YAMAHA DTXTREME IIS MAKES TOP TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE

(Yamaha | Posted 2004-01-30)

ANAHIEM, CA—Yamaha Drums combines the time-tested strengths of digital ýtechnology research with advanced drum manufacturing in the new DTXTREME IIS ýelectronic drum system. Targeted for March 2004 delivery at an MSRP of $2,999, the ýDTXTREME IIS features a 6-piece configuration with three cymbal pads. Upgrades ýinclude a new rack, great feeling pads, sampling capabilities and a selection of physically ýmodeled voices from the award-winning Yamaha Motif product line—stereo acoustic ýinstruments, ambient textures and the best waveforms from Yamaha’s top-end ýsynthesizers.ý New, soft 3-zone rubber pads offer players the ultimate in performance comfort, ýnatural feel and rebound. Each pad includes individual controls for pitch and pad ýselection, while snare pads also feature adjustable dampening control. The high hat ýcontroller combines an acoustic-type stand with electronic pads for a traditional look and ýfeel.ý

ý“While the original Yamaha DTXTREME was developed primarily for the ýprofessional musician, the new DTXTREME IIS offers the electronic drum enthusiast the ýbest value on the market, whether they’re a full-time drummer or an upscale hobbyist,” ýstates Dave Jewell, marketing manager, Yamaha Drums.ý

Onboard electronics include 1,757 realistic drum voices, 128 GM voices, up to 90 ýpreset drum kits, 40 user kits, 164 preset songs, up to 32 user-created songs, the Groove ýCheck practice feature and an easy-view backlit display. More than 8 MB of voices, kits ýor songs may be stored and retrieved via a SmartMedia® storage card. The DTXTREME ýIIS will connect directly to a PC or Mac computer via an external MIDI interface or the ýintegrated TO HOST connection for editing or downloading Web content. ý

ý“With the new Yamaha Motif sounds, the incredible feeling pads and unique high ýhat controller, you can get a professional sounding electronic kit without breaking the ýbank,” states Jim Haler, product manager, Yamaha Drums. “The DTXTREME IIS puts ýthat technology into one great package, and makes it accessible.”ý For more information on the DTXTREME IIS, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM ýý2004 in the Marquis Ballroom of the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation ýof America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, ýCA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit ýwww.yamaha.com.ý

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