Yamaha KP65

Name: KP65
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 26331
Price: 77.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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ID : 26331

EAN : 4960693189245

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What you need to know

Compatibility Designed for the Yamaha DTX Universe: easy integration into an existing set.
Reliable Triggering: engineered for consistent response, useful for foot play as well as double pedal use.
Controlled Playing Feel: surface optimized to limit unwanted rebounds and enhance control.
Practical Solution for Replacement or Upgrade: ideal for regaining a responsive kick pad without changing the entire kit.

KP65

77,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Within the Yamaha DTX electronic drum ecosystem, the kick pad plays a central role: it determines groove precision, tempo stability, and playing comfort. This model is positioned as an accessory within the DTX family, designed to complement a kit, replace a worn component, or refine the daily kick feel.

Who This Drum/Kick Pad Is For

This kick pad is aimed at beginner to intermediate drummers seeking clean and consistent triggering, as well as more advanced musicians looking for a reliable foundation to work on foot consistency. It is particularly suited for styles requiring a clear and repeatable attack such as rock, pop, funk, metal, and contemporary music in a home studio setting.

Features and Innovations

Designed to work with a DTX electronic drum module, this pad targets precise strike detection and good stability during play. It provides a coherent signal for dynamics while remaining easy to integrate into an existing setup (sensitivity and dynamic settings adjustable directly on the module, depending on your model).

Sound

On an electronic drum kit, the "sound" of the kick mainly depends on the DTX module (samples, processing, and settings), but the pad strongly influences the triggering consistency and thus the perception of low-end, attack, and precision. A stable and responsive pad helps achieve a clearer kick in the mix, with better-defined hits, especially during fast playing or sixteenth notes.

Technical specifications

Category	pad	Inputs	6.35mm jack
Type	bass drum	Color	Black

Usage

replacement, extension, or optimization of a DTX kit

Customer reviews

Based on 2 reviews

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Cédric B.21/06/2011

As always, no delivery problems: Well packaged package, received very quickly (24h)
About the product: RAS. Very good quality/price ratio. I am very happy with this bass drum pad.
It comes with a stereo jack cable. But can work with a mono jack cable
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Cédric B.21/06/2011

As always, no delivery problems: Well packaged package, received very quickly (24h)
About the product: RAS. Very good quality/price ratio. I am very happy with this bass drum pad.
It comes with a stereo jack cable. But can work with a mono jack cable
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Questions frequently asked

Is the Yamaha KP65 compatible with DTX modules?

This model is designed to work with a Yamaha DTX electronic drum module. Sensitivity and dynamic settings are made from the module, depending on its model.

What type of connector does this bass drum pad use?

The connection is through a 6.35 mm jack input. This format allows integration into a compatible DTX setup.

Can the KP65 be used to replace a DTX kick pad?

Intended for replacement, expansion, or optimization of a DTX kit, this pad can complement an existing setup. Its function is to trigger bass drum hits.

Is the KP65 pad suitable for fast playing and double bass pedals?

Its stability and hit detection aim to provide consistent triggering, useful during sixteenth notes and fast passages. The DTX module then determines the sounds and processing applied to the kick.

What playing styles is the Yamaha KP65 bass drum pad suited for?

For rock, pop, funk, metal, and contemporary music, this pad delivers repeatable attack via its 6.35 mm jack connection. It is targeted at beginner to intermediate drummers, as well as advanced foot consistency practice.