What to Expect from the Yamaha DTX10K?
Quality
The quality of this kit comes from the DTX-PROX module. The cool thing about this module is that it uses real-world samples that have been recorded using Yamaha’s professional acoustic kits.
These are some of the best kits out there, and you get to choose from several of them when shifting through the module.
There are also some great electronic sounds, letting you play some really unique things on the drum set.
Construction
The two-ply mesh heads are an amazing addition to this kit. They feel solid to play, and you can tighten them to make them feel more like acoustic drums.
You also have the option of getting Yamaha’s normal TCS silicone heads. These aren’t quite as popular as mesh, but we still think they’re great.
We’re also very impressed by the hardware that holds the kit together. While most electronic kits tend to wobble, every part of this kit feels super sturdy.
You can then use the hardware for your acoustic drums if you ever want to.
Performance
We really enjoy the performance quality that this drum kit offers. Yamaha has nailed it here, giving you highly responsive drum and cymbal pads that provide an authentic playing experience.
All the cymbals have triple zones, meaning you can play them in a variety of ways to get different sounds.
The editing options on the module also allow you to really personalize what you hear from the kit. You just need to spend a bit of time with the module to learn how everything works.
Price Value Ratio
This is Yamaha’s most expensive electronic drum kit, especially if you choose to get the mesh version. The silicone pad version is slightly cheaper, but it’s still pricey.
However, the kit is nowhere near as expensive as the top options from Roland. So, we think it has a fair price tag, and it’s a good alternative to those pricier options, considering that it offers very similar performance quality.