Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi all,

I cannot find anywhere that tells me how to wire in an extra cymbal pad.  I have the DTXpress 
IV Special set and I want to add my third crash cymbal.  (I will have three crash cymbals and 
one ride).

Thanks a bunch, 
Matt

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "mattabourezk" <mattabourezk@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> 
> I cannot find anywhere that tells me how to wire in an extra cymbal
pad.  I have the DTXpress 
> IV Special set and I want to add my third crash cymbal.  (I will
have three crash cymbals and 
> one ride).
> 
> Thanks a bunch, 
> Matt
>

Matt,

I assume the only inputs you have spare are 9/10/11/12.  If so, you
can only use a mono (single zone pad) on those inputs.  You need a Y
splitter or "parallel cable" as Yamaha call it - see page 9 of the
manual.  So, if you want to use input 12, remove TOM3 connector and
add the Y splitter and replace the TOM3 connection.  The new cymbal
then goes into the other Y splitter connection.  You will then need to
edit your trigger menu to say what pad you have added, and edit the
voice for each kit you use.

Keith.