YAMAHA DTXPRESS III SERIES CAN'T BE "BEAT"
—Electronic Kit Features Major Audio and
Mechanical Upgrades for Original Price;
Special Edition Available—
ANAHEIM, CA—For almost five years, the Yamaha DTXPRESS
series electronic drum kits have set a standard in performance
and value for the professional and amateur drummer. With an
emphasis on improved sound, natural feel and user-friendliness,
Yamaha Drums will introduce two updated models for Winter NAMM
2004—the DTXPRESS III and the DTXPRESS III Special Edition.
Currently available, the DTXPRESS III features a selection
of new audio waveforms that reproduce ultra-realistic sounds,
with a strong concentration on acoustic cymbal sounds. Upgraded
soft rubber pads offer drummers more performance comfort, better
feel and natural rebound.
Physical improvements include gray metallic support racks
that will hide chips and scratches. The DTXPRESS III ships in
a single box with the rack fully assembled and all cables coded
on both ends, so users can simply fold out the support legs
and cymbal arms for a quick and easy setup.
"The features and price point of the DTXPRESS III beat
those of any other system on the market," states David
Jewell, marketing manager, Yamaha Drums. "Even with the
updated waveforms, new rack and pads, Yamaha has been able to
hold the DTXPRESS III to its initial production price, and that
makes this new kit a better buy than ever."
Like previous models in the series, the DTXPRESS III is loaded
with more than 1,000 sounds, 128 GM voices, 80 drum kits, 127
songs, an integrated 2-track sequencer, 3-zone snare pad, the
Groove Check practice feature and easy-view backlit display.
The DTXPRESS III also allows players to practice and perform
in complete privacy using headphones, and will connect directly
to a PC or Mac computer via an external MIDI interface or the
integrated TO HOST connection.
Targeted to customers in the market for a higher-end option,
the DTXPRESS III Special Edition contains all the features of
the DTXPRESS III, with the addition of an ergonomic curved rack;
three round multi-zone cymbal pads (3-zone, 2-zone and mono);
and a high hat controller with the unique combination of an
acoustic-type stand and electronic pad. The kit is set to deliver
in March 2004, and ships with a single bass drum pedal and drum
throne.
"Never before has an electronic drum kit with similar
features made it under $2,000 retail," states Jim Haler,
Drum product manager. "The DTXPRESS III Special is also
the first electronic kit on the market that comes with a throne
and bass drum pedal to make a complete package. All you need
are sticks, and you're ready to play."
For more information on the DTXPRESS III and the DTXPRESS
III Special Edition, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2004 in the
Marquis Ballroom of the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha
Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum
Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714)
522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com.
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