Yamaha DTX6K3-X Electronic Drum Kit

Description

As a minimum, an electronic drum kit should offer a realistic drum response with a degree of technology to justify its purchase. With the DTX6KS-X, you have a superbly playable drum set that faithfully reproduces acoustic drum behaviour. This is thanks to Yamaha’s exhaustive investigations into how drums respond when they’re struck. The original Yamaha TCS (Textured Cellular Silicone) head surfaces go a long way in recreating these nuances, and when you add the DTX-PRO Drum Module’s powerful technology to the mix, you have an outstanding instrument on your hands.

Limitless creative possibilities

The DTX-PRO Drum Module’s Kit Modifier technology offers revolutionary audio modification with its Ambience, Compression and Effect knobs. This is the result of decades of Yamaha’s sound creation expertise condensed into a trio of knobs at your fingertips. An exciting prospect. Accounting for a wide range of tonal possibilities, these effects allow raw, natural-sounding acoustic drums, live performance drum sounds, kits heavy on FX and compression and so much more. With the DTX-PRO Drum Module by your side, the drummer gets to define the kit, and not the other way round.

Invaluable learning functions

Every practice and learning function you’ve known and loved with previous DTX models are pre-loaded on the DTX-PRO Module. As well as the sophisticated programmable metronome, the module offers a comprehensive recorder function for capturing your performances. Its 10 training functions are ideal for players of all standards, while the 37 training songs allow you to learn and master a variety of genres. Beginners and professionals alike will find the DTX6 training functions a useful aid for daily practice, whether you’re learning afresh or simply keeping up your chops. The DTX-PRO even comes with a download code for the latest version of Cubase AI, the powerful music production software.

Ultra precise expression

Each of the DTX6K3-X’s snare, ride and crash pads benefit from triple-zone technology, which means they trigger different sounds depending on where exactly they’re struck. Just like an acoustic snare drum, the XP80 Snare Pad can be played with three articulations – head, rimshot or sidestick – while the cymbals offer bell, bow and edge triggering as well as choke. The ride pad also features clever positional sensing – reacting to strikes in different areas and faithfully recreating the audio response of a real ride cymbal through intricate audio processing. Additionally, the KP90 Kick Pad also guarantees an authentic response at both quiet and loud levels with its multi-layered head material.

Connectivity for days

Every kit in the DTX6 series is equipped with MIDI and USB, along with the standard audio outputs. The USB port can be used to transfer audio data directly to a DAW, as well as transmitting your performance as MIDI data to control other sound modules, plug-ins, or for external editing. Audio recordings can also be made directly to a USB flash drive for convenience. The free Yamaha Rec’n’Share app makes sharing your best work with the world easy: simply connect the DTX6K3-X via USB to a compatible iOS or Android device and record drum performances as audio or video. Rec’n’Share provides extensive audio editing features such as time-stretching the audio recordings and changing the mix of video recordings. It also gives you the option of directly uploading videos to social media platforms from the comfort of your drum stool.

Included:

• DTX-PRO Sound module (x1)
• XP80 Snare Pad (x1)
• XP70 Tom Pad (x3)
• PCY135 Pad (x3 – 2x crashes, 1x ride)
• RHH135 Hi Hat pad on Yamaha Hi Hat stand
• KP90 Kick Pad (x1)
• RS6 Rack System
• Power adapter, module holder & manual

Configuration:

• Snare: XP80 (8 inch) TCS head 3-zone pad
• Tom 1, 2: XP70 (7 inch) TCS head 1-zone pad
• Floor Tom: XP70 (7 inch) TCS head 1-zone pad
• Bass Drum: KP90 (7.5 inch) rubber head with Multi layer cushion
• Hi-Hat: RHH135 (13 inch) 2-zone pad
• Crash Cymbal 1: PCY135 (13 inch) 3-zone pad
• Crash Cymbal 2: PCY135 (13 inch) 3-zone pad
• Ride Cymbal: PCY135 (13 inch) 3-zone pad
• Hi-Hat Stand: HS650A
• Rack System: RS6

Module Specifications:

• Dimensions: 303mm (W) x 196mm (H) x 66mm (D)
• Weight: 1.5kg
• Maximum Polyphony: 256 notes
• Effects: For each Inst: EQ / Comp / Transient / Insertion (*1), For each Kit: Ambience / Effect 1 / Effect 2 and Master Comp / Master Effect, For overall: Master EQ / Phones EQ (*1) Insertion effects can be used only for specific Inst.
• Drum Kits: Preset (40) / User (200)
• Voices: 712
• Click:
  • Click Sets: 30
  • Tempo: 30 to 300 BPM, Tap Tempo supported.
  • Time Signatures: 1/4 to 16/4, 1/8 to 16/8, and 1/16 to 16/16
  • Subdivisions: Accents, quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and eight-note triplets
  • Others: Individual click volume control, wav import, timer
• Training Types: 10
• Training Songs: Preset (37) / User (1)
• Audio Import Limit: 1,000 files
• Maximum Loadable Sample Time: 760 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, mono), 380 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
• Sample Format: WAV
• Internal Recording Memory: Maximum of 90 seconds
• USB Flash Drive: Maximum of 90 minutes per file
• Format: Record/playback: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
• Display: Full Dot LCD (128×64 dot)
• Connectivity:
  • DC IN: DC IN (+12V)
  • Headphones: Headphones (standard stereo phone jack x 1)
  • AUX IN: AUX IN (stereo mini jack x 1)
  • Output: OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack, one for each)
  • USB: USB TO DEVICE, USB TO HOST
  • MIDI: MIDI OUT
  • Trigger Input: Trigger inputs 1, 14: (Standard stereo phone, L: Trigger, R: Rim switch / Trigger), 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, 12/13: (Standard stereo phone, L: Trigger, R: Trigger), 8, 9, 10, 11: (Standard stereo phone, L: Trigger, R: Rim switch) *Maximum 14 of pads to be connected (when Y-cable is used)
• Accessories: AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)*2, Owner’s Manual, module holder, module holder wing bolts (x 4), Cubase AI Download Information *2 May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.