Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- "prog_uk" wrote:
> I'm trying to ascertain the difference(s) between
> the range of pads TP80, PCY80 etc. and the range
> TP65, PCY65 etc.

Well, the "80's" are older pads. I think they first came out with 
the DTX kits. The "65's" came out with the DTXpressII. There is also 
the range from the very first DTXpress incarnation, which 
are "60's" - though only in mono, I think (there was no TP60S, only 
the TP60).

As for differences... well not that much functionally, frankly. The 
TP65S snare pad is a "three zone" pad (actually a very clever stereo 
pad) which has one main piezo and two rim switches, that allows you 
do have (say) a snare sound, a rimshot sound, and a sidestick sound. 
The PCY65 cymbal pads are, I think, nicer than the PCY80s. They have 
a simulated "hammer" finish, and the rim on the stereo pad is not 
raised like it is on the 80S which makes it a bit easier to strike.

I do think the 65's (both tom and cymbal pads) are more "even" and 
predictable in their sensitivity than the 80's.

Stewart