Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hey Guys,

I have drummed before.  My brother is a pro drummer and is going to 
teach me. I have been playing guitar, keys and bass for years and 
have been doing home recording with Cakewalk for about 6 years.  

I know it is going to take time to pick up the drums, but I am 
confident I can do it.  

Here is my question.  Of the digital drumsets on the market right 
now, in the under $1500 neighborhood, which do you all think is the 
best for this application?  

From what I have been able to read in this forum and others, I am 
leaning towards the DTXPress II.

I would like to know what those of you who've been using them have 
to say.

Thanks

Hey clerk!  I just came off of a six year lay off from drums when I 
bought my DTXpressII on dec 30th.  I went electronic because it fits 
my living situation, can use them anytime, connect to my computer, 
record easily, hook up some headphones to them, PLENTY of sounds, 
midi stuff is available, etc.  The DTXII is an excellent entry set 
in my opinion.  When I first tried them out at the store I was 
impressed by how real they sounded.  Granted not ALL the sounds are 
super realistic but for the most part most of them are.  I know 
people also talk about the roland v-clubs but I have never tried 
those out so I can't speak for them.  Basically, for the price, its 
hard to beat the DTXII.  I would highly recommend trying out some 
sets at your music shop first!

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--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "clerkdanteca <clerkdanteca@y...>" 
<clerkdanteca@y...> wrote:
> Hey Guys,
> 
> I have drummed before.  My brother is a pro drummer and is going 
to 
> teach me. I have been playing guitar, keys and bass for years and 
> have been doing home recording with Cakewalk for about 6 years.  
> 
> I know it is going to take time to pick up the drums, but I am 
> confident I can do it.  
> 
> Here is my question.  Of the digital drumsets on the market right 
> now, in the under $1500 neighborhood, which do you all think is 
the 

> best for this application?  
> 
> From what I have been able to read in this forum and others, I am 
> leaning towards the DTXPress II.
> 
> I would like to know what those of you who've been using them have 
> to say.
> 
> Thanks

Hi,

You can get a lot of good stuff for under $1500. You might check out 
Drumbalaya's site (http://www.drumbalaya.com/). Ed Morin lists a 
bunch of kits that he's put together at different price points--one 
of them being $1500 and under. The DTXpress II is certainly a viable 
option. But you could also get a Hart kit with either the DTXPIIU or 
Roland TD6 module and still come in well under $1500. A Pintech 
ConcertCast set with the Yamaha or Roland module is also worth  
serious consideration. As far as bang for the buck is concerned, 
most of the people in this group will tell you that the DTXpress is 
unbeatable, but with a little financial wiggle room, you can afford 
to entertain a few more choices, such as whether to get gum-rubber 
or mesh-head pads or whether to mix and match cymbals. Ed at 
Drumbalaya will give you the benefit of his expertise by email or on 
the phone. MIDI is MIDI. The real questions are how much do you want 
to spend and how do you want your kit to play. One thing's for sure: 
You're going to have a blast.

Ed
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "clerkdanteca <clerkdanteca@y...>" 
<clerkdanteca@y...> wrote:
> Hey Guys,
> 
> I have drummed before.  My brother is a pro drummer and is going 
to 
> teach me. I have been playing guitar, keys and bass for years and 
> have been doing home recording with Cakewalk for about 6 years.  
> 
> I know it is going to take time to pick up the drums, but I am 
> confident I can do it.  
> 
> Here is my question.  Of the digital drumsets on the market right 
> now, in the under $1500 neighborhood, which do you all think is 
the 

> best for this application?  
> 
> From what I have been able to read in this forum and others, I am 
> leaning towards the DTXPress II.
> 
> I would like to know what those of you who've been using them have 
> to say.
> 
> Thanks