Every Yamaha Drum Set Worth Buying (2022)

[@vananon51]

11/27/2024 Black Friday sale going on now at Sweetwater. The DTX kits are all $400 Less!

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

15sec in. And im like yeah. Thats exactly what I did. Hours and hours of research. Thats what everyone should do. Some of this stuff is really expensive. Good on you man, thanks for the video you've help me decide which edrum set spent a lot of money on. And it is a great dtx8. Love it

[@tebling]

I've had my DTX8K with TCS pads for about a month now. Absolutely no regrets. The pads feel amazing and the sounds in the DTX Pro module are fantastic. It did take some time to dial in the rack so that everything was solid, but with that done I have zero complaints.

[@mattryan6886]

I’m slightly envious of your new kit I must confess. How are you liking the sounds so far??? Does Yamaha have the iOS editing App launched yet???? Not having to menu dive on a tiny led screen and using full QWERTY keyboard to name my kits is something I want in worst way for my Roland modules and multipads same for my Alesis strike module/multipad.

[@sig310]

I'm thinking about getting a Yamaha or Roland..How would you compare this to Roland as far as quality and long term use? thnx in advance

[@tebling]

@@mattryan6886 The sounds are really high quality. There aren't a million kits (40 total I think), but I only use a few workhorse kits and have made slight tweaks to them. I don't think there's an app to control the module, so naming is a bit of a pain but personally it's not something I do often.

[@mattryan6886]

@@tebling I really like the controls knobs brought over from EAD-10 and the new analog fader system with ability to make your own custom user fader settings is bomb 💣 like the strike module the ability to import multi layer samples from VST’s like SD3 and SSD5 is great. I realize the catch is there is not much storage for those, similar to limitations w/ strike a 200 mb kit limit is a bummer but a step in the right direction. I talked to Simon Edgoose long time Yamaha products specialist and he said the app support is coming, the pandemic really slowed down the team working on it. Was hoping it would be released by now or hopefully soon.

[@mattryan6886]

@@sig310 Both Yamaha and Roland are very high quality drum manufacturers. Either way you are going to get a very high quality product. The ways these 2 companies go about solving the same issues can be very different. Example Roland holds that they want to have the absolute lowest latency in their drum modules 3 ms. Roland didn’t introduce sample import to their drum modules until they could get it to that 3 ms mark. Yamaha has a higher latency at 7 ms but introduced sample import and layering to their last dtx modules 500/700/900 series and iOS app support for editing their drum units. Roland TD-11,15,20,30 modules had no sample import or sample layering but the latency was 3 ms. If you wanted sample import you had to buy spd-SX multipad or tm-2 modules and do sample import layering via 5 pin midi cable. I hope that makes sense

[@TheMichaelTBoneBand]

Thanks for the Yamaha lineup Justin! I'm saving up for the Yamaha DTX10K TCS. I love the TCS material on my DTX562k.

[@TjBruce817]

I just picked up the DTX6K3-X and this kit is great sounding and the Yamaha proprietary pads feel good. I'll be going to be getting a larger snare and moving the snare over to the other side for an extra floor tom, but all in all the sounds are great and the kit takes a beating. Love the small form factor for apartment life.

[@monerboat]

How's the double pedal sensitivity

[@PeteBeswickDrums]

Currently playing a Yamaha DTX 500k over on my channel and this series will be invaluable when the time comes to upgrade. Great work.

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

This is enjoyable! Sending you great greetings from Singapore 🇸🇬!

[@65Drums]

Thanks for watching :)

[@badproductions1685]

Really Good video. It is nice to see that Yamaha is back with good ekits. Great video btw. :) ;) You are probably my favorite youtuber ever!

[@tjgr1969]

Thanks for everything Justin. Best wishes for 2022

[@mattryan6886]

Yamaha imo is really bringing the heat with these new drum kit and module releases. I’m very tempted to sell my td-17/strike module and other assorted gear to make the switch to Yamaha.

