Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Ok, I think I've got this right but I want to make sure....from what 
I gather from past messages, there are not enough inputs to add a 
bp80 and a pintech concertcast snare, is this correct?  Two weeks 
into my dtx2 and already I want to upgrade, this could get dangerous!

Raven

Right. Both of them require two mono inputs (to be distinguished 
from the stereo inputs on the xpress), the equivalent of two 9/10s. 
Did you ever hear anything from Dave or Martin about the pad song?

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "herondrums" <herondrums@y...> 
wrote:
> Ok, I think I've got this right but I want to make sure....from 
what 
> I gather from past messages, there are not enough inputs to add a 
> bp80 and a pintech concertcast snare, is this correct?  Two weeks 
> into my dtx2 and already I want to upgrade, this could get 
dangerous!
> 
> Raven

Raven:
The BP80 was the first 'toy' I added, and it really broadens the DTX. 
I then switched out the Yamaha pads for the Pintech ConcertCast pads, 
knowing that I would have to either give up one of BP pads or the 
rimshot. I chose to use the BP80 as a single trigger pad.
However, that didn't last long. I now run two DTXs.

If that's not an option for you and you want to use both the of the 
BP80 and a Pintech snare, you could sacrifice the rim shot and layer 
the snare sound with a rimshot. You could then program the snare to 
only give you the rim shot at a maximum velocity hit using the X 
feature.

Stephen

Stephen, 

That sounds like it may be a viable option to sacrifice the rim shot. 
Do I need a special mount or adapter for the 10" concertcast?

Raven

Raven:
You could use the Yam rod, but since the orientation of the mount is 
vertical, rather than horizontal like the Yams, the drum would be 
directly over the bar that holds it and your hihat. What you need to 
get is a Roland style L-rod with the 1.5" barrel. I got some of these 
from Drumbalaya for $7 each. They'll fit into the Yam clamps.
Stephen