Unparalleled Compact
The EFNOTE 5X offers a complete playing experience with:
- Beautiful sound
- Perfect playability
- Musical width and depth
- Presence and elegance
The Complete Experience
Snare drum stand and cymbal stands are optional.
Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.
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
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
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| SNARE OFF | |
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| First Note | |
| Great Strokes | |
| ENCORE | |
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| Recording | |
| Coated Medium | |
| Maple Shells | |
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| ROCKIN ROAD TRIP | |
| THOUSANDS of AUDIENCE | |
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Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.
Optional Components
Specifications
Drum / Cymbal Pads
| Kick | EFD-K1612 |
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| Snare | EFD-S1250 |
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| Tom | EFD-T1070 |
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| Floor Tom 1 | EFD-T1212 |
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| Floor Tom 2 | EFD-T1313 |
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| Hi-Hat | EFD-H14 |
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 |
In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used. |
| Ride | EFD-C18 |
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| Splash | EFD-C08 |
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Sound Module: EFD-5X
| Trigger Interface |
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. |
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Excluding protrusions |
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Hardware
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| Snare Drum Stand (Optional) |
EFD-SS5 |
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| Cymbal Stand (Optional) |
EFD-CS5 |
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Drum Kit Placement
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Package
| Accessories |
Snare drum stand and cymbal stand are optional. Kick pedal, hi-hat stand and drum throne are 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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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)
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| Reference Guide | |
| Sound List |
Drivers / Firmware / Apps
| ASIO Driver | |
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| 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 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.