RE: Spam:Re: Spam:[DTXpress] DTXpress III hihat upgrade Q.
2006-06-06 by Damon, Rob
I used the PCY65S for the hihat pad for nearly two years without any problems. Most of the PCY10 s I had are gone. I still have two that I continue to use as
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2006-06-06 by Damon, Rob
I used the PCY65S for the hihat pad for nearly two years without any problems. Most of the PCY10 s I had are gone. I still have two that I continue to use as
2006-06-06 by geerayman
I remember reading one of your posts about your hihat setup. Based on your replies to my other post and this one, I m now thinking that the PCY65S might be
2006-06-06 by Damon, Rob
You could use the RHH130 (comes with the Special) on a remote cable hihat. Before I upgraded to the Dtxtreme IIS, I used a PCY65S pad on a cymbal arm instead
2006-06-06 by Damon, Rob
The velocity levels for the pad and rim are via the single piezo in the pad. Rim is just a ribbon switch. When you hit the edge, you are triggering both the
2006-06-06 by geerayman
Okay, don t have my DTXpress III yet, but I m thinking about upgrades already. I like the rack-mounted hihat pad that comes on the Roland kits, but I ve heard
2006-06-06 by geerayman
I ll be getting a DTXpress III soon, but I have a question about the dual-zone cymbal trigger. Is the edge velocity sensitive like the main body is? My
2006-06-04 by emf
... Nonetheless, you can count me with the naysayers. Not only are the transients that an ekit routinely creates potentially damaging to all of the components
2006-06-02 by Jim
Hi again Shirlee, Your posts came thru out of order, so I didn t see your Disregard post until I d already sent my reply. Maybe there s info in my reply
2006-06-02 by Jim
Hi Shirlee, Welcome to the group! Don t listen to the nay-sayers - I ve been using an old stereo receiver and speakers since I got my DTXpress IIIsp (which I
2006-05-31 by apj2107
I m struggling to find a PC software program that can take a download of DTXPRESS III data from the Host port, let you easily edit/create kits and then upload
2006-05-31 by Chris . B.
G day Bob, I am now convinced that Yamaha are having tech problems with this model and they themselves don t know how to overcome them. Just a few weeks back,
2006-05-26 by dexdrum2000
... Go to Vic Firth web site http://www.vicfirth.com Under Products you can find 2 CD s Artist CD#1 and Hard + Heavy Artist CD . Both CD s contain several
2006-05-26 by tallavi
Well, it s been over two months since I came to a conclusion that PCY65S is the way to go.. I received all the equipment yesterday :-) One TP65S and two PCY65S
2006-05-24 by drumminagain
Is anyone else experiencing problems with the 3-zone ride cymbal that comes with the special set? My cymbal only plays the bow sound, no matter where I hit it
2006-05-23 by JJAYK
Long time reader, first time writer... Where can I get drumless tracks to play along to? I recall months ago a few websites were discuseed, Im in the market
2006-05-22 by Tom Griffin
You can download the manual in Italian from www.yamahasynth.com under SUPPORT Manual Library and select ITALIAN to access this page:
2006-05-22 by Shirlee Berman
I figured out my problem. Thanks anyways!
2006-05-22 by Shirlee Berman
Hi - Just joined the group. I m trying to hook up my DTXpress with a stereo receiver which is connected to a pair of speakers. Years ago, I connected it to a
2006-05-21 by cpisolone
hi! guy I have a simply request to do: there s someone that can give me the refer manual of dtxpress3? better with italian version too. as you can see, my
2006-05-19 by joe riba
Don t feel bad, I put up with it through the entire run of a show. When I went to buy a new trigger, (only after spending hours tweaking the trigger settings,)
2006-05-19 by Malc Ellison
Thanks Joe! Yep, you re right - it was the lead. Stupid of me not to try it before posting... Thanks again ... From: joe riba To: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com
2006-05-19 by joe riba
I was having a different but equally weird problem with my kick trigger. It turned out to be the lead. If you haven t already swapped it out, try it. You never
2006-05-18 by malczr7
Hi All, I live in the UK and have had a DTXpress III for about 18 months - just home use for fun. Never had a problem until now and it s a weird one: My hihat
2006-05-16 by Mike
I second the Roc and Sock. I have the one with the back rest and it s been awesome. I always have to kick a cat out of it when I sit down to play. ... have
2006-05-16 by pcbye111
Greetings: Thanks for all recommendations on a cushy throne. I think I will look seriously at the Roc N Soc. Next on my list is a Double Kick! What is the
2006-05-16 by john@johnallsopp.co.uk
My g/f bought me a Pearl drum stool which works except a) it creaks, and b) my tutor recommended I buy one that turns to adjust the height as ones that require
2006-05-15 by xillion2one
My butt highly recommends the Roc-N-Soc seat. After two productions in the pit with a standard seat I decided it was worth the extra cash. And it really is. I
2006-05-15 by pcbye111
Greetings: Anybody have any suggestions on a real comfortable drum throne. I have the DTXpressIII SP and the OEM unit is OK, but something a little cushier
2006-05-14 by zapaxe
..If just recently realised this because I don t do a lot of Cymbal Choking, let alone do lot of Midi Recording...If I record myself playing my kit, using my
2006-05-13 by Chris . B.
