Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Session drummer Stuart McConaghy reports, based on word from his 
store's Yamaha rep, that the new Xtreme module still has some bugs 
to be ironed out. Yamaha hopes to release the entire DTXtreme II at
WinterNAMM. Apparently they intend to make a big splash with the 
module, especially after its prominent introduction in the new Akira 
Jimbo DVDs. I would imagine that the PC 150 would accompany this 
package. 

Ed

--- Ed wrote:
> Yamaha hopes to release the entire DTXtreme II at
> WinterNAMM. Apparently they intend to make a big
> splash with the module....

Rah! Plenty of time to start puttin' the small change in the piggy-
bank!

> ...especially after its prominent introduction in
> the new Akira Jimbo DVDs.

I must get some of those. I downloaded the snip from Drummerworld, 
and the guy is extraordinary. The clave rhythm he keeps going with 
his left heel (while still using the hat pedal with his left toe) 
while solo-ing is that heady combination of breathtaking and 
depressing at the same time... I urge anyone who's not seen it to 
check it out.

Stewart