Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I took some pictures and uploaded them to my website. There is a 
short review of the kit and also shots of the new module, kick 
tower, pads etc.

Here is the link:

http://www.deals-on-drums.com/yamaha-dtxpress-III-review.htm

Bret

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> I took some pictures and uploaded them to my website. There is a 
> short review of the kit and also shots of the new module, kick 
> tower, pads etc.
> 
> Here is the link:
> 
> http://www.deals-on-drums.com/yamaha-dtxpress-III-review.htm

Bret,

Thanks for the work. Good shots of the kit. The new ribbing on 
Yamaha's rack is a major improvement. You're lucky to have such a 
nice big practice space--perfect for our next convention. Keep us 
updated.

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> > I took some pictures and uploaded them to my website. There is a 
> > short review of the kit and also shots of the new module, kick 
> > tower, pads etc.
> > 
> > Here is the link:
> > 
> > http://www.deals-on-drums.com/yamaha-dtxpress-III-review.htm
> 
> Bret,
> 
> Thanks for the work. Good shots of the kit. The new ribbing on 
> Yamaha's rack is a major improvement. You're lucky to have such a 
> nice big practice space--perfect for our next convention. Keep us 
> updated.
> 
> Ed

Ed, 

I have to run the convention Idea past "The Boss". I have the drums 
set-up in my unfinished basement...so plenty of room to screw around 
and just put stuff anywhere I want.

To answer your question about the setup, it went really fast. I 
didn't even look at the manual, I just pulled the rack out and 
unfolded it and slapped the pads on. The cool thing is that the 
wires are all labeled which made wiring a snap.

It will take me some time to get the settings how I want them, and 
to figure out how to get the hi hat to respond better. I know there 
is a whole new world of options that I haven't explored and look 
forward to doing.

The bummer is I got super sick on Sunday morning, I went to play 
drums at my church and when I got home I went to bed for the whole 
day feeling like I was going to puke. And on Thursday I'm headed to 
Vegas until Sunday...so that doesn't leave a lot of time to monkey 
around till next week.

I'll try to keep everyone posted about the new kit as soon as time 
allows.

Bret

P.S. Ed I ordered the Sony Headphones you recommended, and when I 
win in Vegas, I'm gonna get one of those Behringer Keyboard amps 
when I get home :^)

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:

> I have to run the convention Idea past "The Boss". 

I assume that the "Boss" is neither Bruce Springsteen nor Frank 
sinatra, but the formidable presence whom my friend Stewart, as well 
as Rumpole of the Bailey (and Knut Hamsun), likes to address as "She 
Who Must Be Obeyed." But do tell her that my wife and daughter had a 
great time at the first convention, often telling me how much they 
liked the attendees (well, Stewart).
  
> To answer your question about the setup, it went really fast. I 
> didn't even look at the manual, I just pulled the rack out and 
> unfolded it and slapped the pads on. The cool thing is that the 
> wires are all labeled which made wiring a snap.

I think that ease of setup may well be a selling point for many 
people who have gigs for which an e-drum kit would work well. Ask the 
guy who's designing the Petratron; he's banking on it 
(www.musiccrafter.com/The Peratron.asp.
 
> It will take me some time to get the settings how I want them, and 
> to figure out how to get the hi hat to respond better. I know there 
> is a whole new world of options that I haven't explored and look 
> forward to doing.

It will probably take some time before programming e-drums becomes 
second nature to you. But the trial and error learning process is a 
gas. Plus, this group has a lot of helpful members. 
 
> The bummer is I got super sick on Sunday morning, I went to play 
> drums at my church and when I got home I went to bed for the whole 
> day feeling like I was going to puke. And on Thursday I'm headed to 
> Vegas until Sunday...so that doesn't leave a lot of time to monkey 
> around till next week.

Don't lose a dime in Las vegas, or you'll never be able to buy 
another e-drum component as long as you live (see first paragraph).

> I ordered the Sony Headphones you recommended, and when I 
> win in Vegas, I'm gonna get one of those Behringer Keyboard amps 
> when I get home :^)

Let us know how you like them.

Ed