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Published on 08/24/11 at 17:22
Best value:
Excellent
* How long have you use it?
A little over a year. Live and in the repeat.
* What is so special that you like most and least?
* Goodies:
- The price content, modularity (I reversed the ride and the round pad that serves as the source of hi-hat), the possibility of extension.
I then added a dual-zone cymbal, suddenly I could put the 1-zone cymbal in its place and the pad which was affected by left floor tom + +.
Good surprise: the extra tom found his connection to the decision "in" the bass drum pedal, congratulations to Yamaha scalability of this product! Then just map the good sound, fastoche.
- You can easily customize the layout of the pads to the morphology:
I read an opinion that was too close to the cymbals: It is very easy to place them elsewhere, like everything else. I measure 1m90 and I do not feel at all cramped.
In fact, I had the arm that supports the snare toms in viola and medium, so the pad is positioned between my knees (see photo)
The range of settings allows to have a big sound good live and something more subtle for studio sessions.
Like any electronic gear, he must dare to leave the presets and take the time to create his (her) own set.
- It is also elegant, it is a subjective opinion, but after all I'm here to give my opinion, right?
- Probable Evolution: A snare 8 "dual-zone. Silicone or rubber, I have not decided yet.
* Cons:
- At this price, I do not see, there are better, but always (much) more expensive.
- Touch is perhaps not the top, but the bounces are healthy and allow for rapid turnover.
- Come on, maybe the hi-hat pedal is hard to "feel", but the sensitivity is adjustable, and it is always better than the simple "on-off"!
Another negative: The bass drum has a tendency to move when you loose a little in, attention to surface, a carpet with shaved hair turned towards you and it does.
- I could not judge the sound of the pads themselves, playing in groups, with Marshall's everywhere ...
* Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I used an ultra-portable drumkit (it's good to carry on the bike, and hit a cow, no more) and tried the really big stuff in the store.
It is clear that the feel and sound of the DTXPLORER are below a big sister to 2500 Roros ...
* How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent, only the Roland HD1 is comparable, but you have to choose: the ergonomic compact Roland or Yamaha?
* With experience, you do again this choice? ...
At the same budget, without any hesitation.
Otherwise I start on a DTX540K, more expensive of course ...
In conclusion, I do not regret my purchase, I have plenty of time to change my pace, without ruining my budget.
A little over a year. Live and in the repeat.
* What is so special that you like most and least?
* Goodies:
- The price content, modularity (I reversed the ride and the round pad that serves as the source of hi-hat), the possibility of extension.
I then added a dual-zone cymbal, suddenly I could put the 1-zone cymbal in its place and the pad which was affected by left floor tom + +.
Good surprise: the extra tom found his connection to the decision "in" the bass drum pedal, congratulations to Yamaha scalability of this product! Then just map the good sound, fastoche.
- You can easily customize the layout of the pads to the morphology:
I read an opinion that was too close to the cymbals: It is very easy to place them elsewhere, like everything else. I measure 1m90 and I do not feel at all cramped.
In fact, I had the arm that supports the snare toms in viola and medium, so the pad is positioned between my knees (see photo)
The range of settings allows to have a big sound good live and something more subtle for studio sessions.
Like any electronic gear, he must dare to leave the presets and take the time to create his (her) own set.
- It is also elegant, it is a subjective opinion, but after all I'm here to give my opinion, right?
- Probable Evolution: A snare 8 "dual-zone. Silicone or rubber, I have not decided yet.
* Cons:
- At this price, I do not see, there are better, but always (much) more expensive.
- Touch is perhaps not the top, but the bounces are healthy and allow for rapid turnover.
- Come on, maybe the hi-hat pedal is hard to "feel", but the sensitivity is adjustable, and it is always better than the simple "on-off"!
Another negative: The bass drum has a tendency to move when you loose a little in, attention to surface, a carpet with shaved hair turned towards you and it does.
- I could not judge the sound of the pads themselves, playing in groups, with Marshall's everywhere ...
* Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I used an ultra-portable drumkit (it's good to carry on the bike, and hit a cow, no more) and tried the really big stuff in the store.
It is clear that the feel and sound of the DTXPLORER are below a big sister to 2500 Roros ...
* How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent, only the Roland HD1 is comparable, but you have to choose: the ergonomic compact Roland or Yamaha?
* With experience, you do again this choice? ...
At the same budget, without any hesitation.
Otherwise I start on a DTX540K, more expensive of course ...
In conclusion, I do not regret my purchase, I have plenty of time to change my pace, without ruining my budget.
