Yamaha DS9XPSII DTXPRESS II Drum Kit

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Yamaha DS9XPSII DTXPRESS II Drum Kit
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Bass drum pedal not included.

The DTXpress II takes Yamaha's original DTXpress to an all-new level of versatility and flexibility for beginners and performing professionals, studio musicians with space and mic limitations, and apartment or condo dwellers. The DTXpress II adds features that exceed drummers' demands without raising the price. With an acoustic kit's sounds and feel, the sound/trigger module is loaded with over 1,00 onboard sounds, 128 GM voices, 80 drum kits, 127 songs, an integrated 2-track sequencer, 3-zone inputs on all pad inputs, a TO HOST connector, and Yamaha's unique Groove Check practice tool. It provides still more flexibility with its new 3-zone snare pad (main snare, rim, cross stick) that duplicates realistic snare characteristics, plus a 2-zone cymbal pad that allows edge sound and cymbal mute. The DTXpress II features high-quality rubber pads sensitive to your playing style and touch. The redesigned kickpad easily accommodates a double pedal. Even the rack has been completely redesigned with etched pipes and clamps for maximum stability without extra memory locks. Bass drum pedal not included.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (134 ratings)
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"Rubber Band"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Yamaha seems to have heard people's complaints about the first DTX and made the appropriate changes (esp. headphone output volume), without raising the price. Kudos. For the III series, may I recommend another 2-zone cymbal pad?>

Sound
Most of the basic acoustic/rock/jazz/funk sounds are usable out of the box, though some of the kits are ludicrous. There's plenty of tweakability, though, so if you don't like something (head tension, decay, detuning etc.) you can fix it. I like the pad feel just fine, though I'm not an expert as to how real drums should feel.

Features
This is the cheapest all-inclusive e-drumkit out there, so you can't fault it for not having every bell and whistle. I haven't begun to explore all the features in the brain, but I'm an electronics idiot. I like the II series upgrades: the double-braced rack, the big bass pad, the 2-zone cymbal pad and, in particular, the 3-zone snare. I only wish the other cymbal pad was dual-zone.

Quality
I'm judging again based on price point. For $999, you'd be hard pressed to find something better. Of course, the rubber pads will crap out over time. They work fine right now. Fit and finish on the rack is great-very sturdy. The hihat pedal looks like it comes from Yamaha's more expensive kits. The brain looks fragile, but don't they all. Watch those sticks.

Value
Hey, it's $200 cheaper… read more than the V-club and has a better rack. Rubber pads are rubber pads. If you're in an apartment with thin walls like me, you should check it out.

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The orange accents are sexy.

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