Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

emf wrote:

>--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "moogieman102" <moogieman102@y...> 
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>>I am thinking about getting a dtx 2 or 3 depending on my budget. I 
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>would like to get a 
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>>double bass pedal, any recommendations or restrictions on whats 
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>available? Pro's, cons? I 
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>>want be as knowedgable as possible before making this purchase, so 
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>far with the dtx I like 
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>>what i see. 
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>>Also, are there any really strong points why I should get a 
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>dtx3special over a dtx3, or a 
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>>dtx3 over the dtx2 for that matter?
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>>Any feedback really helps, I am drooling over this thing. Living in 
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>a ny apartment doesnt 
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>>afford me the luxuries of my old home. 
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>>I have read a lot on this forum lately and think its a great 
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>Hi James,
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>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.
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>Ed
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Hey James
As the proud 1-week owner of the III and comparing it to my I, I highly 
recommend and echo EMF's opinion. The new cymbals are awesome, the hihat 
is nearly natural, and the cheapo pedal is better than the cheapo pedal 
I was using. The rack is nice. (I know, I know) I think the audio system 
has improved- sounds including play-along music are clearer- less muddy 
to my ears. I was thinking of new headphones but that doesn't seem as 
necessary to me now. If you get the basic- you will end up spending 
money filling up the inputs anyway- may as well get the good cymbals now.

Creighton