The Complete Experience

*Snare drum stand and cymbal stands are optional.
*Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.

■ EFNOTE 5X : The Complete Experience

Completion of Compact Style

  • Specially full-expanded based on EFNOTE 5
  • 5-piece shell and 5-piece cymbal set
  • Dignified black oak-ish finish
  • Player centric design

Playability and Musicality

  • Redefines compact drums by the completed playability
  • Pre-expanded for adapting to a variety of musical styles
  • 360° flat sensing with multi-sensor technology
    *One more rack tom can be expanded from this picture.

Specializes in Acoustic

  • Beautiful acoustic drum sounds
  • 99% capacity is used for acoustic drum sound
  • Includes rich ambient that reinforces the drum sound

■ Drums & Cymbals

7-Sensor Snare Drum

  • 12 x 5″, 8 lugs, birch wood shell, 2ply mesh drum head
  • Multi-sensor for hotspotless and high-resolution sounding
  • High head tension tuning available

Independent Side-Rim

  • Easy, intuitive and reliable
  • No switch operation required
  • Elegant arc design

16" Kick, More Than the Size

  • 16 x 12″, 8 lugs, birch wood shell, 2ply mesh drum head
  • Comfortable feeling and stability over its size
  • Stable multi-sensing for single/double beater(s)

Modern Two Floor Toms Style

  • 12 x 12″, 8 lugs / 13 x 13″, 8 lugs
  • Birch wood shells, 2ply mesh drum heads
  • Multi-sensor for hotspotless and high-resolution sounding
  • Low head tension tuning available

Finest Hi-Hat Cymbals

  • 14″ top/bottom cymbals
  • World’s first multi-optical sensing to capture the motions in 3D
  • Tru-Motion™ technology for expressiveness leap
  • 360° free-swinging top/bottom cymbal design

Full Size Cymbals

  • 2x 16″ crash cymbal, 3-zone (Bow/Edge/Cup)
  • 1x 18″ ride cymbal, 3-zone (Bow/Edge/Cup)
  • Multi-sensored 360° play/choke area
  • 360° free-swinging design
  • Responsive thin edge
    *EFNOTE 5X does not support the Crash 2 cup when the Crash 3 is used.

Splash!

  • 8″, 2-zone (Bow/Edge)
  • Ultra thin and light weight design
  • 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
 

■ Sound Module

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

■ 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 5 / EFNOTE 5X Videos

■ EFNOTE 5 / EFNOTE 5X Preset Drum Kit Sound

  • The raw sound of EFNOTE 5/5X preset kits are recorded via USB (only the volume is adjusted)
  • Listening with headphones is recommended
  • Data format: .WAV file (48 kHz/24 bit)

*Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.

■ Optional Components

Items required:

  • 1x Ride Cymbal 20″: EFD-C20
  • 1x Cymbal Stand: EFD-CS5
    *Replacing the ride cymbal with the new 20”, and using the 18” as the 4th crash cymbal with the TOM 4 cable.
    *In this case, you need to change instrument assigns for the Tom 4 pad.
    *All Crash Cups are not supported with this setup.
Product Comparator
ModelEFNOTE 3EFNOTE 3XEFNOTE 5EFNOTE 5XEFNOTE 7EFNOTE 7X
Drum Kit Overview
AppearanceElectronic Drums EFNOTE 3Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3XElectronic Drums EFNOTE 5Electronic Drums EFNOTE 5XElectronic Drums EFNOTE 7Electronic Drums EFNOTE 7X
Size *1Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3XElectronic Drums EFNOTE 5Electronic Drums EFNOTE 5XElectronic Drums EFNOTE 7Electronic Drums EFNOTE 7X
Shell FinishWhite Sparkle

White Sparkle

Black Oak-ish

Black Oak-ish

White Sparkle

White Sparkle

Black Oak-ish

Black Oak-ish

White Sparkle

White Sparkle

Black Oak-ish

Black Oak-ish

Shell MaterialFRPFRPBirch 6-plyBirch 6-plyBirch 6-plyBirch 6-ply
Sound Module Features
Top Panel ColorSpace Gray

