V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-08 by audios@mbox2.singnet.com.sg
Am deciding which of the above two to purchase. Anyone out there who has tried both can help me with an opinion/ recommendation? Many thanks.
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V Drums vs DTXpress
Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-08 by Philip Guest
I went through the same dilemma before I bought my DTXpress. I'm presuming that you are referring to the Roland TD8 K V Custom kit with mesh heads. As far as I'm concerned, the V Drums are superior in every way - they play more like an acoustic kit, have more voices and kits and the sound module is far easier to use than that of the DTXpress. However, they are TWICE THE PRICE of the DTXpress and, in my opinion, they are not twice as good so I could not justify paying the premium for the V-Drums. The DTXpress is an excellent piece of kit which is more than capable of surpassing most drummers requirements. If money is no object, then you are a lucky sod and you may as well go for the V-Drums. Otherwise, I reckon that the DTXpress is the best real world choice cos it offers the greatest value. Phil G. ----- Original Message -----
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From: <audios@...> To: <DTXpress@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:51 AM Subject: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress > Am deciding which of the above two to purchase. Anyone out there who > has tried both can help me with an opinion/ recommendation? Many > thanks. > > > Community email addresses: > Post message: DTXpress@onelist.com > Subscribe: DTXpress-subscribe@onelist.com > Unsubscribe: DTXpress-unsubscribe@onelist.com > List owner: DTXpress-owner@onelist.com > > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://www.onelist.com/community/DTXpress > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >
Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-08 by C K Goh
Hi there, n tks a lot for taking the time to advice
me. Actually, I'm thinking more of the new Roland V Club set, with the TD6
module , which is a cheaper model, but still more expensive that the DTXpress.
MOney is a problem, no suprise there. Very inclined to therefore buy the
DTXpress becos of great value n low price, but just thought it worthwhile
checking in the forum to make sure it wouldn't be a wrong move.
One great attraqction about the Roland is the
cymbal like pads that can be choked. Any idea whether these can be mounted on
the DTXpress kit and will they work? I suppose the DTXpress kit can always be
augmented down the line with better pads etc. if the need arises, correct? BTW,
how are the cymbal pads and high hat pads on the DTXpress - are they
good?
Bascially, I'm graduating from a much simpler
system (KAT multipad with kick pedals), to one that will more closely mimick an
actual drum set in terms of the layout and feel. ALso plan to do some home
recording down the line.
Best Rgds
C K Goh
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From: Philip GuestSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 6:39 PMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressI went through the same dilemma before I bought my DTXpress. I'm presuming
that you are referring to the Roland TD8 K V Custom kit with mesh heads. As
far as I'm concerned, the V Drums are superior in every way - they play more
like an acoustic kit, have more voices and kits and the sound module is far
easier to use than that of the DTXpress. However, they are TWICE THE PRICE
of the DTXpress and, in my opinion, they are not twice as good so I could
not justify paying the premium for the V-Drums. The DTXpress is an
excellent piece of kit which is more than capable of surpassing most
drummers requirements.
If money is no object, then you are a lucky sod and you may as well go for
the V-Drums. Otherwise, I reckon that the DTXpress is the best real world
choice cos it offers the greatest value.
Phil G.
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Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-08 by Philip Guest
Don't know much about the TD6 / Club set up (not
sure whether they are marketed under that name here in the UK) but you can bet
that they are a quality piece of kit. I don't think that you will go
wrong with either the Rolands or the Yamahas but I can personally testify, as
I'm sure can the rest of this chat group, that the DTXpress is a really great
package at a sensible price.
On the DTXpress, the hi-hat pad is identical to the
snare and tom pads. The cymbal pads are half-crescent in shape with a
layer of rubber over plastic (it's one of the first things you'll notice when
you see a picture of a DTXpress). All the pads work well and quickly begin
to feel more natural as you get used to the kit.
