Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "narrowgatedrummer" 
<buoymaster@c...> wrote:
> Hey guys,
> I know Im new at this...first electric kit that is....
> I notice that this has trigger settings already. Is there any way 
to 
> make them more sensitive than what they are now?
> Ive tried all the pre-sets out and right now Im just wanting them 
> quicker so to speak.
> If so...could you please explain.

Billy,

All of the trigger settings can be altered. I don't know exactly how 
far into the presets you've ventured, so I'll just ramble. The 
defaults in the trigger menu are ballparks for the pads supplied with 
the kit (the specific rejection setting between the snare and hi hat 
from the factory may be faulty. If you notice a problem when you hit 
the snare and hi hat simultaneously, we'll help you fix it). If you 
don't mind my saying so, however, I wouldn't stray too far from the 
default gain, min. velocity, and rejection numbers in the trigger 
menu until you're more familiar with what the parameters are meant to 
accomplish. If you get all bottled up and in a tizzy this early, you 
may have to do a factory reset later to get back some semblance of 
order, and unless you've backed up your user kits elsewhere, you'll 
lose them all. But, that said, there is a list of global trigger 
settings that affect how all of the pads will respond. The kit comes 
set to "Medium"; at least it did a few years ago. Check the manual 
for what the various options do; they all have strengths and 
sacrifices. You can also customize the global trigger settings, but I 
wouldn't yet. Also, the back of the module has six DIP switches, 
corresponding to inputs 1-6. Flipping them up will make the module 
more sensitive. I have found that this tactic is absolutely essential 
for mesh head pads and most of the e-cymbals, like the Visu-lites, 
that I favor. I don't know if it will have the effect that you want 
with gum-rubber pads. You'll have to experiment. Keep digging and ask 
specific questions as they arise. You're definitely exhibiting the 
signs of early e-drum mania. Don't forget to eat and drink; you'll 
need the stamina.

Ed