The NexGen Standard

Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Available soon

Kick pedals are not included.

Beyond the Average

The EFNOTE 3 provides all-around capability as a new standard electronic drums for next generation. Perfect for...

  • Playing along with songs
  • Daily training
  • Drum lesson
  • Home recording
  • Small gigs
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

3-Zone Crash / Ride Cymbals

  • Elegant "warm-gray" colored cymbals
  • Fine engraved surface
  • Weight simulation with thin edge for appropriate striking feel
  • 360° flat sensing with multi-sensor
  • 360° choke supported
  • Full 3-zone Crash/Ride cymbals (bow/edge/cup)
  • 16" Ride, 14" Crashes, 12" Hi-hat
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Monocoque Drum Shells

  • Elegant sparkling finish
  • Independent lug design
  • Monocoque shell structure for stiffness and durability
  • Hot-spot-less sensing with multi-sensor
  • Colored hoop rubber
  • Double-layered mesh head
  • 2-zone (head/rim)
  • 12" Snare, 10" Tom 1/2, 12" Tom 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Suspended Tom Mount

  • Softer striking feel and less rebound
  • Anti-crosstalk vibration

Snare Side-Rim

  • Easy to play side-sticks
  • Accurate sensing
  • Low acoustic noise
  • No need to switch function between rim-shot and side-sticks
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Comfy Strike-Feel Kick

  • Elegant sparkling finish
  • Comfy strike-feel fabric head
  • Dual-sensor stable sensing for single/double beater(s)
  • Angle-adjustable kick pedal attachment
  • Rugged spars with rubber/spike tips
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Tru-Motion Hi-Hat

  • Inertia weight simulation technology provides ideal pedal feeling
  • Precision optical sensing perfectly responds to drummer’s high-speed footwork
  • Open-close stroke gap and spring tension adjustment
  • Smooth continuity from tight-closed to full-open sound
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

λ (Lambda) Tripods

  • Advanced design
  • Easy and flexible setup
  • Perfect stability

Ultra-Compact Sound Module

  • Ultra-small form factor with uncompromised features
  • Metal chassis and aluminum finish
  • High quality DAC and audio circuit
  • Touch screen intuitive user interface
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Full-Scale Acoustic Sound

  • Tru-Aco sound technology provides so real drum/cymbal sound
  • Stereo samples with wide dynamic range for all acoustic instruments
  • Minimum pre-processed, uncompressed waveforms for maximum fidelity
  • Natural and smooth continuity roll sounds
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

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
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

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)
  • On-board drum recording (5 songs)

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)
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

For Training

  • Multi-function metronome with beat LED indicator
  • Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones
  • On-board recording function (5 songs)
  • Stroke Analyzer
  • Rhythm Box feature provides over 90 basic drum beats
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Stroke Analyzer

  • "Stroke Scope" displays your strike points on time-line
  • "Accuracy Score" estimates your strike accuracy
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Sound Edit

  • Tuning, Muffling, 2-band EQs for each pad
  • Pad layer function can overlay two sounds
  • User Inst Library enables you to store 50 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
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Bluetooth™

  • Bluetooth audio-in provides you to play along with Spotify™ / YouTube™ with your smartphone
  • Bluetooth MIDI

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Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
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Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
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Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3
Electronic Drums EFNOTE 3

Specifications and photos shown are prototypes and actual products may vary.

Some of technologies and designs are under patent pending.

Company names, brand names, etc. appear in photos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.

Drum / Cymbal Pads
Kick EFD-K08P
  • Size: 8 x 3"
  • Zone: Head
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Comfy strike-feel fabric
  • Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Angle-adjustable kick pedal attachment
Snare EFD-S12P
  • Size: 12 x 4"
  • Zone: Head / Rim / Side-Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim, Side-Rim (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Side-Rim
Tom 1 / 2 EFD-T10P
  • Size: 10 x 3.5"
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount
Tom 3 EFD-T12P
  • Size: 12 x 4"
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount
Hi-Hat EFD-C12
  • Size: 12" (Single cymbal)
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

    • EFNOTE 3 sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.
Hi-Hat Pedal EFD-HC3
  • Sensor: Optical
  • Adjustment: Spring tension, Open-Close stroke gap
  • Connector: 6-pin
  • Features: Inertia weight simulation, Tru-motion hi-hat
Crash 1 / 2 EFD-C14
  • Size: 14"
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
Ride EFD-C16
  • Size: 16"
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
Sound Module: EFD-3
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.
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 (BLE) In/Out
  • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN
Drum Kits / Instruments
  • Preset Drum Kits: 16 (Editable)
  • User Drum Kits: 34
  • Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo), eKick/eSnare, Attack Elements
  • User Inst Library: 50 (Can be stored customized instruments)
Edit Parameters
  • Level, Pan, Tuning, Muffling (for each pad)
  • 2-Band EQ (for each pad)
  • Reverb (8 Types)
  • Pad Layer
Dimensions
  • 172 (W) x 106 (D) x 47 (H) mm
  • 700g

Excluding protrusions
Power
  • DC 12V, 500mA (Nominal) / 800mA (Max)
Tripods / Stands
Tripods
  • 4x Lambda Tripod
Snare Drum Stand
  • 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
Tom Holder
  • 3x 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: 550 -- 900 mm
Hi-Hat Cymbal Arm
  • 1x Boom Hi-Hat Cymbal Arm
  • Cable holder
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8")
  • Boom length: 250 mm
  • Height adjustment range: 550 -- 1000 mm
Cymbal Arm
  • 3x Boom Cymbal Arm
  • Gearless tilter
  • Cable holder
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8")
  • Boom length: 300 mm
  • Height adjustment range: 650 -- 1250 mm
Sound Module Arm
  • 1x Sound Module Arm
  • 1x Smartphone Tray
Drum Kit Placement
Placement Size
  • Approx. 160 (W) x 100 (D) cm
  • Approx. 5.25 (W) x 3.3 (D) feet

Without drum throne
Package
Accessories
  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-A3
  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-B
  • 4x Trigger Cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3
  • Cable Ties
  • Quickstart Guide

Kick pedal, drum throne sold separately.

Specification and design are subject to change without prior notice.

Some of technologies and designs are under patent pending.

Preset Drum Kit Sound Demo

  • The raw sound of EFNOTE 3 preset kits are recorded via USB (only the volume is adjusted)
  • Listening with headphones is recommended
  • Data format: .WAV file (48 kHz/24 bit)
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Software License Agreement

Manuals (PDF)
Quickstart Guide
Reference Guide
  • EFNOTE 3/5 Reference Guide [EN] (Coming soon)
Sound List
  • EFNOTE 3 Sound List [EN] (Coming soon)
Driver / Firmware / Software
ASIO Driver
  • ASIO Driver v1.1 for Windows 10 (Coming soon)
  • EFNOTE 3/5 ASIO Driver Installation Guide PDF [EN] (Coming soon)