It was just what I was looking for

I'm giving this 5 stars based on what I got vs what I Paid ($299). It solved two LARGE problems at once. First, it works very well to practice at low volumes with my band without setting up a PA. Secondly, works outstandingly well for recording when plugged in direct. More on that later.It some ways it met expectations and in other ways it exceed my expectations. First, here are some of the areas where it is only "okay".First of all, the sensitivity of the pads is a bit lacking. It won't pick up really fast strikes, such as a fairly fast double role or even quick flam. But having said that, it works well enough for just about everything I need to do with it.The dynamic range is not as good as I would like. The difference in volume between a very soft strike and a very hard strike definitely noticeable but not as great as I would like. But hey, it's $299 electronic drums.The sound directly from the built in speakers is pretty good, but again, not great. But again, $299 drums.Where they shine is plugged in directly for recording. I use them on my home recordings and the recorded sound direct is outstanding. I'm 100% sure I could not mic my drums and get a better sound. In a pro studio probably, but not in my home studio.The pedals are good but for putting down a basic beat they are lacking for any fast base drum work. But... what IS great is I can replace the base drum pad with the base drum trigger from my Roland set. With that I can use a real BD pedal which works perfectly for quick double strikes. I don't think you can do that with any of the other cheap electronic pads because their base drum pads are just switches.For my needs, this was WELL worth the price and I am very happy with them. Your milage may vary.

If you have any experience as a drummer and are looking for a semi-decent electronic kit for the casual/intermediate drummer, this is not it. I love all things Yamaha, and the sound on this kit isn’t bad, it has a TON of features and customization options, and a very small footprint.That said, the pedals are complete trash to the point that the kit is unplayable (in my opinion). I looked at upgrade options for the pedals but they are about $75 - $100 each, bringing the total kit price to $500+. I was so excited when this arrived, and so disappointed when I actually sat down to play it. I’m not knocking Yamaha, great company, good sound on this product, but it’s essentially a toy. My 10 and 13 year olds LOVE it. As does my wife.I’m going to return this and buy an electronic kit better suited for my needs for the same price it would cost to upgrade this to my satisfaction.Still a Yamaha fan!

Un excelente instrumento para practicar y para iniciar en el mundo de la batería...

First and foremost, I purchased this because of all the positive reviews I've seen on Youtube (demos) from people playing along with music. It sounded really good and my initial impression is the portability and a nice space-saver. On top of that, compared to other tabletop drum kits, the pads on this one are arranged in a way that is almost similar to a full sized electronic / acoustic kit so there's no awkward hand position when playing.Having plenty of drum kits to choose from on this one is a big plus, and also the ability to adjust the volume on each individual pad accordingly is awesome (given that other tabletop kits would only allow you to adjust volume on all pads at the same time).Given it's a Yamaha, doesn't mean it wouldn't fall short on some aspect and this is where the real kicker for me is, thus ended up returning this product.Primary issue that most people find annoying, and which I also experienced (I didn't believe this firsthand), are the two supposed to be foot pedals. They are not foot pedals but buttons. Some people find it ok to play with this setup, not in my experience. Compared to my DTX402's foot pedals, these buttons are a hit or miss. The feel is entirely different and they run around like mouse on a mouse pad (unless you're on carpet, they will stay in place). Come on Yamaha, what gives? Could've made an actual foot pedal for this like other known brands did.Second issue, the pads are made of hard rubber. The material is more harder than the pads on my DTX402. Your drum sticks won't have that "bounce" you'd normally expect from a full size electronic drum kit. I am surpised that Yamaha did not decide on using Silicone pads (similar to their earlier electronic drum kits), if they did, this would've probably muffled the loud "tap" sound on the pads.Third issue (and this supplements the 2nd issue), with the "tap" sound on the pads, you will also hear it resonate within the body of this portable drum kit (which to me is quite annoying). If you're not playing this kit using a headset, you will really hear it and will be forced to increase the volume on this device to your output medium (and I do hope you're using an output device such as a monitor / edrum speaker, not the built-in speaker if you don't have a headset). You would also wonder, for the price of this Yamaha DD75 at this time (2023 - almost if not around $300), it shouldn't feel hollow.Last issue (inline with the 2nd and 3rd issues), deciding if it's better to play this with a set of drum sticks or just by hand. Playing with drum sticks, you get the 2nd and 3rd issues I mentioned above. Playing this kit by hand, you will not encounter any issue. If you haven't noticed, most people who upload their videos playing this drum kit along with their music, have the sound recorded on their computer (or mobile phone), thus producing a clean play. Look for the ones who recorded their videos straight from their camera phone and you will see and hear what I mean.Price-wise, in my own opinion, this shouldn't cost close to or around $300. I'd say maxed out at $200 (or lower). I only attest to my own experience of this electronic tabletop drum kit, so if you're ok with the issues I experienced above, go for it. If not, for the price and with the issues, buy a full sized electronic drum kit instead. As for me, item returned.

Hummmm i simply enjoyed it

Sounds from the in-built speakers are not great but once it is plugged to big speakers and woofer, it sounds very realistic to actual drums. It is very solid, strong and great for learning and playing live music. I enjoy it a lot. My 3 yr kid too enjoys it playing and practicing.