Yamaha XP80 3-Zone 8" Textured Silicone Electronic Drum Pad

I purchased Yamaha DTX Multi12 trigger drum pads around Thanksgiving of 2015. The pads were good, but the feel for a real snare was simply missing. I searched and found Yamaha XP80 3-Zone pad, which could be plugged into DTX Multi 12, making it a full kit. I am happy to say that the pads feel like real snare. Double strokes really produce a drum roll. The product was shipped from Japan and arrived much sooner than the estimated time. It is built solid. There is one issue which I found to be a but nagging with this product. In my case, when connected to DTX Multi12, the volume level produced by this unit is lower than rest of the pads. Of course, I went and individually adjusted the level for this pad for the kit settings, I use frequently, which is kind of pain, if I was to do it for all 50 built-in kits. I would still rate the product with five stars.

I play my DTX's out all the time, and have updated to the new module, but have used the last generation pads. As of late, the first gen pads have started taking a toll on my hands, despite changing sticks, pad angles, etc. So after buying a couple of the XP80's, and liking them, I decided to try the XP120SD. Instantly, a world of difference. No more thumb pain, much higher sensitivity, and amazing feel. Yamaha has gotten this pad absolutely correct. Love it.

I held off on getting one of these. I tried a much less expensive Simmons 12" mesh tom, but, it wasn't well constructed and just wasn't consistent. I avoided the XP80, because A - it's expensive. and B- I would have preferred the10 or 12" pad. Those are A.) way more expensive. B.) near impossible to get in the US. I don't think Yamaha is making them. While a bigger pad would be easier, the XP80 is probably the most comfortable 8" pad I've had the chance of playing, and as an owner of a DTX Multi 12 pad, this ultimately was worth the cost. I do not believe any other pad will perform as well as this pad as a snare for the DTX M12. Between the XP80, a Roland KT-10, and the M12, I have a pretty nice drum kit. The onboard sounds of the m12 sound decent enough. It's a fully functional midi controller. An iPad makes it easier to setup. I have an HH65 on the way to complete the kit, might add a cymbal pad one day.. but, as far as I'm concerned paired with the XP80, the DTX M12 is still relevant in 2023, even as dated as it is. If you have been after the best possible pad for your DTX kit, this is it. The rebound feels good (I've only ever played edrums..but my sticks bounce nicely off this thing). I'm able to play rolls pretty easily. I wish I'd bought one sooner... the M12 is such a cool multipad.

Works great with my DTX-502. Be aware that it does not come with a mounting bracket.

1. These are a LUXURY. Expensive [yikes]...responsive[total]...over the top fun...incredible Yamaha durable. My jury is out if an experienced acoustic drummer would feel the same...but for digital drumming I like these a lot. I do not have mesh heads because my digital drum set is all DTX Yamaha. I understand that MESH head Designs... may be just the ticket also and some drummers prefer the less expensive [BUT WELL MADE] truly wonderful response from MESH also. I bought the XP120SD used. 2. See Pictures: If you are a newer drummer and on a budget you absolutely DO NOT need these newest Pads. OLDER [Gray] DTX Gum pads and Brain Modules work WONDERFULLY ...really great....until your skill set is in place [several years]. Used.... the Gray [MUCH earlier model full kit] should be around $500. The White [NEWEST full kit] with the SD120 pads are $4500.

A very solid well made product for any electronic set. I love it. If you are on the fence about this pad, just go ahead and get it. The pad has great response to hits. A note that to get the full use of this product, you will need to look into what Yamaha drum brains support the deeper features of this pad. Another note, that this is not to be used as your snare pad which is another product.

Cheap construction. The head sensor failed after 15 days.

Replaced my DTXplorer snare pad with this pad when I purchased the Yamaha DTX502 trigger module to update the drum set. Much easier on the hands than the old pad but cannot get the same volume that I can with the old snare pad (most likely my fault since I may not have the module configured correctly).

ヘッドのレスポンス、感触は、他社製と比較しても実際のスネアに最も近い

DTX920Kの標準タム3個構成に、1個増設したかったので、TOM1として購入しました。TOM4として12インチを増設するのも検討しましたが、結果的に8インチをTOM1にして大正解でした。

予算の関係でフロアタムにも XP70 を追加。もともとのセットのフロアタム割り当ても XP70 なので見た目の違和感は無く、すっきりしたセットに仕上がっています。省スペースで組むには良いと思います。ラックの右フレームに PCY155 + PCY135 + XP70×2 を詰め込んでいますが、ギリギリ使えています。

There is no doubt, this is a spectacular upgrade if you have the standard rubber pad. Kudos Yamaha! I'm using an DTXExplorer drum kit.. works flawlessly. Very happy with the upgrade. Disconnected the old pad, put the new old at the same spot... power on... now I have my rim shots... feels so good! The pad is very expressive, the rim shots are very natural, no gimmicks to get the sound right. Note: just be careful when ordering... I had to pay an extra 50$ for Canadians customs, ask the seller first.

Lo sustituí en una batería Yamaha ya que la mía no tenía el sensor en el aro y si se siente la diferencia al que yo tenía.