Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

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 piezo and the rim switch. When the module gets a
signal from the piezo without the rim switch closure, the main pad
sounds at a volume level based on how hard the pad was struck. When the
module gets a signal from the rim switch at the same time as the piezo
then the module plays the edge sound at the volume level the pad was
struck.

 

The TP65S will only function as a two zone pad on the hihat input. Both
rims with play the same sound.

 

OGD  

 

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From: DTXpress@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DTXpress@yahoogroups.com] On
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Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 12:36 PM
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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 concern is that if I set up a second sound on the 
edge trigger, it will only be one level.

TIA!


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On Tue, 6 Jun 2006 14:21:21 -0400, Damon, Rob wrote:
> 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 piezo and the rim switch. When the module gets a
> signal from the piezo without the rim switch closure, the main pad
> sounds at a volume level based on how hard the pad was struck. When
> the module gets a signal from the rim switch at the same time as the
> piezo then the module plays the edge sound at the volume level the
> pad was struck.

That's about the best explanation of how a stereo pad works that I've
ever seen. It should be posted as a FAQ!

Matt

OGD --
Working as a two-zone would be perfect for assigning bow and edge sounds
individually.  But what do you mean by "Both rims with play the same
sound."?

-- Lito