Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

My Yamaha DTX drum trigger module gave up the ghost, and they don't 
make a replacment board for them any more. Are there other modules 
that will be compatable? I don't want to by another drum only to have 
it out dated in 6 or 7 years!

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "xeniaken" <pastor-k@...> wrote:
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> My Yamaha DTX drum trigger module gave up the ghost, and they don't 
> make a replacment board for them any more. Are there other modules 
> that will be compatable? I don't want to by another drum only to have 
> it out dated in 6 or 7 years!
>
No one can say for sure what the future holds for electronic drum modules, 
but for compatability and longevity - if you must replace it with something now 
- I'd go with a DTXtremeIIs as it has the ability to work with your current pads, 
supports Yamaha's new 3-zone pads, has most all of the midi trigger features 
from DTX such as alternate mode, plus it has sampling so that you can load 
new sounds.

Did you used to have the DTX 2.0?  The DTXtremeIIs has an even bigger 
mixer and same 2 track sequencer.  The screen and panel layout is different 
but the functions and terminology are the same.  However, DATA created and 
saved on DTX 2.0 will likely NOT be compatible, but you could always 
recreate your kits in the new format - or just make new ones.

I have the DTXtremeIIs with the new pads and think it's great.  I use the 
sampling feature and have not been disappointed with the internal sounds 
either.  The play along to midi files feature right from the memory card is great 
fun as well.

Hope this helps!