Yamaha DTXTREME IIS Electronic Drum Kit

Feature:
The drums came with what ever comes in the boxes, the entire kit except for a bass drum pedal (although I got a Yamaha pedal at the same time I bought the drums), sticks, and a throne. Everything else is included. The most useful features are the very usable sounds, realistic drum sets! The least usable features are those goofy extra sounds, like the voice that yells, "Funky!". I can't see ever needing that.

Quality:
Great quality. All the drums and cymbals are very durable, almost indestructable. The impact feels good and I love that these drums do not turn my drum sticks into wood shavings and saw dust. I've been pounding on my drums for a few months now and my sticks still look like brand new! I think these drums are great for home and studio use. I've never taken them on the road or out to clubs, but being as lazy as I am, I wouldn't want to tear them down and set them up over and over. But over all, these things seem like they'll last a very long time. I'm impressed with the quality.

Value:
WOW! YES, this product is WELL worth the price. It's worth the price on it's own, but also when compared to anything else like it out on the market.

Desirability:
I knew from the first time I sat down and tried out this kit that I HAD to have it. It took a while, but eventually I took the plunge and bought it. It was a lot of money, but every time I sit down to play it, I think to myself that it was well worth the money and since you get about 140 drums sets (instead of just one), it's a good value. It's a good looking set and it's comfortable to play. I also like the size of the pads.

Sound:
I think the sounds are great and combined with the feel of the impact on the drums and cymbals.... wow! I think the sounds in this kit are superior and more "usable" than in the most expensive Roland kit. The Roland mesh heads tend to wear out and need to be replaced, but these Yamaha rubber pads are just about indestructable. I have done some recording with my drums and they sound studio perfect run direct into my Yamaha Digital 4-track. I love the variety of sounds in this system... there are so many cool features on this kit and I've not even gotten very deep into it. Most of the time I just turn them on and play. As of now, I normally just play them through headphones and that sounds great, too. Over all, I'm VERY happy with my Yamaha Electronic Drums. I'm very impressed. The reason I gave the over all sound a "9" instead of a "10" is just because I think the sounds on the cymbals should trigger in a more realistic way. For the most part, they're GREAT, but like, if you try to do a roll on a cymbal, as you would at the end of a song, you hear the things Re-triggering, so it doesn't sound normal. But that's just a small thing. Over all, I think these drums are GREAT! I love 'em. And they were worth every penny I spent on them. I've always been a "Roland" guy.... but over the last few years I've noticed all the Yamaha stuff I'm beginning to own. Yamaha 4-track, Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Processor, my DTXtreme Drums, and a Yamaha Keyboard (which I used to make my New Age, Ambiant music CD (Scenes from a Nightmare)... all recorded directly into my Yamaha Digital 4-Track). Yamaha really makes some good stuff. BUY these drums! You won't be disappointed.

Support:
I said 5 because I haven't had to call Yamaha yet about any of their products, so I don't know how they are to work with. Every Yamaha product I own works great, seems very durable, and I've not had any problems with any of their products as of yet. It's top notch stuff. So I haven't had to contact Yamaha yet. None of my Yamaha stuff has ever needed service.

Overall:
I'm planning on keeping these drums for a long time. I can't imagine needing anything more or anything better for a long time. I'm very happy with these drums and I plan on banging on them for years to come! The thing I like the most about them is the quality of the sounds and the feel of the kit. The thing I like least about them is... (I can't think of anything). I think they're great and I'm so glad I bought them. If they were lost or stolen, I'd buy them again. (but I hope no one steals them! Although, if they did, they be stealing a really good quality set of drums!) My only real complaint about these drums is that they don't come in PURPLE!! Roland used to make a purple set. Yamaha should make these drums in PURPLE!

Feature:
There is not a feature on this set I don't love. You can play any style. The only complaint I have is I wish it was easier to add additional cymbals, but yamaha triggers are harder to find. Why get a Roland kit when you can buy two of these kits and have so much more to use. I plan on getting another set so I can have a full circle of drums around me.

Quality:
But what I love most about it, is having kids around, I don't have to worry about them poking holes in mess, or damaging them in anyway. My 1 year old daughter loves to play on my set, and she can't hurt it. It is of course not bomb proof, my 5 year old needs supervision, but that goes with anything they do.

Value:
For the money and what you can do with it, and its durability - I would say it is top notch.

Desirability:
I would not consider it sexy, due to the cable visibility, and the way the rubber gets dirty looking quickly. But, I guarantee I have not had a visitor to my house that did not sit down at the drums and start playing on it. Drums are usually pretty intimidating to people, but not this kit. It just feels right to sit at.

Sound:
The sound on this kit is excellent! You can tweak it, sample it, and tweak it some more. Then if you connect this with Guitar Rigs 2, you will be amazed at the sound quality you can create. Guitar Rigs 2 takes this drum kit to the max! Unbelieveable setup for such an great price.

Ease of Use:
The advanced features of the module is the only thing you will need to read the manual on. Everything else is super easy just to fiddle with and figure it out. I even tried to send the midi signals out to my Korg Electribe ESX, and I was able to trigger that through this kit without too much trouble.

Support:
No trouble on anything at all. FLAWLESS!

Overall:
I expect this to be a lifelong love. I am sold on Yamaha drum kits after this one. The mesh kits by roland are nice, but not worth the extra money and hassle.