Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi,

A few days ago I received my DTXpress. One of the main reasons why I 
bought it was the fact my neighbors were complaining about excessive 
volume levels. I was absolutely sure this will be the solution to the 
problem.
However, it turns out I was wrong, one of my neighbors who lives 
right above my apartment is still complaining - I personally think 
that the reason could only be the kick pad.
How can I make it sound quieter? Should I replace the pedal beater? 
Should I place the DTXpress over some stage? Should I cover the pad 
with something?

Please help me, especially if you have any experience with such a 
problem - this neighbor is fuckin' crazy and he threatens that he 
won't let us sleep at night (he's cleaning his house between 
1:00-2:00 AM).

Thanks,
Nir.

P.s: if you could E-mail me an answer it will be more comfortable.

I would guess that the pedal noise is going into the floor and 
shaking the whole apartment. Yes, I think a softer beater would help.
Also, you might want to put the whole set on a carpet or foam pad. 

Or perhaps you need to do your drumming between 1:00-2:00 a.m. :)

-Colin
----- Original Message ----- 

From: <nir_41@...>
To: <DTXpress@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 10:59 AM
Subject: [DTXpress] Please Help


> Hi,
> 
> A few days ago I received my DTXpress. One of the main reasons why I 
> bought it was the fact my neighbors were complaining about excessive 
> volume levels. I was absolutely sure this will be the solution to the 
> problem.
> However, it turns out I was wrong, one of my neighbors who lives 
> right above my apartment is still complaining - I personally think 
> that the reason could only be the kick pad.
> How can I make it sound quieter? Should I replace the pedal beater? 
> Should I place the DTXpress over some stage? Should I cover the pad 
> with something?
> 
> Please help me, especially if you have any experience with such a 
> problem - this neighbor is fuckin' crazy and he threatens that he 
> won't let us sleep at night (he's cleaning his house between 
> 1:00-2:00 AM).
> 
> Thanks,
> Nir.
> 
> P.s: if you could E-mail me an answer it will be more comfortable.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Hi...

If u ask me u should tell ur neighbour 2 go fuck himself....he's obviously got nothing better 2 do..my DTXpress is usually situated upstairs and the noise downstairs is very minimal. I'm using a normal felt beater and Premier 2000 series pedal. 1 other solution is 2 use the hi-hat pedal as ur kick drum although this isn't the perfect solution.

All the best and if u want, i'll send the boys round 2 have a "quiet" word with ur neighbour !!! LOL ! ;o)

Lovesign
Peace & B Wild.




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