New Yamaha DTX950K **WOW**

Hellfire · #1 12-17-2009, 02:39 PM

You guys might want to check out the Yamaha site about this new kit. The pad technology looks fantastic! Be sure to watch the video on the Pad.

http://dtxdrums.yamaha.com/products/dtxdrums/dtx950k/

dauzman · #2 12-17-2009, 02:46 PM

Very nice.... Got to be way better then mesh !!!

dschrammie · #3 12-17-2009, 03:52 PM

How long before you guys start to try to DIY those pads?!?!! I was quite surprised by the difference in acoustic noise from the older yam. pads to these new ones. I'd be very curious to find out how they feel.
And it appears this is a different module than the DTXtreme 3, yes? I'm guess it's a step down from the DTXtreme 3? Doesn't appear to have as many "features" as the DTX3 has.

alviswesley · #4 12-17-2009, 04:25 PM

I like the new pads. I don't mind electronic looking pads but the people that wanted a more acoustic look might not be too exited. I checked the specs and the module looks to be the same as the III exept the silver around the buttons is now black. It still only has the AWM2 with 64 note poly though. Darn, I wish they would upgrade that to 128. It says you can operate cubase AI 5 from the panel. I don't know if the III can do that. Love the pads though. Time will tell how durable they are.

Scorch Whammin · #5 12-17-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dschrammie

How long before you guys start to try to DIY those pads?!?!! I was quite surprised by the difference in acoustic noise from the older yam. pads to these new ones. I'd be very curious to find out how they feel.
And it appears this is a different module than the DTXtreme 3, yes? I'm guess it's a step down from the DTXtreme 3? Doesn't appear to have as many "features" as the DTX3 has.

Just looking briefly at the specs....it appears to be the same module as the III....those new pads are definitely much quieter than the older rubber pads...I'm curious too about the feel of them..according to comments made by Yamaha personnel...there supposed to feel much more like real drums!...looks good so far!...thanks Phil for posting this!

Hellfire · #6 12-17-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dschrammie

How long before you guys start to try to DIY those pads?!?!!

Its funny you say that. Back in August I was experimenting with (what I call) solid surface trigger pads (normally rubber). I bought some silicone pot holders to run some tests. I remember saying to my wife, if only they made this stuff as a foam like neoprene (mouse pads), this would be perfect. I guess I was on the right track.

Too bad I stopped the project.

I was too worried about getting money to buy the DM10 at the time.

dschrammie · #7 12-17-2009, 05:37 PM

I guess you guys know the specs of the DTX3 a lot better. I wasn't sure if it was saying that the same "layering" is available on this module as the DTX3.

I also want to know when Yam. is going to release pricing...just for curiosity's sake...I'm certainly not in the market for any new equipment! And do Yam. pad's get along with Roland modules? I can't remember if that's been an issue in the past or not.

Scorch Whammin · #8 12-17-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dschrammie

I guess you guys know the specs of the DTX3 a lot better. I wasn't sure if it was saying that the same "layering" is available on this module as the DTX3.

I also want to know when Yam. is going to release pricing...just for curiosity's sake...I'm certainly not in the market for any new equipment! And do Yam. pad's get along with Roland modules? I can't remember if that's been an issue in the past or not.

DTXperience.com says the following about the new kit price: "Two kits are in the current new series, DTX950K, a six piece Electronic Drum System with an MSRP of $8,699 / MAP $5399.99, and the five piece DTX900K that has an MSRP of $7,119.99 / MAP $4399.99."

Regarding your other question....I can only speak to the DTXtreme I RHP pads...and yes they work with either brand (module)..

dschrammie · #9 12-17-2009, 06:17 PM

I don't want this to turn into a roland vs. yamaha price debate because we already know that roland is way more expensive. And yeah, I understand this is new technology...but wow. That's still some darned expensive stuff.

Hellfire · #10 12-17-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dschrammie

I don't want this to turn into a roland vs. yamaha price debate because we already know that roland is way more expensive. And yeah, I understand this is new technology...but wow. That's still some darned expensive stuff.

Its expensive because of the silicone pads they are using. That is the biggest drawback to using silicone. It's expensive. I found that out the hard way.