Good point Ed, my mesh snare has a rubber rim on it, as it also is a seperate trigger as you most probably know. However, I did the test and you re right.
2006-05-12 by emf
We haven t seen a continuing discussion for a long time. Let s lift joeR s response to my suggestion for a new subject heading and and see if we get anywhere.
2006-05-12 by xillion2one
But an idea for an interesting thread might be to have people who use their e-kit mainly as a substitute for an acoustic kit to explain to what extent it
2006-05-11 by emf
... Chris, In a comparison of strikes purely on the heads, mesh is a degree quieter than rubber. But most drummers also hit the rims on mesh pads, at least
2006-05-11 by Chris . B.
I don t know how you could think for one minute that the mesh head is louder than rubber??? It s hollow!!! It can t be louder...... As I m writing this, I m
2006-05-11 by emf
... Hi JAM, Good musicians certainly do a better job of making inferior gear sound better, if only because their playing helps to overshadow it. And many kinds
2006-05-11 by gruvjunky
Ed, You re a gentleman and a scholar. I agree with everything you ve said. I will admit, I use my DTXpress III on about 99% of my live gigs now, which range
2006-05-10 by emf
Vern, I kinda knew that it wasn t you, but the line had potential. I couldn t pass it up. As for Lothar and the Hand People s instrument, I ll just take one
2006-05-10 by Vern Graner
... So, you have a basic stamp laying about anywhere? it s pretty simple to build. :) ... Heh! Nope, thats not me. I m the one who took that picture. As for
2006-05-10 by Damon, Rob
What a day! Emails from the group owner -- Ed Emails from group moderators - OGD and VERN The only one missing moderator to chime in is Stewart.......... Are
2006-05-10 by emf
OGD, I emailed you. Not much calmer, but two posts in one day. What do you think of that? Ed
2006-05-10 by Ed Freedman
Vern, I see it, I see it. I want one. I want one. Is that you in the middle of that group picture? I notice that you re quite a bit older than the rest of
2006-05-10 by Vern Graner
Dont know if you guys saw it, but I plugged the DTXpress in the resources section of the article I wrote for nuts and volts:
2006-05-10 by Damon, Rob
Ed, Glad to see you among the active posters again. It s been a while. Hope things have calmed down a little for you. OGD ... From:
2006-05-10 by emf
John, These are good points. Many people regard e-drums as more sui generis than as substitutes for acoustic drums. Nonetheless, e-drums are often used as
2006-05-10 by gruvjunky
Hi all: I ve personally never played an acoustic drumset where the heads felt like the mesh heads or rubber pads available on any e-drum. Of the different pads
2006-05-10 by emf
Nick, It depends on your definition of work. Traditionally, Yamaha pads have mated better with Yamaha electronics, and likewise on the Roland side. Roland,
2006-05-09 by Chris . B.
Yeah, replacing the snare with the Roland meash head woulcertainly make a difference with your drumming, just as long as they are compatible with each other.
2006-05-09 by ostin67
The reason why I chose the DTX3sp over the Roland kit was because of the mesh head! Yes it is good but I have a problem with noise and my neighbours and I felt
2006-05-08 by nick@nickmela.com
Do you think the TD-6V sound module (brain) would work on the yamaha pads... would be cheaper than replacing the whole set. Maybe just replace the snare with
2006-05-07 by Chris . B.
Don t bother mate, the Roland equivalent is far better! As some of you might remember, I was constantly having problems with my DTXIIIsp; the kick drum would