[@rhythm-t3023]

That is so awesome that Yamaha is been upgrading some new electronic drums. Right now I own a Yamaha DD-75 so hopefully they might upgrade that particular electric drums idk

[@khd17]

Happy New Year to all the drum enthusiasts and to Justin, thanks for all your great videos for everything e-drum related, look forward to your new videos in the new year! Cheers!

[@CyrusandAurelius]

thank you so much for this thorough review of their line!

[@joeg4707]

If Larnell Lewis' skills were included in the DTX10K TCS box, I'd pony up. 🤣

[@terrytk9398]

Helpful & informative video. Looking forward to the next set of reviews.

[@WeAreClaves]

I've had a dtx 500 then immediately upgraded to a dtxpress IV, I beat the living piss out of that kit and it lasted 10 years before I sold it, and now some kid is still playing it today. Used a Fender Rumble Bass amp with it for shows, then got my Tama starclassic maple and had no use for it anymore, and now since they're in my studio, I'm not able to practice as much as I would like. And here I am trying to find a new E kit for practice at home lol.

[@doublestrokeroll]

As a mesh head (roland) player I would totally pay more for the TCS. I love the way those feel.

[@martellosousa]

its been 10 months since this video. how about a 500€ drum kit with customizable drums ? alexis or yamaha ? Dope videos as usual

[@backwoodmenace]

Nice series

[@21namadgir49]

Thanks for making these videos! Very helpful 👍

[@65Drums]

sure thing!

[@donaldschaefer296]

Happy New year!🥁

[@RC-gf8cs]

I still have n play alot 2007 yam dtx3 xtreme last of the blk pads..with 2satspkrs n md50 bottom..

[@66meikou]

I have an old dxtreme II bitsa kit. I've always liked the Yamaha kits. The new wood shell series are very interesting but I think their pricing is a bit off. I don't know what wholesalers and dealers pay for these kits but the TCS pad thing has a ridiculous price tag. I'm tempted by the higher priced 8 and 10 series with the shells but I look at the EFnote 3x and I can't see that they're worth the extra dosh. I wish these manufacturers would split the module and the cable inputs parts. They could supply input boxes with a lot more expandability and it connects to the module with a singe cable. As always Justin, a well made, informative video. Keep going mate and Happy New Year to you.

[@johndef5075]

Personally I would buy the 8. For 2800 thats a great value! Plus Yamaha service and support is much more established than efnote.

[@66meikou]

@@johndef5075 I will certainly look at the Yamahas. I don't think there's a EFnote dealer anywhere near where I live in Western MD.

[@JakeStaffin]

I was wondering for a few years when Yamaha would go higher end for their electronic drums and with larger sizes/mesh options, so seeing the DTX8 and 10 with two head options is really nice. I wonder if they'll put something between the 6 and 8 series (maybe a redesigned 7?) that could make an all-mesh drum set with a 10 inch snare.

[@markjohnson1020]

Great review bro. I wanted to mention that DTX10 rack is solid as a rock and (unnecessarily?) heavvvvy.

[@djr_drums]

Yamaha's module sounds are just the best for me.

[@doublestrokeroll]

would love it if you did a video about loading samples from a VST onto those new Yamaha modules. Preferably something huge like a Superior drummer kit. It looks pretty cool from their demos but they are a bit ambiguous with the details. Something like it can hold 1000 samples, or it's 250MB of storage (which isn't much for the better sample packs like Platinum Samples), or they also mentioned some time limit of samples you can have. Not sure what that is about. It sounded great on the demo I saw, but with those numbers I suspect you can't get a full detail Superior or BFD kit on there. Hope I'm wrong though.

[@guilhermecaran3363]

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[@FrancescoGadaleta]

Amazing review Justin. Thanks for sharing this. What would your choice be between a Yamaha DTX8 and A Roland TD27KV ? I couldn't find that comparison in your other videos. Would love to know your thoughts.

[@sig310]

Same! I'm looking into grabbing one of these and Yamaha is looking pretty promising..too bad its backordered on sweetwater lol

[@policeluber6720]

Yeah this dude needs to stop with the nerd shit and just do a this vs that kit amd winners get free swag

[@AerisVelivolus]

Did you choose one of them at the end?

