Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi all,
I'm fairly new to electronic drumming and have spotted a DTX expansion
kit.  Is this easy to add to the DTXpress?  How does amplification
work?   I'm using a basic amp at the moment but I'm getting the DMS
Drum Monitor System very shortly.  Will it be possible to put both
modules through the monitor? (no idea about monitor systems!)
Anyone got any info for me?
Many thanks
Fiona

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "fionajms" <f.james@v...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> I'm fairly new to electronic drumming and have spotted a DTX 
expansion
> kit.  Is this easy to add to the DTXpress?  How does amplification
> work?   I'm using a basic amp at the moment but I'm getting the DMS
> Drum Monitor System very shortly.  Will it be possible to put both
> modules through the monitor? (no idea about monitor systems!)
> Anyone got any info for me?

Hi Fiona,

Thanks for joining us. The BP-80 and TP-80 pads in the expansion set 
will integrate with the DTXpress without any trouble. I'm not sure 
how the little rack that comes with them will finally come to roost 
in your configuration, but it's not an insurmountable problem in any 
case.  Am I to understand that you are getting a second module as 
well, presumably the DTX v2.0? If so, you should get an inexpensive 
mixer to accept the outputs of each module and then run leads from 
the mixer to your monitor. How did you come across the DMS amp 
system, which doesn't seem to be available in the US? I didn't notice 
whether you're from Europe. If you narrow down the questions further, 
we can get into more detail.

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "fionajms" <f.james@v...> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > I'm fairly new to electronic drumming and have spotted a DTX 
> expansion
> > kit.  Is this easy to add to the DTXpress?  How does amplification
> > work?   I'm using a basic amp at the moment but I'm getting the DMS
> > Drum Monitor System very shortly.  Will it be possible to put both
> > modules through the monitor? (no idea about monitor systems!)
> > Anyone got any info for me?
> 
> Hi Fiona,
> 
> Thanks for joining us. The BP-80 and TP-80 pads in the expansion set 
> will integrate with the DTXpress without any trouble. I'm not sure 
> how the little rack that comes with them will finally come to roost 
> in your configuration, but it's not an insurmountable problem in any 
> case.  Am I to understand that you are getting a second module as 
> well, presumably the DTX v2.0? If so, you should get an inexpensive 
> mixer to accept the outputs of each module and then run leads from 
> the mixer to your monitor. How did you come across the DMS amp 
> system, which doesn't seem to be available in the US? I didn't notice 
> whether you're from Europe. If you narrow down the questions further, 
> we can get into more detail.
> 
> Ed


Hi Ed,
Thanks for getting back to me.  The second module will come with the set and 
I do believe it is a DTX v2.0 but I'm not 100%.  The DMS is from Thomman 
cyberstore on the net – they're a German based company but ship all over the 
world.  The DMS is their own make I think.  It is very similar to the Yamaha 
monitor system but a fair bit cheaper.  This has 3 speakers – 1 large base 
monitor and 2 small speakers which mount on the frame.  The DTXPress 
plugs into a passive frequency switch, which splits the line signal into bass 
and mid rear exit (that make sense?) the 3 speakers plug into this.  How 
would a mixer work with this?  Would the mixer be plugged into the two 
modules and then the speakers come from the frequency switch?

I'm from a small island just off England – the Isle of Man.  There is only one 
music store here and it is VERY expensive and holds little stock so I buy all of 
my bits online.  A good number of people use Thomann and have given 
positive reports.

