Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi Again,
 
I was wondering if it's a bad idea to mix different brands. For 
example; I found a cool Roland snare here in Japan. It's bigger than 
the Yamaha pads and it comes with a stand.

BTW I haven't been able to find it on the net. IS Roland a Japanese 
company?

Thanks,

Jon in Japan

Hey Jon: Its Jerry from Miami.  I have been reading your posts and just want 
to touch bases.  I too have a dtxpress one set, and am just getting used to 
it.  What are you doing in Japan?  I assume you play with a group.  What kind of 
music?  Would you mind if I emailed you with questions regarding the kit from 
time to time?  I really enjoy your posts for they are very helpful.  Regards, 
 Jerry

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "slushycow" <slushycow@y...> wrote:
> Hi Again,
>  
> I was wondering if it's a bad idea to mix different brands. For 
> example; I found a cool Roland snare here in Japan. It's bigger 
than 
> the Yamaha pads and it comes with a stand.
> 
> BTW I haven't been able to find it on the net. IS Roland a Japanese 
> company?

Hi Jon,

Mixing brands is a wonderful idea--when it works, and it usually 
does. But Yamaha modules are the toughest match in captivity for 
alternative-brand components. Roland pads are generally okay with the 
Yamaha module, but trying before buying is recommended, unless people 
at this forum, or others, can endorse the product in question. I 
assume that your Roland is a mesh head. Most likely you can find a 
pad type in the trigger menu for it (maybe DT10/20).

Ed

Hi Jerry,

Thanks a lot for the compliment. I'd be more than happy if you want 
to talk directly via email. 

My regular mail is hixhix@...

I joined a group in Japan about a year ago called "The TenGooz". We 
play blues, rock, reggae and lots of other stuff.

If you are interested, have a webpage www.tengooz.com

I think there is some live music on that site, but the recordings 
were straight off the board, so the volumes are all messed up.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Jon in Japan