[@FrancescoGadaleta]

@@AerisVelivolus No. I bought a second hand acoustic Pearl and built all triggers :) Way better! especially the silent cymbals triggered and with the most realistic feeling

[@sprebound3805]

@@FrancescoGadaleta If might ask, what did building the triggers end up costing you...ballbark?

[@nickash5]

The DTX452K at a discount price is worth it. I have an acoustic set but use the 452K for practice and with software drums. It makes less noise than an acoustic drums and I added a smaller Zildjian high hat to play along with. It sure beats using the practice pads. Kick drum sensitivity is adjustable on the kick pad. The 452 is compact and 3 zone snare works for me. Comparing it to the early electronic sets in the places I coached, the 452 is a whole lot better. The $2.5k sets and above are a better investment for performing though. I’m trying to get use to the pedals on the electronic drums.

[@ScottyLo]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on Yamaha.

[@marksimpson1991]

Great stuff, as always.

[@johndef5075]

That dtx8 is looking mighty tasty. I think if I was buying new that would be the one. And Im a Roland guy usually!

[@tech2044]

One of the main issues I have with my DTX400 series is the snare drum mount. The mount is not strong enough to withstand the pressure of repeated blows and begins to sag. I solved this by making a pole that hold the drum at the height I prefer.

[@fredrikottosson3427]

Awesome series

[@jbstillman]

I have had a few different brands of e-Drums over the years, I unfortunately won't ever touch a set of Yamaha e-drums again. They're pretty much the only company that decided to wire all of their stuff differently. You can mix and match quite a few other brands of pads and modules, and all kinds of stuff.... but not Yamaha. (I had an old cheap DTX400). I love my acoustic vintage Yamaha Stage Customs, and my current edrum setup is a super old Roland TD6V plugged into a macbook with EZDrummer, all of the pads are Lauren Drums.

[@budhiharlow4945]

Great kit (DTX-1pro)-it feels really good. Obviously a completely different playing experience than the Roland (25KV), I play both. I enjoy the cross-training.

[@daveakers5782]

Justin. Any idea when you will a DTX8/10 for review?

[@Ильяленивый]

''Worth buying'' the price: 🗿

[@josephcarrion7299]

Hi Justin, I would like your opinion on the Millennium MPS 1000 drum kit. Thank you

[@sarahfelling1013]

Hi! What do you think of the DTX502 series? I was thinking about getting the DTX542K and I was surprised not to see it on your list.

[@eusevis]

Why not combine a TCS snare with mesh toms in one kit? I think that's what most TCS lovers would prefer to buy. Did Yamaha just want to emphasize the difference in price between the two? I believe the best buy would be a kit with mesh with an extra TCS 12 snare. Too pricey for me though but the vfm is there compared to competition. I would like to see mesh pads on the dtx6 series.

[@zaenjoselive6076]

what do you think of a yamaha dtx 532k

[@MDFarro2010]

I have the dtx 402k, which my dad got for me since it was being sold on face book market place on $400aud, but I haven’t used the app for it since I have no connectors for it

[@tonydesousa5652]

I find the tcs heads much more realistic and comfortable to play compared to mesh heads , mesh heads feels like I’m playing on mosquito nets

[@T20yur]

What if i am not a begginer but i dont have a big enought place and good sound insolation for the real drums? Are they good for more advanced drummers?

[@ivoshterev]

Dear Justin, you mention in an older video how you record the electronic drums (along with video) using the i-Rig adapter for your i-Phone. It seems the i-Rig only does mono audio into the iPhone. Is there a way to record it stereo with the phone (without using a laptop and having to sync the video and audio)? Thank you in advance.

[@journeyseb]

You the man!

[@ChesterMan-qd3xj]

Yamaha: mesh heads aren’t necessarily better, we just reserve them for our highest priced drum sets.

[@shivavrd2154]

Alesis Nitro mesh or Yamaha DTX-452K? I'VE SOMEONE WHO WOULD SELL THIS YAMAHA TO ME AT THE SAME PRICE AS ALESIS NITRO CAUSE HE USED IT FOR 1.5 YRS

[@bmcbg]

Have the DTX 8 Mesh kit ..fun to play

[@ianmclean5541]

Not loving how the kick drum moves a lot on the DTX10K. I would integrate it into the rack with some bracing as I have seen other companies do or make it beefier. I attached my Roland kick pad to my rack to stop it from moving. I feel like these electronic drum companies should be consulting with their target consumers more often.

