The Cutest Ever!

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

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EFNOTE mini : The Cutest EFNOTE

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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	EFNOTE mini Quickstart Guide [English]
Reference Guide	EFNOTE mini Reference Guide [English]
Sound List	EFNOTE mini Sound List [English]

Drivers / Firmware / Apps

ASIO Driver	Version v1.4 - Fixed phase shift issue on certain Windows 11 PCs. - Improved stability ASIO Driver v1.4 for Windows ASIO Driver Installation Guide [English]
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. Firmware Updater v1.10 (Zip) Firmware Update Guide PDF [English] 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	EFNOTE Update Tool V2 for Mac EFNOTE Update Tool V2 for Windows 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".

ASIO Driver

Version v1.4

- Fixed phase shift issue on certain Windows 11 PCs.

- Improved stability

ASIO Driver v1.4 for Windows

ASIO Driver Installation Guide [English]

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.

Firmware Updater v1.10 (Zip)

Firmware Update Guide PDF [English]

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

EFNOTE Update Tool V2 for Mac

EFNOTE Update Tool V2 for Windows

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".