*Snare drum stand and cymbal stands are optional.
*Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.
■ EFNOTE 3 : The NexGen Standard
Beyond the Average
- Playability equivalent to the top series
- Multi-sensor pads and 360° cymbals
- Innovative Tru-Motion™ hi-hat pedal
- Independent stands
- Aesthetic design from basic model
All-Around Capability
- EFNOTE certified sound quality
- Full stereo drum/cymbal sounds
- Supports a wide range of music genres
- USB Audio/MIDI, Bluetooth, Remote App available
- Easy operation with touch screen
- Flexible pad expandability
■ Drums & Cymbals
Monocoque Drum Shells
- 10 x 3.5″ and 12 x 4″, 6 lugs, 2ply mesh drum heads
- Monocoque FRP shell for stiffness and durability
- Multi-sensor for hotspotless and high-resolution sounding
Independent Side-Rim
- Easy, intuitive and reliable
- No switch operation required
- Elegant arc design
Suspended Tom Mount
- Softer striking feel and less rebound
- Anti-crosstalk vibration
Comfy Strike-Feel Kick
- Low rebound fabric head
- Angle-adjustable kick pedal attachment
- Stable multi-sensing for single/double beater(s)
- Rugged spars with rubber/spike tips
3-Zone 360° Cymbals
- 2x 14″ crash cymbal, 3-zone (bow/edge/cup)
- 1x 16″ ride cymbal, 3-zone (bow/edge/cup)
- Multi-sensored 360° play/choke area
- 360° free-swinging design
- Responsive thin edge
Beautiful Cymbal Surface
- Elegant warm-gray surface with fine engravings
- Clean silicone rubber surface that is resistant to drumstick marks
Ultra-Compact Sound Module
- Ultra-small form factor with uncompromised features
- Metal chassis and aluminum finish
- High quality DAC and audio circuit
- High power headphone amplifier
- Touch screen intuitive user interface
ELISE™ Sensing Processor
- Capturing drummer’s intentions from each stroke
- Low latency, wide dynamic-range, consistent and stable sensing
- Optimized for EFNOTE multi-sensor drum/cymbal/hi-hat pads
Full-Scale Acoustic Sound
- Full stereo acoustic drum/cymbal samples recorded by EFNOTE
- Tru-Aco™ sound technology provides real drum/cymbal sound behaviors
- Raw sound without resynthesis
For Training
- Multi-function metronome with beat LED indicator
- Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones
- On-board drum recording function (15 tracks)
- Stroke Analyzer
- Rhythm Box feature provides over 90 basic drum beats
For Recording
- USB 8-ch individual audio outputs with Mac / Windows (ASIO)
- USB 2-ch audio inputs for playback
- Analog 4-ch audio outputs
- USB MIDI in/out with individual MIDI channels
- MIDI output (5-pin DIN)
For Small Gigs
- Setlist feature enables you to configure kit order with tempo for each song
- Kick and Snare can be output individually with analog 4-ch outputs
- Click and Audio-In can be assigned only for headphones
- High-power headphones output
- MIDI output (5-pin DIN)
Stroke Analyzer
- “Stroke Scope” displays your strike points on time-line
- “Accuracy Score” estimates your strike accuracy
Sound Edit
- Tuning, Muffling, 2-band EQs for each pad
- Pad layer function can overlay two sounds
- User Inst Library enables you to store 128 customized instruments
- On-board reverb
- Dedicated level control screen
Flexible Audio Routing
- 10-ch output buses
- Flexible output routing for each pad
- Output assignable click
- Output: 4-ch analog / 8-ch USB
- Input: Analog / Bluetooth / 2-ch USB
Bluetooth®
- Bluetooth audio-in provides you to play along with Spotify™ / YouTube™ with your smartphone
- Bluetooth MIDI
- EFNOTE Tools App for control remotely
Various Optional Components
- Full compatible various Optional Components
- Off-the-shelf drum hardware available
■ EFNOTE Tools App
- Carry Data with You
You can backup, restore, and share drum kit data and trigger settings with your smartphone.
- Carry Data with You
Visit the official Kit Library to get the new drum kit data.
There you will surely find ideas that inspire your creativity.
- Adjust Remotely
For small gigs, drummers often cannot rely on FOH engineers.
Now you can remotely adjust the each pad level while playing back your beat with the built-in recorder.
- Swap Sounds
The Swap feature makes it easy to swap each sound of toms or cymbals.
It helps you changing the set up and editing kits.
■ Gallery
*Product image for illustration purposes only, actual product may vary.
*In some countries, specifications and configuration shown may vary.
