Drum Modules & Electronic Acoustic Systems

Whether you want to upgrade the brain of your existing electronic kit, add electronic triggering to your acoustic drums, or capture and enhance your acoustic sound for recording and live performance, this collection has the right solution. We stock the Yamaha DTX-PRO sound module, the Yamaha EAD electronic acoustic drum systems, and the Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion system.

Sound Modules

The Yamaha DTX-PRO Module is the standalone sound module used across the Yamaha DTX6, DTX8, and DTX10 electronic drum kit series. If you're running an older electronic kit with a dated module, the DTX-PRO is a significant upgrade - bringing a wider library of kit voices, improved sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and advanced practice functions to any compatible pad setup.

Yamaha EAD Electronic Acoustic Systems

The Yamaha EAD range is designed for acoustic drummers who want electronic functionality without replacing their kit. A sensor and stereo microphone clip onto your bass drum hoop, capturing the full acoustic sound of your kit and adding electronic triggering, effects, and direct recording capability.

  • Yamaha EAD10 - the original EAD system; captures your acoustic kit sound, adds effects and triggers, and connects directly to a smartphone or DAW for recording. Also available as a Trigger Bundle with additional pad triggers for expanded electronic control
  • Yamaha EAD50 - the next generation EAD with improved sound capture, a more advanced effects engine, and enhanced connectivity; the definitive solution for acoustic drummers who want to bridge the gap between acoustic and electronic performance

Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion

The Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion System takes a different approach - sensors attach to your acoustic drum heads and detect strike position, velocity, and zone, allowing a single drum to trigger multiple sounds depending on where and how you hit it. It's a powerful tool for producers, electronic music performers, and drummers who want to integrate complex electronic sounds into an acoustic performance context.


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Drum Modules & Electronic Acoustic Systems - Which Is Right for You?

The products in this collection solve a specific problem - how to add electronic capability to an existing setup without starting from scratch. Whether that means upgrading the sound module on an older electronic kit, adding effects and recording capability to an acoustic kit, or integrating complex electronic triggering into a live acoustic performance, there's a solution here for each scenario.

If you own an older electronic drum kit with a dated sound module, the Yamaha DTX-PRO is the most straightforward upgrade available. It's compatible with a wide range of Yamaha DTX pads and brings the full feature set of the current DTX6, 8, and 10 series - improved sounds, Bluetooth, and advanced practice tools - to an existing pad setup at a fraction of the cost of a new kit.

If you play an acoustic kit and want to add electronic functionality, the Yamaha EAD10 and EAD50 are the most elegant solutions available. There's no need to fit triggers to individual drums or replace heads - the system clips onto your bass drum and captures the full acoustic sound of your kit through a stereo microphone, then adds effects, triggering, and recording capability on top. The EAD50 is the more advanced of the two, with improved sound capture and a more sophisticated effects engine.

The Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion system is the most technically advanced option in this collection, and the most suited to electronic music production and performance contexts. Its ability to detect strike position and zone on a single drum head opens up a level of expressive electronic control that traditional triggering systems can't match.

If you'd like to discuss which system is right for your setup, our team at our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire is happy to help. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yamaha DTX-PRO is the sound module used across the Yamaha DTX6, DTX8, and DTX10 electronic drum kit series. It can also be purchased as a standalone unit to upgrade an older electronic kit. It offers a wide library of kit voices, Bluetooth connectivity, USB audio for direct recording, and advanced practice functions. Compatibility depends on your existing pad setup - contact us if you're unsure.
Both systems clip onto your acoustic bass drum and capture your kit's sound via a stereo microphone, adding effects and electronic triggering without replacing your acoustic setup. The EAD50 is the more advanced model, with improved sound capture quality, a more sophisticated effects engine, and enhanced connectivity compared to the EAD10. The EAD10 remains a strong option and is available with a trigger bundle for expanded electronic control.
No - the Yamaha EAD10 and EAD50 are designed to be non-invasive. The sensor and microphone unit clips onto your bass drum hoop without any permanent modification to your kit. Setup is straightforward and the system can be removed and reattached easily, making it practical for drummers who switch between acoustic-only and hybrid setups.
The Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion system uses sensors that attach to your acoustic drum heads and detect strike position, velocity, and zone. This allows a single drum to trigger multiple different sounds depending on where and how you hit it - centre, edge, rim, and so on. It's a powerful tool for electronic music performance and production, and for drummers who want to integrate complex electronic sounds into an acoustic live context.
Yes - the Yamaha DTX-PRO module and EAD systems all include USB audio output, allowing you to record directly into a DAW without needing a separate audio interface. The EAD systems also capture the acoustic sound of your kit via microphone, giving you a blended acoustic and electronic signal that can be recorded and mixed directly.
Yes - you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire where our team can demonstrate the Yamaha EAD and DTX-PRO systems and help you find the right solution for your setup. Next day UK delivery is available for those shopping online.