Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I wanted drums when I was young...my folks wanted peace and quiet.  
They won then....now I'm finally buying my own...and looking at the 
DTXpress II.  Will the kit be good enough to teach an old dog new 
tricks?

Hi DR,

Yes, I think they will do a fine job at that, although
I would be remiss if I didn't point out that I saw
what was labeled a 'DTXpress 2002' at Musiciansfriend
for $799.  Obviously the DTXpress II has updated
featgures, but just in case money is an object to you
- I've seen used DTXpress's go for that much on Ebay. 
Either one has features to help you develop your
timing and to play along with other sources of music,
which can have a theraputic value all by itself.  

Anyway, if you never played before, you may want to
get yourself a self study CD or other interactive self
study  aid, preferrably on a media you can have close
to your kit - that works the best.  Of course, you can
play along with other music sources but you will find
the lessons to be helpful in developing your 'chops'. 
You older dogs need to worry about injuries - doing it
right will prevent flam wrist, paradiddle
palpitations, or worse yet - rectal ratamacue!  

Once you've tried one - you'll never go back!  

Walt
--- drivenrhythm <drivenrhythm@...> wrote:
> I wanted drums when I was young...my folks wanted
> peace and quiet.  
> They won then....now I'm finally buying my own...and
> looking at the 
> DTXpress II.  Will the kit be good enough to teach
> an old dog new 
> tricks?
> 
> 


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Thanks Walt,
I needed an experienced hand's impression of the kit, and you've 
helped a lot.  While bottom line price is always a concern, I'm more 
interested in quality product and customer service.  Been working 
with Musiciansbuy out of Florida. Do you have any experience with 
these guys?  They've been pretty helpful so far.  

Had thought of several accessories that I would need but it never 
occurred to me that I might need a "donut" for the drum throne! 

Along the injury line...any risk of tennis elbow?  Would hate to 
aggravate an old injury.

Thanks again.

--- In DTXpress@y..., Walt <wgardus@y...> wrote:

> Hi DR,
> 
> Yes, I think they will do a fine job at that, although
> I would be remiss if I didn't point out that I saw
> what was labeled a 'DTXpress 2002' at Musiciansfriend
> for $799.  Obviously the DTXpress II has updated
> featgures, but just in case money is an object to you
> - I've seen used DTXpress's go for that much on Ebay. 
> Either one has features to help you develop your
> timing and to play along with other sources of music,
> which can have a theraputic value all by itself.  
> 
> Anyway, if you never played before, you may want to
> get yourself a self study CD or other interactive self
> study  aid, preferrably on a media you can have close
> to your kit - that works the best.  Of course, you can
> play along with other music sources but you will find
> the lessons to be helpful in developing your 'chops'. 
> You older dogs need to worry about injuries - doing it
> right will prevent flam wrist, paradiddle
> palpitations, or worse yet - rectal ratamacue!  
> 
> Once you've tried one - you'll never go back!  
> 
> Walt
> --- drivenrhythm <drivenrhythm@y...> wrote:
> > I wanted drums when I was young...my folks wanted
> > peace and quiet.  
> > They won then....now I'm finally buying my own...and
> > looking at the 
> > DTXpress II.  Will the kit be good enough to teach
> > an old dog new 
> > tricks?
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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Hey DR,

That's why you need a well made, heavily padded throne
- an ounce of donut prevention.  Some people like the
ones with a backrest - others don't.  I would
recommend one with good suspension! If you can try out
different ones, you can pick the one that works best
for you.

I can't remember working with Musuciansbuy, but it
looks like they're selling either the updated
DTXpress, and the DTXpress II - either one for $850.
All things being equal, the DTXpress II would be the
way to go here.

You'll also need a bass pedal, sticks (a couple of
pairs to start) and a (good) set of headphones.  Many
people have complained that the volume to the
headphones from edrums (I have heard this complaint
from both Roland and Yamaha owners) is too low -
especially when you're playing along with music.  

For the sticks, the best way to pick them is go to a
store with a wide selection and try some.  I use
Zildjian 5A, nylon tipped, dipped sticks.  They are
fairly light, so they don't beat up the drums too
badly, and the handle has been dipped in a plastic
substance, helping me to keep a better grip on them.
You can expect blisters as you start - this is a sign
you're dedicating plenty of time to learning.

Walt

--- drivenrhythm <drivenrhythm@...> wrote:
> Thanks Walt,
> I needed an experienced hand's impression of the
> kit, and you've 
> helped a lot.  While bottom line price is always a
> concern, I'm more 
> interested in quality product and customer service. 
> Been working 
> with Musiciansbuy out of Florida. Do you have any
> experience with 
> these guys?  They've been pretty helpful so far.  
> 
> Had thought of several accessories that I would need
> but it never 
> occurred to me that I might need a "donut" for the
> drum throne! 
> 
> Along the injury line...any risk of tennis elbow? 
> Would hate to 
> aggravate an old injury.
> 
> Thanks again.
> 
> --- In DTXpress@y..., Walt <wgardus@y...> wrote:
> > Hi DR,
> > 
> > Yes, I think they will do a fine job at that,
> although
> > I would be remiss if I didn't point out that I saw
> > what was labeled a 'DTXpress 2002' at
> Musiciansfriend
> > for $799.  Obviously the DTXpress II has updated
> > featgures, but just in case money is an object to
> you
> > - I've seen used DTXpress's go for that much on
> Ebay. 
> > Either one has features to help you develop your
> > timing and to play along with other sources of
> music,
> > which can have a theraputic value all by itself.  
> > 
> > Anyway, if you never played before, you may want
> to
> > get yourself a self study CD or other interactive
> self
> > study  aid, preferrably on a media you can have
> close
> > to your kit - that works the best.  Of course, you
> can
> > play along with other music sources but you will
> find
> > the lessons to be helpful in developing your
> 'chops'. 
> > You older dogs need to worry about injuries -
> doing it
> > right will prevent flam wrist, paradiddle
> > palpitations, or worse yet - rectal ratamacue!  
> > 
> > Once you've tried one - you'll never go back!  
> > 
> > Walt
> > --- drivenrhythm <drivenrhythm@y...> wrote:
> > > I wanted drums when I was young...my folks
> wanted
> > > peace and quiet.  
> > > They won then....now I'm finally buying my
> own...and
> > > looking at the 
> > > DTXpress II.  Will the kit be good enough to
> teach
> > > an old dog new 
> > > tricks?
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs
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