You don't have to join to get the plans for the modified Remo
pad. Just yesterday I went to my local Guitar Center and purchased an 8" Remo
practice pad for about $15. The plans call for a 10" pad but I figured the 8"
would be just about right for a double bass setup. Next stop was Radio Shack for
the rest of the hardware. In about 2 hours I had the thing done. Now all I have
to do is modify the existing kick tower and mount it. I tested it with the snare
output (2) and it is unbelievable. It feels more like an acoustic drum than the
rubber pad. I will probably make another to use for the snare and use the snare
pad for another cymbal. I am waiting for the photos to see how Creighton did it.
The toughest part of this project was getting the piezo element out of the
plastic case without "injuring" it. A utility knife, pliers, and a Dremel tool
with a cutting wheel made it quite easy. If you goof it up, get another. They
only cost $1.79. I bought 2 just in case.
Ken
----- Original Message -----From: emfSent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:56 AMSubject: [DTXpress] Re: KP 60 Base Module--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Jackie Harkins"
<jackieharkins@y...> wrote:
>; I[m trying find out if any one else is having problems with their
KP
> 60 base module dropping at different times, I've tried a soft
> beater then went to a hard one and I'm getting the same results
Hi Jackie,
You have stumbled onto one of the most common and aggravating
problems with the early DTXpress kit; the archives of this forum are
littered with it. The KP60 simply did not perform well. Mine
misbehaved just like yours. I talked to Yamaha about it, opened it
up, and re-soldered every connection in sight--all to no avail.
Yamaha was very accommodating, sending me a brand new one, but the
new one wasn't satisfactory either. Rather than go through the
frustrating process of reconstructing it, I simply switched to
another brand. I thought that the unit as a whole was a flawed design.
You can try the re-soldering process; maybe you'll have more luck
than most. If you don't want to ditch it, you could do a makeover.
Creighton Higgins, a long-time member of this group, followed
instructions from a DIY site call electronicdrums.com to create a
much more reliable kick with a larger playing surface from his KP60.
In response to another member's request to copy it, Creighton is
about to post pictures. In the meantime, you could run a search of
the KP60 in the archives (many of the posts will be mine) and/or look
there for Creighton's description of his design. Alternatively, you
could join electronicdrums and do it yourself. It's a great site in
its own right that can save e-drummers on a budget a lot of money,
though it has a small initiation fee.
Ed
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