Yamaha Unveils "VXD" System for Voice-Controlled Bass Drum at "Yamaha FUTURE BEAT!" Exhibition

Date: June 25, 2025

Yamaha "VXD" System for Voice-Controlled Bass Drum to be Publicly Revealed

Exhibition: Yamaha Drum Planning Exhibition "Yamaha FUTURE BEAT!"

Period: Friday, July 18, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Venue: Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya

Yamaha Corporation will hold the "Yamaha FUTURE BEAT!" planning exhibition for Yamaha drums from July 18 (Fri) to August 24 (Sun), 2025, at Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya, the brand's communication hub. This exhibition aims to convey Yamaha's commitment to creating products that stimulate the sensibilities and support the expression of many musicians, along with the challenges and technologies behind Yamaha drum product development. Visitors can experience the "VXD" system, which controls the bass drum with voice triggers, as well as all current series of electronic drum sets, electronic acoustic drum modules, and finger drum pads. This marks the first public unveiling and experience of "VXD".

During the exhibition period, live events by artists, limited-edition cafe menus, and other attractions will be available.

Exhibition Details: "Yamaha FUTURE BEAT!"

Dates: July 18 (Fri) - August 24 (Sun), 2025, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays (except national holidays). Summer holidays from August 11 (Mon) to August 15 (Fri).
"VXD EXPERIENCE": July 18 (Fri) - August 17 (Sun)
Venue: Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya, 3rd Floor, Sakura Side, Shibuya Sakura Stage, 3-4-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
URL: Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required (numbered tickets may be distributed depending on congestion).
Note: Experiences may be temporarily unavailable due to live events or instrument maintenance.
Event Website: Event Information

1. VXD EXPERIENCE

The "VXD" is a system developed through a joint research project between Yamaha and Keio University that allows users to control the bass drum with their voice. Utilizing Yamaha's proprietary "Real Sound Viewing*2" technology, the system detects the "don" sound from a performer's voice via a microphone and sensors. This triggers a vibration generator inside the bass drum to produce sound. The development of this system began with a proposal from Tomofumi Yamaguchi, the drummer for the rock band RADWIMPS. In 2009, Yamaguchi experienced musician's dystonia affecting both his legs, which impaired his control during performances, leading to a hiatus from 2015. In December 2024, Yamaha invited Yamaguchi to an event at Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya, where he performed using a drum set equipped with "VXD". This is the first opportunity for the public to see and experience "VXD".

*The name "VXD" is derived from the initials of "Voice," "Vocal," and "Drum."

Exhibited Products: Yamaha Drum Set "Tour Custom"

Reference Information: Yamaha Research & Development Website "VXD: Controlling Bass Drum with Voice" Link

2. Yamaha Electric DRUM "DTX" ALL SERIES BEAT SPOT!

The exhibition features six models of Yamaha's current electronic drum sets, from the beginner-friendly "DTX402 Series" with its extensive practice functions to the flagship "DTX10 Series" and the "DTX6K5-MUPS" released in May 2025. Visitors can freely experience all of them.

Exhibited Products: Yamaha Electronic Drums "DTX402KS", "DTX452KS", "DTX6K3-XUPD", "DTX6K5-MUPS", "DTX8K-XRW", "DTX10K-XRW"; Electronic Percussion Pad "DTX-MULTI 12"

Additionally, Yamaha Drum Set "Stage Custom Hip" and Electronic Acoustic Drum Module "EAD10", Drum Triggers "DT50S", "DT50K", Mesh Heads, and Zildjian "L80 Low Volume Cymbal Set" will be exhibited in combination.

3. Experience EAD10 x Acoustic Drums on Stage!

Visitors can try out the functions and operation of the "EAD10" Electronic Acoustic Drum Module, which adds trigger sounds and effects to the acoustic drum's natural sound, in the live area "STAGE".

Exhibited Products: Yamaha Drum Set "Live Custom Hybrid Oak", Electronic Acoustic Drum Module "EAD10"

4. Yamaha BEAT! Café/Bar

The cafe area will offer a limited-time menu related to drums. Visitors can relax while enjoying the finger drum pads "FGDP-50" and "FGDP-30" available at each table.

Yamaha Drum Caffè Latte: 520 yen (tax included). A caffè latte with latte art of a drum. Soy latte option available for an additional 50 yen (tax included).
Cocktail "KICK PEDAL": 790 yen (tax included). A cocktail featuring the accent color of the "FP9" foot pedal, expressed with craft gin "KOMASA GIN" and gold leaf.
Mocktail "CRASH CYMBAL": 690 yen (tax included). A non-alcoholic drink with a Hyuganatsu flavor, inspired by a crash cymbal.

5. Yamaha Drum Experience / Answer a Survey to Receive a Clear File or Sticker

During the period from July 18 (Fri) to August 24 (Sun), participants who experience a drum at Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya or complete a survey will receive either a clear file or a sticker. (Choose one from the following. Limited to one per person, while supplies last.)

DTX Original Clear File: An A4-sized clear file designed with motifs of iconic DTX drum parts.
Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya Sticker: A smartphone-sized sticker featuring illustrations created by illustrator Hajime Kuba for "Yamaha FUTURE BEAT!".

Related Events

At "Drum Station" on the 3rd floor of IKEBE SHIBUYA, near Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya, visitors can experience the flagship model "PHX," which was the source of Yamaha's electronic drum sampling sounds, or the representative Yamaha drum set "Recording Custom." Information on related events at IKEBE SHIBUYA will be posted on the Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya website.

URL: Event Information

IKEBE SHIBUYA 3rd Floor, "Drum Station", 1-7-4 Dogenzaka, Shibuya Square B, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

URL: Drum Station Shibuya

*2 "Real Sound Viewing"

This is a system Yamaha has been developing with the concept of "live sound in a vacuum pack," which preserves and reproduces artists' performances as they are. It digitizes performances, records them accurately, and faithfully reproduces the artist's performance through automated playback of acoustic instrument sounds. By combining this with video of the performing artist, it realizes immersive virtual live performances.

*Product names and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha and other companies.

*Information is current as of the announcement date. Please note that changes may occur after the announcement date.

Inquiries for Media

Yamaha Corporation, Corporate Communications Division Contact: Morita

TEL: 050-3148-8660

Website: Yamaha News Release (Interview requests and press material requests are available.)

Inquiries from the General Public

Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya

URL: Inquiry Form

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