The Complete Experience

Snare drum stand and cymbal stands are optional.

Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.

Overview
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Unparalleled Compact

The EFNOTE 5X offers a complete playing experience with:

Beautiful sound
Perfect playability
Musical width and depth
Presence and elegance

Authentic Modern Vintage

While following the stylistic beauty of acoustic drums, the volume and presence of shells with black matte finish captivates your audience.

The 2nd floor tom and 2nd crash cymbal have been expanded to support the wide variety of contemporary music genres.

Full-Scale Beautiful Sound

Despite its downsized looks, the EFNOTE 5X provides full-scale acoustic drum sound thanks to the Tru-Aco sound technology.

Perfect Playability

The ELISE sensing processor is newly developed for low latency, wide dynamic-range, consistent and stable sensing.

Combining a pleasing physical touch with the best sensing performance, the EFNOTE 5X offers great playability.

Capture Your Delicate Touches

All drum/cymbal/hi-hat pads come with multi-sensor which provides consistent and stable sensing. Capturing drummer's intentions from every and each stroke.

3-Zone Snare Drum and 2-Zone Toms

3-zone snare drum (head/rim/side-rim) and 2-zone toms (head/rim)
Hot-spot-less sensing with multi-sensor
Double-layered mesh drum head
Durable "warm-gray" colored hoop rubber
Birch 6-ply wood shell
12x5" Snare, 10x7" Rack tom, 13x13" and 12x12" Floor toms

Snare Side-Rim

Easy to play side-sticks
Accurate sensing
Low acoustic noise
No need to switch a function between rim-shot and side-sticks

Solid and Stable Kick

Voluminous shell with mesh drum head to catch powerful kicks
Dual-sensor stable sensing for single/double beater(s)
Storable and sturdy spars with rubber/spike tips
16x12" birch 6-ply wood shell
Real wood hoops
Metal tom mount

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)
2x 16" Crash and 1x 18" Ride

* EFNOTE 5X does not support the Crash 2 cup when the Crash 3 is used.

The Finest Hi-Hat Cymbals

The freely swinging top and bottom cymbals have changed the concept of electronic hi-hat cymbals
The multiple optical sensing precisely responds to drummer's high-speed footwork
Smooth continuity from tight-closed to full-open sound
14" top/bottom cymbals
General hi-hat stands compatible with φ12.7 mm (1/2") hole cymbal can be used

Splash!

The new ultra thin and light weight 8" splash cymbal; the appropriate striking feel allows you to perform more like it.

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

For Training

Multi-function metronome with beat LED indicator
Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones
On-board recording function (15 songs)
Stroke Analyzer
Rhythm Box feature provides over 90 basic drum beats

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 (15 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)

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 128 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 5 is shown for some images.

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 5 / EFNOTE 5X Videos

EFNOTE 5 / EFNOTE 5X Preset Drum Kit Sound

The raw sound of EFNOTE 5/5X preset kits are recorded via USB (only the volume is adjusted) Listening with headphones is recommended Data format: .WAV file (48 kHz/24 bit)
SILVER FONIC
Neo Classic
FunQ
SNARE OFF
Speed Star
First Note
Great Strokes
ENCORE
Z & B
Recording
Coated Medium
Maple Shells
Birch Shells
SPLASH
ROCKIN ROAD TRIP
THOUSANDS of AUDIENCE
STUDIO F

Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.

Optional Components

Ride Cymbal Upsizing

Items required:

1x Ride Cymbal 20": EFD-C20
1x Cymbal Stand: EFD-CS5

Replacing the ride cymbal with the new 20”, and using the 18” as the 4th crash cymbal with the TOM 4 cable.

In this case, you need to change instrument assigns for the Tom 4 pad.

All Crash Cups are not supported with this setup.