[@mattocaster1065]

Is it possible just to upgrade the modules? I have a TD-17KVX. The pads are fine but would upgrading to a VAD module work with the TD-17 pads? Like velocity and everything

[@K1TSUN3.]

why would you do that? if your using roland with roland it should work but id say if ur upgrading just get like a td27/50 module as a td17 module and td17 vad module are the same except the vad has some extra kits

[@dimasgunawan8704]

Hey Justin, thans for your awesome videos! I'm planning to buy either roland/yamaha with range around $1000 - $2000 in my town. I'm an 'acoustic' folks who wanna start trying to using e-drum. I know im still 'green' in this topics, so i wanna ask you and sorry it might kinda like banana questions, but hope you can give some advise for me.. So, what is maximum pads can we add on a single e-drums module? You know on my budget range it could be just get 3 cymbals out of the box. I know i needed more than just that typically default setting.. and i do wonder, is certain module model have limited (we can't add more pads) or maybe can be less pad in terms to adding pads, if we compare to other module? If it yes, maybe you can give me advise on how much maximum adding additional pads in each module? Hope you can answer.. I appreciate it, dude! Cheers from Indonesia🇮🇩

[@python27au]

I have a yamaha tdk700. I need to replace the hi hat which is going to cost around $400. I don’t know if i should just replace the hat or upgrade the whole kit. I wouldn’t mind replacing the silicone pads with mesh. But i only have about $1400 aud to spend.

[@Switchioh]

Hi Justin thanks for this video and the one on Roland drumsets. I'm thinking of buying a new kit to replace my roland td11, and yamaha seems to have some nice options. What would you say are the main differences between Yamaha and Roland drumsets around the 1500-2000$ range ?

[@v000000000000v]

doesnt seem like yamaha has anything good unless you step up to 2799 for the dtx8k, the dtx6k3x is way too small for the price, unless you're really into the rubber tom and is ok with the smaller pads, td07kvx would be great if you use with a drum vst / daw, and you can get bigger used roland toms, otherwise td17kvx is very solid

[@robinjohnson6301]

Money no object, I would get the DTX10K TCS in Black Forest finish. Realistically on my budget, I would get the DTX6K3-X.

[@m-a.robinson]

😢

[@obedsheep]

Perfect! 👌🏻 Can you review alesis drums?

[@georgecurious733]

Does the Yamaha DTX-M snare have positional sensing like the DTX 10? if not, is the snare apt to motorboat and sound monotonous. I'm wanting the sensitivity and varied positions .

[@georgewu4271]

Where can I find the old Yamaha Dtx 400 series? I always want to play the Dtx 400 kit I never did, and I still rely on these kits.

[@PRESTOVSKI]

DTX402K kick is like in Alesis Turbo Mesh? I mean only on/off switch

[@photographerjonathan]

Would you rather own the Yamaha DTX10K or the Roland TD50K2 ? the Roland has digital snare, ride and hi hat. does the Yamaha have any advantage over the Roland ? they both seem similarly priced.

[@LaymensLament]

These overview videos are.really appreciated. I just would love to see a generell video on drum response, as this is not really talked about in any videos. Do the cheaper brands habe worse velocity response or similar or just worse build quality? Stuff like that.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I wonder if there will be a Winter NAMM this year?! Maybe there will be some better/ more price conscious offerings from other e-kit manufacturers!

[@strattmk]

Anyone know with the dtx-pro module that has "mesh head compatability does that mean a roland pdx 8 or 12 would work as an addon. Thanks

[@policeluber6720]

Which drum set electronic of course for jazz funk and rock in that order ? 30 years playing on acoustic sets but want to head in new creative direction yet seems like I’ll sacrifice feel esp ride cymbal techniques that no electron cymbal has yet to implement

[@PressPlayProductions1]

hopefully you see this, I have a pearl masters kit that I use in church but I want more volume control and an easier thing to mix in the livestream. Is it possible to go for this set up>>> silentstrokes on the kit with the drums ret shot triggers into the Alesis strike module us in to my MacBook Pro running either Logic' drums or STeven slate drums?? Would this work?

