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
The NexGen Standard
Kick pedals are not included.
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
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 drum head
- 2-zone (head/rim)
- 12" Snare, 10" Tom 1/2, 12" Tom 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 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
Bluetooth®
- Bluetooth audio-in provides you to play along with Spotify™ / YouTube™ with your smartphone
- Bluetooth MIDI
EFNOTE Tools - Carry Data with You
You can backup, restore, and share drum kit data and trigger settings with your smartphone.
EFNOTE Tools - Get New Drum Kits
Visit the official Kit Library to get the new drum kit data.
There you will surely find ideas that inspire your creativity.
EFNOTE Tools - 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.
EFNOTE Tools - 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.
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.
EFNOTE 3 Videos
EFNOTE 3 / EFNOTE 3X Preset Drum Kit Sound
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| STUDIO F | |
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| 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
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.
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.
Specifications
Drum / Cymbal Pads
| Kick | EFD-K08P |
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| Snare | EFD-S12P |
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| Tom 1 / 2 | EFD-T10P |
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| Tom 3 | EFD-T12P |
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| Hi-Hat | EFD-C12 |
EFNOTE 3 sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone. |
| Hi-Hat Pedal | EFD-HC3 |
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| Crash 1 / 2 | EFD-C14 |
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| Ride | EFD-C16 |
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Sound Module: EFD-3
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Crash 1/2 support 3-zone with using Tom 4/Crash 3 cables. |
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| Audio / MIDI Interface |
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| Drum Kits / Instruments |
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| Edit Parameters |
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| Dimensions |
Excluding protrusions |
| Power |
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Tripods / Stands
| Tripods |
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| Snare Drum Stand |
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| Tom Holder |
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| Hi-Hat Cymbal Arm |
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| Cymbal Arm |
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| Sound Module Arm |
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Drum Kit Placement
| Placement Size |
Without drum throne |
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Package
| Accessories |
Kick pedal, drum throne sold separately. |
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Specification and design are subject to change without prior notice.
Some of technologies and designs are under patent pending.
USB Compatibility
| Mac |
Apple M1 chip:
Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required. Latest firmware can be downloaded below. Intel chip:
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| Windows |
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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
Manuals (PDF)
| Quickstart Guide | |
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| Reference Guide | |
| Sound List |
Drivers / Firmware / Apps
| ASIO Driver |
Version v1.2 - Improved stability - Removed unneeded notifications |
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| 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 |
Consumable Parts
See the Consumable Parts page.
Support and Service
Contact your local Distributor.