DTX Drums

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Introduction

THE HEART OF THE BEAT

  • Focusing on Fundamentals

  • Newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare

  • Precision and Clarity in Motion

  • Carefully-Chosen High-quality Sounds

The compact configuration of the DTX550K is centered on the Snare, Hi-Hat and Ride Cymbal, three of the core components of any drum kit. With an amazing feel and a diverse array of functions, the DTX550K comes with an impressive range of sounds that make it an ideal choice, whether practicing at home or performing live on stage.

- Newly-developed 10-inch "XP100SD" DTX-PAD Snare pad.
- Movable Hi-Hat ("HS650A" Hi-Hat stand included).
- "PCY135" and "PCY155" 3-zone choke-capable Cymbal pads used as Crash (13 inch) and large size Ride (15 inch) Cymbals.
- A diverse range of 427 carefully chosen high-quality internal sounds.
- Strong, compact "RS85A" Rack, equipped with a ball clamp that allows the Snare pad to be set to exactly the right angle.
- 12 trigger inputs allow you to connect additional Toms and Cymbals to create your own original kit configurations.

Features

THE HEART OF THE BEAT

- Focusing on Fundamentals

The compact configuration of the DTX550K is centered on the Snare, Hi-Hat and Ride Cymbal, three of the core components of any drum kit. With an amazing feel and a diverse array of functions, the DTX550K comes with an impressive range of sounds that make it an ideal choice, whether practicing at home or performing live on stage.

- Newly-developed 10-inch "XP100SD" DTX-PAD Snare pad.
- Movable Hi-Hat ("HS650A" Hi-Hat stand included).
- "PCY135" and "PCY155" 3-zone choke-capable Cymbal pads used as Crash (13 inch) and large size Ride (15 inch) Cymbals.
- A diverse range of 427 carefully chosen high-quality internal sounds.
- Strong, compact "RS85A" Rack, equipped with a ball clamp that allows the Snare pad to be set to exactly the right angle.
- 12 trigger inputs allow you to connect additional Toms and Cymbals to create your own original kit configurations.

- Newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare

As the focal point of the drum kit, the DTX550K features a newly-developed DTX-PAD Snare, the "XP100SD". In developing this drum pad we set out to do more than just offer a drumhead that plays like an acoustic drum. We worked with top musicians to find out exactly how the feel of a drum encourages a drummer to keep playing. DTX-PAD is the result of this collaboration, and features a "Textured Cellular Silicone Head" with an air bubble configuration optimized to give it the perfect response for continuous play and subtle stickwork.

- Natural, comfortable feel that's perfect for performing on stage or practicing at home.
- Astonishingly quiet, making home practice easy.
- Proven durability.
- Floating construction offers the sensitivity required for a broad dynamic range while remaining vibration-free.
- 3-zone construction for open and closed rimshots.
- Easy tuning and snappy adjustment thanks to a conveniently located pad control.

- Precision and Clarity in Motion

A great Hi-Hat is a crucial part of any drum kit, and the DTX550K is no exception. With the "RHH135" moving-type Hi-Hat, you can play the most nuanced of passages with precision and clarity.

- Comes with "HS650A" Hi-Hat stand.
- Footsplash capable.
- "RHH135" integrated pad and controller provides natural feel when performing.
- 2-zone construction features separate pad and edge zones, allowing you to play in a broad range of styles.
- Extremely quiet.

- Carefully-Chosen High-quality Sounds

Contained within the compact body of the module "DTX500" are 427 carefully-chosen sounds, created by a tone generator that handles both subtly nuanced Snare-work and dynamic, powerful drum strokes with ease.

- 50 preset drum kits have been carefully chosen to cover a diverse range of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and latin.
- Stores up to 20 original drum kits.
- On-board high quality digital reverb.

- Practice, Enjoy, Improve

The module "DTX500" offers a suite of comprehensive training functions to help you improve your drumming. The combination of a realistic Hi-Hat with the DTX-PAD's natural feel provides an enjoyable practice experience that's difficult to beat.

- 63 internal practice tunes in a diverse range of genres. Mute drum parts to enjoy the feeling of playing along with a band, just as if you were live on stage.
- An AUX IN jack lets you connect a CD player or an MP3 player to the module "DTX500" to practice with your favorite tunes.
- High-quality click function that lets you customize rhythm and tone settings as much as you like.
- Challenging groove-check and rhythm-gate functions that let you enjoy practice and develop your timing.
- Recording functions that let you capture your own performances and listen to them over again to improve your technique.