[@TheTomas2811]

So for a beginner drummer, which electric drum kit would be the best? Any brand really.

[@jaca-k]

I'm looking for my first drum kit at Thomann, choosing beetween Yamaha DTX452K and Roland TD-1DMK. The prices mentioned in Your videos are much different that what's available for me (not sure if this is a matter of region - USA vs EU, or time - some of the videos I watched are few years old; probably both!). So here both kits were 700$, but for me the 452K goes for around 590$ (kick pedal included) while the Roland is 720$ (kick pedal NOT included). So yeah, that's a big difference (again, not sure whether the case is region or time), and because of that I think I'll settle for the Yamaha. I think Roland's mesh pads and two-zone cymbals are not worth the extra ~200$ for me (raw price difference + a kick pedal) and drums won't be my primary instrument (guitarist here!) so I'm pretty sure I'll be satisfied with the Yamaha. Although, if anyone's reading this, I'll gladly hear your opinion on this situation!

[@nix_kc1620]

I was in a similar situation, but I'm a drummer, who plays gigs, with a band, on an acoustic set. I needed an electronic kit, to practice more easily. Because of the reduced noise, and because I can mix sound input with the kit. I didn't want to pay too much, as my acoustic kit gets most of the budget allocation. But I wanted a kit with mesh pads, because I just can't imagine playing on rubber pads. I never tried a kit with rubber pads, but I do have a rubber practice pad. I bought a Roland TD1-DMK. Maybe could have save some money with Alesis, or some other brands, but I went with a known brand. I guess targeted marketing does work after all. TD1-DMK does exactly what I want it to do. It's good enough. But now I'm looking into some upgrades. A better hihat pedal, because this one is crap. A better ride cymbal, because this one is crap. A KT-10 kick trigger, to reduce even more noise. And maybe a TD17 module some day. TD1 does the job, for practice, but it's very basic.

[@Monocentic]

I’ve been looking for a long term electric drum set. I live in an apartment, so a kick pedal might not be the best choice, I also don’t want to spend money on the nitro max because of its bad build quality. Would the Yamaha DTX402K be a good choice? It comes with a practice mode and a few preset. The build quality also seems great

[@65Drums]

It's a solid kit with good sounds and it won't break on you. It's not the most exciting kit, but if you find a deal on one, It's a decent buy

[@Monocentic]

@@65Drums alright, thank you!

[@HiredGunz98]

Yamaha DTX432K vs Roland TD-02K which one is the better value to buy if they're both the same price?

[@NiM-San]

Can you do best drum sets for around $2500

[@miwe3346]

Hey I hope maybe someone can help me. I am going to start playing drums again after 13 years, with drum school and everything. Now I want a E drum for my home so I can practice. (I owned a Alesis DM6USB Kit way back and this is my only experience with E Drums) Now after hours of research I am stuck between the Yamaha DTX6K2-X and the Roland TD-17KVX V-Drums. Some people I spoke too directly disregarded the Yamaha kit because of the Silicon pads. But in many videos and articles I read that they play real nice and quite which is also nice. And from what I see and researched the DTX Pro module is really nice, I really love the sounds. Sadly the music stores I have here that I can reach (I live very landly) don't have the Yamaha kits in a show room to try them both and compare. What can some of you tell me?

[@adorodrums]

the reason why Yamaha just recently sells mesh head kits is simple - roland had the patent on it which just recently expired.

[@hermanezell7303]

Your videos are very informative! Is it possible to do a vid on the 1986 Yamaha PMC1 Percussion MIDI controller. One of your videos mentioned it, but I can't seem to find a detailed video on this unit. Thank you sir!

[@cronkitepercussion]

Eventually edrums will sound and feel as good as an acoustic kit for 20X more =p

[@nordicmagic8695]

Do you have any thoughts about the millennium mps-850

[@superblindeye1]

Is it true that after the DTX 6, that there are no additional sounds when upgrading to a higher quality kit?

