YAMAHA – Electronic drum “DTX drums 502 series” – helps your drum skill with various practice functions

YAMAHA - Electronic drum "DTX drums 502 series" - helps your drum skill with various practice functions

YAMAHA is releasing 3 models of new electronic drums from its “DTX drums 502 series” on June 25.

They have 8 different kinds of practice functions for both advanced drummers who want serious practice and beginners who want to enjoy playing casually.

The 3 models are:
DTX522K
DTX532K
DTX562K

All 3 models have varying sets of features which include the following:

“DTX-PAD” is a component which gives a response simulating an actual drum rhythm.

One of the models features a bigger sized crash cymbal and up-down movable hi-hat pad.

One of the models has 691 kinds of different sounds including 250 new sounds, which covers many kinds of music such as metal, punk, electronica, hip hop, etc.

Price is open price for all models.

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