Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hey Kevin,

The first time I played my set live it was kind of surreal. It sounded as if 
someone else was playing because there was no drum sounds underneath you, like 
with an acoustic set.  The other members of the band were also a litle 
confused as there was no drum sounds coming from behind them. Everything was up 
front. Just a few suggestions.

1. Get monitors as close as possible. Try putting an amp or monitor behind 
the drums so you can here yourself. An amp for your set is the best. You can mic 
the amp through the pa and still here yourself.
2. Bring headphones just in case.
3. Don't try to play louder if you can't here yourself. This only causes 
false triggers and mis-hits. Let the amp, PA control most of the volume.
4. Cymbal sounds seem to be a real problem with electronic drums. Don't know 
what to tell ya there. Perhaps bring some acoustic cybals just in case.