Yamah DTX 950 & 900 K Electronic Drum kit
Yamaha have announced the all new flagship DTX 950 K and DTX 900 K electronic drum kits, both featuring for the first time, the groundbreaking new DTX-PAD ' Textured Cellular Silicone Head' technology. Each kit also boasts a huge range of improved functionality and performance options that Yamaha says further evolves and expands the award winning and critically acclaimed DTX range.
'At the heart of the kit lies a newly developed pad technology which offers unprecedented dynamic control and feel for players. Alongside these new benefits the pads are also the quietest ever developed. Complimenting the unique ' Textured Cellular Silicone Head' technology is a completely redesigned and highly effective inbuilt suspension system which absorbs energy away from the hand and wrist providing a new level of comfort and playability.
Alongside the new pad technology Yamaha have also created the new DTX900 module; Common to both new kits, the DTX900 module combines advanced sound technology and a huge range of effects from Yamaha's top end Motif XS professional synthesiser ranges whilst also housing a wide variety of superb samples from many of Yamaha's acoustic drum models, providing an unprecedented palette of sound and creative options for players. Specifically the module boasts over 1100 drum voices and 211 tonal sounds all of which can be extensively edited, customised and enhanced with up to 70 different types of effects. For quick set up and convenience the DTX 900 comes complete with a selection of over 50 preset kit, all the onboard sounds can also be adapted and easily stored to one of the 50 user kits and over 40 onboard songs of all styles are on offer which can also be further adapted and stored as user sets.
Coming complete with Cubase AI5 the new DTX900 can be linked directly to your computer
and via USB can also control Cubase directly from the module. The new
DTX900 module is also capable of importing and layering samples using
optional memory.
Much design
time has been spent in ensuring that the newly designed module
operation and functionality perfectly matches the new pad technology.
Each pad features a controller knob that can be assigned to control
many of the functions in the module including tuning, pitch, voices and
filter functions. The level of detail is such that even the snare
wiring tension can be adjusted. The pads also offer variable stick
response and rebound options from the snare and toms and deliver highly
natural hi-hat control to hands and feet along with three-zone
choke-able cymbals.'
In summary the new DTX900 series offers drummers a new level of expression and control with the revolutionary new DTX-PAD combined with Yamaha's acclaimed digital sound technology, the Yamaha DTX900 Series is the one to beat.
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