General
The Yamaha DTX series is a fixture within the digital drum industry. This DTX400K is an entry-level kit, but that term doesn't really do any justice to the excellent sound quality and capabilities of this Yamaha product. Thanks to the many years that went into developing and building expertise over at Yamaha, you get to benefit from the combination of a low price and a compact, high-quality digital drum set. Furthermore, with this package you get a Pearl D-790 drum throne and a set of Vic Firth 5A drumsticks with the DTX400K.
DTX400K: the kit
Despite the slight measurements of this kit (it can easily fit in a bedroom, for example) playing full-fledged drum parts is definitely possible. A snare, three toms, two cymbals, a hi-hat and two pedals ensure that you get the complete drumming experience. The sound module makes use of Yamaha's tried and true sample technology and offers 169 drum sounds that react to the dynamics in your playing, so your rock grooves sound totally different than your emotional ballads, for instance.
Functions
A training function is available for those aspiring drummers who want to build up their technique. There are a number of different interactive practice functions at your fingertips, including Groove Check, for example, which checks how tightly you're staying with the beat, and Measure Break, which turns off the metronome from time to time so you can test your rhythm. Playing along with your favourite tracks is an option as well, thanks to the aux input, which you can use to connect your MP3 player. This set makes it put a complete digital drumming setup right in your bedroom.
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