Yamaha has introduced one of its latest products – the DTX-Multi 12 electronic percussion pad.
It is a new electronic percussion pad that offers 12 on-board pads and a built-in sound module. The unit is designed to easily integrate into an existing acoustic set up or act as a stand alone unit. The DTX-Multi 12 boasts over 1200 voices, covering drums, percussion and keyboard sounds, many drawn from Yamaha’s Motif synthesizer range and many completely new.
Up to 200 custom set ups can be created and stored using all internal sounds and 42 types of effects. Alternatively additional sounds can be loaded and stored into the onboard 64MB of memory and allocated to any pad for total customization. The unit is designed to easily integrate into an existing acoustic set up or act as a stand alone unit. DTX- Multi 12 comes with Cubase AI 5″ software.
Up to four voices can be assigned to a single pad for simultaneous or sequential playback and a wide range of dynamic options are made available. Versatility is enhanced with 128 on-board phrase patterns covering a wide variety of styles and users can also record their own patterns and assign them to pads. A click track function also allows players to control the unit instantly, ideal for live shows.
Hi-Hat controllers and kick pedal pads can be added if you wish to use the DTX-Multi 12 as a compact stand alone electronic drum kit.
The product will be available in December 2009 for £685 Inc VAT.
More details about the product: Yamaha
Expect the electronic percussion pad to be available in December of 2009. For more information, visit the official Yamaha Web site.