Fiona

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "fionajms" <f.james@v...> wrote:
> Thanks for getting back to me.  The second module will come with 
the set and 
> I do believe it is a DTX v2.0 but I'm not 100%.  The DMS is from 
Thomman 
> cyberstore on the net – they're a German based company but ship all 
over the 
> world.  The DMS is their own make I think.  It is very similar to 
the Yamaha 
> monitor system but a fair bit cheaper.  This has 3 speakers – 1 
large base 
> monitor and 2 small speakers which mount on the frame.  The 
DTXPress 
> plugs into a passive frequency switch, which splits the line signal 
into bass 
> and mid rear exit (that make sense?) the 3 speakers plug into 
this.  How 
> would a mixer work with this?  Would the mixer be plugged into the 
two 
> modules and then the speakers come from the frequency switch?
> 
> I'm from a small island just off England – the Isle of Man.  There 
is only one 
> music store here and it is VERY expensive and holds little stock so 
I buy all of 
> my bits online.  A good number of people use Thomann and have given 
> positive reports.

Hi Fiona,

I'm familiar with Thomann and the DMS drum monitor, though I had no 
idea who makes it nor seen any evaluation of it. When you get it, 
would you give us a bit of a review? We have a lot of British and a 
smattering of other European members who are eager to find out about 
any available amplification. Yamaha's own monitors have not fared 
well on this board.

Your description of the connection between the DTXpress and the 
monitor is basically correct. The DMS probably divides the stereo 
signal between the satellites and subwoofer via a crossover located 
inside the sub cabinet. When you add the mixer, your two modules will 
run directly into it, and the stereo output from the mixer will go 
directly into the monitor. Anything else that you connect to the 
mixer, such as a CD player, can go to the monitor via the same feed. 
Depending on how elaborate the mixer is, you can also split the 
output or add effects, etc.  Incidentally, if you're not familiar 
with the DTX module, you'll be surprised at how well appointed it is 
relative to the DTXpress module. Keep us informed about your progress.

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "fionajms" <f.james@v...> wrote:
> > Thanks for getting back to me.  The second module will come with 
> the set and 
> > I do believe it is a DTX v2.0 but I'm not 100%.  The DMS is from 
> Thomman 
> > cyberstore on the net – they're a German based company but ship all 
> over the 
> > world.  The DMS is their own make I think.  It is very similar to 
> the Yamaha 
> > monitor system but a fair bit cheaper.  This has 3 speakers – 1 
> large base 
> > monitor and 2 small speakers which mount on the frame.  The 
> DTXPress 
> > plugs into a passive frequency switch, which splits the line signal 
> into bass 
> > and mid rear exit (that make sense?) the 3 speakers plug into 
> this.  How 
> > would a mixer work with this?  Would the mixer be plugged into the 
> two 
> > modules and then the speakers come from the frequency switch?
> > 
> > I'm from a small island just off England – the Isle of Man.  There 
> is only one 
> > music store here and it is VERY expensive and holds little stock so 
> I buy all of 
> > my bits online.  A good number of people use Thomann and have given 
> > positive reports.
> 
> Hi Fiona,
> 
> I'm familiar with Thomann and the DMS drum monitor, though I had no 
> idea who makes it nor seen any evaluation of it. When you get it, 
> would you give us a bit of a review? We have a lot of British and a 
> smattering of other European members who are eager to find out about 
> any available amplification. Yamaha's own monitors have not fared 
> well on this board.
> 
> Your description of the connection between the DTXpress and the 
> monitor is basically correct. The DMS probably divides the stereo 
> signal between the satellites and subwoofer via a crossover located 
> inside the sub cabinet. When you add the mixer, your two modules will 
> run directly into it, and the stereo output from the mixer will go 
> directly into the monitor. Anything else that you connect to the 
> mixer, such as a CD player, can go to the monitor via the same feed. 
> Depending on how elaborate the mixer is, you can also split the 
> output or add effects, etc.  Incidentally, if you're not familiar 
> with the DTX module, you'll be surprised at how well appointed it is 
> relative to the DTXpress module. Keep us informed about your progress.
> 
> Ed

Hi again,
Thanks for your advice.  It's difficult when you have very little knowledge of the 
technical do's and donts or cans and cants!  I'm looking forward to trying these 
things out!  The only problem is finding the cash so it may be a while before I 
get my DMS!  I will reveiw this as soon as i can.
I'll keep you posted.

Fiona