Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Guys,  I have the DTX and I notice that every snare sample has this "paper tear" "pink noise" distortion in it. It comes right at the end of the main snare patch.  I've tried isolating it by turning down the volume of one of the snares (i.e. S1) but it seems that Yamaha put this simulated "snare" sound on every patch.  It's frustrating because I can't find a snare that is totally clean.  Have you had any luck removing this added on "dirty" sound that is present?  I've turned off any reverbs and still have no luck. It's not on any other sounds, I havene't dropped it, never been abused and it's definitely part of the original creation of the unit.  I'm about ready to use this module as a paper weight and get me a Roland. HELP!

You don't say which module you have, but I have the DTXpress III and I think I know the sound you mean.  I doubt you can eliminate it.  I have never considered it a big issue.  I am not sure if the sounds improved in the DTXpress IV - only someone with both modules would know.  

If you are considering swapping to the Roland make sure you audition the module carefully - there are some people who don't like the COSM sounds from the Roland.

Keith.

I have the DTXpress IV version2, and it is the only E-Kit I have ever owned.  The snares all sound pretty good to me, some better than others, but nothing I couldnt fix with some adjustments.  Many of my user kits utilize standard snare voices with no modifications or tuning changes on my part and I am very happy with them.