Yamaha DTX8K-M Black Forest

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Yamaha DTX8K-M Black Forest

Yamaha

DTX8K-M Black Forest

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 528052
Brand: Yamaha
Model: DTX8K-M Black Forest
Price: $2,967.80

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The DTX8K-M Black Forest is a seriously impressive e-drum kit, offering a professional-grade playing experience with its mesh heads and the powerful DTX-PRO module. This setup’s customizability and realistic feel make it a great choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a versatile and inspiring practice and recording environment – it’s a solid upgrade from entry-level kits.

Product Description

  • Yamaha DTX8K-M Black Forest
  • E-Drum Set
  • DTX-PRO Drum Module
  • Mesh head pads
  • Over 400 sounds
  • 30 Preset kits
  • 200 User kits
  • 37 Preset Songs
  • 1 User Song
  • WAV sample import
  • Metronome
  • Training functions
  • Kit modifiers for real sampled room ambience
  • compression or other effects
  • Compressors
  • 3-band EQ and transient adjustment for each channel
  • Recording function to internal memory or USB stick
  • Colour: Black Forest (BF)
  • Includes cabling

*Set Configuration:*

  • 1x XP125SD-M 12" 2-zone mesh snare pad
  • 3x XP105T-M 10" 2-zone mesh tom pad
  • 1x RHH135 13" 2-zone HiHat Pad
  • 2x PCY135 13" 3-zone crash pad
  • 1x PCY-155 15" 3-zone ride pad
  • 1x KP90 Kick Pad
  • RS-8 drum rack including tom holder and cymbal arms
  • SS662 snare stand
  • HS650A HiHat stand

*Note:* Delivery without seat, foot pedal and headphones

PROS
  • • Mesh pads offer realistic feel and quiet play, ideal for apartments.
  • • DTX-PRO module provides incredibly detailed, nuanced sampled sounds.
  • • RS-8 rack is robust, adjustable, and provides excellent stability.
  • • WAV import capability allows for significant sound customization and creativity.
CONS
  • • The Black Forest finish might be polarizing; it's a very specific aesthetic.
  • • The KP90 kick pad, while good, isn't as responsive as some higher-end options.
  • • The kit’s size and weight make it less portable than smaller e-drum setups.

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Key Features

Pads XP125SD-M (12” snare), XP105T-M (10” toms), RHH135 (13” hi-hat), PCY135 (13” crash), PCY-155 (15” ride), KP90 (kick)
Sounds/Kits Over 400 sounds, 30 preset kits, 200 user kits, 37 preset songs, 1 user song, WAV import
Module Yamaha DTX-PRO, 3-band EQ, transient adjustment, compressors, kit modifiers, recording function
Hi-Hat Type 2-zone mesh hi-hat pad with foot pedal control (not included)
Connections Multiple MIDI in/out, USB, Stereo Aux out, headphone out, microphone input
Weight Approximately 75 lbs (kit only, excluding seat, pedals, and packaging)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The mesh heads offer a dampened, realistic feel, but replicating a truly crisp acoustic snare snap requires careful tuning and potentially custom samples.
Yes, WAV files are supported for importing, providing a great deal of sonic flexibility. The process is relatively straightforward via USB connection.
The RS-8 rack is quite robust and well-engineered, capable of handling a wide range of playing dynamics and intensities without significant wobble.

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