The MIDI Bulk Dump feature allows you to send and receive sysex data for user-defined kits. This means you can store your user-defined kits in files for later retrieval or load kits created by other people. Full details on how to do this can be found here.

Giles' Cool Kits

Go here to download some classic Kits by Giles Hearns in SYX format.

DTXchange

Try out DTXchange - a simple VB6 application to simplify management of user kit files.

MIDI Monitor

Displays MIDI messages as they are generated. Great for listening in on the DTXpress.

Product Manuals

Complete manuals for the DTXpress and the DTXPressII. Though these are available directly on the Yamaha site, they can be difficult to find.

CAD components

Wonder how the "big boys" get their kits optimized? They do it with CAD! Here are all the components of the DTXPressII drum kit in AUTOCAD format that can be used to design the perfect kit BEFORE you start turing the screws.

Kit Spreadsheet

Tired of copying that little sheet from the manual with all those tiny cells? Now you can download and use this template to create comprehesive settings charts!