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12/30/07

PUZZLE

stay in the stage


Terbentuk Tahun 2004, puzzle telah cukup banyak mempunyai pengalaman panggung dan recording, dengan genre britpop dan britrock puzzle sangat yakin dengan genrenya yang dirasa bisa bersaing dengan genre-genre lainnya yang terus berkembang dengan diimbangi skill players yang sudah tidak diragukan lagi.Dengan menggantongi beberapa piala dan penghargaan, itu sudah cukup bagi puzzle untuk membuktikan bahwa puzzle serius dalam bermusik.

Yamaha DTXPRESS IV Special Electronic Drum Kit

50 Preset drum kits, 427 Drum and Percussion voices, larger snare and more cymbals than the Standard. Kick pedal not included.




An all-new set of voices makes this the best sounding DTXPRESS kit yet. The Special version shares the same module as the Standard, but has a larger snare pad and more cymbals with our real hi hat pad. With the new learning tools in the module you have the ideal electronic drum kit for practice, teaching, or gigging around town.

50 Preset drum kitsAn all-new set of voices, using larger files make the DXPRESS IV Special the best sounding DTXPRESS kit yet. With input from our artists, we have programmed 50 great sounding preset kits built using samples our most popular acoustic kits. Oak Custom, Maple Custom, Beech Custom, Recording Custom, as well as a wide selection of ready-to-play kits ideal for any musical situation.

427 Drum and Percussion voicesInside the box, there is a great selection of high-quality voices that you can use to build 20 custom kits for when you want to think "outside the box". There are lots of acoustic drums to choose from, as well as percussion instruments from around the world. You will also find some killer special effects voices that take away any limits on your creativity.

22 keyboard voicesThe DXPRESS IV module has 22 keyboard voices that you can trigger from the pads. This allows you to trigger melodic patterns or program melodic loops into the on-board sequencer that you can use as part of your live performance.

Great feeling padsThe pads on the DXPRESS IV Special have natural rebound and great dynamic response so you will be able to get express all of your musical ideas. The special kit has a 3 zone snare with pad controller that lets you make snare tension adjustments, change the pitch, or alter the tempo of a sequence that you are playing to. There are 3 toms, a 3-zone crash, a mono crash, and a 3-zone ride. The cymbal pads are round, and have a natural swing and rebound for realistic feel. The hi hat pad mounts to a real hi hat stand (that's included with the kit), and responds much like an acoustic hi hat. The kick tower feels very much like an acoustic kick, and will accept a double pedal. When you want to expand, you can split the tom and kick inputs to add more pads.

On-board sequencerThe DXPRESS IV has a built in sequencer that allows you to record your performance in real time. There are 44 prerecorded full-length songs and 19 pad songs to play along with, and 20 user songs that you can use to record your own loops, songs or patterns. You can mute the drum part so that you can play without a drum track, or you can also mute the rhythm track to play along with only a bass line. You can assign any of these songs to any pad in the kit, and then start or stop the song by hitting the pad. To give you even more musical choices, you can plug your CD or MP3 player into the AUX IN of the module and play along with your favorite music.

Programmable clickThe module has a programmable metronome that can play subdivisions of quarter, eighth, sixteenth, or triplets. You can control the volume of each subdivision to give the patterns a different feel. The metronome has 30 user patterns that you can save so you can recall patterns that you use frequently for teaching or practice. The click also has a feature we call Rhythm Gate that will mute the drum voices if you are out of time with the click.



