Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Also, don't forget to investigate the DIP switches on the back of the
module. IIRC, they are a "pre-scaler" for the inputs that dhould allow
you to get the dynamic range into the center of your playing style... :)

Vern

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liberatusvirus said:
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jtatsuoka" <jtatsuoka@y...> wrote:
>> it looks like I will have to build an
>> attenuation box for all my inputs.
>> Are all Yamaha pad users getting 99% only on the loudest hits?
>
> Hi Jun,
>
> The attenuation box is an interesting approach, but I wonder if it's
> necessary. You haven't had the DXTpress that long. Twiddling with
> min. vel. and gain, as well as your technique, should be able to
> create a situation in which you're not getting bombarded with 99
> every time that you hit a pad (the dreaded machine gun effect).
> Crossfading, in fact, works on the principle that you can vary the
> velocity of hits to create different responses from the triggers.
> One very important thing you learn with e-drums is that they are a
> finesse instrument. Sheer power reaches the law of diminishing
> returns much more quickly with electronic triggers than with
> acoustic percussion. Before you start building extra gear to mediate
> between the module and pads, you might get to know what you already
> have a little better (then maybe you can build the box).
>
> Ed
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