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Yamaha DTX8K-M electronic drum kit

Yamaha DTX8K-M

Mid-priced Yamaha kit with full-size mesh pads.

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The DTX8K-M steps up from the DTX6 series with a 12-inch mesh snare, 10-inch mesh tom pads, and three-zone cymbal pads. The DTX-PRO module is the same as DTX6 but the larger mesh pads give it a meaningfully better playing feel and dual crashes plus a 15-inch ride round out the cymbal setup.

Recommended for

Intermediate players Home recording Players who want mesh feel with Yamaha sounds

What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Yamaha DTX-PRO
Snare 12 inchXP125SD-M mesh pad with 2 zones
Toms Tom 1: 10 inch — XP105T-M mesh pad with 2 zones
Tom 2: 10 inch — XP105T-M mesh pad with 2 zones
Floor Tom: 10 inch — XP105T-M mesh pad with 2 zones
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 15 inchPCY155 pad with 3 zones

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 12-inch mesh snare with 2 zones
  • 10-inch mesh tom pads (rack and floor)
  • Three-zone cymbal pads with dual crashes
  • 15-inch three-zone ride cymbal

Cons

  • No Bluetooth audio onboard
  • Same module as cheaper DTX6 kits
  • Heavier footprint than compact alternatives

Key specs

Bluetooth audioNo
USB / MIDIYes
Preset kits40 preset, 200 user
ExpandableYes
Pad surfaceMesh on all drums