*Snare drum stand and cymbal stands are optional.
*Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.
■ EFNOTE PRO : Stage Drums™
Enhance The Stage
EFNOTE PRO is designed to digitize your drum riser, then elevate your stage. By simply connecting up to 12 XLR outputs to your stage snake or soundboard, you will be receiving the highest quality drum samples on the market with absolute consistency and perfect isolation.
No More Acrylic Panel
There is no need to isolate your drummer from the choir, acoustic instruments, your audience or congregation. Your drummer is now free to connect and engage with everyone!
EFNOTE PRO has eliminated mic bleed and feedback problems on-stage, creating the ideal FOH mixing environment with clarity, balance and control.
Stage-Box Reliability
EFNOTE PRO has eliminated the need to change mics or mic placement, tuning, head replacement and maintenance at every show.
Just assign its 12-ch balanced outputs, using stereo or mono sends, such as kick, snare, toms, cymbals, click and external sampling pad.
Each channel is equipped with HPF, 2-band EQ, individual compressors for Bus 1-6, and ground lift switches.
EFNOTE PRO has eliminated mic bleed and feedback problems on-stage, creating the ideal FOH mixing environment with clarity, balance and control.
Flexibility for All Music
EFNOTE PRO supports 7 shells and 8 cymbals. All pads are individually wired, so players can adapt to any musical environment.
All sound settings can be quickly saved and loaded, for multiple players and set-lists at any time.
In addition, with 12-ch of multitrack USB Audio and 16-ch USB MIDI running simultaneously, a drummer, producer or mixer have quick access to editing, in order to meet artist’s budget requirements.
Flexibility for All Music
EFNOTE PRO supports 7 shells and 8 cymbals. All pads are individually wired, so players can adapt to any musical environment.
All sound settings can be quickly saved and loaded, for multiple players and set-lists at any time.
In addition, with 12-ch of multitrack USB Audio and 16-ch USB MIDI running simultaneously, a drummer, producer or mixer have quick access to editing, in order to meet artist’s budget requirements.
■ Design
Innovative Two-Piece Design
- The two-piece sound module provides both operability and expandability required by professionals
- Low-profile and compact control surface with touch-screen full-color LCD
- Floor-standing base unit with robust enclosure and reliable cable connections
Perfect Customizing
- Mix and match the expansion packs and optional components to create your ideal set
- Consistent pad design
- Supports EFNOTE 3/3X/5/5X/7/7X pads
Beautiful Kit Images Inspire
- Kit themes that highlight the musicality of each kit
- Simple interface design for professionals
- High-definition and high-brightness screen
Discrete Foot Stage Light
- A foot light is equipped on the bottom of the control surface to help with setup and adjustment of the stage box
- Great for dark stages
- Adjustable brightness
■ Sound
Contains Legendary Drums Sets
- The delicate resonance of aged shells are newly captured, recorded by EFNOTE
- Raw and organic, NOT synthetic and electronic
- Includes maple, birch, acrylic, steel, aluminum, brass, titanium shells, even a towel-muted sound
Diverse Cymbal Collection
- Our mint selection, from bright and crisp modern sounds to dark and soft vintage sounds
- Contains modern trash/effect/stacked cymbal sounds
Instrument Expansion
- New sounds (drum sounds only) will be published on our web page and will be loadable
Overlay Tone (Layering)
- Elements such as tambourines and EDM kicks can be easily layered over each drum sound
- Attack Elements for reinforcing the attack
- Percussion sounds
- eKick, eSnare and eClap sounds
High-Powered Headphone Amp
- 1x 1/4″ jack + 1x 1/8″ jack for headphones (can be used simultaneously)
- Dedicated 2x headphone amp circuit for enough loudness
- High quality DAC and audio circuit
■ Playability
7 Shells and 8 Cymbals
- Build a custom kit for any stage
- 5x 2-zone input for toms
- 6x 3-zone (including 3-zone hi-hat), 2x 2-zone input for cymbals
- Traditional individual trigger connections (TRS), for professional reliability
*Except for the hi-hat which uses dedicated 6-pin cable
ELISE™ Sensing Processor 2.0
- We’ve evolved, delivering improved sensitivity for capturing your most delicate touch
- The new algorithm for even more natural dynamics
Full Drum Pad Lineup
- Birch wood shells and 2-ply mesh drum heads
- Multi-sensor for hot-spotless and high-resolution sound
- 20” and 16” kick drums
- 14” and 12” snare drums
- 8”, 10”, 11” rack toms
- 12”, 13”, 15” floor toms
“World's First” Cymbal Pads
- Tru-Motion™ 14” hi-hat cymbal
- 8” to 20” full size cymbal lineup, the first of their kind