Specification

Configuration

Trigger Module DTX500
Rack System RS85A
Pad Set DTX-PAD:XP100SD (10-inch Snare Pad) x 1 DTP502 (PAD SET) includes: - PCY135 (3 zone cymbal pad) x 1 - PCY155 (3 zone cymbal pad) x 1 - RHH135 (2 zone Hi-Hat pad) x 1 - HS650A (Hi-Hat Stand) x 1 - KP65 (Kick Pad) x 1 - TP65 (Tom Pad) x 3

Size/Weight

Dimensions Width 252 mm (9-15/16")
Height 52 mm (2-1/16")
Depth 147 mm (5-13/16")
Weight Weight 898 g (2 lbs.)

Tone generator

Tone Generator AWM2
Maximum polyphony 32
Voices 427 Drum, Percussion Voices, 22 Keyboard Voices
Drum Kit Preset: 50, User: 20
Effects Reverb x 19 types, Master EQ

Trigger

Trigger Setup Preset: 7, User: 4
Pad songs Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 songs (max.) can be played simultaneously.
Pad Controller Snares adjustment, Tuning, Tempo
Pad Functions Drum Kit INC/DEC, Click Set INC/DEC, Tempo INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF

Sequencer

Note Capacity Approx. 16,000 notes
Note resolution 96 parts per quarter note
Song recording type Real Time Replace
Song tracks 1
Songs 3 Demo Songs, 41 Practice Songs, 19 Pad Songs, 20 User Songs

Click

Tempo 30–300 beats/minute, Tap Tempo function
Beat 1–9
Timing Accent, Quarter note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note, Triplet
Click Sound Sets Preset: 6, User: 1
Click Sets 30
Click Timer 0–600 seconds (in 30-second steps)
Training Functions Measure Break, Groove Check, Rhythm Gate

Other

Controllers Buttons: DRUMKIT, CLICK, SONG Play/Stop, SHIFT, Cursor , ON/OFF, SAVE/ENTER Controllers: Volume, Jog Dial
Display 16 characters x 2 lines backlit LCD, 7-segment LED (3-digit), Tempo LED x 2
Connectors Trigger inputs 1, 5, 6, 7 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: rim switch) Trigger inputs 2, 3, 4, 8 (stereo phone jack L: trigger input, R: trigger input) HI HAT CONTROL (stereo phone jack) OUTPUT L/MONO, R (mono phone jack) PHONES (stereo phone jack), AUX IN (stereo mini jack) MIDI OUT, DC IN
Power Consumption 8.0W (DTX500), 13.0W (DTX500 and AC power adapter)

Options

  • XP100SD

    XP100SD A 10-inch snare DTX-PAD. It is an electronic drum pad for drummers that feels right when you play it, works well in performances, and is fantastically quiet. The feels of the snare and tom pads have been adjusted to match each other and facilitate more consistent performance.

  • TP65

    TP65 This compact 8.5" single-zone pad is easy to play and offers a feel and rebound that is very close to an acoustic drum.

  • TP65S

    TP65S Don't let the compact size of the TP65S mislead you. Its 3-zone design lets you play head, open rim shot, and closed rim shot sounds all from the same pad. Authentic feel and excellent playability make it perfect for use as a snare pad, but it excels as a hi-hat pad as well.

  • KP65

    KP65 Large rubber kick pad which is big enough for a double foot pedal setup. Plays quietly with very natural feel.

  • RHH135

    RHH135 A newly developed moving-type hi-hat pad that achieves the natural feel of pedal action. It gives you fine control over the range of sounds, from quick-and-decisive to soft-and-subtle. You can even play foot splash !

  • PCY155

    PCY155 15" cymbal pad have the 3-zone structure in which each area of the pad, edge and bell produces a different tone. The natural "vibration" of the live cymbal sound can be faithfully reproduced.

  • PCY135

    PCY135 13" cymbal pad have the 3-zone structure in which each area of the pad, edge and bell produces a different tone. The natural "vibration" of the live cymbal sound can be faithfully reproduced.

  • PCY65

    PCY65 Mounted on a cymbal holder, this triangularly shaped single-zone pad offers an authentic feel with excellent silent characteristics.

  • PCY65S

    PCY65S Dual Zone electronic cymbal pad.

  • RS85A

    RS85A RS85A is very stable yet folds for compact storage. The stand features a CL940A ball clamp that allows total freedom of snare pad positioning.

  • UX16

    UX16 Take your keyboard experience to the next level by connecting it directly to the computer. Using the keyboard's MIDI output, connect the cable to the USB port on your computer. Reach your full potential using a vast selection of computer programs, software, and MIDI devices to create your own desktop studio.

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