Space Gray

Space Gray

Space Gray

Silver

Silver

Silver

Silver

Black

Black

Black

Black

Tru-Aco Sound Technology
High Quality D/A Converter
ELISE Sensing Processor
Touch Screen Interface
Drum Recorder5 Tracks5 Tracks15 Tracks15 Tracks15 Tracks15 Tracks
Set-List Feature9 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 *950
(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 Library5050128128128128
Sound ExpressivenessRating 3.5Rating 3.5Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.5Rating 4.5
Stereo Acoustic Sounds *9
Drum Machine Sounds *9NoNoNoNo
Tuning/Muffling Edit
Mixing (Level/Pan/Reverb Send)
2-Band EQ (Each Pad)
Pad Layer
Ambience Effect8 Types8 Types8 Types8 Types8 Types8 Types
Audio / MIDI Interface
Line Out2x TS Phone2x TS Phone2x TS Phone2x TS Phone2x TS Phone2x TS Phone
Phones OutStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-Phone
Audio InStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-PhoneStereo Mini-Phone
USB Audio In/Out8-ch Output / 2-ch Input8-ch Output / 2-ch Input8-ch Output / 2-ch Input8-ch Output / 2-ch Input8-ch Output / 2-ch Input8-ch Output / 2-ch Input
USB MIDI In/Out
Bluetooth Audio Input
Bluetooth MIDI In/Out
MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
Trigger Interface
Pad Inputs111111111111
KickHeadHeadHeadHeadHeadHead
SnareHead/Rim/Side-RimHead/Rim/Side-RimHead/Rim/Side-RimHead/Rim/Side-RimHead/Rim/Side-RimHead/Rim/Side-Rim
Tom 1/2/3/4Head/RimHead/RimHead/RimHead/RimHead/RimHead/Rim
Hi-Hat *6Bow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/Edge
RideBow/Edge/CupBow/Edge/CupBow/Edge/CupBow/Edge/CupBow/Edge/CupBow/Edge/Cup
Crash 1/2Bow/Edge/Cup *2Bow/Edge/Cup *2*3Bow/Edge/Cup *2*4Bow/Edge/Cup *2*4Bow/Edge/Cup *2Bow/Edge/Cup *2*5
Crash 3Bow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/EdgeBow/Edge
Hi-Hat ControlTru-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
KickEFD-K08PEFD-K12PEFD-K1612EFD-K1612EFD-K2015EFD-K2015
SnareEFD-S12PEFD-S12PEFD-S1250EFD-S1250EFD-S1455EFD-S1455
Tom 1EFD-T10PEFD-T10PEFD-T1070EFD-T1070EFD-T1180EFD-T1180
Tom 2EFD-T10PEFD-T10PEFD-T1212EFD-T1313
Tom 3EFD-T12PEFD-T12PEFD-T1212EFD-T1313EFD-T1515EFD-T1515
Tom 4EFD-T12P
Hi-HatEFD-C12EFD-H14EFD-H14EFD-H14EFD-H14EFD-H14
Hi-Hat PedalEFD-HC3
Crash 1EFD-C14EFD-C16EFD-C16EFD-C16EFD-C16EFD-C16
Crash 2EFD-C14EFD-C16EFD-C16EFD-C17FX
Crash 3EFD-C08EFD-C08EFD-C08
RideEFD-C16EFD-C18EFD-C18EFD-C18EFD-C20EFD-C20
Hardware
Lambda Tripod4 pcs3 pcs
Splash Cymbal Arm
Snare Drum StandOptionOptionOptionOption *7
Cymbal StandsOptionOptionOptionOption
Hi-Hat StandNo *8No *8No *8No *8No *8

■ Specifications

             Drum / Cymbal Pads

KickEFD-K1612
  • Size: 16 x 12″
  • Finish: Black oak-ish
  • Zone: Head
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh with beater patch
  • Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
  • Features:Bass drum riser, Wood hoop
SnareEFD-S1250
  • Size: 12 x 5″
  • Finish: Black oak-ish
  • Zone: Head / Rim / Side-Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim, Side-Rim (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber, Side-Rim
TomEFD-T1070
  • Size: 10 x 7″
  • Finish: Black oak-ish
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor Tom 1EFD-T1212
  • Size: 12 x 12″
  • Finish: Black oak-ish
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor Tom 2EFD-T1313
  • Size: 13 x 13″
  • Finish: Black oak-ish
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Hi-HatEFD-H14
    • Size: 14″ (Top/Bottom)
    • Color: Warm gray
    • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
    • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke) / Optical
    • Connector: 6-pin
    • Features: Multi-optical sensor, Tru-motion™ hi-hat, Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

General hi-hat stands compatible with φ12.7 mm (1/2″) hole cymbal can be used.