- New 18” China cymbal and 17” effect cymbal with stackable/suspendable STAK™ mount
■ Connectivity
12-ch Buses to the Console
- 12-ch buses, and 12x XLR balanced bus output
- Dedicated bus compression for Bus 1 to 6
- HPF and 2-band EQs for Bus 1 to 12
- Stereo-Link for two adjacent buses
- Ground lift switches
XLR Inputs from the Console
- 2-ch Monitor In (XLR balanced) for monitoring return from the console
- 2-ch Line In (TS unbalanced) for an additional sampling/percussion pad
- Ground lift switch for Monitor In
USB 12-ch Multi-Track Recording
- Simultaneous recording of 12-ch multi-track Audio and multi-track MIDI is available
- Confirmed with major DAWs
- 5-pin DIN MIDI Out
Bluetooth®
- Wireless connection with a smartphone or tablet for playing along
- (EFNOTE app will be available)
■ Usability (Bus Management)
Centralized Volume Control
- Simply press the left encoder knob to access the central volume management window
- One-touch switching between Main L/R and Bus Mix L/R monitoring
- One-touch mute for Monitor In
Graphical Bus Assigning
- Graphical bus assignment helps you setup your intended routing correctly
- All Pads can be assigned as both stereo and mono outputs
- Click, Line In, Monitor In can be set to a bus individually
Bus Effect Overview
- Allows viewing of each bus’s settings of effects and stereo link in one window
- HPF, EQ, Comp, and Stereo-link can be selected ON/OFF at once
Personalized Mix and Pre Mix
- Bus Mixer function allows you to mix the 12-ch buses and monitor them with the best balance for the drummer
- Pre-mixing for small stage, with EQ and compression before sending to the console for fewer audio channels
Drum-Centric Bus Compression
- Bus Compressor (for Bus 1 to 6) helps you dial in the sound, especially for non-robust PA systems
- Designed with a focus on processing speed and accuracy
- The attack time can be set to 0 ms
*In the “0 ms” setting, it works as 100 microseconds
Bus HPF and Bus EQ
- Bus High-Pass Filter and 2-band Bus EQ (for Bus 1 to 12) allow flexible sound correction according to the PA environment
Bus Gain Switches
- If necessary, the signal-to-noise ratio can be improved by increasing the gain of each bus
Output Management
- Attenuator (up to -30dB) for XLR outputs
- XLR 5/6 can output Bus Mix L/R instead of Bus 5/6 for a small mixer
- XLR 1/2 can also output Main L/R instead of Bus 1/2
- Rename-able bus labels
HPF/EQ for Main L/R
- High-pass filter and 2-band EQ are also available even when using Main L/R for 2-mix audio output
■ Usability (Operation)
Swipe-Able Kit/Inst Change
- Easily change kits/instruments by simply swiping the screen
- Kit switching can be selected between two methods: swipe and touch
Quick Tuning and Muffling
- Even while playing, you can easily adjust the tuning and muffling
- Cymbal tuning (pitch) and muffling (sustain) can also be changed
Overviewing Pad Levels
- Pad levels are displayed in decibels for proper adjustment
One-Touch Recording/Playback
- Easily record grooves and fills, when inspired
- Record your beats and play them back to check the sound out in front
- You can save/load the recorded drum-play data to a USB flash drive
Set-List for the Show
- Set-list feature enables you to configure kit order with tempo for each song
- Each color of button and its description can be customized
Flexible Metronome (Click)
- Tempo setting in 0.1 increments
- 7 types of click sounds
- Store your favorite beat and recall it quickly
Global Pan
- Facilitates panning for all sound kits, coinciding with changing the drum setup
- Panning can also be set for each sound kit
- Control over your stereo image
Assignable Knobs
- The two left knobs can be assigned to functions you need while gigging
- They can also be disabled to prevent accidental operation
Customizable Kit Theme
- Editable user kit theme including the text color and background image
- Enhances visibility and musicality
Intuitive Trigger Setting
- The graphical trigger setting allows you to set the correct sensitivity
- Simple and intuitive interface
Load Settings According to the Gig
- The sound and performance environment can be saved and restored for each gig, stage and player
- A full backup is also available to restore all environments
■ Configurations
700 Series
Full-sized drum setup, building upon 20×15” kick drum for medium/large stages, church and studio. It will give audiences a full visual and musical impression.
The 700 series supports all EFNOTE drum/cymbal pads for expanding.
500 Series
Based on our 16” kick drum, this compact kit will offer practicality and portability. For small stages, church, cafe, bar, party, wedding and home-studio.
The 500 series supports all EFNOTE drum/cymbal pads for expanding.
