Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Really Inspector, do you seriously expect me to believe that on 2/9/03 7:55
pm, "moosetication" <moosetication@...> said:

>> note: the Zenbal feels and looks good but is very fussy
>> about set-up.
> 
> That's disappointing to hear. I have worked my way around the
> peculiarities of the SE-102 which I use as a main snare. Fussy in
> what way?
> 
>> I might have been happier buying another Yamaha.
> 
> Yeah. Yamaha pads are turning up on eBay in a steady trickle. I
> don't dislike 'em enough to do anything rash right now. I need some
> other things before I start getting uppity with my cymbals. I'd
> rather get a mesh snare first. And a second module before that. And
> a ... and a ... [head explodes]

This is all very interesting as I have yet to jump into this pond and buy a
stock DTX. What I've been reading is very much leading me to think that I'll
buy a basic Koby mesh head kit (5 pads and rack) and add whatever cymbals &
brain seem right at the time. Why Koby? Made here in the UK and reasonably
priced so less hassle to get and maintain. Only downside I can see is that
I'll have to get some rim silencer (I have neighbours). Cymbals are a bit
more of a problem, here I'm tempted to go DIY and make my own. The brain?
Not sure. The DTXpress brain has a lot that I want, only question now is
whether it has a 'brushes' mode like the Rolands. (I like brushes!) Not
greatly attracted to either of the DMs, so only other options are the ddrum
or Roland. The ddrum brain is ridiculously expensive, so it's Yamaha or
Roland. Decisions, decisions............ :-)

pb