--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "rtmt91drummer" <rtmt91drummer@y...>
wrote:
> I was wondering what the differnces are between the I and II
modules.
> Does it have better cymbal sounds... or does any one have a good
> custom cymbal sound in the dtx1 that really has a bright sound that
> projects well. It seems at times mine are not loud enough when
> playing. Would it be worth the money to upgrade to the II if I was
to
> find the right price for a used one?
So far as I can tell, and remember, the only differences between the
I and II modules were exterior color and the latter's ability to
handle the three-sound snare (and cymbal). The cymbal sounds per se
are the same, or basically the same. I had a couple of bright ride
and crash cymbal sounds on the I that I liked, but I don't remember
them coming to life until I used other pads with the module. If no
one else has the voice names handy, I'll rummage for mine.
One way to get your cymbal sounds louder would be to turn everything
else down so that when you amplify, the cymbals cut through better.
When the volumes of all the inputs are maxed out, the cymbals and hi
hat seem to get shortchanged. I don't think that moving from the I to
the II would get you much, especially if you're thinking of going
with mesh. Moving to the III, however, would get you new cymbal
sounds, which apparently are better.
>
> Also I have the DTXPRESS I module a pads. But I am wanting to
upgrade
> to a larger mesh head pad for the snare. Any sugestions? pintech?
> hart? build my own?
You can always build your own if you have either an acoustic snare
that you're willing to sacrifice or are willing to scrounge or buy
cheap materials. The electronicdrums site is good for step by step
instructions. DIY will definitely save you money, but resale value,
if not looks, can suffer, if that matters to you.
The Yamaha modules have had trouble mating effectively with Hart
meshes in the past; the signal is too attenuated. Hart, unlike other
companies, has never seemed particularly interested in courting
Yamaha users. I certainly wouldn't buy a Hart mesh sight-unseen (or
sound-unheard). The Pintech ConcertCasts, which I recommend for a
number of reasons, make ample noise through Yamaha electronics--some
say too much. If you have a light touch, the minimum gain on the
Pintechs, as currently constituted, may seem too loud. If so,
inserting a 200k pot between input and pad--either yourself or via a
cable with its own pot(Guyatone interconnects, for example)--seems to
satisfy those who have difficulty. Brian LaRue mentioned the
possibility that Pintech might consider adding a sensitivity
adjustment to the pads themselves. If he eventually does so, and you
buy yours now, you might be able to get it retrofitted with the knob
later, but I'm getting way ahead of myself.
Ed