Technical Info


Tone Generator: AWM2 Maximum Polyphony 32

Voices: 427 Drum, Percussion Voices, 22 Keyboard Voices

Drum Kits: Preset 50, User 20

Effects: Reverb x 19 types, Master EQ

Trigger Setups: Preset 7, User 4

Sequencer Note Capacity: Approx. 16,000 notes

Recording Type: Real Time Replace Track 1

Songs: 3 Demo Songs, 41 Practice Songs, 19 Pad Songs, 20 User Songs

Metronome: Tempo 30–300 beats/minute, Tap Tempo function Beat 1–9

Training Functions: Measure Break, Groove Check, Rhythm Gate

Connectors: Trigger inputs 1, 5, 6, 7 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: rim switch)

Trigger inputs: 2, 3, 4, 8 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: trigger input)Hi Hat Control (stereo phone jack)

Audio Connectors: Output L/Mono, R (mono phone jack)Phones (stereo phone jack)Aux IN (stereo mini jack)MIDI Connectors:

MIDI Out, DC In

Power Consumption: 13.0 W

Yamaha DD55 Digital Drum Kit

Touch-sensitive drum pads. Intros/endings


This package includes a pair of drum sticks, 2 footpedals, a power supply, a pair of stereo headphones, plus an extended 2-year warranty. A complete digital drum kit at an incredible price, the DD55 makes a great compact drum kit for players of all levels. It can also be used as a MIDI controller for recording drum parts much more realistically than you could ever do with a keyboard. Features include new stereo drum samples, 2 included foot pedals, 174 total sounds, digital reverb, chorus & DSP, and GM compatibility. Its stereo speakers and headphone output let you play or rehearse with other musicians or privately.The new Yamaha DD55 marks a transition to a more professional and versatile digital-drumming instrument. New stereo-sampled voices, a bass boost system and digital stereo processing give the DD55 an irresistible, thundering beat. And with the addition of adjustable pad sensitivity, you can pound out a spicy Latin rhythm with your hands. With its powerful features, this is no mere toy, although anyone can enjoy it.




Features:





7 Touch-Sensitive Drum Pads Allow Expressive Playing


Tempo Control Using Tap Start


Hand percussion with New Latin Drums Allows Playing with Hands


174 Percussion Voices Assignable to Any Pad


Two Assignable Foot Pedals Included, for Kick, Hi-Hat or Any Other


100 Built-in Rhythm Styles to Accompany Your Playing


50 Programmed Drum Kits


One User Programmable Drum Kit to Store a Favorite Setup


Reverb and Chorus Effects Built Into Voices


Large 3-Digit LED Shows Selection


General MIDI


MIDI In/Out for Computer Connectivity


Headphone Jack


Stereo Speakers with Bass Port Provide Great Sound Quality







Don't forget your Survival Kit!



Designed to provide you with everything you need to get started. Includes a Yamaha Power Adaptor, 2-year extended warranty, Stereo Headphones, Yamaha Survival Kit CD-ROM.


Technical Info



Specifications:



7 pads


Touch Response: Yes


Polyphony: 32 notes max.


Tone Generation: AWM, 192 Voices + 128 GM + 8 Drum Kits


Effects: Reverb, DSP


Demo Songs: 100


Sequencer: 1-Track


Foot Pedal: 2


Compatibility: GM


MIDI: IN/OUT


Speakers: 8 cm x 2


Output: 5W x 2


Dimensions (W x D x H): 22.3 x 14.2 x 6.9 in. (552 x 348 x 136 mm)

EXPORT SERIES



Export series



Features like our I.S.S. tom mounts, sturdy 800W hardware, quality ProTone heads, matching wood snare drum, the P-120P pedal that offers styling cues from our award winning Eliminator line of high performance pedals, and the H-820W Hi-Hat that brings speed and response never before available at this price.







Features

Features are great, but sound is where Export really shines. Export, Export Radical, and Export Select all feature shells produced by the finest shell forming system in the world: Pearl's exclusive SST Shell Molding System. It's this exclusive system that gives Export the tone, warmth, volume and clarity that has made this series the best selling drumset in the world, year after year after year.
• 6 Ply 7.5mm 100% Poplar Shells
• Wood Bass Drum Hoops w/Matching Finish
• I.S.S. Tom Mounting System
• Perimeter EQ Bass Drum Heads
• Bridge Lugs
• Recessed BD Claws
• P-120P PowerShifter Pedal
• Pearl Exclusive Covered Finishes






Export sells



The 100% Poplar Export shells feature Pearl's exclusive scarf joint (gapless seam) construction for uniform shell vibration, unimpeded by air pockets, for warmth and richness found only in more expensive drums.










