The Cutest Ever!

*Hi-hat stand, kick pedal, drum throne, and sticks are not included

■ EFNOTE mini : The Cutest EFNOTE

Welcome to the "mini-Verse"

EFNOTE mini, even more downsized than our EFNOTE 5 compact drums. We’ve packed the best performance into the smallest size, making it irresistible.

You will be amazed and in love with mini.

No Compromises

Experience the sound and playability of EFNOTE, the new market leader.

We have designed these tiny little drums using our many forward technologies and high quality, shared in our professional lines.

FUN Measures Up

EFNOTE mini is also the perfect way for kids to really enjoy drumming.

Let them touch real musical instruments from an early age to develop their sensitivities and musical taste. Set an early standard of quality, scaled to fit their smaller frames.

Small Drum Life

We believe beautiful drums can put a smile on your face, and the graceful presence of EFNOTE mini will change your everyday space into an inspiration.

Young or old, you will always long for your happy place.

■ Features

For Skilled Drummers

  • EFNOTE playability with the highest ratings on the market
  • Non-virtual, real drum/cymbal sounds with the highest quality
  • Beautiful shells will never be cutdown like pancakes because of cost
  • Clean warm-gray 12″ 2-piece hi-hat and 16″ ride cymbal

Recommended for Kids!

  • Hardware can be set lower for children
  • Adjustable pad sensitivity
  • Prevents hearing loss that can occur with acoustic drums
  • Mesh drumhead and silicone rubber cymbal surface reduce arm fatigue

Full-Scale Sound from the mini

  • From 18″ to 22″ bass drum sound
  • From 6″ to 16″ tom sound
  • From 8″ splash to 21″ ride cymbal sound

True Sound Collection

  • Newly recorded vintage drum/cymbal collections, including 12″ maple snare drum and 10″ crispy hi-hat
  • Reproduces raw drum sounds and ambient perfectly
  • All of acoustic drum/cymbal sounds are delicately recorded and mastered by EFNOTE ourselves

0.8m2 Changes Everyday Life

  • 115 cm x 70 cm = 0.8 m2
    (3.8 ft. x 2.3 ft. = 10.6 sq.ft.)
    *Without drum throne.
    *The installation size depends on the setting.
  • An irresistible experience in a tiny space
  • Great for small stage such as cafe, bar, party
  • Smaller than conventional entry-level e-drums

Ready to Go!

  • Easier, Lighter, Faster
  • Simple and minimal, but the best for your special moments
  • For all small stages, such as wedding parties and café concerts

Glamorous White Sparkle Shells

  • Real birch wood shells
  • Multi-sensor for hotspotless and high-resolution sounding
  • 14×10″ kick drum
  • 10×4.5″ snare drum (head/rim/side-rim)
  • 8×6.5″ rack tom (head/rim)
  • 10×10″ floor tom (head/rim)

Gentle Colored Cymbals

  • Elegant warm-gray surface with fine engravings
  • Multi-sensored 360° play/choke area
  • 12″ hi-hat cymbals (360° bow/edge)
  • 8″ splash/crash cymbal (360° bow/edge)
  • 16″ ride cymbal (360° bow/edge/cup)

2nd Crash Upgradable

  • + 18″ Cymbal
    16″ crash & 18″ ride combo
  • + 14″ Cymbal
    14″ crash & 16″ ride combo
  • + 8″ Tom
    Two-up / one-down style
    *One additional pad can be connected.
    *Additional pad is sold separately.

Easy Operation

  • Touch screen intuitive user interface
  • Graphical preset kit themes that inspire performance
  • Simple and clean design

The Key to Your Skill Improvement

  • ELISE™, the accurate EFNOTE sensing processor
  • “Stroke Scope” displays your strike points on time-line
  • “Accuracy Score” estimates your strike accuracy

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth® audio-in allows you to play along to Spotify™ / YouTube™ with your smartphone
  • USB (C type) supports 2-in/8-out audio and 16ch MIDI for multi-track recording on your Mac/PC
  • 3.5mm (1/8″) headphones output
  • 3.5mm (1/8″) audio input for audio players
  • 2x 1/4″ phone line-out for loud speakers

■ Features

Cymbal Expansion Pack:
EFDMINI-EXPCKC

  • 1x Standard Cymbal 14”
  • 1x Cymbal Stand

■ 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 mini Videos

■ Specifications

             Drum / Cymbal Pads

KickEFD-K1410
  • Size: 14 x 10″
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh with beater patch
  • Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Steel hoop
SnareEFD-S1045
  • Size: 10 x 4.5″
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • 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-T0865
  • Size: 8 x 6.5″
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor TomEFD-T1010
  • Size: 10 x 10″
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Hi-HatEFD-H12
  • Size: 12″ (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 mini sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.
Splash/CrashEFD-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
RideEFD-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

          Hardware (Included)

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: 650 — 850 mm
Splash Cymbal Arm
  • 1x Z-rod
Sound Module Arm
  • 1x Sound module arm
  • 1x Smartphone tray
Snare Drum StandEFD-SS10
  • For 10″ diameter snare drums
  • Light weight
  • Geared basket tilter
  • Double braced legs
  • Tube diameter: φ15.9 mm (5/8″)
  • Height adjustment range: 450 — 600 mm
Cymbal StandEFD-CS3
  • Light weight
  • Geared tilter
  • Middle tube diameter: φ15.9 mm (5/8″), φ13.0 mm (1/2″)
  • Height adjustment range: 650 — 1,300 mm

          Drum Kit Placement

Placement Size
  • Approx. 115(W) x 70 (D) cm
  • Approx. 3.8 (W) x 2.3 (D) feet
    *Without drum throne

          Package

Accessories
  • AC Adapter
  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-C
  • Smartphone Tray Set
  • Cable Ties
  • Quickstart Guide

    *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.
*Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
*Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..

■ USB Compatibility

Mac

Apple chip:

  • macOS Sonoma (14.5 or newer), Ventura (13.3.1 or newer), Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.4 or newer)

Intel chip:

  • macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer)
  • macOS Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.2.3 or newer)

    *macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), and 10.13 (High Sierra) are no longer tested but are expected to work.

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

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    Last Updated: March 1, 2022
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    Manuals (PDF)

    Manuals (PDF)

    Drivers / Firmware / Apps

    ASIO Driver

    Version v1.4

    – Fixed phase shift issue on certain Windows 11 PCs.
    – Improved stability

    Firmware

    Version v1.10

    – Added cymbal choke functions on the SNARE and TOM 1/2/3 trigger inputs.

    – Improved the ELISE trigger processing.

    – Supported the EFNOTE Tools app v1.1. (Available soon)

    – Fixed minor bugs.

    *For this update, use the new Update Tool V2 app below. The old version Update Tool app cannot be used.
    *Mac/PC is required to update.
    *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.

    *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.

    ■ Support and Service

    Contact your local Distributor.