Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Thanks SKirby.

I'm in the processing of buying a new home PC.  I'm
definitely going to take your advise and start with
your approach from day one.

--- Skirby56 <skirby@...> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
> Ebay link was bad, try;
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&item=2735069197&category=16178
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Skirby56"
> <skirby@i...> wrote:
> > Hi Bob,
> > 
> > An option to a new computer would be a hot-swap
> drive bay with 
> > removeable tray (ie;
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > ViewItem&item=2735071461&category=19570) Not
> suggesting that 
> seller, 
> > just an example.
> > 
> > I have 4 different tray/HD/OS systems to keep all
> my stuff separate 
> > (games/music/internet/video editing). The trays
> have a lock/key to 
> > keep prying fingers out. Used hard drives are
> cheap, but you get 
> what 
> > you pay for, so...
> > 
> > Good luck,
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> > --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Bob V
> <bovano1@y...> wrote:
> > > Thanks to everyone for their assistance.
> > > 
> > > I'm now able to get the music and drums to play
> > > through my DTXpress Headset (from the PC's midi
> out to
> > > the DTXpress's midi in).  I ended up resetting
> the
> > > DTXpress to the factory settings since I
> couldn't find
> > > the "one" setting that was the problem.  In the
> > > initial joy of downloading/uploading sysex files
> after
> > > installation, I think I downloaded something
> that
> > > changed more than just a drumkit on my DTXpress.
>  Word
> > > of caution, make sure you  know what is in the
> sysex
> > > files you are downloading.
> > > 
> > > Secondly, and a little off topic, I do have a
> problem
> > > with StickMaster displaying it's menu items on
> my
> > > Windows98 machine.  I'm working with support,
> and it
> > > is due to my PC's support for PNG image files. 
> I
> > > haven't fixed this yet but am continuing to work
> with
> > > support.  I think it's time for a new pc (and
> one
> > > where my kids haven't downloaded every product
> known
> > > to kid-kind).
> > > 
> > > Thanks again.
> > > --- ozteevan <ozteevan@y...> wrote:
> > > > Hi Bob
> > > > 
> > > > > Maybe I'm expecting too much.
> > > > You are not expecting too much at all. I have
> my
> > > > system set up so that 
> > > > I hear everything in my headphones. That is
> the
> > > > music, the PC drum 
> > > > line (when not muted) and my own pad
> responses. So
> > > > stick with it and 
> > > > you will get it working without needing your
> PC
> > > > speakers at all.
> > > > 
> > > > I am not using a USB link cable but one going
> to my
> > > > joystick port. 
> > > > This should only change the drivers required.
> The
> > > > help files do detail 
> > > > the USB connection requirements.
> > > > 
> > > > Have you read the section of the help under
> > > > "Preparation"/"Connecting 
> > > > to a MIDI instrument" and the following
> section "DTX
> > > > Series Settings"? 
> > > > This second section reminds you to set "UT
> MIDI
> > > > RECEIVE" to [10PC=off]
> > > > .
> > > > 
> > > > The "Lets Begin" section of the help shows a
> screen
> > > > shot of the 
> > > > preferences tab for I/O showing USB in and out
> > > > selected. Note the tone 
> > > > generator is set to "Hardware Device".
> > > > 
> > > > Sorry for not being able to put my finger
> right on
> > > > the problem here 
> > > > but rest assured that it is possible to get
> all of
> > > > the sounds 
> > > > happening in your headphones through the
> module.
> > > > 
> > > > Good luck
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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