Expressive Drumming, Realistic Feel

The DTX452K features rubber pads designed for quiet yet expressive play.3 A key highlight is the TP70S 7.5-inch 3-zone snare pad, allowing for distinct head, open rimshot, and closed rimshot sounds, providing more nuanced control than typical entry-level kits.4 The three 7.5-inch tom pads offer a consistent response, while the KP65 kick pad combined with a genuine Yamaha FP6110A bass drum pedal delivers a smooth, realistic kick drum feel.5 The HH65 hi-hat controller allows for expressive hi-hat performance, including half-open sounds, mirroring acoustic dynamics.6 The kit is rounded out with a 10-inch hi-hat cymbal pad, a 10-inch crash cymbal pad with choke function, and a 10-inch ride cymbal pad. All pads are mounted on a stable 4-post rack stand, ensuring durability during practice.

DTX402 Module: Sounds and Inspiration

At the heart of the DTX452K is the DTX402 sound module, which packs a punch with its impressive sound library and intuitive features:

• Diverse Sound Palette: It comes with 10 built-in drum kits, spanning various genres like pop, rock, metal, funk, hip-hop, EDM, jazz, and Latin.7 These kits feature 287 high-quality drum and percussion voices, along with 128 keyboard voices, allowing for extensive sound customization.8 All 10 preset kits are user-editable, so you can craft your signature sounds.9

• Immersive Stereo Samples: The drum sounds are sampled directly from real acoustic drums and cymbals, providing a rich, immersive stereo experience.10

• Built-in Songs and Reverb: Practice along with 10 integrated songs and add depth to your sound with 9 types of onboard reverb. A metronome with adjustable tempo (30 to 300 BPM) and voice guidance helps you keep perfect time.11

Smart Training & App Integration

The DTX452K excels as a learning tool, offering 10 built-in training functions specifically designed to help drummers improve:

• Rhythm Gate Function: Fosters a precise sense of rhythm.12

• Song Part Gate Function: Gradually trains you over time.

• Fast Blast Function: Measures and helps improve stroke speed.13

• Scoring Function: Objectively assesses your skills and progress.

Beyond the module, the kit seamlessly integrates with free Yamaha apps for an enhanced learning experience:

• DTX402 Touch App (iOS/Android): Allows for easy customization of drum kits, deep dives into training functions, and features a "Challenge mode" that gamifies learning, making practice enjoyable.14

• Rec'n'Share App (iOS only): Enables you to record your drumming along with your favorite music and effortlessly share YouTube-ready drum covers directly from your iOS device.

Seamless Connectivity

The DTX452K offers essential connectivity options for modern drummers:

• USB Type-B to Host: Connects the module to your computer or smart device, allowing for MIDI transmission to DAWs for music production and recording, and also for transmitting audio data.15

• Aux In: A 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo input allows you to connect external audio players (like phones or MP3 players) and play along with your favorite tracks.16

• Headphone Output: A 1/4" output is perfect for quiet practice sessions.

The Yamaha DTX452K is a well-rounded and user-friendly electronic drum kit that provides aspiring drummers with a solid foundation, engaging learning tools, and quality sounds to kickstart their drumming journey.