r/YamahaDtxDrums

A lil backstory, i have been using a carlsbro csd110 for 4 years which is when i started to learn drums. Now its starting to feel like a toy mainly because of shitty(relatively) samples, midi incompatibility when i connect to daw, pad feel, only open-closed setting hi-hat pedal, cymbal zones and little things that arent really worth mentioning. It isn't a bad kit, but i just feel like the things i mentioned above might be halting my progress(maybe just a skill issue).

So i looked up a few models and brands. Here are some things i took into consideration:

• hi-hat stand (variable hi-hat resistance with physical stand)

• acoustic feel (pad and cymbal feel)

• longevity (wanna use it for many years)

• sample quality (good noise make ears tingle)

• midi connectivity (daw compatibility {chokes,splashes etc.})

bonus:

• additional cymbal pad

• rimshot (i was really excited about this when i accidentally discovered this on a yamaha kit at the store)

**Considered Models:**

Since i want longevity i mainly took brands like yamaha and roland into account because i imagine they would last longer than others. Between those brands i checked out the cheapest models with physical hi-hat stands(this is pretty important to me). In my region the yamahas that are at the same range as rolands are much cheaper so i am stuck between the models.

• Yamaha DTX6K2X (2025$\~)

• Yamaha DTX6K5-M (2175$\~)

• Yamaha DTX6K3X (2285$\~)

**Mesh Heads:**

So im pretty sure i wanna go with a yamaha at this point. I would like the snare to be high tuned feel, toms to feel dead. Last mesh kit i tried(it was a roland but mesh is mesh i guess) i couldnt tune it down enough to make the toms dead as an acoustic. So when i play the mesh and then play acoustic i wouldnt be able to compensate for lack of rebound, so im pretty sceptical about the DTX6K5-M which is mesh.

**Silicone/Rubber?:**

I really liked the silicone snare pad's feel on the DTX6K2X and DTX6K3X but i dont like the look of the tom pads on the K2X and i dont know if its worth the 250$-ish price difference on the K3X for those snare-pad looking tom pads(which i think has 2 zones). Also the silicones arent tuneable like the mesh heads.

**Also:**

The store clerk said they could do 100-150$ discount if buying in store so those arent the final prices but looks like the price difference between the models will stay the same.

**Conclusion:**

If you have used/tried these models/brands and have any idea how they behave and feel please tell me about it. I am mainly concerned about the bounciness of mesh heads but would really like to play with pads that are closer to real size(kind of sick of looking at small rubber pads).

• Which one/ones do you prefer?

• Why or Why not?

• Other brands/models you are confident that fit the criteria and would be as good as these models for the reasons i have mentioned?

This is a very important purchase for me since i am a student and would like to use this kit for 5-7years, i want to have something i wont regret. So if i end up feeling like the +250$ i pay for the more expensive yamaha kit is worth i will but i just need to know if its worth it. Thank you.

**Ps:** I know that fellas on reddit aren't huge fans of big paragraphs so i apologize for the wall of text. I just want to explain my situation as best as possible.

Hey everyone,

I've got my DTX6K5-M connected to my laptop via USB, running Cubase Pro 12 with Superior Drummer 3 as a VST instrument. MIDI routing is set to the DTX-PRO module and everything is working. I can trigger sounds in SD3 when I hit the pads.

The problem: the velocity seems way too low. When I hit the snare really hard, Superior Drummer only registers it as a soft hit. It's like the dynamic range is compressed or capped at a low level. This happens across all pads, not just the snare.

Has anyone run into this? I'm not sure if this is a setting in the DTX-PRO module, something in Cubase's MIDI settings, or a velocity curve issue in Superior Drummer itself.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Need some opinions from people who’ve used these kits.

I currently have an unopened Yamaha DTX562K setup that cost me about $990 total including a KP90 kick pad.

Now I found a DTX6K3 for about $1295 total including pedal, so the real difference is around $300–400.

I mainly play/record rock and alternative stuff through VSTs, but I still care about feel/playability.

Reasons I’m considering the DTX6K3:

• second crash cymbal
• newer/better module
• more zones/features
• cleaner long-term setup without needing expansion hacks later
• might make more sense long-term instead of upgrading later

Reasons I’m considering keeping the 562K:

• already got a very good deal on it
• still a high quality Yamaha kit
• I mostly use VSTs anyway
• trying to be somewhat financially responsible during a move/job transition
• not sure if the real-world difference is worth the extra money

For people who’ve played these kits:
Is the DTX6K3 noticeably worth the extra ~$300–400 in actual day-to-day use, or is the 562K already close enough that I should just keep it and stop overthinking?

What kind of headphones do you use with your kit?