*Items shown in the photos such as kick pedal, hi-hat stand, drum throne, sticks, headphones, smartphone, computer, are not included.
*Other models or customized setups are shown for some images.
*Some of technologies and designs are patented or under patent pending.
*Company names, brand names, etc. appear in photos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..
■ EFNOTE 3 Videos
■ EFNOTE 3 / EFNOTE 3X Preset Drum Kit Sound
- The raw sound of EFNOTE 3/3X preset kits are recorded via USB (only the volume is adjusted)
- Listening with headphones is recommended
- Data format: .WAV file (48 kHz/24 bit)
STUDIO F
ROCKIN ROAD TRIP
FunQ
First Note
Hit Parade
SPEED STAR
Recording
Great Strokes
THOUSANDS of AUDIENCE
Neo Classic
SPLASH
Z & B
Coated Medium
Maple Shells
Birch Shells
ENCORE
*Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.
■ Customize Examples
+ 4th Tom
Items required:
- 1x Tom Pad 12″: EFD-T12P-WS
- 1x Tom Mount: EFD-TM3
*Using the TOM 4 cable.
*Crash 1 Cup is not supported with this setup.
Hi Hat Upgrading
Items required:
- 1x Hi-Hat Cymbals 14″: EFD-H14
* Using the 12” hi-hat cymbal as the 3rd crash cymbal with the CRASH 3 cable.
* Crash 2 Cup is not supported with this setup.
* The hi-hat control pedal will not be used.
* Using only the HH CTRL cable for the new hi-hats (the HIHAT cable will not be used).
* Hi-hat stand is not included.
| Model | EFNOTE 3 | EFNOTE 3X | EFNOTE 5 | EFNOTE 5X | EFNOTE 7 | EFNOTE 7X |
| Drum Kit Overview | ||||||
| Appearance |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Size *1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Shell Finish |  White Sparkle |  Black Oak-ish | White Sparkle |  Black Oak-ish | White Sparkle | Black Oak-ish |
| Shell Material | FRP | FRP | Birch 6-ply | Birch 6-ply | Birch 6-ply | Birch 6-ply |
| Sound Module Features | ||||||
| Top Panel Color |  Space Gray | Space Gray |  Silver | Silver |  Black | Black |
| Tru-Aco Sound Technology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High Quality D/A Converter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELISE Sensing Processor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Touch Screen Interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drum Recorder | 5 Tracks | 5 Tracks | 15 Tracks | 15 Tracks | 15 Tracks | 15 Tracks |
| Set-List Feature | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) | 9 Set-Lists (20 Slots for each) |
| Flexible Audio Routing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-Power Headphones Output | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Function Click (Output Assignable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-In Click Speaker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linear LED Indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stroke Analyzers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smartphone App (EFNOTE Tools) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sounds and Edit Parameters | ||||||
| Drum Kits *9 | 50 (Preset 16 / User 34) | 50 (Preset 16 / User 34) | 100 (Preset 17 / User 83) | 100 (Preset 17 / User 83) | 100 (Preset 20 / User 80) | 100 (Preset 20 / User 80) |
| Add-On Drum Kits *10 (Kit Library) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User Inst Library | 50 | 50 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Sound Expressiveness |  | |  | |  | |
| Stereo Acoustic Sounds *9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drum Machine Sounds *9 | ✓ | ✓ | No | No | No | No |
| Tuning/Muffling Edit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mixing (Level/Pan/Reverb Send) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2-Band EQ (Each Pad) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pad Layer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ambience Effect | 8 Types | 8 Types | 8 Types | 8 Types | 8 Types | 8 Types |
| Audio / MIDI Interface | ||||||
| Line Out | 2x TS Phone | 2x TS Phone | 2x TS Phone | 2x TS Phone | 2x TS Phone | 2x TS Phone |
| Phones Out | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone |
| Audio In | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone | Stereo Mini-Phone |
| USB Audio In/Out | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input | 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input |