EFNOTE 5X sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.

Crash 1 / 2EFD-C16
    • Size: 16″
    • Color: Warm gray
    • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
    • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
    • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
    • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.

RideEFD-C18
  • Size: 18″
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
SplashEFD-C08
  • Size: 8″
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Zone: Bow / Edge
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

            Sound Module: EFD-5X

Trigger Interface
    • 3-Zone: Snare, Crash 1/2*, Ride
    • 2-Zone: Tom 1/2/3/4, HH, Crash 3
    • 1-Zone: Kick

Crash 1/2 support 3-zone with using Tom 4/Crash 3 cables.

In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.

Audio / MIDI Interface
    • Line (1/2) Output: 2x TS Phone (+4dBu, Unbalanced)
    • Phones (3/4) Output: Stereo Mini-Phone (320 mW + 320 mW @32Ω)
    • Audio Input: Stereo Mini-Phone (+2dBu Max)
  • USB Audio: 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input (Mac/Windows ASIO)
  • USB MIDI In/Out
  • Bluetooth Audio Input
  • Bluetooth MIDI In/Out
  • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN
Drum Kits / Instruments
  • Preset Drum Kits: 17 (Editable)
  • User Drum Kits: 83
  • Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo), Attack Elements
  • User Inst Library: 128 (Can be stored customized instruments)
Edit Parameters
  • Level, Pan, Tuning, Muffling (for each pad)
  • 2-Band EQ (for each pad)
  • Ambience Effect (8 Types)
  • Pad Layer
Dimensions
  • 172 (W) x 106 (D) x 47 (H) mm
  • 700 g

Excluding protrusions

Power
  • DC 12 V, 500 mA (Nominal) / 800 mA (Max)

          Hardware

Tom Holder 
  • 1x Tom holder arm
  • Geared L-rod tilter
  • Knurled carbon steel rod
  • L-rod diameter: φ11.5 mm (7/16″)
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8″)
  • Height adjustment range: 700 — 900 mm
Splash Cymbal Arm 
  • 1x Z-rod short
  • 1x Z-rod long
Sound Module Arm 
  • 1x Sound module arm
  • 1x Smartphone tray
Snare Drum Stand
(Optional)
EFD-SS5
  • For 12″ to 14″ diameter snare drums
  • Geared basket tilter
  • Double braced legs
  • Tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4″)
  • Height adjustment range: 500 — 650 mm
Cymbal Stand
(Optional)
EFD-CS5
  • Boom cymbal arm
  • Geared tilter
  • Cable holder
  • Middle tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4″)
  • Boom length: 400 mm
  • Height adjustment range: 800 — 1,500 mm

Drum Kit Placement

Placement Size
  • Approx. 170 (W) x 110 (D) cm
  • Approx. 5.6 (W) x 3.6 (D) feet
    *Without drum throne

Package

Accessories
  • Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-AX
  • Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-B
  • 4x Trigger cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3
  • Cable ties
  • Quickstart guide
    *Snare drum stand and cymbal stand are optional.
    *Kick pedal, hi-hat stand and drum throne are sold separately.

*Specification and design are subject to change without prior notice.
*Some of technologies and designs are under patent pending.

■ USB Compatibility

Mac

Apple chip:

  • macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer), macOS Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.4 or newer)
    *Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required.

Intel chip:

  • macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer)
    *Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required.
  • macOS Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.2.3 or newer)
  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), 10.13 (High Sierra)

Windows

  • Windows 11, Windows 10
  • *To see the firmware version, go to Menu > Settings > Info > Version.
    *Latest firmware can be downloaded below
    *Operation is not guaranteed for all environments. Some computers may not be fully compatible.

     

    ■ Downloads

    Before downloading the following items, please carefully read the Software License Agreement.

    Software License Agreement

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    Manuals (PDF)

    Manuas (PDF)

    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.

    ■ Consumable Parts

    See the Consumable Parts page.

    Manuals (PDF)

    ■ FAQs and Tips

    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.

    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

    1. Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your PC with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
    2. 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
    3. 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)

    1. Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your Mac with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
    2. 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
    3. 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.

    1. Download the ASIO Driver from the Download section on this page.
    2. 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.

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