Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "slushycow" <slushycow@y...> wrote:
> But now I have encountered another problem. The Stock cymbal pads 
> are killing me! Especially the ride. I need some advice on what my 
> next step should be. I noticed visu lites on some kits here. What's 
> up with them? Good stuff? Where can I order them from?
> Or is there a better solution? I tried real cymbals, but they are 
> just too loud or don't balance out well. I gig about 5 times a 
> month, so I'm slowly working out the bugs, which are many. But I 
> love playing electronic drums. 

Hey Jon,

How's it going? It would be nice to know what exactly you don't like 
about the stock Yamaha cymbals before we start recommending that you 
spend some money on new ones. But the two most popular alternatives 
of the people who post regularly here are the Pintech Zenbals and the 
Visu-lites. The Zenbals probably have the majority, since they cost 
less and come in a stereo version that matches up well with the 
DTXpress. Check out Stephen Brown's review of two new Zenbal models 
for a good overview of what to expect from them. You can visit 
Pintech's website for more information. The acrylic Visu-lites come 
in single and dual-zone models. For what it's worth, they were my 
favorites with the DTXpress module, or any other module for that 
matter. Getting them in Japan might prove to be a problem; they are 
available only factory-direct from Visu-lite via the website or from 
Drumbalaya.com, a webstore located in Washington state. However, did 
you happen to notice our announcement earlier in the week about the 
imminent DTXpress III SP, which is scheduled to come out in Japan on 
Nov. 30? That model is pictured on our gateway page. You'll notice 
the new round cymbals; by all indications, they are capable of three 
sounds--bow, edge, and bell--analogous to the three-sound snare of 
the DTXpress II with its body, rimshot, and cross stick capabilities. 
Even with only rim and bow, they might be a good bet for you--and 
affordable, too. Can you wait a month to try them? If so, you could 
report on them for the rest of us; they won't emerge here until mid-
winter. What do you say?

Ed

Ed