| USB MIDI In/Out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth Audio Input | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth MIDI In/Out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDI Out (5-pin DIN) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trigger Interface | ||||||
| Pad Inputs | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Kick | Head | Head | Head | Head | Head | Head |
| Snare | Head/Rim/Side-Rim | Head/Rim/Side-Rim | Head/Rim/Side-Rim | Head/Rim/Side-Rim | Head/Rim/Side-Rim | Head/Rim/Side-Rim |
| Tom 1/2/3/4 | Head/Rim | Head/Rim | Head/Rim | Head/Rim | Head/Rim | Head/Rim |
| Hi-Hat *6 | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge |
| Ride | Bow/Edge/Cup | Bow/Edge/Cup | Bow/Edge/Cup | Bow/Edge/Cup | Bow/Edge/Cup | Bow/Edge/Cup |
| Crash 1/2 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2*3 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2*4 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2*4 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2 | Bow/Edge/Cup *2*5 |
| Crash 3 | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge | Bow/Edge |
| Hi-Hat Control | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) | Tru-Motion (Tight-Closed to Full Open) |
| Kit Configuration | ||||||
| Kick | EFD-K08P | EFD-K12P | EFD-K1612 | EFD-K1612 | EFD-K2015 | EFD-K2015 |
| Snare | EFD-S12P | EFD-S12P | EFD-S1250 | EFD-S1250 | EFD-S1455 | EFD-S1455 |
| Tom 1 | EFD-T10P | EFD-T10P | EFD-T1070 | EFD-T1070 | EFD-T1180 | EFD-T1180 |
| Tom 2 | EFD-T10P | EFD-T10P | – | EFD-T1212 | – | EFD-T1313 |
| Tom 3 | EFD-T12P | EFD-T12P | EFD-T1212 | EFD-T1313 | EFD-T1515 | EFD-T1515 |
| Tom 4 | – | EFD-T12P | – | – | – | – |
| Hi-Hat | EFD-C12 | EFD-H14 | EFD-H14 | EFD-H14 | EFD-H14 | EFD-H14 |
| Hi-Hat Pedal | EFD-HC3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Crash 1 | EFD-C14 | EFD-C16 | EFD-C16 | EFD-C16 | EFD-C16 | EFD-C16 |
| Crash 2 | EFD-C14 | EFD-C16 | – | EFD-C16 | – | EFD-C17FX |
| Crash 3 | – | – | EFD-C08 | EFD-C08 | – | EFD-C08 |
| Ride | EFD-C16 | EFD-C18 | EFD-C18 | EFD-C18 | EFD-C20 | EFD-C20 |
| Hardware | ||||||
| Lambda Tripod | 4 pcs | 3 pcs | – | – | – | – |
| Splash Cymbal Arm | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Snare Drum Stand | ✓ | ✓ | Option | Option | Option | Option *7 |
| Cymbal Stands | – | – | Option | Option | Option | Option |
| Hi-Hat Stand | – | No *8 | No *8 | No *8 | No *8 | No *8 |
■ Specifications
Drum / Cymbal Pads
| Kick | EFD-K08P |
|
|---|---|---|
| Snare | EFD-S12P |
|
| Tom 1 / 2 | EFD-T10P |
|
| Tom 3 | EFD-T12P |
|
| Hi-Hat | EFD-C12 |
|
| Hi-Hat Pedal | EFD-HC3 |
|
| Crash 1 / 2 | EFD-C14 |
|
| Ride | EFD-C16 |
|
Sound Module: EFD-3
| Trigger Interface |
|
|---|---|
| Audio / MIDI Interface |
|
| Drum Kits / Instruments |
|
| Edit Parameters |
|
| Dimensions |
|
| Power |
|
Tripods / Stands
| Tripods |
|
|---|---|
| Snare Drum Stand |
|
| Tom Holder |
|
| Hi-Hat Cymbal Arm |
|
| Cymbal Arm |
|
| Sound Module Arm |
|
Drum Kit Placement
| Placement Size |
|
|---|
Package
| Accessories |
|
|---|
*Specification and design are subject to change without prior notice.
*Some of technologies and designs are under patent pending.
■ USB Compatibility
Mac
Apple chip:
Intel chip:
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■ Downloads
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Manuals (PDF)
Manuas (PDF)
Sound List
Drivers / Firmware / Apps
ASIO Driver
Version v1.2
– Improved stability
– Removed unneeded notifications
Firmware
Version v1.20
– Supported EFNOTE Tools app (iOS/Android)
– Improved trigger settings
*Mac/PC is required to update. Use the update tool app below.
*The updater is furnished to you for use at your own risk. If your device got any damage due to updating, you will be charged for the repair.
Update Tool App
Q.
I want to know the price of the product or the stores where the product is displayed.
A.
Please contact your local distributor on the Distributor page.
Q.
Tell me the differences in sounds and specs of each model.
A.
See the Product Comparator
Q.
Apple M1 Mac is supported?
A.
Yes. macOS 11.4 or newer is required. Make sure your sound module firmware version is 1.11 or newer.
To check your sound module version, Menu > Settings > Info > “Version”.
To check your macOS version, Apple Menu > About This Mac > “Version”.
To update your sound module, see the Downloads section on this page.
Q.
