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Yamaha DTX8K-X electronic drum kit

Yamaha DTX8K-X

Real birch shells with Yamaha TCS pads and the DTX-PRO module.

Yamaha Full kit

The Yamaha DTX8K-X is the TCS-pad version of the DTX8 platform, combining real birch wood shells with Yamaha's Textured Cellular Silicone playing surfaces and the DTX-PRO module. It is aimed at advanced players who want Yamaha's quiet, joint-friendly TCS feel, strong acoustic samples, and a premium rack without stepping all the way to a flagship DTX10 configuration.

Recommended for

Advanced home players Studio and rehearsal rooms Drummers who prefer TCS over mesh

What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Yamaha DTX-PRO
Snare 12 inchXP125SD-X 2-zone TCS pad in birch shell
Toms Tom 1: 10 inch — XP105T-X 2-zone TCS pad in birch shell
Tom 2: 10 inch — XP105T-X 2-zone TCS pad in birch shell
Tom 3: 10 inch — XP105T-X 2-zone TCS pad in birch shell
Kick 7.5 inchKP90 kick tower
Hi-hat 13 inchRHH135 moving hi-hat pad
Crashes Crash 1: 13 inch — PCY135 3-zone cymbal
Crash 2: 13 inch — PCY135 3-zone cymbal
Ride 15 inchPCY155 3-zone ride cymbal

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Real birch wood shell pads
  • Quiet TCS snare and tom surfaces
  • DTX-PRO module with Kit Modifier controls
  • Included HS650A hi-hat stand

Cons

  • No built-in Bluetooth audio
  • Kick pedal sold separately
  • TCS feel is divisive for mesh-preferring players

Key specs

Bluetooth audioNo
USB / MIDIYes - USB audio/MIDI, USB to Device, MIDI out
Preset kits40; firmware updates may add more
User kits200
Sample importYes - WAV import supported
Mesh headsNo - TCS snare and toms
Included hardwareRS8 rack and HS650A hi-hat stand; kick pedal sold separately