The Yamaha DTX 500K is an electronic drum set offered by Yamaha Drums a subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation a Japanese multinational organization. For more information on the Yamaha brand see our Yamaha Drums review.

The Yamaha DTX500K is the second most popular model and is also the most affordable set available in the DTX 500 series.

The DTX 500K is a complete set featuring four drum pads (1 snare & 3 toms), two cymbal pads, a hi-hat pad and pedal controller as well as a kick pad accompanied with a Yamaha bass drum pedal that is interchangeable with acoustic sets. Also included is the 427 sound DTX 500 drum module with 50 preset kits and realistic acoustic drum sounds.

While the DTX 500K comes with traditional electronic rubber practice pads, it can be upgraded to DTX-PADs easily. Also included is the RS40 rack system and audio accessories need to get up and drumming.

 

Yamaha DTX 500K Features

• Pads that Balance Stick Rebound and Strike Precision
• Dynamic Feel Cymbal Pads
• Expressive Hi-Hat System
• DTX 500 Module with 427 Drum & Percussion Sounds
• Play Along Practice Songs
• Yamaha’s Groove Tools
• High-Performance Metronome
• MIDI Connection
• AUX Input
• Expand up to Four More Pads
• Fold-able rack system

 

Yamaha DTX 500K Review and Price

Coming in at around $600 brand new, the DTX 500K is one of the most affordable full scale electronic drum sets on the market today. With Yamaha’s brand name and support behind it, the DTX 500K offers tremendous value for the price.

Also featuring one of the more compact designs, the DTX 500K can be played in tight places and stored easily. It is the great drum set for the beginner; rather they are looking for fun or serious practice. This is the perfect set for those who want to begin drumming but don’t want to wake their neighbors.

Plus with the ability to upgrade the pads and inclusion of so many quality parts, it allows for a brand new drummer to grow into the set.