Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "peterpan" <malakies2000@y...> wrote:

> Now I have had a couple of slight issues, and I'm wondering maybe 
> I've overlooked something, so I'll run it by here.  I haven't tried 
> every possible trigger setting but it appears that this pad is too 
> responsive - and peaks at 99% with medium and above force hits. The 
> only way I've managed to reduce it is by lowering the trigger 
output 
> level (using the adjuster on the side of the pad).  This does 
exactly 
> what it should do, reducing the output and making the pad less 
> sensitive, however i find I lose alot of my lower end dynamics 
before 
> a medium hit registers below 90%.   So at the moment its either a 
> very sensitive snare with peaking, or acceptable hard hitting 
> performance by sacrificing lighter hit response. 

Pete,

I can't give you detailed settings because I don't own one of these 
things, and my only suggestion might sound counterintuitive. But it 
seems worth a try. Flip the DIP switch on the back of the module 
corresponding with the snare's input up. This tactic will make the 
pad run hotter, but it might improve "lighter hit response" in 
conjunction with what you did to get the "acceptable hard hitting 
performance." If that doesn't work, you could always try inserting a 
pot between the snare and input--either DIY or already on the cable--
and adjust it to get better dynamics. You'd have to start by putting 
the gain and min. vel. settings at a fairly low position, I would 
think.

>>If anyone in the UK is looking for mono 
> cymbals, the Kit toys I got are fantastic, they have worked very 
well 
> with both the DTxpress & TD-8.  About 20 quid each.

Stewart emailed me about the Kit Toys, and I had a look. I thought 
that I'd acquaint OGD with them, too, but he told me that he's been 
aware of their existence for a while. Wouldn't you know?  Anyway, I'd 
love to try them. Does the company have any intention of expanding to 
our shores, or are they going the way of Koby? We're always looking 
to do a review.

Ed