I got a new DTXpressIII a couple couple of weeks ago... watch for
problems with the brain, they had to order me a new one, because the
first one did not work. I got the second one home and played for
about 10 mins before it stopped working... I called to have them
order me another one, then started to take if off the rack... I
heard something shaking around inside opened it up and the batter
had popped out. I called back, they check the first one, and it was
the same problem. It sounds like someone in the factory dose not
know how to snap in batteries. Easy fix 5 or 6 screws and to take
the case apart to get to the battery.
The kit is pretty good, I get a little High Hat sound when I switch
to double bass pedal, but not too bad. I would suggest ordering
anoter double tricker pad PCY65S to use as the ride so you can get
the bell sound from it, then use the PCY65 they send as a second
crash.
Mike
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> I took a long look at Sonar and Digi 01/02, but there
> is such a large requirement for hardware and RAM if you
> want to have any kind of meaningful simultanious recording
> and playback without your system crashing.
>
> Maybe the software is better now, but they're still a couple
> hundred bucks at a minimum + you need to get a good card for
> about $300-400 minimum.
>
> The problem with recording is that it's a total black hole
> for cash. But that's what makes it addicting to do. There
> are so many cool new gadgets coming out every couple months
> it makes my head spin if I unplug for any period of time.
>
> Guess it's time to come to terms with the cash outlay required
> and just jump in with both feet (and an open wallet!)
>
> Who knows, maybe I can hit the Jackpot in Vegas later this
> month on my trip - then all of my money problems will be solved.
> On the other hand, that could be dangerous to have that much cash!
>
>
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> > > Ed, I know it's a rather open ended question, I'm just
> > > curious what others are using and how they like it.
> > >
> > > Maybe some good reads for people debating on what to get.
> > >
> > > I personally think I'll go the route of a Tascam 788 or
> > > similar machine. Buying sounds cards and upgrading my
> > > computer doesn't appeal to me at the moment.
> > >
> > > Not to mention hardware like a DAW, doesn't lose it's value
> > > as fast as a new computer does. Every time I get a new
computer,
> > > I can hear the price dropping when I walk out the door.
> >
> > I'm old school, and equipment like the Tascam 788 appeals to my
> > sensibility as well. But even though PCs per se depreciate
faster
> > than outboard recording/sampling/processing hardware, PC
> > recording/sampling/processing capability is generally more
> versatile,
> > less expensive, and easier to upgrade, though often complicated.
> More
> > and more serious recording facilities are taking advantage of
> them. I
> > was just reading the equipment list at Peter Gabriel's Real
World
> > studios. It has a healthy cross section of both sides. You'll
find
> a
> > lot of people using Cakewalk Sonar, Steinberg Cubase, Digidesign
> Pro
> > Tools, Propellerhead Reason, Native Instruments Battery, etc.
All
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> > have their proponents in terms of price, features, user-
> friendliness,
> > compatibiity, and so on. Which ones ultimately flip your will
> depend
> > on many factors.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > Ed