SST Shell Design

As with all Pearl drums each shell is formed from our legendary SST construction process that uses extreme heat, Precision cut scarf joints, our proprietary Acoustiglue and over 1000lbs of hydraulic pressure to create the ultimate acoustic air chamber.








Export Series Snare Drums
The 14"x5.5" snare drum features a 100% poplar shell for unparalelled sonic performance in its class.




Export Series Hardware


Export hardware packs include a S-800W snare stand, BC-800W boom stand, C-800W cymbal stand, and H-820W hi-hat stand all of which feature sturdy double braced legs. The H-820W hi-hat features an Eliminator style footbaord, UltraGrip wingnuts/wingbolts. The P-120P pedal features chain drive, Eliminator style footbaord, DuoBeat beater that allows the choice of plastic or felt faces for hard or soft attack, and adjustable beater angle .



Tom Moutning



Export Custom ECX drums feature I.S.S. tom mounts and TH-1000 tom arms. The I.S.S. tom holders attach the tom bracket to the rim of the drum thus permitting the shell to vibrate freely for maximum sustain and resonance. TH-1000 series tom holders feature Pearl's infinitely adjustable UniLock system for pin-point tom positioning.

SST Shell Technology



Export Custom features premium 100% 6 ply Maple shells made using Pearl's proprietary SST shell technology. The SST shell technology produces superior shells that exhibit optimal resonance and extreme strength

features

It starts with a 6 Ply 7.5mm 100% Maple Shell produced using Pearl’s exclusive SST Superior Shell Technology construction complete with a limited lifetime warranty. Four stunning hand rubbed lacquer finishes give this Export the highest quality look in its esteemed history. Pearl’s TH1000 series infinitely adjustable Unilock Tom arms are now standard on ECX. The matching 14x5.5 Maple snare drum is another strong upgrade. Standard features like the acclaimed I.S.S mounting system, 45 degree precision cut bearing edges, and ProTone heads remain strong compliments to this time tested series.
• 100% Maple Shells
• Wood Bass Drum Hoops w/Matching Finish
• I.S.S. Tom Mounting System
• Perimeter EQ Bass Drum Heads
• Masters-Type Bridge Lugs
• Reference-Look Recessed BD Claws w/Rubber Lining

export custom


For decades Pearl Export series has been the strongest name associated with quality and affordability in the package drum set market. The Export series has led the way and set the example of how drum sets are bought and sold in the industry and has evolved into the strongest series ever produced by a drum company. Without loosing stride, Pearl has taken this series and given it a serious facelift with even more pro-level improvements.

Masters Snare Drums



New this year, Masters Premium series snare drums pack a smart new feature, swivel lugs. Swivel lugs allow for optimal head seating, ensuring precision tuning for the best snare sound possible

Golden Ratio Air Vents (pat. pend)



The Golden Ratio has been in used by artists and engineers since at least the Renaissance to create aesthetic proportions in art and architecture. Intrigued by this ratio, R&D asked, "Would it work for sound?" Or more specifically, if the Golden Ratio was applied to the location of air vents, could you hear a difference? To find out, they made several prototype drums with the air vent positioned at 1.618033898 x the depth of the drum. Listening tests in Japan and the US confirmed conclusively that it indeed worked and actually made the sound deeper! Experience the sound of Golden Ratio air vents, exclusively on the new Masters Premium.