■ 700 Series (Full-Sized Configuration)
700 Standard Set
- 4 Shells, 3 Cymbals
701 Traditional Set
- 5 Shells, 4 Cymbals
702 Modern Set
- 5 Shells, 5 Cymbals
703 Power Set
- 5 Shells, 5 Cymbals
704 Technical Set
- 6 Shells, 6 Cymbals
705 Heavy Set
- 6 Shells, 6 Cymbals
706 Progressive Set
- 6 Shells, 7 Cymbals
707 Complete Set
- 7 Shells, 8 Cymbals
■ 500 Series (Compact Configuration)
500 Standard Set
- 4 Shells, 3 Cymbals
501 Traditional Set
- 5 Shells, 4 Cymbals
502 Modern Set
- 5 Shells, 5 Cymbals
503 Power Set
- 5 Shells, 5 Cymbals
504 Technical Set
- 6 Shells, 6 Cymbals
505 Heavy Set
- 6 Shells, 6 Cymbals
506 Progressive Set
- 6 Shells, 7 Cymbals
507 Complete Set
- 7 Shells, 8 Cymbals
■ Basic Items
EFNOTE PRO 700 Standard Set
EFDPRO7-STDSET
- 1x Sound Module: EFD-PRO
- 1x Kick Drum: EFD-K2015-WS
- 1x Snare Drum: EFD-S1455-WS
- 1x Rack Tom: EFD-T1180-WS
- 1x Floor Tom: EFD-T1515-WS
- 1x Hi-Hat Cymbals: EFD-H14
- 1x Crash Cymbal: EFD-C16
- 1x Ride Cymbal: EFD-C20
EFNOTE PRO 500 Standard Set
EFDPRO5-STDSET
- 1x Sound Module: EFD-PRO
- 1x Kick Drum: EFD-K1612-WS
- 1x Snare Drum: EFD-S1250-WS
- 1x Rack Tom: EFD-T1070-WS
- 1x Floor Tom: EFD-T1212-WS
- 1x Hi-Hat Cymbals: EFD-H14
- 1x Crash Cymbal: EFD-C16
- 1x Ride Cymbal: EFD-C18
EFNOTE PRO Sound Module
EFD-PRO
- For new customers who want to build the kit from the ground up
- For EFNOTE 3/3X/5/5X/7/7X users who want to upgrade the sound module
* EFNOTE 3/3X/5/5X/7/7X sound module can be used as a secondary module with Line In of EFD-PRO.
■ Optional Hardware Sets
■ Optional Expansion Packs
Expansion Pack 1 for PRO 700
EFD7-EXPCK1-WS
- 1x Rack Tom 10″: EFD-T1070-WS
- 1x Standard Cymbal 18″: EFD-C18
- 1x Cymbal Stand: EFD-CS5
- 1x Tom Mount: EFD-TM5
Expansion Pack 1 for PRO 500
EFD5-EXPCK1-WS
- 1x Rack Tom 11″: EFD-T1180-WS
- 1x Standard Cymbal 16″: EFD-C16
- 1x Cymbal Stand: EFD-CS5
- 2x Tom Mount: EFD-TM5
Expansion Pack 3
EFD7/5-EXPCK3-WS
- 1x Floor Tom 13″: EFD-T1313-WS
- 1x Standard Cymbal 18″ Dark: EFD-C18-D
- 1x China Cymbal 18″: EFD-C18CH
- 2x Cymbal Stand: EFD-CS5
■ Optional Components
Building Up with Optional Components
The optional component pads allow you to expand and customize your kit up to the number of trigger inputs.
EFNOTE PRO sound module supports all EFNOTE drum/cymbal pads.
■ EFNOTE PRO Preset Drum Kit Sound
- Performed by Michael Bedard (Artesia Pro) on EFNOTE PRO 707 drum kit
- Recorded in REAL-TIME, NO POST-MIDI-EDITING, NO POST-SOUND-PROCESSING
- Data format: .WAV file (48 kHz/24 bit)
Grand Vintage ’60s
LEGENDS
sforzando
EAST COAST ’70s
THE FULL STROKE
Power Maple
Tru Classic
efnote blue
FunQ It UP
MODERN BIRCH
Muffle it!
OFF THE WIRE
improvisation
Studio Rock
HEADBANGERS
DRY & DARK
SILVER FONIC II
HOMMAGE
THE ROAR OF THE ’70S
PURE MAPLE
resonance
BEAT MAKER
FOCUS II
*Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.
■ EFNOTE PRO Videos
■ Specifications
EFNOTE PRO Sound Module: EFD-PRO
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■ USB Compatibility
Mac
Apple chip:
- macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer), macOS 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 > Firmware 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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Manuals (PDF)
Quickstart Guide
Reference Guide
Sound List
Audio Block Diagram
Audio Level Diagram
Dimensions
Drivers / Firmware / Apps
Trigger Settings File
Copy the .efdpTrig file to EFNOTE > EFD-PRO > Trigger on your USB flash drive, and load it on the TRIGGER/Overview screen.
See the reference guide for detail.
Firmware
*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.