Yamaha DTX452K review

The DTX452K is the step-up model in Yamaha's DTX402 series, and the reason to pay $150 more than the DTX402K is foot and snare technique. Yamaha lists a 3-zone snare pad, so you can practice open and closed rimshots, and real bass drum pedal action rather than the silent kick unit on the cheaper kit. The module is shared with the rest of the series: 10 editable kits, 287 drum and percussion voices, 10 training functions such as Rhythm Gate and Fast Blast, and USB audio and MIDI for recording or the DTX402 Touch app. Yamaha says the snare and tom pads use a floating system for a quiet yet pleasant response, and the steel rack folds. It costs $599.99 at the Yamaha US store. The limits are the small kit count and rubber, not mesh, pad surfaces. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Beginners who want a 3-zone snare and a real kick pedal on a small budget

Price

$599.99 at the Yamaha US store when checked.

COUPON CODE! $ 599.99 In Stock
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 3-zone snare pad with open and closed rimshots
• Kick played with real bass drum pedal action
• 10 editable drum kits, 287 drum and percussion voices
• 10 training functions and the DTX402 Touch app
• USB to Host for audio and MIDI

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Yamaha says the pads and racks passed its durability tests
• Strength: Snare and tom pads use a floating system for a quiet response
• Strength: Foldable steel rack
• Weakness: Only 10 built-in kits
• Weakness: Rubber pads, not mesh
• Weakness: Toms and cymbals are smaller than on the DTX6K-X

Key facts

• Kits: 10, all editable
• Voices: 287 drum and percussion, 128 keyboard
• Tempo: 30 to 300 BPM
• USB: USB to Host, audio and MIDI
• Power: 5 W

Where it ranks

Yamaha DTX452K is No. 6 in our Best Electronic Drum Kits verdict.