Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I am planning on using my DTXpress for live performance because the
mix with the rest of the band is so good.  The tech support rep at
Yamaha told me he never heard of anyone using the set for live
performance.  Am I crazy for doing this?  Has anyone experienced any
problems with live performance that they didn't experience during
practice?  My band plays rock and roll music so we are pretty loud.

I have been using the DTXPRESSII in a live situation for about the 
last 8 weeks. It has worked out quite well. I did switch to the 
DTXTREME trigger module because it gives me more control over each 
aspect of the kit. I use it in a lower level application than what 
would be the norm for a rock band, but as long as you have the 
amplification and mix control that you need, I do not see what the 
problem would be. I've played an acoustic set for about 37 years and 
never thought I would even try an electronic set, but I am begining 
to find great advantage in using this kit. You can get the same sound 
no mater what the room acoustics are, you can set you levels where 
ever you like and etc.! Maybe the guy you talked to at Yamaha was 
a "newbee" ? You brain and ears are usualy a better judge than 
anything or anyone else. If it works for you, go for it!
Regards,
Jim M.

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "pinachee <stepar@a...>" 
<stepar@a...> wrote:

> I am planning on using my DTXpress for live performance because the
> mix with the rest of the band is so good.  The tech support rep at
> Yamaha told me he never heard of anyone using the set for live
> performance.  Am I crazy for doing this?  Has anyone experienced any
> problems with live performance that they didn't experience during
> practice?  My band plays rock and roll music so we are pretty loud.

Some Tech Support.
I have used my Dtxpress exclusively live for two years.The volume is 
infinately adjustable, the loudness only limited by your sound system. 
I have used it on loud rock gigs many times. I mostly play pop music, 
and the versatility of sounds is almost indispensable now. I don't 
think I could possibly do all I do onstage with an acoustic kit!!!
And you don't have to play hard to be LOUD!
Scott
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "pinachee <stepar@a...>" 
<stepar@a...> wrote:

> I am planning on using my DTXpress for live performance because the
> mix with the rest of the band is so good.  The tech support rep at
> Yamaha told me he never heard of anyone using the set for live
> performance.  Am I crazy for doing this?  Has anyone experienced any
> problems with live performance that they didn't experience during
> practice?  My band plays rock and roll music so we are pretty loud.