Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "zmonkoffunk" <zmonkoffunk@y...> 
wrote:
>     I have a dtxpress, original version, that I use to practice 
with 
> at home. I'm starting a new jazz/fusion project, and ordered a 4 
> channel headphone amp/mixer for practicing with my new bass player. 
> The mixer has dual 1/4" lines in for stereo. Does that mean I run 2 
> mono cables out of the dtx into the mixer? Just want to make sure.
>     Also, I was looking around at some accessories. Can I use the 
> new 3 zone snare pad with my DTXpress 1? Can I get one of the 3 
zone 
> cymbal pads also? Can I use one of the cymbal bell attachments? If 
> so, how do the cymbal bell attachments work? Do they plug into the 
> cymbal first, then run into the brain?
>    I've had this kit for awile, and it's main use has always been 
> for personal practice. I've always used my acoustic for live 
playing 
> and band practice. I just need a little help to make the jump to 
> accoustic/electric hybrid, or electric.

Hi Eric,

Welcome and good luck on the new project. You can run two mono cables 
from the back of the module into the mixer or run a splitter (stereo 
to two monos) from the jack in the front. You can use the three-sound 
snare and cymbal with your module, but you'll only get two of the 
sounds. You'd need the second version of the DTXpress module to get 
the full complement. The PCY10 cymbal bell is an altogether separate 
component, requiring its own input (presumably either 9 or 10). It 
can stand alone or mount atop another cymbal. Unless you already have 
one lined up, you might contact Ed Morin at Drumbalaya.com about 
getting one. I haven't seen too many.

Ed