In addition to the revamped modules, many of the new DTX kits feature the innovative DTX-pad with Textured Cellular Silicone (TCS) technology.

New DTX700 module
All models feature the new DTX700 drum trigger module, with 64MB of Flash memory, 1,268 drum sounds, DSP effects and 128 keyboard and melodic sounds drawn from the flagship MOTIF synthesizer workstation. Fully computer compatible, the module includes a USB port for storing and loading files, USB to Host device for USB MIDI in and out and Cubase AI Digital Audio Workstation software.

DTX790K
The DTX790K offers a three-zone, 12" TCS snare with controller and three 10" TCS tom-tom pads with control knob and a dedicated kick tower for real bass drum feel. It also includes two three-zone choke-able crash cymbals, a 15" three-zone choke-able ride cymbal and a 13" real hi-hat trigger and controller for natural hi-hat performance.

DTX750K
The DTX750K comes with the same cymbal package as the DTX790K, along with one three-zone 10" TCS snare and three eight-inch TCS tom-tom pads. The DTX700 kit includes a three-zone, eight-inch TCS snare pad, three seven-inch TCS tom pads, two large three-zone, choke-able cymbals and a 13" real hi-hat.

DTX500 module
The newly designed DTX500 drum trigger module includes 427 drum, percussion and effect sounds, along with 50 preset drum kits and 20 user-editable kits. It also comes with top-notch digital reverb effects, recording function, MIDI out and a dozen trigger inputs compatible with a wide range of pads and triggers.

DTX560K, DTX530K and DTX 520K
The DTX560K comes with a three-zone, eight-inch TCS snare drum pad and three seven-inch TCS tom-tom pads. It also includes two 13", three-zone choke-able cymbals and a 13" real hi-hat, with stand, for natural hi-hat performance.

The DTX530K includes a three-zone eight-inch TCS snare pad, two 13" three-zone, choke-able cymbals and a 13" real hi-hat for natural hi-hat performance and a hi-hat stand.

The DTX520K set up includes one eight-inch, three-zone DTX-PAD snare pad, a two-zone hi-hat and two three-zone choke-able cymbals (a 13" ride and a 10" crash). The DTX500 consists of a standard five-piece electronic drum configuration with a kick, snare, three tom-toms, hi-hat and two cymbals. It also includes a foot pedal.

Athan Billias, Director of Marketing, Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, says:

"The DTX electronic drum sets have shaken up the drum market. Now, we're bringing this great technology to a much wider range of drummers, who have more choices than ever to experience the DTX Textured Cellular Silicone (TCS) pad."

Watch Kenny Aronoff test driving the new DTX electronic drums with Straight No Chaser and a drum solo: