EFNOTE mini

The Cutest Ever!

Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini

Hi-hat stand, kick pedal, drum throne, and sticks are not included.

EFNOTE mini : The Cutest EFNOTE

Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini
Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini

Welcome to the "mini-Verse"

EFNOTE mini, even more downsized than our EFNOTE 5 compact drums. We’ve packed the best performance into the smallest size, making it irresistible.

You will be amazed and in love with mini.

Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini
Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini

No Compromises

Experience the sound and playability of EFNOTE, the new market leader.

We have designed these tiny little drums using our many forward technologies and high quality, shared in our professional lines.

Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini
Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini

FUN Measures Up

EFNOTE mini is also the perfect way for kids to really enjoy drumming.

Let them touch real musical instruments from an early age to develop their sensitivities and musical taste. Set an early standard of quality, scaled to fit their smaller frames.

Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini
Electronic Drums EFNOTE mini

Small Drum Life

We believe beautiful drums can put a smile on your face, and the graceful presence of EFNOTE mini will change your everyday space into an inspiration.

Young or old, you will always long for your happy place.

Features

For Skilled Drummers

  • EFNOTE playability with the highest ratings on the market
  • Non-virtual, real drum/cymbal sounds with the highest quality
  • Beautiful shells will never be cutdown like pancakes because of cost
  • Clean warm-gray 12" 2-piece hi-hat and 16" ride cymbal

Recommended for Kids!

  • Hardware can be set lower for children
  • Adjustable pad sensitivity
  • Prevents hearing loss that can occur with acoustic drums
  • Mesh drumhead and silicone rubber cymbal surface reduce arm fatigue

Full-Scale Sound from the mini

  • From 18" to 22" bass drum sound
  • From 6" to 16" tom sound
  • From 8" splash to 21" ride cymbal sound

True Sound Collection

  • Newly recorded vintage drum/cymbal collections, including 12" maple snare drum and 10" crispy hi-hat
  • Reproduces raw drum sounds and ambient perfectly
  • All of acoustic drum/cymbal sounds are delicately recorded and mastered by EFNOTE ourselves

0.8m2 Changes Everyday Life

  • 115 cm x 70 cm = 0.8 m2
    (3.8 ft. x 2.3 ft. = 10.6 sq.ft.)
  • Without drum throne.

    The installation size depends on the setting.

  • An irresistible experience in a tiny space
  • Great for small stage such as cafe, bar, party
  • Smaller than conventional entry-level e-drums

Ready to Go!

  • Easier, Lighter, Faster
  • Simple and minimal, but the best for your special moments
  • For all small stages, such as wedding parties and café concerts

Glamorous White Sparkle Shells

  • Real birch wood shells
  • Multi-sensor for hotspotless and high-resolution sounding
  • 14x10" kick drum
  • 10x4.5" snare drum (head/rim/side-rim)
  • 8x6.5" rack tom (head/rim)
  • 10x10" floor tom (head/rim)

Gentle Colored Cymbals

  • Elegant warm-gray surface with fine engravings
  • Multi-sensored 360° play/choke area
  • 12" hi-hat cymbals (360° bow/edge)
  • 8" splash/crash cymbal (360° bow/edge)
  • 16" ride cymbal (360° bow/edge/cup)

2nd Crash Upgradable

  • + 18" Cymbal
    16" crash & 18" ride combo

  • + 14" Cymbal
    14" crash & 16" ride combo

  • + 8" Tom
    Two-up / one-down style

One additional pad can be connected.

Additional pad is sold separately.

Easy Operation

  • Touch screen intuitive user interface
  • Graphical preset kit themes that inspire performance
  • Simple and clean design

The Key to Your Skill Improvement

  • ELISE™, the accurate EFNOTE sensing processor
  • "Stroke Scope" displays your strike points on time-line
  • "Accuracy Score" estimates your strike accuracy

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth® audio-in allows you to play along to Spotify™ / YouTube™ with your smartphone
  • USB (C type) supports 2-in/8-out audio and 16ch MIDI for multi-track recording on your Mac/PC
  • 3.5mm (1/8") headphones output
  • 3.5mm (1/8") audio input for audio players
  • 2x 1/4" phone line-out for loud speakers

EFNOTE Tools App

  • Backup, restore, and share your favorite drum kits with your smartphone
  • Visit the official Kit Library to get new drum kits
  • Sound level balance can be adjusted remotely

Expansion Package

Cymbal Expansion Pack: EFDMINI-EXPCKC

  • 1x Standard Cymbal 14”
  • 1x Cymbal Stand

Optional Hardware

Kick Pedal

EFD-KP30

  • Double chain link
  • Rounded cam
  • Spring roller bearing
  • Spring tension adjustment lock
  • Durable powder coating finish
  • Wool beater and plastic beater included

Hi-Hat Stand

EFD-HS30

  • Chain link
  • Double braced legs
  • Durable chrome finish
  • Tube diameter: φ25.4 mm (1") - φ22.2 mm (7/8")
  • Rod diameter: φ7 mm (9/32")

Cymbal Stand

EFD-CS3

  • For EFNOTE mini
  • Light weight
  • Geared tilter
  • Tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4")- φ15.9 mm (5/8") - φ13.0 mm (1/2")
  • Height adjustment range: 650 -- 1,300 mm

Gallery

Product images are for illustration purposes only, actual products may vary.

In some countries, the specifications and configuration shown may vary.

Items shown in the photos such as kick pedal, hi-hat stand, drum throne, sticks, headphones, smartphone and computer are not included.

Other models or customized setups are shown for some images.

Some technologies and designs are patented or under patent pending.

Company names, brand names, logo marks, etc. appearing in photos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective owners.

Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..

EFNOTE mini Videos

Specifications

Drum / Cymbal Pads

Kick EFD-K1410
  • Size: 14 x 10"
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh with beater patch
  • Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Steel hoop
Snare EFD-S1045
  • Size: 10 x 4.5"
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • 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-T0865
  • Size: 8 x 6.5"
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Floor Tom EFD-T1010
  • Size: 10 x 10"
  • Finish: White Sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber
Hi-Hat EFD-H12
  • Size: 12" (Top/Bottom)
  • Color: Warm gray
  • 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 mini sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.

Splash/Crash EFD-C08
  • Size: 8"
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Zone: Bow / Edge
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
Ride EFD-C16
  • Size: 16"
  • Color: Warm gray
  • 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-MINI

Trigger Interface
  • 3-Zone: Snare, Ride
  • 2-Zone: Tom 1/2*/3, HH, Crash 1/2*
  • 1-Zone: Kick
  • As an option, one additional pad can be connected with the "TOM 2/CRASH 2" cable.

    The “TOM 2/CRASH 2” cable is a selectable input for either pad – Tom 2 or Crash 2.

    Tom 2 or Crash 2 pad is not included.

Audio / MIDI Interface
  • Line (1/2) Output: 2x 1/4” TS Phone (+4dBu, Unbalanced)
  • Phones (3/4) Output: 3.5mm (1/8") Stereo Phone (320 mW + 320 mW @32Ω)
  • Audio Input: 3.5mm (1/8") Stereo Phone (+2dBu Max)

  • USB: C Type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
    Audio: 8-ch Out (48kHz/24bit) / 2-ch In (48kHz/16bit), Mac/Windows ASIO
    MIDI: In/Out
  • Bluetooth Audio Input: (A2DP)
  • Bluetooth MIDI In/Out: (Bluetooth Low Energy/GATT)
  • Bluetooth MTransmission Frequency: 2402--2480 MHz, Maximum Transmit Power: 2.5 mW EIRP
Drum Kits / Instruments
  • Preset Drum Kits: 12 (Editable)
  • User Drum Kits: 18
  • Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo)
Edit Parameters
  • Level, Pan, Tuning, Muffling (for each pad)
  • 2-Band EQ (for each pad)
  • Ambience Effect (8 types)
Dimensions
  • 106 (W) x 144 (D) x 50 (H) mm
  • 675 g

Excluding protrusions

Power
  • DC 12 V, 600 mA (Max)

Hardware (Included)

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: 650 -- 850 mm
Splash Cymbal Arm
  • 1x Z-rod
Sound Module Arm
  • 1x Sound module arm
  • 1x Smartphone tray
Snare Drum Stand EFD-SS10
  • For 10" diameter snare drums
  • Light weight
  • Geared basket tilter
  • Double braced legs
  • Tube diameter: φ15.9 mm (5/8")
  • Height adjustment range: 450 -- 600 mm
Cymbal Stand EFD-CS3
  • Light weight
  • Geared tilter
  • Middle tube diameter: φ15.9 mm (5/8"), φ13.0 mm (1/2")
  • Height adjustment range: 650 -- 1,300 mm

Drum Kit Placement

Placement Size
  • Approx. 115 (W) x 70 (D) cm
  • Approx. 3.8 (W) x 2.3 (D) feet

Without drum throne

Package

Accessories
  • AC Adapter
  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-C
  • Smartphone Tray Set
  • Cable Ties
  • Quickstart Guide

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.

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..

USB Compatibility

Mac

Apple chip:

  • macOS Sonoma (14.5 or newer), Ventura (13.3.1 or newer), Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.4 or newer)

Intel chip:

  • macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer)
  • macOS Monterey (12.x), Big Sur (11.2.3 or newer)
  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), and 10.13 (High Sierra) are no longer tested but are expected to work.

Windows
  • Windows 11, Windows 10

To see the firmware version, go to Menu > Settings > Info > Version.

Latest firmware can be downloaded below.

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
Reference Guide
Sound List

Drivers / Firmware / Apps

ASIO Driver

Version v1.4

- Fixed phase shift issue on certain Windows 11 PCs.

- Improved stability

Firmware

Version v1.10

- Added cymbal choke functions on the SNARE and TOM 1/2/3 trigger inputs.

- Improved the ELISE trigger processing.

- Supported the EFNOTE Tools app v1.1. (Available soon)

- Fixed minor bugs.

For this update, use the new Update Tool V2 app below. The old version Update Tool app cannot be used.

Mac/PC is required to update.

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.

Firmware Update Tool V2 App

With macOS Sonoma on Apple silicon, it confirmed that the "Allow accessory to connect?" dialog disappears immediately, and cannot be connected.
To avoid this phenomenon, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll down to "Allow accessories to connect", and change it to other than "Ask for New Accessories".

Consumable Parts

See the Consumable Parts page.

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