E F NOTE EFNOTE 5 Acoustic-Style Electronic Drum Set

The Finest in Compact Style

Delivering expressive acoustic style in a compact form-factor, the EFNOTE 5 from EFNOTE is a beautiful and versatile electronic drum kit with a classic 4-piece layout. Authentic shell proportions and a clean, pure white sparkle finish provide the looks of a real acoustic set, while the dual-ply, multi-sensor pads ensure realistic and responsive feel while playing, capturing every nuance of your strokes without hotspots.

This kit includes one three-zone mesh snare with independent side-rim sensing, one massive 16" kick that supports single or dual kick beaters, one 10" rack tom, one 12" floor tom, and an array of 360°, free-swinging, multi-zone cymbals including 14" hi-hat, an 18" ride, a 16" crash, and unique for an e-drum kit, an 8" thin-edged splash. With 99 kits and 128 high-quality, customizable acoustic instruments, you will never run out of inspiration, and the EFD-5 drum module is flexible enough to handle multiple applications, from training and lessons, to studio recording and stage performances.

The Kit

The Small Giant

EFNOTE 5 provides maximum expressiveness with minimal setup. The 360° flat sensing technology utilizes multi-sensor designs to capture every nuance of your playing. The kit is also expandable to a 5-piece shell and 5-piece cymbal set.

Specializes in Acoustic Sounds

Beautiful acoustic drum sounds match the acoustic-style looks perfectly. 99% of the drum sound capacity is dedicated to acoustic drum sounds and includes rich ambience that reinforces the drum sound for a more realistic sound.

Seven-Sensor Snare Drum

The 12x5" snare drum sports eight adjustable lugs, a birch wood shell, and dual-ply mesh drum heads with a responsive feel. Multi-sensor technology avoids hotspots and provides a high-resolution sound. The snare drum supports very tight head tension tuning as well for bouncy and expressive playing.

Independent Side-Rim

The side-rim features a dedicated sensor for true-to-life rim shots and strikes. No switch operation is required and the elegant arc design is both attractive and easy to play on.

16" Kick: More Than the Size

The EFNOTE 5 sports a large, highly realistic 16x12" kick drum with eight lugs and a birch wood shell. The 2-ply mesh drum head provides accurate response from hits and is comfortable and stable during long hours of play. As with the rest of the kit, multiple sensors are built in for reliable detection of both single and double kick beaters.

Multi-Sensor Toms

The large 10x7" rack toms and 12x12", 8-lug floor tom provide large, expressive playing surfaces. Birch wood shells, dual-ply heads, and multi-sensor layouts deliver high-resolution sound and eliminate hot spots. Low head tension tuning is available.

High-End Hi-Hat Cymbals

14" top and bottom hi-hat cymbals sport the world's first multi-optical sensor to capture cymbal motions in 3D. Tru-Motion technology delivers a leap in expressive playing potential, and the cymbals possess a 360° free-swinging cymbal design.

18" Full Ride Cymbal

The 18" ride cymbal is large and responsive, with a 3-zone (bow/edge/cup) layout and a 360° multi-sensor detection system that supports choke. The cymbal is free-swinging and sports realistically thin edge.

3-Zone Crash Cymbal

The 16" crash is 3-zone and features the same 360°, free-swinging, multi-sensor design as the ride. A similarly thin edge provides a responsive playing quality.

Splash Cymbal

Rare for an electronic drum kit, the EFNOTE 5 features an 8" splash cymbal with dual-zones and an ultra-thin, lightweight design. Like the other cymbals, it sports a 360° free-swinging design with a responsive thin edge. Use this cymbal to add a special effect to and accent to your playing.

Beautiful Cymbal Surface

All the cymbals are made with an elegant warm-gray surface with fine engravings. The clean silicone rubber surface is resistant to drumstick marks, providing durability for years to come.

Various Optional Components

The EFNOTE 5 is compatible with a wide array of optional components from EFNOTE that you can use to expand your kit in any way you can imagine. With such a vast ecosystem of off-the-shelf drum hardware available, you can build your kit however you like, to fit any need.

The Sound Module

Ultracompact Sound Module

The ultrasmall form factor of the EFD-5 sound module provides convenient placement without compromising on features. The metal chassis with aluminum finish is durable and the unit sports an intuitive touchscreen interface for easy access.

High-quality DAC and audio output circuitry ensure top notch sound, and the sound module also features a powerful headphone amplifier that delivers 320mW per channel at 32 ohms.

ELISE Sensing Processor

The advanced ELISE processor captures every intention from each stroke. Low latency, wide dynamic range, and consistent, stable sensing allow you to always translate every hit precisely the way you intended. The processor is optimized for the special multi-sensors in each EFNOTE drum and cymbal pad.

Full-Scale Acoustic Sound

The sounds in the EFD-5 are full stereo acoustic drum and cymbal samples recorded by EFNOTE for optimal quality. Tru-Aco sound technology provides truly realistic sound behaviors and the instruments sport raw sound without resynthesis, delivering the unprocessed sound of a real acoustic instrument.

Perfect for Training

The EFNOTE 5 is perfect for drum practice and lessons thanks to the handy training features built into the sound module.

• Multifunctional metronome with beat LED indicator
• Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones
• Onboard drum recording function for up to 15 tracks
• Stroke analyzer
• Rhythm box feature provides over 90 basic drum beats

Equipped for Recording

The EFD-5 supports full digital recording for using the EFNOTE 5 in any studio environment.

• 8-channel multi-track audio output and 2-channel playback input over USB
• Analog 4-channel audio output
• USB MIDI I/O with individual MIDI channels
• MIDI output via 5-pin DIN

Note:

The EFD-5 supports macOS 10.15 and Windows 10 or later. Windows computers require the free ASIO driver for compatibility.

Equipped for Small Gigs

The setlist feature enables you to configure your kit order with tempos for each song. The kick and snare can be output individually through the analog 4-channel output for better mixing during live performances. Click and the aux audio input can also be assigned only for headphones, so the only thing your audience hears is your killer drum playing.

Stroke Analyzer

The Stroke Scope displays your strike points on a timeline. You also get an Accuracy Score that estimates your strike accuracy for improving your playing.

Sound Edit

Dive into deep sound editing with the kit edit function. Tuning, muffling, reverb, and 2-band EQs for each pad let you heavily customize your kit sound.

With the pad layer function, you can overlay two sounds at once. The user instrument library enables you to store 128 customized instruments, and the dedicated level control screen provides precise adjustments of sound levels for optimal balance.

Flexible Audio Routing

The EFNOTE 5 not only features diverse I/O but also versatile routing options for handling any scenario.

• 10-channel output buses
• Output routing for each pad
• Per-output assignable click

Bluetooth

Bluetooth audio input allows you play along with Spotify, YouTube, and more via your smartphone or other wireless devices. The EFD-5 module also supports Bluetooth MIDI and you can use the EFNOTE Tools App”av