Product Comparator

Specifications

Drum / Cymbal Pads

Kick	EFD-K1612	Size: 16 x 12" Zone: Head Sensor: Multi Head: Double-layered mesh with beater patch Connector: Head (TRS Phones) Features:Bass drum riser, Wood hoop
Snare	EFD-S1250	Size: 12 x 5" 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
Tom	EFD-T1070	Size: 10 x 7" Zone: Head / Rim Sensor: Multi Head: Double-layered mesh Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones) Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor Tom 1	EFD-T1212	Size: 12 x 12" Zone: Head / Rim Sensor: Multi Head: Double-layered mesh Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones) Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor Tom 2	EFD-T1313	Size: 13 x 13" Zone: Head / Rim Sensor: Multi Head: Double-layered mesh Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones) Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Hi-Hat	EFD-H14	Size: 14" (Top/Bottom) 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 5X sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.
Crash 1 / 2	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 In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.
Ride	EFD-C18	Size: 18" Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke) Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones) Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
Splash	EFD-C08	Size: 8" Zone: Bow / Edge Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke) Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones) Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Sound Module: EFD-5X

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. In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.
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: 17 (Editable) User Drum Kits: 83 Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo), Attack Elements User Inst Library: 128 (Can be stored customized instruments)
Edit Parameters	Level, Pan, Tuning, Muffling (for each pad) 2-Band EQ (for each pad) Ambience Effect (8 Types) Pad Layer
Dimensions	172 (W) x 106 (D) x 47 (H) mm 700 g Excluding protrusions
Power	DC 12 V, 500 mA (Nominal) / 800 mA (Max)

Hardware

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: 700 -- 900 mm
Splash Cymbal Arm		1x Z-rod short 1x Z-rod long
Sound Module Arm		1x Sound module arm 1x Smartphone tray
Snare Drum Stand (Optional)	EFD-SS5	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
Cymbal Stand (Optional)	EFD-CS5	Boom cymbal arm Geared tilter Cable holder Middle tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4") Boom length: 400 mm Height adjustment range: 800 -- 1,500 mm

Drum Kit Placement

Placement Size	Approx. 170 (W) x 110 (D) cm Approx. 5.6 (W) x 3.6 (D) feet Without drum throne

Placement Size

Approx. 170 (W) x 110 (D) cm
Approx. 5.6 (W) x 3.6 (D) feet

Without drum throne

Package

Accessories	Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-AX Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-B 4x Trigger cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3 Cable ties Quickstart guide Snare drum stand and cymbal stand are optional. Kick pedal, hi-hat stand and drum throne are sold separately.

Accessories

Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-AX
Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-B
4x Trigger cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3
Cable ties
Quickstart guide

Snare drum stand and cymbal stand are optional.

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.

USB Compatibility

Mac	Apple M1 chip: macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or newer Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required. Latest firmware can be downloaded below. Intel chip: macOS 11.2.3 (Big Sur) or newer macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), 10.13 (High Sierra)
Windows	Windows 10

Mac

Apple M1 chip:

macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or newer

Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required. Latest firmware can be downloaded below.

Intel chip:

macOS 11.2.3 (Big Sur) or newer
macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), 10.13 (High Sierra)

Windows

Windows 10

Operation is not guaranteed for all environments. Some computers may not be fully compatible.

Downloads

Before download following items, please carefully read the Software License Agreement.

Software License Agreement

Manuals (PDF)

Quickstart Guide	EFNOTE 5X Quickstart Guide [English] EFNOTE 5X Quickstart Guide [Korean]
Reference Guide	EFNOTE 3/5/7 Series Reference Guide [English] EFNOTE 3/5/7 Series Reference Guide [Korean]
Sound List	EFNOTE 5/5X Sound List [English]

Drivers / Firmware / Apps

ASIO Driver	ASIO Driver v1.1 for Windows 10 EFNOTE 3/5/7 Series ASIO Driver Installation Guide [English]
Firmware	Version v1.11 - Supported Apple M1 Macs (macOS 11.4 or newer is required) - Improved the ELISE trigger sensing for the side-rim - Fixed a MIDI message issue with the hi-hat control Firmware Updater v1.11 (Zip) Firmware Update Guide PDF [English] 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	EFNOTE Update Tool for Mac EFNOTE Update Tool for Windows

ASIO Driver