Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Im confused about the different titles and prices i have seen for 
the DTXpress, one supplier has called it 'DTXpress', one 'DTExpress' 
and also 'DTXpress 2' and 'DTXpress 2k'.  I am thinking about buying 
a set and I am wondering the difference...

Also which kit has the 'new 3 zone snare drum pad'?  And how much 
would I expect to pay for one of these kits?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I just bought the DTXpress II. It has the 3 "zone" snare. After Buying it, a 
throne, and a Yamaha bass pedal, I spent right around $1,000. As for the 
other names, it's probably just people unfamiliar with the proper name. I 
couldn't tell you anything as far as difference between the DTXpress and 
DTXpress II. But, I'm sure there are more qualified people in the group to 
answer that question.

In a message dated 12/6/02 11:51:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
man_kills_everything@... writes:

> Im confused about the different titles and prices i have seen for 
> the DTXpress, one supplier has called it 'DTXpress', one 'DTExpress' 
> and also 'DTXpress 2' and 'DTXpress 2k'.  I am thinking about buying 
> a set and I am wondering the difference...
> 
> Also which kit has the 'new 3 zone snare drum pad'?  And how much 
> would I expect to pay for one of these kits?
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>

This kit is pretty much known as the DTXpress and the DTxpress2. I 
wonder if you can still buy the DTXpress brand new being as though 
the 2 is already available. I would think you would want the new one 
though because it has an upgraded module, a better and stronger rack 
3 zone pad for the snare and a kick pad that can handle a double bass 
pedal plus more new features that I'm not too familar with but some 
of the other members will know I'm sure. Over here in NY the DTX2 
goes for a grand without a throne or kick pedal but maybe you can get 
it cheaper. Anyway if you have any more questions just post them 
these cats in this group are great. There real knowledgeable and are 
willing to answer.
Well good luck and welcome.
                 New York
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Britton" 
<man_kills_everything@h...> wrote:
> Im confused about the different titles and prices i have seen for 
> the DTXpress, one supplier has called it 'DTXpress', 
one 'DTExpress' 
> and also 'DTXpress 2' and 'DTXpress 2k'.  I am thinking about 
buying 

> a set and I am wondering the difference...
> 
> Also which kit has the 'new 3 zone snare drum pad'?  And how much 
> would I expect to pay for one of these kits?
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ther DTXpress II is definately the way to go. Original DTXpress is 
still available for around $700.The II is $999.99.
The DTXpress 2K was an improved version of the original DTXpress. It 
had more rack braces, and included a stereo pad for snare, and a 
stereo pad for cymbals. The original had all mono pads.
Scott
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "saboricua81 <saboricua81@y...>" 
<saboricua81@y...> wrote:
> This kit is pretty much known as the DTXpress and the DTxpress2. I 
> wonder if you can still buy the DTXpress brand new being as though 
> the 2 is already available. I would think you would want the new one 
> though because it has an upgraded module, a better and stronger rack 
> 3 zone pad for the snare and a kick pad that can handle a double 
bass 
> pedal plus more new features that I'm not too familar with but some 
> of the other members will know I'm sure. Over here in NY the DTX2 
> goes for a grand without a throne or kick pedal but maybe you can 
get 

> it cheaper. Anyway if you have any more questions just post them 
> these cats in this group are great. There real knowledgeable and are 
> willing to answer.
> Well good luck and welcome.
>                  New York
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Britton" 
> <man_kills_everything@h...> wrote:
> > Im confused about the different titles and prices i have seen for 
> > the DTXpress, one supplier has called it 'DTXpress', 
> one 'DTExpress' 
> > and also 'DTXpress 2' and 'DTXpress 2k'.  I am thinking about 
> buying 
> > a set and I am wondering the difference...
> > 
> > Also which kit has the 'new 3 zone snare drum pad'?  And how much 
> > would I expect to pay for one of these kits?
> > 
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

On Sat, 07 Dec 2002 01:18:34 -0000, you wrote:

>This kit is pretty much known as the DTXpress and the DTxpress2. I 
>wonder if you can still buy the DTXpress brand new being as though 
>the 2 is already available. I would think you would want the new one 
>though because it has an upgraded module, a better and stronger rack 

I bought a DTXpress a couple months ago.  I see no difference in the
rack between my older model and the DTXpress II.

The DTXpress (2002 release) featured the same rack that the 
DTXpressII did, but without the red highlights. The center support 
bar and the side supports are red on the II's. As for module 
upgrades, I have not seen anything that the II's brain has that the 
original brains did not. The Cymbals on the II are also "dimpled" to 
make them look "more cymballic" (ok, bad joke...)

Basically the time line on the DTXpress looks something like this...

DTXpress - All single zone pads - DTXPU module - RS60 rack with no 
support... (there were a few of these units that shipped with the 
RS80 rack that featured a very thin support in the center of the 
rack)

DTXpress (2002 model) - Dual Zone snare, crash, single zone ride, 
toms, hat - DTXPU module - RS60 rack with center support.

DTXpressII - Same as the 2002 model, but with the "Tri" Zone snare 
(the thrid effect is triggered by both triggers firing at the same 
time), dimpled cymbals, and new "red" rack supports.

As for what they do, everyone would be very happy with any of the 
above kits. On Ebay the DTXpress' are going for about $500, the 
2002's are going for about $650 and the II's are about $900-1000 but 
are usually new...

Hope this helps a bit...


--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Ratzo <ratzo@t...> wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Dec 2002 01:18:34 -0000, you wrote:
> 
> >This kit is pretty much known as the DTXpress and the DTxpress2. 
I 
> >wonder if you can still buy the DTXpress brand new being as 
though 
> >the 2 is already available. I would think you would want the new 
one 
> >though because it has an upgraded module, a better and stronger 
rack 
> 
> I bought a DTXpress a couple months ago.  I see no difference in 
the
> rack between my older model and the DTXpress II.