Aluminum OptiMount System:



In our never-ending quest for perfection, we’ve taken our already sleek top-of-the-line OptiMount and made it lighter by changing the body from zinc to premium aluminum, called the OptiMount "A". The new feather-light aluminum body is nearly "invisible" to the drum and allows the shells to vibrate to their maximum potential for significantly improved resonance and sustain.

features





The classic, natural sound of Masters Premium Maple can best be described by one word...resonant. Our exclusively manufactured 4 ply and 6 ply100% Maple shells produce the perfect blend of stunning attack, smooth midrange and low end punch that has made these drums so popular with top players in every style of music. With MasterCast die cast hoops, Masters Premium toms and floor toms offer a dynamic explosive tone with superb focus and presence. For the ultimate "near-field" acoustic drum sound, there is simply
1. "N" Type OptiMount Tom Holders
2. New Golden Ratio Air Vents
3. Bridge Type Masters Lugs
4. Swivel tube lugs on snare drums
5. New Masterworks/Reference Style Bass Drum Spurs, Claws, and Bridge Leg Brackets and Legs
6. SP-300 Spurs
7. MasterCast Die Cast Hoops (toms, floor toms)
8. Stainless Steel Tension Rods
9. Molded Rubber Gaskets
10. Remo Clear Ambassadors on Toms
11. Remo Powerstroke3 Bass Heads no better choice than Masters Premium Maple

masters premium maple


The Pearl Masters Premium Maple series offers the discerning player precision, beauty, innovation and options. This special order seriesis available in your choice of 4 ply or 6 ply 100% Maple shells and also features upgraded low-mass aluminum OptiMounts, Masterworks & Reference class bass drum spurs, bass drum claws, floor tom legs and leg brackets. Masters Premium snare drums feature our revolutionary new swivel tube lugs that assure perfect tension rod to lug alignment. All Masters Premium drums feature our new "Golden Ratio" air vents for improved low-end response. You can choose from a total of 30 hand-rubbed lacquer and premium covered finishes in your choice of chrome, black chrome, or gold plated drum hardware. All shells are constructed using our exclusive SST Superior Shell Technology manufacturing process. Our goal is to create the best sounding drums possible and SST assures that all shells are perfect acoustic chambers for amazing sound

The Masterworks Concept



Custom Drums. There seems to be quite a few companies making them these days. Most buy shells from the same manufacturer, mount hardware they bought from some place else, and apply a custom paint job. The end result, after a lot of hype, is a custom drum set...or is it? Masterworks hopes to change the way drummers view a custom set of drums. At Pearl, the word custom holds quite a bit more reverence. It means we made it, not assembled it. It means everything about the kit is made by hand, one piece at a time, by a Pearl master craftsman. From hand selecting the finest woods and painstakingly forming the shell, to die casting and plating the hardware that mounts to it, drums bearing the Masterworks badge are one of a kind ultimate acoustic instruments, hand made to your specifications, with the expertise and quality no other company can match.
Masterworks is about choices for the discriminating drummer. Choices like North American Maple, Scandinavian Birch and African Mahogany. Three highly prized woods for shell composition, not just the same shell everyone else custom paints. Choices like four shell thickness options, hardware plating options and full control over sizes and unlimited finishes. If this is starting to sound different from what most companies call a custom drum set, then you see the concept behind Masterworks. At Pearl, we are dedicated to producing the finest drums in the world at our new Masterworks Custom Shop facility. Hand Made. Completely Custom. When you're ready...we hope to build a set for you.

Drum stes PDP


All-birch shells and host of other pro features make FX a serious choice for those that demand the best, but are on a budget. Offered in two lacquer painted finishes, Sapphire Black and Royal Fade, FX is a versatile 5-piece kit configuration that utilizes larger tom sizes for more depth and body. Included is an 8.155 hardware pack and all of the DW-inspired features drummers have come to expect from PDP. Pacific FX Series Pro Features All-birch Shells, STM® Pro Tom Mounts, Lacquer Finish Choices, Matching Bass Drum Hoops, Bass Drum Pillow, and 8.155 Hardware Pack (Includes: HH800 Hi-Hat, CB800 Boom Stand, CS800 Straight Stand, SS800 Snare Stand, and SP450 Single Pedal). Standard 5-piece kit configuration includes: 18x22" bass drum, 8x12 ”, 9x13”, 14x16 ” toms, and 5x14” snare drum. Available add-on drums include: 8x10 ” tom. PACFXKT2207BX8 Pacific FX Series, Pacific FX Series 5pc. Drum Set List $1,499.99 DrumWorld Price $899.99