How does the Yamaha DTXPress work with DrumMania PS2?

DDRShampoo

Alright... I don't know if this has been posted somewhere else. If it has, please direct me to that post. It's just that I am very interested in purchasing Drum Mania for my Japanese PS2. I've looked at the Konami and 3rd Party Drum controllers and I just don't like it how it's like a sheet of paper that's suppose to sit on your lap. There's no dementions to it! I want the Real Arcade experience. With the snares in at different heights and such.

Anyway, I noticed that a lot of people are suggesting the Yamaha DTXPress Drum Set. On ebay they're going for around $500.00 with isn't bad considering how much an official DrumMania would cost. Well, I'm just curious how would I set it up to my PS2? I doubt it comes with a PS2 controller adapter. Do I just hook it up like I would a digital camera to it? How would my PS2 read it? I have absolutely no idea how it works since I know no one that owns these items. Thanks in advance!

Oh, if anyone has any other info that they think I should know about this product please post! Thank you!
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korisu · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: Maplewood, MN

It only works with Gitadora 4/3. You plug in a MIDI to USB converter to the PS2 and select "USB Drumset" in the options. Then you're set.
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DDRShampoo · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:04 pm Post subject: Thanks AirRandom!

Alrighty cool! That's not so bad then. The Gitadora is the mix that I've been playing the most at this Arcade that's about 60 miles away and costs $1 per play. Get's pretty expensive. I along with some friends have spent about $150+ already so it's not so bad when I look in the long run.

So nothing but the Gitadora will work? Drag but oh well... anyone know why that is? The USB port thingy just isn't a feature? Are there going to be any future GF/DM PS2 games that are going to be availible later?

korisu · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: Maplewood, MN

hah. we all wish. ^^;
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Andy the happy mod-man · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 11:57 am Post subject:

Pardon me, shamp, but I'd just like to say that you have the greatest avatar to ever grace these boards.

That is all.
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