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After years of designing and manufacturing
some of the world’s finest drums, Yamaha knows
what it means for drums to feel good and play
naturally. We designed the DTX-PAD to be the
new standard in electronic drum pads, providing
drummers with a pad that feels good, offers
playability that is as close as possible to acoustic
drums, and is exceptionally quiet. Teaming up
with the world’s top drummers to satisfy their
demanding sense of perfection, we focused our
knowledge and experience into designing the
DTX-PAD. This next generation drum pad allows
for true development of acoustic drumming
techniques.
The DTX-PAD
Offers The Ideal Feel
Pad Controller
Pad pitch and snare tension are adjustable
from the pad with a single knob.
(XP120SD/T, XP100SD/T)
Floating System
Designing the pad with a floating playing surface improves pad
sensitivity. This allows it to clearly articulate accents from ff to pp and
detailed ghost notes—all essential requirements for drums.
Inside the TCS head are a countless number of tiny bubbles. Controlling the size and density of the bubbles produces
a variety of advantages.
Stick Control Close To Acoustic Drums
Stick control on the pad surface has been fine-tuned to a level that is close to what you experience on an
acoustic drum. Rebound is natural with just the right amount of bounce to get the stick back into
position in time for the next stroke. Snare and tom pads also have a slightly different response so as you
move around the set it feels almost as natural as an acoustic kit. (XP120SD/T, XP100SD/T)
Feels Comfortable To Play
Years of research has resulted in a playing surface that
offers optimum rebound and stiffness delivering
playing comfort that makes it hard to stop playing.
Extremely Quiet
Bubbles in the TCS head act to cushion the stick’s blow
reducing the amount of “sound” produced when
playing.
Reduces Stress On Wrists
And Elbows
When the stick hits the pad’s surface, the bubbles
absorb the shock to significantly reduce stress on
wrists and elbows.
Rim
A 3-zone design offers the same expressive
capabilities as acoustic drums, making closed
rim shots, open rim shots, and other playing
techniques possible (excluding the XP70).
TCS Head
(Textured Cellular Silicone Head)
TCS Head Incorporates A Bubbled Structure
Like a coated head on an acoustic drum, a certain
amount of roughness helps to control stick
slippage after hitting the head. This provides stick
control comparable to that on an acoustic drum.
"The new pads feel so natural, it's a
beautiful thing!"
Ndugu Chancellor
There’s none of the stress you sometimes
get when switching from an acoustic
drum to an electronic one
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this is truly a
groundbreaking product for drummers!
Akira Jimbo
The dynamic range of this instrument has been greatly
expanded, playing through the dynamic range of the pad,
the voices are changing, crossfading and responding to
your dynamics. This leads to absolute playability in an
electronic kit. The DTX950K is a huge leap in the
evolution of electronic drums!
Russ Miller
“Phenomenal! I love the way they
feel. The DTX-PADs respond
immediately to whatever I do!”
Marvin McQuitty
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I can play these pads just as hard as
I would on my acoustic kit and not
feel any difference!”
Chris Hesse (Hoobastank)
"The DTX has revolutionized
electronic drums. Its real feel and in
your face sound quality is the best
I've ever experienced."
Teddy Campbell
Pad Controller
Open Rim Shot
Closed Rim Shot
Head
Open Rim Shot
Closed Rim Shot
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