Live gigs are not easy for anyone. For drummers you
can add in more set-up time, more tear-down time, more sound-checking,
and way more physical energy being expended during the performance
of course.
The DTXPRESS IV won’t render your gig on a par with a flute player
but it’ll certainly streamline the process, reduce the overall
weight and bulk of your equipment, and tame the outer reaches of sonic
issues all without compromising the basic feel and response of your
instrument.
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For a start the pads feel great. They have a natural rebound
and great dynamic response. Feel is of course very much related to
sound, and the newly sampled kits (all the top Yamaha acoustic kits
and dozens more) are fresh, lively, and musical.
The standard kit has three toms, a three-zone snare, two full-size,
three-zone round cymbal pads, a hi-hat pad, kick tower and a hi hat
controller. When you want to expand, you can split the tom and kick
inputs to add more pads. The DTXPRESS IV Special adds another cymbal,
a separate hit-hat and stand, and double beater on the kick – things
definitely to consider if you arte primarily a live player.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be making your on-stage life a lot
easier – and with a lot more sonic flexibility – with
the DTXPRESS IV.
- Quick to set up
- Consistent top quality sounds
- Minimal on-stage volume
- Size and weight of kit
- Click /Loop flexibility
- Generous sized pads
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