A major plus for electronic drums such as the
DTXpress is that they are so much easier to record than having to arse about
with loads of mics and mic stands for an acoustic kit and, with reverb
off, they actually sound like an acoustic kit.
I don't know whether Roland or 'better' pads
can be used with the DTXpress. I do know, however, that the DTXpress
'module' only handles mono pads so changing to stereo pads may necessitate a
costly new sound module purchase. Hope other chat group members can help
on this.
Best thing to do is get down to your local dealer
and check them both out!
Phil G.
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From: C K GohSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:59 AMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressHi there, n tks a lot for taking the time to advice me. Actually, I'm thinking more of the new Roland V Club set, with the TD6 module , which is a cheaper model, but still more expensive that the DTXpress. MOney is a problem, no suprise there. Very inclined to therefore buy the DTXpress becos of great value n low price, but just thought it worthwhile checking in the forum to make sure it wouldn't be a wrong move.One great attraqction about the Roland is the cymbal like pads that can be choked. Any idea whether these can be mounted on the DTXpress kit and will they work? I suppose the DTXpress kit can always be augmented down the line with better pads etc. if the need arises, correct? BTW, how are the cymbal pads and high hat pads on the DTXpress - are they good?Bascially, I'm graduating from a much simpler system (KAT multipad with kick pedals), to one that will more closely mimick an actual drum set in terms of the layout and feel. ALso plan to do some home recording down the line.Best RgdsC K Goh----- Original Message -----From: Philip GuestSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 6:39 PMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressI went through the same dilemma before I bought my DTXpress. I'm presuming
that you are referring to the Roland TD8 K V Custom kit with mesh heads. As
far as I'm concerned, the V Drums are superior in every way - they play more
like an acoustic kit, have more voices and kits and the sound module is far
easier to use than that of the DTXpress. However, they are TWICE THE PRICE
of the DTXpress and, in my opinion, they are not twice as good so I could
not justify paying the premium for the V-Drums. The DTXpress is an
excellent piece of kit which is more than capable of surpassing most
drummers requirements.
If money is no object, then you are a lucky sod and you may as well go for
the V-Drums. Otherwise, I reckon that the DTXpress is the best real world
choice cos it offers the greatest value.
Phil G.
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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:51 AM
Subject: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
> Am deciding which of the above two to purchase. Anyone out there who
> has tried both can help me with an opinion/ recommendation? Many
> thanks.
>
>
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Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-08 by Lee Kanne
I've owned the DTx press for almost two years and
am selling it in favor of a kit I am putting together piecemeal....
Hart Accusnare, Hart E-Cymbal II's, Dm Pro, Kd-7
kick, fd-7 hat conroller, and Hart Acoustic to Electronic conversion for the
toms, all mounted on a Gibraltar rack....
I managed to do it all for less than $2000, but it
wasnt easy....I do have a kick ass electronic kit that looks and plays like an
acoustic kit...
The DTX press is as great practice kit, and with
some tweaking, can get a decent live sound....I always thought the dtxpress
cymbal voices sounded like donkey arse...but again,
its the drawback of all elecrtronic drum modules, realistic cymbal sounds....the
closest I've come is with the DM pro....
IN time I got tired of playing rubber pads and
longed for mesh heads that play like acoustic heads...I added a Hart Accusnare
to the DTxpress and used that for about a year...
The triggers themselves work great for triggering a
sampler or some of the new VST and virtual synths available now in Digital Audio
Workstations.....
I've seen the DTXpress used live, pumped through
the house PA with real cymbals miked, and it worked and sounded just dandy for
small club gigs and wedding type functions.....
I'd say save your pennies and get a
Rioland vcustom kit, you can find one for less than
2grand these along with an Alesis/Hart discontinued kit for a little bit
less.....other wise you are faced with banging on rubber pads for a
while with the dtxpress.....