My PC/Mac does not recognize USB Audio of the EFNOTE Drums with USB connection.
A.
Windows 11 / 10
- Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your PC with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
- Check the following screen on your PC if the Windows recognizes the EFNOTE Drums as a sound device.
Start Menu > Settings > System > Sound > Manage sound devices > Output devices / Input devices - If the Windows does not recognize the EFNOTE Drums in step 2, replace the USB cable or USB hub you are using and try it again.
macOS 10.13 or newer (Intel Macs)
macOS 11.4 or newer (M1 Macs)
- Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your Mac with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
- Check the following screen on your Mac if the macOS recognizes the EFNOTE Drums as a sound device.
Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sound > Output / Input - If the macOS does not recognize the EFNOTE Drums in step 2, replace the USB cable or USB hub you are using and try it again.
Q.
My PC does not recognize 8-channel USB Audio of the EFNOTE Drums. (Windows)
A.
Install the EFNOTE ASIO driver to your PC.
- Download the ASIO Driver from the Download section on this page.
- Follow the Install Guide to install it to your PC.
Q.
My smartphone cannot discover the EFNOTE Drums as a Bluetooth MIDI device.
A.
In many cases, Bluetooth MIDI connection is established by apps, not by Bluetooth setup page. If the app you are using supports Bluetooth MIDI, it also has a connecting function.
For the details, please see the app’s manual.
Q.
My Mac cannot discover the EFNOTE Drums as a Bluetooth MIDI device on the Bluetooth preferences page.
A.
You need to use the Audio MIDI Setup app below to connect Bluetooth MIDI device.
Finder > Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.
Window menu > Show MIDI Studio > MIDI Studio menu > Open Bluetooth Configuration.
For the details, please see Apple’s support page.
Q.
Does EFNOTE have recommended headphones for the EFNOTE Drums?
A.
For example, audio-technica ATH-M40x or M50x have a good sound pressure, a great balance between treble and bass, and excellent cost performance.
For enough sound pressure, choose good headphones with close to 32 ohm impedance.
Q.
I can hear some hiss noise with my headphones.
A.
Noise from a device plugged into the AUDIO IN jack may cause hiss noise.
Make sure that the Audio In volume is set to zero.
If you have an unneeded item plugged into the AUDIO IN jack, you may want to unplug it.
*Since the EFNOTE sound module has high-powered headphones amplifier, you may hear some hiss noise. It depends on the type of headphones.
Q.
Where should I contact to purchase consumable parts, or request repairs?
A.
Please contact your local distributor on the Distributor page, or retailer you purchased.
Q.
I would like to extend the life of the kick mesh head.
A.
1. If the head tension is loose, tighten the tension bolts until the washers do not move.
2. Please replace felt beaters and edgy beaters with rounded plastic beaters.
3. If you need more durability, apply the acoustic bass drum patch over the included beater patch.
Q.
The foot-board of the bass drum pedal contacts with the hoop of the 16″ kick drum. (EFNOTE 5/5X)
A.
1. If the head tension is loose, tighten the tension bolts until the washers do not move.
2. If the kick drum is tilting forward, adjust the length of the front legs so that it tilts slightly backward.
3. If the bass drum pedal can be changed the initial angle of the beater, adjust it so that it is closer to vertical.
Q.
What is the “HIHAT” trigger input jack used for? (EFNOTE 3X/5/5X/7/7X)
A.
Not used if the EFD-H14 hi-hat is included in the kit configuration.
The input jack is used for a hi-hat cymbal which works together with the pedal controller (EFD-HC3).
Q.
Sometimes I hear rim sounds when I hit the head of a pad.
A.
If the head tension is loose, adjust it to be tighter again.
If it doesn’t work enough, try to set the Head-Rim Border on the Trigger screen toward H.
For the setting of Head-Rim Border parameter, refer to the Reference Guide.
Q.
Sometimes I hear cross-talk sounds when I hit a pad.
A.
Adjust the X-TALK ELIM. parameters on the Trigger screen.
Refer to the Reference Guide.
Q.
How can my drum kit be expanded?
A.
See the Customize page.
Q.
Which EFNOTE pad can my sound module connect to?
A.
All drum and cymbal pads from EFNOTE can be used, up to maximum number of inputs.
Q.
Are EFNOTE Drums compatible with other brands’ drum and cymbal pads?
A.
EFNOTE’s advanced sensing system “ELISE” is highly optimized only for EFNOTE pads, and does not perform well with other brands.
Q.
I’m a professional drummer and would like to work with EFNOTE.
A.
Please contact your local distributor on the Distributor page.
*Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
*Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..
*ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.