my friends) who 
gave me a complete picture and adviced me well.


>From: "emf" <liberatusvirus@...>
>Reply-To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
>To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Second Module.
>Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 12:38:09 -0000
>
>--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Abdulmalek Hamsho" <aa_mm_hh@h...>
>wrote:
> > Ddrum is perfect because:
> >
> > 1- I have DDrum triggers on my mesh heads.
>
>That's one good reason.
>
> > 2- I had a look at its features, it's just you can do everything
>you want
> > with each dum sound.
>
>Actually, you can't do much with each individual sound beyond pitch
>and volume, because the point is that each sound is self-contained by
>virtue of its multisampling. You don't tweak voices as you do on
>Yamaha and Roland equipment. Many of the samples have their own
>reverb/delay, but the dry sounds require outboard effects.
>
> > 3- It has a built in memory, so I can add my favorites-drummers
>kits.
>
>The memory is severely limited. When you have the factory sounds
>loaded, the number of kits--factory-set and programmable--is pretty
>large, though many of the defaults aren't particularly useful. But
>the mega samples, which are far superior, take up so much room that
>one or two kits are all that can fit. Plus, the inputs are not
>expandable. You cannot add a trigger to MIDI interface because of the
>ten-note MIDI brickwall. A lot of people would also like to see a
>memory setting for sensitivity. Clavia's analog knob is definitely
>the right idea, but you can't store different sensitivities for
>different pads, kits, or uses on each input.
>
> > 4- In all of the reviews I've seen, whenever the DDrum module was
>mentioned,
> > people said that there's no competitor for this product.
>
>I certainly won't argue that point. What it does--that is, provide
>realistic drum and percussion sounds in a simple interface--it does
>better than any other drum module. But the small kit size, limited
>memory, eccentric MIDI functionality, and awkward (though effective)
>cymbals are not points in its favor. The design is ten years old.
>Clavia's compression on the samples is good, but it is prone to
>audible distortion. As far as sheer computing power goes, the ddrum
>module is way out of date. The community of ddrum users has been
>awaiting ddrum5 for years now, and rumors have had it coming as early
>as yesterday and as late as a few years from now.
>
> > But two problems which made me not to go for it:
> >
> > 1- Only ten stereo inputs (not Dual).
>
>Its multisampling design for each voice eliminates the need for
>stereo or dual inputs. The snare, however, is a dual input for rim
>and head.
>
> > 2- Poor LCD display.
>
>It never bothered me, because there's not much to see, but it could
>be bigger.
>
> > 3- It's not worth it's price yet.
>
>If it isn't by now, it never will be. Clavia is a small, dedicated
>company. You are unlikely ever to see a budget ddrum module, or one
>that doesn't exude quality. It's worth its price.
>
> > But what about Roland TD-10 (would it work perfectly with DDrum
>triggers and
> > DTXPress II pads)? How can I buy a DTXPress II module(module only)?
>
>The Roland probably would work with the Yamaha pads, but to me it
>seems like overkill in that setting, even though the price has
>dropped because of the TD-20. The ddrum triggers don't work with
>everything because of how the XLR pins are set (the redshots,
>however, don't have XLRs); I certainly wouldn't buy the Roland to use
>with them unless you know for sure. If you're looking for a second
>module to complement your other Yamaha equipment, why not a DTXPUIII?
>If you can afford a ddrum or TD-10, you can certainly afford an
>Xpress module. If you want another II, Musicians Friend or ebay might
>be a source, but I'd ask Ed Morin at Drumbalaya.com.
>
>I'm by no means trying to dissuade you from the ddrum module. After
>all, I am a happy owner; as far as I'm concerned, nothing compares
>for sound. But you should know what you're getting.
>
>Ed
>

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