Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "moogieman102" <moogieman102@y...> 
wrote:
> I am thinking about getting a dtx 2 or 3 depending on my budget. I 
would like to get a 
> double bass pedal, any recommendations or restrictions on whats 
available? Pro's, cons? I 
> want be as knowedgable as possible before making this purchase, so 
far with the dtx I like 
> what i see. 
> 
> Also, are there any really strong points why I should get a 
dtx3special over a dtx3, or a 
> dtx3 over the dtx2 for that matter?
> 
> Any feedback really helps, I am drooling over this thing. Living in 
a ny apartment doesnt 
> afford me the luxuries of my old home. 
> 
> I have read a lot on this forum lately and think its a great 
resource.

Hi James,

Welcome to the group. Eventually, other members should weigh in with 
recommendations for double bass pedals. Personally, if you have the 
money, I'd recommend the SP over the standard DTXP. The three round 
cymbals (one of which is bell/bow/edge capable), the more realistic 
hi hat, the throne, the kick pedal, and the curved rack are enough 
justification for the extra expense to my mind. Even though the 
modules are the same, and you could upgrade most of the advanced 
components to suit it at a later date, why wait if you can afford 
them now? The standard wedge cymbals on the STD are okay, but round 
is better, and a long time coming with Yamaha kits.

Ed