Yamaha DTX550K

The DTX550K features the new 10” DTX-PAD with TCS head for the snare, real-hi-hat trigger and stand, plus three-zone cymbals at an affordable price. Based on the award winning DTXPRESS IV, the new DTX500 Drum Trigger Module has been updated with new sounds and compatibility with the DTX-PAD.

THE HEART OF THE BEAT

Focusing on Fundamentals
The compact configuration of the DTX550K is centered on the Snare, Hi-Hat and Ride Cymbal, three of the core components of any drum kit. With an amazing feel and a diverse array of functions, the DTX550K comes with an impressive range of sounds that make it an ideal choice, whether practicing at home or performing live on stage.

Newly-developed 10-inch “XP100SD” DTX-PAD Snare pad.
Movable Hi-Hat (“HS650A” Hi-Hat stand included).
“PCY135” and “PCY155” 3-zone choke-capable Cymbal pads used as Crash (13 inch) and large size Ride (15 inch) Cymbals.
A diverse range of 427 carefully chosen high-quality internal sounds.
Strong, compact “RS85A” Rack, equipped with a ball clamp that allows the Snare pad to be set to exactly the right angle.
12 trigger inputs allow you to connect additional Toms and Cymbals to create your own original kit configurations.

Newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare

As the focal point of the drum kit, the DTX550K features a newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare, the “XP100SD”. In developing this drum pad Yamaha set out to do more than just offer a drumhead that plays like an acoustic drum. Yamaha worked with top musicians to find out exactly how the feel of a drum encourages a drummer to keep playing. DTX-PAD is the result of this collaboration, and features a “Textured Cellular Silicone Head” with an air bubble configuration optimized to give it the perfect response for continuous play and subtle stickwork.

Natural, comfortable feel that’s perfect for performing on stage or practicing at home.
Astonishingly quiet, making home practice easy.
Proven durability.
Floating construction offers the sensitivity required for a broad dynamic range while remaining vibration-free.
3-zone construction for open and closed rimshots.
Easy tuning and snappy adjustment thanks to a conveniently located pad control.

Precision and Clarity in Motion

A great Hi-Hat is a crucial part of any drum kit, and the DTX550K is no exception. With the “RHH135” moving-type Hi-Hat, you can play the most nuanced of passages with precision and clarity.

Comes with “HS650A” Hi-Hat stand.
Footsplash capable.
“RHH135” integrated pad and controller provides natural feel when performing.
2-zone construction features separate pad and edge zones, allowing you to play in a broad range of styles.
Extremely quiet.

Carefully-Chosen High-quality Sounds

Contained within the compact body of the module “DTX500” are 427 carefully-chosen sounds, created by a tone generator that handles both subtly nuanced Snare-work and dynamic, powerful drum strokes with ease.

50 preset drum kits have been carefully chosen to cover a diverse range of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and latin.
Stores up to 20 original drum kits.
On-board high quality digital reverb.

Practice, Enjoy, Improve

The module “DTX500” offers a suite of comprehensive training functions to help you improve your drumming. The combination of a realistic Hi-Hat with the DTX-PAD’s natural feel provides an enjoyable practice experience that’s difficult to beat.

63 internal practice tunes in a diverse range of genres. Mute drum parts to enjoy the feeling of playing along with a band, just as if you were live on stage.
An AUX IN jack lets you connect a CD player or an MP3 player to the module “DTX500” to practice with your favorite tunes.
High-quality click function that lets you customize rhythm and tone settings as much as you like.
Challenging groove-check and rhythm-gate functions that let you enjoy practice and develop your timing.
Recording functions that let you capture your own performances and listen to them over again to improve your technique.

Zak Bond plays Yamaha DTX950K & DTX550K

August 2010, Malaysia. You can find more about his kits at http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com/

Configuration

Snare		XP100SD (TCS Head, 10inch, 3zone, Controller)
Tom		TP65x3
Ride Cymbal		PCY155 (15inch, 3zone)
Crash Cymbal		PCY155 (13inch, 3zone)
Kick		KP65
Hi-Hat		RHH135 (13inch, 2zone) HS650A