The NexGen Standard

Kick pedals are not included.

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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

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 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

* Design registered

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

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)
STUDIO F
ROCKIN ROAD TRIP
FunQ
First Note
Speed Star
Recording
Great Strokes
THOUSANDS of AUDIENCE
Neo Classic
SPLASH
Z & B
Coated Medium
Maple Shells
Birch Shells
ENCORE
HIT PARADE

Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.

Video Demo by Artesia Pro featuring Michael Bedard

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Software License Agreement

Manuals (PDF)
Quickstart Guide	EFNOTE 3 Quickstart Guide [English] EFNOTE 3 Quickstart Guide [Chinese] EFNOTE 3 Quickstart Guide [Korean]
Reference Guide	EFNOTE 3/5 Reference Guide [English] EFNOTE 3/5 Reference Guide [Chinese] EFNOTE 3/5 Reference Guide [Korean]
Sound List	EFNOTE 3 Sound List [English]

Driver / Firmware / Software
ASIO Driver	ASIO Driver v1.1 for Windows 10 EFNOTE 3/5 ASIO Driver Installation Guide PDF [English]