Yamaha DTX6K3-X electronic drum kit

Yamaha DTX6K3-X

Yamaha's TCS-pad kit with the polished DTX-PRO module.

Yamaha Full kit

The DTX6K3-X centers around Yamaha's DTX-PRO sound module and TCS (textured cellular silicone) snare and tom pads, paired with three-zone cymbal pads and dual crashes. Yamaha's recorded acoustic drum samples and refined module workflow are the main draw.

Recommended for

Players who prefer Yamaha module sounds Home recording Drummers comparing against Roland TD-17 series

What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Yamaha DTX-PRO
Snare 8 inchTCS pad with 3 zones
Toms Tom 1: 7 inch — TCS pad
Tom 2: 7 inch — TCS pad
Floor Tom: 7 inch — TCS pad
Kick 7.5 inchKP90 rubber pad with multi-layer cushion
Hi-hat 13 inchRHH135 pad with 2 zones
Crashes Crash 1: 13 inch — PCY135 pad with 3 zones
Crash 2: 13 inch — PCY135 pad with 3 zones
Ride 13 inchPCY135 pad with 3 zones

Pros and cons

Pros

  • DTX-PRO module with deep onboard editing and effects
  • Three-zone snare with rim, head, and cross-stick
  • Three-zone cymbal pads (bow, edge, bell)
  • Dual crash cymbals included

Cons

  • Snare is smaller than Roland TD-17 series (8 inch)
  • TCS feel is divisive — some players prefer mesh
  • No Bluetooth audio onboard

Key specs

Bluetooth audioNo
USB / MIDIYes
Preset kits40 preset, 200 user
ExpandableYes
Pad surfaceTCS (textured cellular silicone) on snare and toms