Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Thanks DAZ, that helped put my mind at ease quite a lot.  I do
appreciate the time you have taken to help me understand what I'm about
to get and somewhat how to use it and make it work for my situation.  I
only have one more question about it, at this time, and that is, does
having a Behringer Eurorack UB802 help with volume (as in giving it a
boost or energy) or does it just help in controlling the sound output of
the system?  In other words, would you really highly recommend having
one in addition to the KX1200 or not?  Or if it is a recommendation at
all, would you recommend having something else that might work even
better?  Another thing, as far as volume, does the KX1200 have a pretty
good punch to it, or is it pretty lame?  Thanks again for all of your
help and for now I'll try and leave you alone about it.  
 
It's just nice to get input from someone who has the same type of
equipment I'm about to have which has the experience already and how to
use it, you know?  Thanks!
 
Glen
 
-----Original Message-----
From: reetaprice [mailto:reetaprice@...] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:50 PM
To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Amps n' such...
 
No need to apologize Glen, after reading back through my message, I 
seem to have glossed over a few things. 
In the past there was a thread about the lack of output in the 
headphone socket, and people either bought a small headphone amp, or 
like me a powered mixing desk. This was in the days before I had any 
amplification at all, and I had to use headphones all the time. So 
it isnt vital to have a mixing desk. For me it is something I 
already have, and is more convenient to have next to me and adjust 
the sound that way. The reason I mentioned it was to explain why I 
didnt have any amp settings to pass on to you.                       
All you need to hook up your dtxpress to an amp is a lead with a 
standard jack plug on each end. One end goes into the back of the 
dtx brain marked L/Mono. And the other into the back of the kx1200 
using any one of the four inputs. If you have managed to download 
the manual then you will be able to see the layout of the back for 
the inputs, and the front for the input controls.
  Now then, how to make it sound good. I am afraid I cant answer 
that one for you, it will just be a case of playing around with the 
settings on the front of the amp until you are happy. Probably a 
good way to start is to have the four equalizer switches in the 12 O 
clock position and make minor adjustments to suit your ear. The only 
tip I would think to give you is, never have the volume on the dtx 
brain (Module) turned up full. I find the cymbals distort a bit and 
sound dreadful. I usually have it at about two thirds volume and 
just turn the amp up an extra notch. Another possible aid for you to 
consider is a stand for the amp. I used to be in a situation where 
the amp was on the floor, and I didnt get the full benefit of the 
sound. Then I used to put it on a chair at the other side of the 
room, but found I couldnt adjust the volume or settings easily ( 
which is why I have the mixer just next to my kit). Having a stand 
so the speakers are angled straight at you is a very simple way to 
improve the sound. 
   I seem to have been rabbiting on for a bit now, so I will leave 
you in peace for a while. I apologize if my previous answer was a 
bit vague.


Daz 
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                     
  --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Glen D. Earl" <gdearl@e...> 
wrote:
> I'm sorry to have to bug you about this again, however, one of the
> reasons I bought the Behringer KX1200 was due to your message 
about it
> on the group and what your comments were about it.  You'll have to
> excuse my ignorance about the DTXPRESS III and what it is that I 
need to
> do to hook it up and make it sound good, but, I would really like 
to
> know what it will take for me to connect it to the KX1200 and make 
it
> work and sound good.  If it means that I need to purchase a 
Eurorack
> UB802, Eurorack UB1002, or Eurorack UB1202 that's fine.  What I 
really
> need to know, however, is why do you need to use the Eurorack 
UB802,
> what purpose does it serve, and how and what does a person need to 
hook
> it up so it will work and sound good in the KX1200?  Would you 
please
> excuse my ignorance in regards to this and take the time once more 
to
> help me out with this subject?  
>  
> Thank you very much for your time and consideration,
>  
> Glen
> gdearl@e...
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reetaprice [mailto:reetaprice@y...] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:03 AM
> To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Amps n' such...
>  
> Hello Glen,
>      As regards the setting I use, I'm afraid it isnt as black and 
> white as you may think.  With the set up I have at the moment I 
use 
> the mono output on the dtxpress brain, and put it straight into a 
> small mixing desk (Behringer eurorack UB802).This then goes out of 
> the desk to input one on the amp. The bass, low mid, high mid, and 
> high settings are all set the about the middle, and I use the 
> controls on the desk to alter the sound. 
>   If you dont have any info on the Behringer kx1200, then you may 
> like to visit www.behringer.com , go to the section on instrument 
> amplification and then onto kx1200. There you will find you can 
> download the manual, which will give you more info on the controls.
> 
> 
Daz.                                                                 
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> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Glen D. Earl" <gdearl@e...> 
wrote:
> > I'm trying to get specifically to DAZ or any one who uses the 
> Behringer
> > KX1200 Keyboard monitor.  I just purchased a KX1200 today, 
online, 
> and
> > it will probably be here before the end of the week.  My 
question 
> is,
> > however, give me an idea of which channel you are connecting your
> > DTXPRESS III set to and what you're setting some of your 
settings 
> on the
> > KX1200 for the best sound with your DTXPRESS III set, will you 
> please?  
> >  
> > Thanks,
> > Glen
> > gdearl@e...
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: reetaprice [mailto:reetaprice@y...] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:47 AM
> > To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [DTXpress] Re: Amps n' such...
> >  
> > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "supernovanexus" 
> > <supernovanexus@y...> wrote:
> > > All I do is search and search on what to do about monitoring. 
I 
> > need 
> > > input on base amps versus keyboard amps. I need input on using 
> an 
> > amp 
> > > versus using studio monitors. Also, I have been thinking about 
> > > putting together some type of speaker (build a case and use 
6x8 
> > > midrange car speakers and 10"/12" component subwoofers). If 
> anyone 
> > > has built a small system themselves, I could also use input on 
> > that. 
> > > Maybe a subwoofer and some sort of mid-range speaker. What do 
> you 
> > > think is right?
> > > 
> > > P.S. Please reply with what monitoring system you use on your 
> > current 
> > > set-up and how it has worked for you thus far...it would be 
very 
> > > helpful.
> > > 
> > > -Zack-
> > 
> >   During an earlier discussion on this subject, I was one of the 
> few 
> > people who advocated using a bass amp. I think it was a 300 watt 
> > Mcgregor amp with a 2x15 cab. It was a monster, when you start 
> going 
> > round the kit and giving it a bit of stick (and pedal), you 
could 
> > feel the room shake. However after reading a few reports from 
> here, 
> > I opted to change for the behringer kx1200. The first thing I 
> > noticed was the cymbals came to life, the difference in sound 
> > quality was amazing. There are also four seperate inputs, so 
> anyone 
> > can just turn up with their guitar, plug in and off you go.
> >   As if all that wasnt good enough, I managed to pick up the 
> kx1200 
> > for 210 gbp delivered, and sold the old one for 250.
> >   One word of warning though, after searching for reviews of the 
> > kx1200 I did find quite a few who complained about build quality 
> and 
> > even the terrible state they arrived in due to poor packaging. 
> >   I can only say that the one I have arrived in pristine 
condition 
> > and sounds excellent.
> > 
> > I hope this is of some help to you.
> > 
> > Daz
> > 
> > 
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