Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I have a question that I am sure has been asked but I searched the 
archives and couldn't find an exact answer.  I just bought my first 
drum set (a dtxpress iii) and already have maxed it out.  If I want 
to add more pads I know I need another module.  Is a mixer what I 
then need to make them work together to hear them either through 
headphones or an amp?  Sorry for the stupid question but I work with 
consumer electronics and not at all with "pro" gear.
Thanks,
Ed W

On Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 10:44  PM, eclipse9917042 wrote:

> I have a question that I am sure has been asked but I searched the
> archives and couldn't find an exact answer.  I just bought my first
> drum set (a dtxpress iii) and already have maxed it out.  If I want
> to add more pads I know I need another module.  Is a mixer what I
> then need to make them work together to hear them either through
> headphones or an amp?  Sorry for the stupid question but I work with
> consumer electronics and not at all with "pro" gear.
> Thanks,
> Ed W
>
Yes, you'll need a mixer, or at least a multi-channel keyboard amp like 
the Behringer KX1200. The mixer will give you more flexibility as to 
custom-tailoring a system according to your needs, but you'd still need 
power amps and speakers if you want anyone else other than you to hear 
your drumming prowess, the amp on the other hand gives you a nice 
all-in-one system.

Stuart McConaghy
Canopus Drums
Meinl Cymbals
SilverFox Sticks

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "eclipse9917042" <ewitters@c...> 
wrote:
> I have a question that I am sure has been asked but I searched the 
> archives and couldn't find an exact answer.  I just bought my first 
> drum set (a dtxpress iii) and already have maxed it out.  If I want 
> to add more pads I know I need another module.  Is a mixer what I 
> then need to make them work together to hear them either through 
> headphones or an amp?  Sorry for the stupid question but I work 
with 
> consumer electronics and not at all with "pro" gear.

Nothing to add to Stuart's suggestions, but so far as the addiction 
is concerned, as they say in show business, "You ain't seen nothin' 
yet." I'm not at all unhappy to report that you may be in for a long 
ride. Polish up the credit cards, and if you've got a companion at 
home, start remembering the important gift-giving dates, because you 
may need every bit of domestic good will that you can muster. In this 
case, the cure is definitely worse than the disease; this is one 
groovy addiction. Now how can you help me with my consumer 
audio/video problem?

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, <nicholas.gunn@b...> wrote:
> I know exactly where you are coming from Ed
> 
> Wife's Birthday tomorrow, Made sure there is a lovely present from 
me and
> also one from the boy, next week I will drop in the fact that I 
want another
> module :-))

Happy Birthday Mrs. Gunny from the Yamaha DTXpress Electronic Drums 
Group.