# DTX402 Touch — Create kit, Learn enjoyably

> Yamaha DTX402 electronic drum companion app for practice and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Yamaha Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtx402-touch/id1362988541 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtx402-touch/id1362988541/reviews.md

## What is DTX402 Touch?

DTX402 Touch is a dedicated iOS app for Yamaha DTX402 series electronic drums. To use the app, you will need to connect your smart device to DTX using a USB cable and Lightning USB adapter.

Get a Drummer’s Certificate
“Challenge Mode” is a new function on the DTX402 Touch that tests your skill. If you can play all 10 practice songs without making a mistake, you will receive a “Drummer’s Certificate” from the Yamaha DTX drum team that you can share via social media.

Learn While Having Fun
Specially designed for drummers at any skill level, the DTX402 Touch has 10 Training Modes designed to make you a better player, faster. The exercises are a fun way to learn to read drum music notation, play with dynamics and develop your sense of timing. "Rhythm Gate" improves your timing accuracy by only allowing you to play rhythms in time with the metronome. “Song Part Gate" teaches you to play each part of the song with correct timing while the "Recorder" function lets you record a drum solo or play along with a song to self-assess your performance. You can also use "Fast Blast" to count the number of drum stokes made within a set period of time. This helps to increase your speed and build stamina.

Make Customized Drum Kits
Personalize each of the 10 drum kits with over 280 drum and percussion sounds. Simply touch the drum pads on your screen to change or select a sound, and edit them with tuning, volume, panning, mute and reverb to create your own sound quickly and easily. 

Simple and Intuitive Control
With a simple swipe, you can select and customize kits, song numbers, set up metronome and adjust the trigging parameters for your playing style. You can view this information while playing in Training Mode and learn how to play preset songs with instructional videos featuring industry professionals. 

Update Utility
By connecting DTX402 with your smart device, DTX402 Touch App starts up to date automatically. Or by selecting the “Version” tab on the “Menu” screen, the app ensures that your firmware is up to date manually, so there is no need to download firmware data or connect DTX to your PC.

## Key features

- Create custom drum kits
- 10 training modes
- Challenge Mode with Drummer's Certificate
- Record and self-assess performance
- Intuitive sound editing
- Firmware updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtx402-touch/id1362988541/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2025-12-03*

I've had my drum set for many years and put off interfacing using a device, but I updated my iPhone to the newest iOS, got the correct cable, made sure I had this app going but it won't update the firmware, all of the preset lights stay lit but nothing ever happens, incredible there can be these reviews here with such a great company and no help. Very disheartened

### 3/5 — Pease

*2025-04-02, version 1.0.7*

We need support for DTX400 series

### 3/5 — Black Screen ... HELP !!

*2024-11-02*

I like the app but only when I see it. By that I mean that when I tap to open, I get a black screen. I can't do anything to fine tune the sounds. It's maddening. So I delete the app and reinstall, 4 times so far today, but to no avail. It's still a black screen. Help please.

### 1/5 — Not working at all with the kit

*2024-10-28*

Unfortunately, Yamaha doesn’t respond to any service issues with the Dtx430k interface and no longer sells the DTX400 Touch on Apple so I am stuck with old settings when it did work . I guess someone somewhere knows what to do !

### 2/5 — Stopped working

*2024-09-27*

Stopped working mid way through setting up sound. Waste

### 4/5 — Works really nicely, but

*2024-06-07*

Would be really cool if there was a cowbell setting for cymbals

### 1/5 — Avoid at all costs!

*2024-05-28, version 1.0.6*

I downloaded this app and I connected it to my drum module a DTX-452K and I followed all the instructions on the screen.. Somehow, something happened with the connection, and my drum module never turned on again! I had to buy a new one. This app is THE WORST!

### 2/5 — BRING BACK DTX 502 TOUCH

*2023-11-27, version 1.0.6*

bring back Dtx 502 touch..

### 1/5 — 앱 자체 실행이 안될때가 더 많네요

*2023-11-26*

앱실행하면 먹통

### 3/5 — Needs updating

*2023-06-07*

It’s been over a year since an update. The app doesn’t fit the screen correctly on an iPad, you have to constantly rotate the screen after viewing the YouTube videos. The app doesn’t detect the hits correctly as it keeps stating “try again” on lesson 2 where as on lesson 1 the hits are getting picked up easily. There isn’t much difference between lesson 1&2. Very frustrating for a child having it say this constantly. On an iPhone after it tells you to “try again” the sound volume goes up on headphones or an amp then goes down again. There needs to be some sort of visual representation that it’s registered your hit with a graphic or some such. I had to turn off the lessons frequently just to make sure the drum kit was working still since it appeared it wasn’t registering properly. As the drum kits are still being sold Yamaha should keep their apps updated until the product is discontinued. We bought the DTX452k. The setup instructions should also give measurements for heights of the pads etc. off the floor when setting up the kit based on user heights.

## Frequently asked questions about DTX402 Touch

### What does the DTX402 Touch app do?

The DTX402 Touch app is a dedicated companion for Yamaha DTX402 series electronic drums. It allows users to create personalized drum kits with over 280 sounds, access 10 different training modes to improve drumming skills, and participate in challenges to earn a "Drummer's Certificate".

### How do I connect my device to the DTX402 Touch app?

To use the app, you will need to connect your iOS smart device to your Yamaha DTX402 electronic drum module using a USB cable and a Lightning USB adapter. This connection enables the app to control and interact with your drum kit.

### Is the DTX402 Touch app free to use?

Yes, the DTX402 Touch app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating it is a complimentary tool for DTX402 users.

### What are the key features for learning drums with this app?

The app offers 10 training modes designed to help users learn and improve. Features include "Rhythm Gate" for timing accuracy, "Song Part Gate" for learning song sections, a "Recorder" for self-assessment, and "Fast Blast" to build speed and stamina.

### Can I customize drum sounds with this app?

Absolutely. The app allows you to personalize each of the 10 drum kits by selecting from over 280 drum and percussion sounds. You can then edit these sounds with parameters like tuning, volume, panning, mute, and reverb to create your unique sound.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-01-29

・Song data (MIDI) can now be imported from files stored on your device
・Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.7 — 2024-12-18

Fixed a bug that caused the app to freeze on iOS 17 and iOS 18.

### 1.0.6 — 2021-09-24

- Dropbox new API support
- Firmware Updater v1.11 support

### 1.0.4 — 2018-11-12

Fixed minor issues.

### 1.0.3 — 2018-07-06

Fixed minor issues.

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