Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- Dan Cheak wrote:
> ...do you know how the new round cymbals are mounted?
> (DXTIIS)? Do they use a mechanism to allow natural 
> movement, or can you install Aquarian type springs
> to minimize stiffness?

I'm prepared to bet that the motion is not terrific, for two 
reasons. First, underneath the cymbal is a widget that clamps to the 
tilter and fits into the underside of the cymbal to prevent it 
spinning (so the trigger stays in the right place). Second, the top 
felt seems to be recessed into the "bell" of the cymbal. I suspect 
it will swing a bit, certainly better than the PCY6x/8x pie slices, 
but still be heavily damped. If you can install an Aquarian spring, 
you probably won't be able to stop the cymbal spinning.

ObCaveat: speculation; late; tired; decrepit. YMMV.

Stewart