Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> --- In DTXpress@egroups.com, "Manolo Dudes" <mdudes@h...>
> wrote:
> >  Hi, guys... I'm a brand new user, but I'm somewhat
> dissapointed
> > with the volume I can get from the module. I'm not
> talking about
> > the headphones volume, which has been discussed to
> death, but
> > the volume I get from my amplifier.
> >
> > My signal path is DTXpress to medium-hi class home
> amplifier
> (Mission
> > Cyrus One) to Bose Acoustimass loudspeakers. Although I
> maxed the
> > volume control both in the amplifier and the module I
> get a VERY
> weak
> > output from the amp. If I use the headphones output from
> the DTX, I
> > get a *bit* more output, but distorted. I'm using the
> "Aux" input
> in
> > the amp. The amp volume seems OK using any other source
> (Discman,
> > Video, Walkman, etc... even my BOSS GT-3 guitar effects
> processor
> > sounds full and loud...)
> >
> > Am I doing something wrong?... Are there any
> "parameters" to
> increase
> > the output volume?...
> >
> > By the way, I connected it to a friend's Bass combo and
> it sounded
> > loud, full and rich! (DTX's mono output to amp's preamp
> input).
> >
> > Thanks a lot in advance...
>
>
> Hey, guys... I still got the problem and no one answered!
>
> Please... have you got any idea on this?... I know that
> this module
> is
> supposed to be connected to mix board or a more sensitive
> amp like a
> keyboard amp, but I cannot believe that the Yamaha
> engineers didn't
> want their customers to use it with a simple home Hi-Fi.
> As a
> practicing instrument, it makes sense to connect it to the
> Stereo and
> jam along at home!
>
> Come on, guys!, I know you're all doing this, but how?...
> Am I doing
> anything wrong?
>
> mdudes@...
> >From sunny Spain.
>
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>  
> Hey Manolo, Sorry we left you hanging. Here's some things
> you can try.
> 
> 1.VOICE menu: KIT Common, Volume. This is the master volume
> control for the whole kit, range 0-127. Set it as high as
> you can without distorting the audio output, when hitting
> your hardest.(see 5 below) Not having tried the Cyrus , I
> don't know what tolerance for input level vs.
> sensitivity/impedance. Your speakers could be in danger, not
> 
> from volume but from square wave signals on peaks, caused by
> 
> overdriving the pre-amp input.
> 
> 2. PLAY menu: page down one so you see TRIG=1 Medium. If you
> 
> change the value to 3 Easy, you will compress the dynamic
> range, smoothing out the output. Your speakers will be safer
> 
> when you hit hard, yet your softer hits will be a little
> louder. Similiar effect to using an outboard compressor.
> 
> 3.UTILITIES menu: set VOL MODE to LIVE so that you can
> easily turn up the snare and kick from the front panel.
> In PRACTICE mode, you have to hold the shift button down
> while adjusting the snare and kick volume: takes two
> hands...
> 
> 4.VOICE menu: VOL setting, Each pad can be turned up
> individually, but you will lose dynamic range (difference
> from soft to loud) Basically you are making softer hits
> appear louder, so that may feel odd to play like this,
> unless you carefully re-balance. Better to use option 2
> above, as it is less likely to throw your kit out of
> balance. (So it wouldn't be wise to set
> every pad to 127!)
> 
> 5. A final note on volume settings on the DTXpress and the
> Cyrus One: It is quite acceptable to run the Cyrus volume
> control wide open, or close to it, and control your master
> volume at the DTXpress, as long as you are careful not to
> switch sources, or plug/unplug any gear or pads while it is
> turned up. I use my DTXpress straight into a 100W/ch power
> amp (no gain controls) and regulate the output volume from
> the front panel control of the orange box. I have my CD
> player in the Aux in for playing along to practice tunes.
> Works great
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Manolo Dudes wrote:
> 
> > --- In DTXpress@egroups.com, "Manolo Dudes" <mdudes@h...>
> > wrote:
> > >  Hi, guys... I'm a brand new user, but I'm somewhat
> > dissapointed
> > > with the volume I can get from the module.
> > >
> > > Thanks a lot in advance...
> >
> >
> > Hey, guys... I still got the problem and no one answered!
>
> >
> > Come on, guys!, I know you're all doing this, but how?...
> > Am I doing
> > anything wrong?
> >
> > mdudes@...
> > >From sunny Spain.

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