Yamaha DTX6K3-X starterset Basic

General

The DTX6K3-X is the flagship of Yamaha's popular DTX series. A feature-packed module with very good sounding samples, a sturdy rack, TCS silicone snare and tomp pads, two crashes, a ride, a hihat with stand and a KP90 kickpad as a bass drum - what more could you want! This kit is suitable for professional use and also definitely ideal for beginners looking for an instrument that inspires to start practising! Yamaha gives you great value for money with the DTX6K3-X drum kit! Be sure to check out the added videos to get a better idea of the possibilities this drum kit offers.

Yamaha DTX6K3-X electronic drum kit

A big advantage of this DTX6K3 kit is, of course, the fact that the XP80 and TP70 snare and tom pads feature TCS silicone heads. These Yamaha-designed heads hardly make any noise and give a realistic playing feel. This is because they mimic the rebound created by an acoustic kettle. On an acoustic kettle there are usually two heads and in between there is air. That air plays an important role in how well the sticks bounce back, and that is largely the 'playing feel' you often hear drummers talk about. The TCS heads have lots of little chambers of air and these make the rebound very similar to that of an acoustic set. The two crash cymbals and the ride cymbal have a 13-inch diameter and are so-called triple-zone cymbal pads. That means they feature three triggers. Besides the three triggers, the pad also registers exactly where you hit, and no two hits sound exactly the same - just like an acoustic drum kit! The cymbal pads have a choke function that lets you quickly mute the cymbal. The hihat is mounted on the included hihat stand, but the toms and cymbals are attached to the RS6 rack. The advantage of this rack is that the module is on the right, leaving space on the left for the hihat stand and possibly a twin pedal. Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, the set includes a KP90 kickpad that is suitable for single and double bass drum pedals.

Yamaha DTX PRO drum module

The DTX PRO module is where it all comes in. Yamaha has packed the DTX PRO module with high-quality samples, kits and presets. Of course, you can build your own kits using the sounds Yamaha supplies, but you can also load your own samples via a USB stick. You have the option to set various effects per channel and you can use compression, EQ and more. Handy are the three knobs on the module that let you control the degree of ambience, compression and effects. Actually, all the connection options you would expect on a modern module are present. You can easily record with the module itself, but it is also possible to send out audio or MIDI via USB or with the MIDI output. With this drum kit comes a download code for Cubase, but you can basically use any DAW. It is also possible to link your smart device. It is recommended to do so as it opens up a world of extra possibilities!

• The bass drum pedal shown in the pictures is for illustration purposes and is not included.
• The KP90 kickpad is suitable for single and double bass drum pedals.
• The hihat stand is included, however.