[@65Drums]

I believe you're mostly getting higher resolution on the existing sounds

[@shpaldi]

I didn't realise how expensive Yamaha e-kits were

[@AerisVelivolus]

@65 Drums Justin, I would like to know your opinion: Which one would you choose between Roland VAD306 or Yamaha DTX8KM knowing that they cost the same on Thomann? Thanks in advance, love this new series! :)

[@65Drums]

That's tough, I'd want to play them both side by side first. But I'm leaning toward the Yamaha.

[@AerisVelivolus]

@@65Drums That was fast, thank you so much! The only thing that worries me about the Yamaha is the issue with the double kick drum pedal that you have pointed in this video

[@m-a.robinson]

I considered going at the VADs but.... 🤑

[@TVRumahTytyan]

So basically all 6K series are using DTX Pro module right?

[@65Drums]

Yup, all the 6 and 8k kits use the DTX Pro. The 10k module uses the Pro X module.

[@adamant1560]

Which drum set has most sensible pads ?

[@philippefrater2000]

Still happy with my TD20K...😂

[@policeluber6720]

Best one that sounds best is ?

[@DeejayRach0]

i buy dtx 432 2n hand for 200 pounds i think is the best deal for practice

[@mong6751]

When you still have the Yamaha dtxplorer 😓

[@Michaelarvin71]

Does Rhett Schulz do the voice?

[@georgecurious733]

The DTX 8-M

[@amontedowl907]

Don’t get me wrong the Yamaha DTX 452 was a good drum when I first got it I was having fun with but as the months and years went on it just Kaina you know wasn’t the same because soon after the symbols don’t work anymore like I can’t get them to play any sound other than hitting them on one side of the symbol like it’s a weird spot and it’s not fun anymore and I feel like the drum pedal for that Series of drum what kind of cheap it just doesn’t have any really good feel do it that’s my personal opinions about That drum

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Sorry, the pricing of Yamaha is way out of line. Why would I choose Yamaha over 2box, etc., which arguably have better, more realistic sounds for less money?

[@MentalMa3ter]

I think Yamaha didn't have a good sense of marketing, they cut off most of their low end kit, and put their 1499 kit with rubber pad is a huge mistake. In 20 century, most purchase consider value. I did a small research in Canada, DTX6KX, 2X, 3X are selling less than 50 last year but Roland are selling TD-07KV, TD-1DMK at least 7per month, Alesis sale more than 300 kits per year. I knew I shouldn't compare quantity to quality but everyone knew rubber pad is cheaper so for "normal people mind-set", if I buy rubber pad it should be cheaper. Mesh head may not have better result than rubber but seems more valuable, that's why their sales is bad even the DTX pro modules is really good.

[@missgradenkoMC]

I don’t understand how at this point they refuse to sell a kit at $700 which is a glorified DTX452K with a 4th Tom and a second crash

[@pablowasserman]

yamaha dtx8k vs roland td27kv?

[@m-a.robinson]

TCS heads

[@upilkumanis]

i use yamaha dtx 432k

[@policeluber6720]

YAMAHA DTX VS ROLAND EQUI = ? Help

[@mr.biswasmusic0725]

Price

[@DuroSamples]

11:25 way better sounding than $7K Roland. Yamaha drums kits sound as part of the kit. Roland drum sound off. Like they don't belong on the same kit... Specially with the tom toms... DTX8K Module has very good drum sets where Kick, Snare and toms match as a whole kit. Even the cheap one sounded good. Even though I will use my drum samples with it. Roland? mmm nah!

[@DuroSamples]

Way better internal Drum samples than Roland in my Opinion

[@josephmansfield3098]

Do gear4music

[@morkthebuilder9943]

Why so expensive? Totally nuts imho. Think of a the acoustic kit you could get for some of these prices…. These manufacturers are just exploiting the fact that some people just can’t have a “real” drum kit because of noise issues etc.

[@Nobodoh]

65 Drums,Yamaha is not from japan. Yamaha is made in Indonesia,and exported to Japan