Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "zapaxe" <a_zapelectric@h...> 
wrote:
> > I was looking at buying a used DTX 2.0 drum module to replace my 
> > DTXpress 1 module hoping that it has more features, inputs and 
> > outputs. Maybe even better samples.
> > 
> > But is the DTX 2.0 better or newer? And what's a good price for 
a 
> > used DTX 2.0 module?
> 
> Hi Steve,
> 
> The DTX v2.0 is a better module than the DTXpressI, with which it 
was 
> roughly contemporary.  It is far more user-friendly; it has more 
> inputs and features (I don't remember the output situation); its 
> parameters are far more versatile; and it has more voices. The 
> samples were cut from the same cloth, but you could do more with 
them 
> (like layer four at a time, alternate them to create a short 
> percussive or melodic phrase, etc.). You might go to Yamaha's site 
> and look at the PDF of the manual for the complete scoop. I've 
seen 
> it sold on ebay for about $225 to $250. But you could do a search 
of 
> recent sales to make sure.
> 
> Ed



Thanks Ed,

Good idea, I'll look for the pdf files. I've upgraded some of my 
DTXpress 1 pads to duals, added a bell etc, so I have extra pads I 
can use. I figure my pad set is good enough for recording.
I was hoping that if the DTX 2.0 has more outputs, I can put the 
snare for example onto it's own track into my Cubase recording DAW 
for better control.

I thought, a few years ago that the DTX 2.0 was being sold new 
around the same time as the DTXpress 1 with a slightly better set, 
but with my CRS condition...Well, I CRS! 

Thanks, Steve