Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Howdy,

I'm new to the group and about to order a DTXpress.
Should I go with the DTXpress or DTXpress II?

I played the DTXpress II tonight at Mars Music and was very happy 
with it. I feel it was more realistic then the Roland V-Club.

I can get the DTXpress on ebay for around $700, but no one is selling 
DTXpress II's on ebay. Is it worth the full $1000?

I'm yet to play on the DTXpress myself.

Thanks,
Jason Mitchell

Hi Jason,

The sounds haven't changed much in the II version. But there are a 
few changes in the hardware that I find very significant. First and 
most important the kicktower. The new one has a larger beater 
surface, ergo you will be able to play with a twinpedal. Also the 
feel of the new one is much better than the old one. The kicktower of 
the first is generaly regarded as the weakest part of the kit; not 
very durable and a very bad feel. Second the II version has a 3 zone 
snarepad (Opposed to a 1 or 2 zone, depending on the issue. The 
latter one's have a 2 zone pad) on the old one). This means the snare 
can produce 3 different sound depending on where you hit the pad 
(standard snare sound, rimshots and crossticks). This also goes for 
one of the cymbals (In my case the crash) It has 2 zones (= 2 sounds) 
and it is chokable. Third, the new rack is more stable than the old 
one, although the 2nd issue dtxpress I also comes with this one. 
These are the most important differences between the v.I and v.II. 
Then there's also some minor differences like better microphone 
output volume, improved interface. Most parts have been improved a 
little. In my oppinion the DTXpress II is a big improvement to the 
old one. A month ago I was in your position and I decided to buy a 
new DTXpress II in stead of a much cheaper DTXpress I. If money is 
not too big of an object, I would go for the new one.
I hope you'll find this info helpfull.

Regards,

Joep




--- In DTXpress@y..., "jasonmitchell_2002" <jasonmitchell_2002@y...> 
wrote:
> Howdy,
> 
> I'm new to the group and about to order a DTXpress.
> Should I go with the DTXpress or DTXpress II?
> 
> I played the DTXpress II tonight at Mars Music and was very happy 
> with it. I feel it was more realistic then the Roland V-Club.
> 
> I can get the DTXpress on ebay for around $700, but no one is 
selling 

> DTXpress II's on ebay. Is it worth the full $1000?
> 
> I'm yet to play on the DTXpress myself.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jason Mitchell

I typed microphone where I should have typed headphone. Sorry...

Alright guys .... I am so so stoked....  I am , for the first time, 
receiving my very first electronic drum set !!  the DTXpress II!!!

I have the greatest woman who took it upon herself to get a SAM ASH 
credit card and purchase this expensive piece of equipment.  It's on 
back order though (grunt).  And believe you me, I'll keep you posted 
on when it shall arrive ...  Talk to you all later , fellow 
drummers.  

Goodbye for now