Lee Kanne
captain@urban
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From: Philip GuestSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 8:25 AMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressDon't know much about the TD6 / Club set up (not sure whether they are marketed under that name here in the UK) but you can bet that they are a quality piece of kit. I don't think that you will go wrong with either the Rolands or the Yamahas but I can personally testify, as I'm sure can the rest of this chat group, that the DTXpress is a really great package at a sensible price.On the DTXpress, the hi-hat pad is identical to the snare and tom pads. The cymbal pads are half-crescent in shape with a layer of rubber over plastic (it's one of the first things you'll notice when you see a picture of a DTXpress). All the pads work well and quickly begin to feel more natural as you get used to the kit.A major plus for electronic drums such as the DTXpress is that they are so much easier to record than having to arse about with loads of mics and mic stands for an acoustic kit and, with reverb off, they actually sound like an acoustic kit.I don't know whether Roland or 'better' pads can be used with the DTXpress. I do know, however, that the DTXpress 'module' only handles mono pads so changing to stereo pads may necessitate a costly new sound module purchase. Hope other chat group members can help on this.Best thing to do is get down to your local dealer and check them both out!Phil G.----- Original Message -----From: C K GohSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:59 AMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressHi there, n tks a lot for taking the time to advice me. Actually, I'm thinking more of the new Roland V Club set, with the TD6 module , which is a cheaper model, but still more expensive that the DTXpress. MOney is a problem, no suprise there. Very inclined to therefore buy the DTXpress becos of great value n low price, but just thought it worthwhile checking in the forum to make sure it wouldn't be a wrong move.One great attraqction about the Roland is the cymbal like pads that can be choked. Any idea whether these can be mounted on the DTXpress kit and will they work? I suppose the DTXpress kit can always be augmented down the line with better pads etc. if the need arises, correct? BTW, how are the cymbal pads and high hat pads on the DTXpress - are they good?Bascially, I'm graduating from a much simpler system (KAT multipad with kick pedals), to one that will more closely mimick an actual drum set in terms of the layout and feel. ALso plan to do some home recording down the line.Best RgdsC K Goh----- Original Message -----From: Philip GuestSent: Friday, June 08, 2001 6:39 PMSubject: Re: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpressI went through the same dilemma before I bought my DTXpress. I'm presuming
that you are referring to the Roland TD8 K V Custom kit with mesh heads. As
far as I'm concerned, the V Drums are superior in every way - they play more
like an acoustic kit, have more voices and kits and the sound module is far
easier to use than that of the DTXpress. However, they are TWICE THE PRICE
of the DTXpress and, in my opinion, they are not twice as good so I could
not justify paying the premium for the V-Drums. The DTXpress is an
excellent piece of kit which is more than capable of surpassing most
drummers requirements.
If money is no object, then you are a lucky sod and you may as well go for
the V-Drums. Otherwise, I reckon that the DTXpress is the best real world
choice cos it offers the greatest value.
Phil G.
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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:51 AM
Subject: [DTXpress] V Drums vs DTXpress
> Am deciding which of the above two to purchase. Anyone out there who
> has tried both can help me with an opinion/ recommendation? Many
> thanks.
>
>
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Re: V Drums vs DTXpress
2001-06-10 by tom_snoot@yahoo.com.au
--- In DTXpress@y..., "Philip Guest" <philipguest@v...> wrote: > I don't know whether Roland or 'better' pads can be used with the DTXpress. I do know, however, that the DTXpress 'module' only handles mono pads so changing to stereo pads may necessitate a costly new sound module purchase. Hope other chat group members can help on this. Yamaha make a stereo version of the DTXpress mono pad and "cymbals". I am using a stereo snare (for rim shots) and a stereo cymbal (2 x crash, or crash/china etc, which can be choked). Even some of the preset kits are set up or this on the DTXpress. Just replace the mono pad with the stereo one. The shop where I bought the DTXpress was happy to make the substitution, and the extra cost was minimal. cheers tomr