Detail 01
3-zone
Bow, edge and cup each trigger separately, so one pad can cover crash, ride and bell parts.
Product detailSKU #1308080406319
YamahaPCY100 3-Zone Electronic Cymbal Pad
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's entry-priced 3-zone cymbal pad. For adding a crash, ride or extra cymbal position to an electronic kit without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Expanding a starter electronic kit with an extra crash position
- Drummers who want separate edge and cup sounds cheaply
- Replacing a worn single-zone pad on a tight budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modules that only read single- or two-zone cymbal inputs
- Drummers wanting a wide ride surface for extended riding
- Anyone expecting acoustic cymbal rebound and stick feel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Needs a 3-zone module input
Plugged into a two-zone input you still get bow and edge, but the cup sound disappears.
Detail 03
Pad, not a metal cymbal
Rubber playing surface. Quieter and stiffer than a real cymbal; the sound comes from your module and monitors.
Detail 04
$109.99
The lower rung of Yamaha's 3-zone pads. Same zone count as the PCY155, at half the price.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you have a free cymbal arm and a spare module input
- 02Your module needs 3-zone cymbal support to get the cup sound
- 03Leave swing room so it doesn't strike neighbouring pads
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the PCY100 and PCY155?
Both read bow, edge and cup. The PCY155 is the step-up model at $209.99; the PCY100 at $109.99 is the budget option.
02Can I use this as my ride?
Yes. Three zones give you bow, edge and cup, which is what a ride part needs. Assign the ride sound in your module.
03Will it work with a non-Yamaha module?
Often, but zone reading is the catch. Some third-party modules pick up bow and edge only and drop the cup. Check your module's cymbal input spec first.
04Does it include a mount or cable?
Plan on supplying the cymbal arm and holder yourself from your rack or a stand, and check that your kit has a spare input free.
