Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Do you think the TD-6V sound module (brain) would work on the yamaha  
pads... would be cheaper than replacing the whole set. Maybe just  
replace the snare with the mesh head. What do you think ?

Nick

Quoting "Chris . B." <mmhs@...>:

> Don't bother mate,
> the Roland equivalent is far better!
> As some of you might remember, I was constantly having
> problems with my DTXIIIsp; the kick drum would
> randomly drop out all the time.
> As a result, I returned it to the store where I purchased it,
> they tested it and could not rectify the problem.
>
> And since sales have dropped dramatically with this model,
> Yamaha ain't shipping them out here anymore (Aus),
> as everyone who is spending around the same money
> as the DTXIIIsp are buying the Roland TD-6V instead.
> It is no longer cost effective for Yamaha to do so.
>
> So, the drum store gave me the option to try out the equivalent of
> the DTXIIIsp and gave me a test drive of the Roland TD-6V,
> (they just added another e-cymbal to the standard kit),
> and I gotta say, if I'd known about this model before, I would of
> chosen it over the DTXIII any day!
>
> The three rubber toms are far more realistic as far as feel goes
> and having an e-snare with a mesh head not only feels better
> to play, it too is far more realistic and it also eradicates stick
> vibration which is such a major problem with rubber pad snare drums,
> (I had no joy using the Zildjian anti vibe sticks),
> not to mention that they sound much better than the Yamaha kit.
>
> There is no match between the two when it comes to sound quality,
> that's the first thing I noticed. You have far more options with the
> Roland and can achieve a more realistic sound when it comes to
> designing your own style of drum kit.
>
> I recommend strongly that you check out the Roland TD-6V
> before you spend your hard earned on a Yamaha. They cost around the
> same as each other, (I had them valued before I made the switch)
> and you will definately get better value from the Roland,
> it didn't take long for me to work that one out!
>
> And another good thing (for me) is that Roland make these kits
> in every country they distribute them to. Their factory is about
> 3kms from where I live and I can buy accessories directly from them
> as well.
>
> 10 points all round!
>
> All the best,
>               Chris.
>
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Shivprakash_Nayar"
> <shivprakash_nayar@...> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> There are strong rumours that yamaha is introducing the DTXPRESS
> IV by
>> July-Aug this year, at least in Singapore where I'm based.
>>
>> Grapevine reports that production will start in June'06. Specs
>> unclear, though pricing reported to be marginally higher than
> current
>> DTXPRESS IIIS. Info sourced from multiple drum hardware shops,
> incl
>> Yamaha's showroom.
>>
>> Does anybody else have any info?
>>
>> Cheers
>>
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