EFNOTE 3 Style-B
*Hi-hat stand and kick pedal are not included.

■ EFNOTE 3 : The EFNOTE Standard

Focused On Value

  • Quality of experience has made EFNOTE a market leader
  • Multiple patented technologies have created an unparalleled playing experience

The Rich Sound

  • The clear and warm sound is loved by professionals who know the difference
  • Recorded and mastered in-house by EFNOTE, with no third parties
  • 99% focused on acoustic drum sound

Best Training Partner

  • Tru-Motion™ 2-piece hi-hat cymbal for practicing tight hi-hat work
  • ELISE™ Sensing Processor capable of expressing delicate ghost notes
  • Fast and accurate response timing

Cool Appearance

  • The upgraded 12” kick pad and 2-piece hats level up this kit’s presence
  • Clean and modern design free’s up drummers from old e-drums designs

■ Drums & Cymbals

2-Piece Multi-Optical Hi-Hat

  • 12″ top/bottom cymbals
  • World’s first multi-optical sensing to capture the motions in 3D
  • Tru-Motion™ technology has created a leap in expressiveness
  • 360° free-swinging top/bottom cymbal design

Larger, More Stable Kick

  • 12 x 4″, 6 lugs, 2ply mesh drum head
  • Monocoque FRP shell for stiffness and durability
  • Stable multi-sensing for single/double beater(s)
  • Rugged spurs with adjustable rubber/spike tips

EFNOTE's Unique Side-Rim

  • Easy, intuitive and reliable
  • Always Active, no switch operation required
  • Elegant arc design

3-Zone 360° Cymbals

  • (2) 14″ crash cymbals, 3-zone (bow/edge/cup)
  • 16″ ride cymbal, 3-zone (bow/edge/cup)
  • Multi-sensored 360° play/choke area
  • 360° free-swinging design
  • Responsive thin edge

Monocoque Drum Shells

  • 10 x 3.5″ and 12 x 4″, 6 lugs, 2ply mesh drum heads
  • Monocoque FRP shells that are stiff and durable
  • Multi-sensor for hotspot-less, high-resolution sounding

Suspended Tom Mount

  • Softer striking feel and less rebound
  • Anti-crosstalk vibration

Beautiful Cymbal Surface

  • Elegant warm-gray surface with fine engravings
  • Clean silicone rubber surface that is resistant to drumstick marks

ƛ (Lambda) Tripods

  • Easy and flexible setup with independent rack stand design
  • Stable metal tripod stands
    *Comes with three lambda stands.

■ Sound Module

Ultra-Compact Sound Module

  • Ultra-small form factor with uncompromised features
  • Metal chassis and aluminum finish
  • High quality DAC and audio circuit
  • High power headphone amplifier
  • Touch screen intuitive user interface

ELISE™ Sensing Processor

  • Capturing drummer’s intentions from each stroke
  • Low latency, wide dynamic-range, consistent and stable sensing
  • Optimized for EFNOTE multi-sensor drum/cymbal/hi-hat pads

Full-Scale Acoustic Sound

  • Full stereo acoustic drum/cymbal samples recorded by EFNOTE
  • Tru-Aco™ sound technology provides real drum/cymbal sound behaviors
  • Raw sound without resynthesis

For Training

  • Multi-function metronome with beat LED indicator
  • Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones
  • On-board drum recording function (15 tracks)
  • 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)

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 Tools App for control remotely

Various Optional Components

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

■ Gallery

*Product image for illustration purposes only, actual product may vary.
*In some countries, specifications and configuration shown may vary.
*Items shown in the photos such as kick pedal, hi-hat stand, drum throne, sticks, headphones, smartphone, computer, are not included.
*Other models or customized setups are shown for some images.
*Some of technologies and designs are patented or under patent pending.
*Company names, brand names, etc. appear in photos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc..

■ EFNOTE 3 / EFNOTE 3X 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)

*Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.

■ Available Trigger Input for Expansion

■ Customize Examples

+ 2nd Crash Cymbal

Items required:

  • 1x Standard Cymbal 14″: EFD-C14
  • 1x Cymbal Mount: EFD-CM3
    *EFNOTE 3 Style-B already has a 2nd crash cymbal.

■ Optional Shells

Tom Pad 10"

EFD-T10P-WS

    • Size: 10 x 3.5″
    • Shell: FRP
    • Finish: White Sparkle
    • Zone: Head / Rim
    • Sensor: Multi
    • Head: Double-layered mesh
    • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
    • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount

Rod Mount (φ9.5 — φ12.0 mm)

Tom Pad 12"

EFD-T12P-WS

    • Size: 12 x 4″
    • Shell: FRP
    • Finish: White Sparkle
    • Zone: Head / Rim
    • Sensor: Multi
    • Head: Double-layered mesh
    • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
    • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount

Rod Mount (φ9.5 — φ12.0 mm)

■ Optional Cymbals

Ride Cymbal 20"

EFD-C20

  • Size: 20″ / 51 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Ride cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Hammered texture surface with fine engravings

Standard Cymbal 18" Dark

EFD-C18-D

  • Size: 18″ / 45 cm
  • Color: Dark gray
  • Use: Ride cymbal / Crash-Ride cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Standard Cymbal 18"

EFD-C18

  • Size: 18″ / 45 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Ride cymbal / Crash-Ride cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Standard Cymbal 16"

EFD-C16

  • Size: 16″ / 40 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Crash cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Standard Cymbal 14"

EFD-C14

  • Size: 14″ / 35 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Crash cymbal / Mini-China cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Standard Cymbal 12"

EFD-C12

  • Size: 12″ / 30 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Splash cymbal / Mini-China cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

China Cymbal 18"

EFD-C18CH

  • Size: 18″ / 45 cm
  • Color: Dark gray
  • Use: China cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
  • Features: STAK™, Weight simulation, Hammered texture surface with fine engravings

Effect Cymbal 17"

EFD-C17FX

  • Size: 17″ / 43 cm
  • Color: Dark gray
  • Use: Crash cymbal / Effect cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
  • Features: STAK™, Weight simulation, Hammered texture surface with fine engravings

Splash Cymbal 8"

EFD-C08

  • Size: 8″ / 20 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Use: Splash cymbal
  • Zone: Bow / Edge
  • Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Hi-Hat Cymbals 14"

EFD-H14

  • Size: 14″ / 35 cm
  • Color: Warm gray
  • Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
  • Sensor: Multi optical (360° flat sensing + choke)
  • Connector: 6-pin
  • Features: Tru-motion, Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface
    *General hi-hat stands compatible with φ12.7 mm (1/2″) hole cymbal can be used.
    *EFNOTE 3/5/7 series do not support hi-hat cup zone.

■ 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″)

Tom Mount for EFNOTE 3/3X

EFD-TM3

  • Geared L-rod tilter
  • Knurled carbon steel rod
  • L-rod diameter: φ11.5 mm (7/16″)
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8″)

Cymbal Mount for EFNOTE 3/3X

EFD-CM3

  • Gearless tilter
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8″)
  • Boom length: 300 mm

Splash Cymbal Mount

EFD-SCM5

  • 1x Z-rod short
  • 1x Z-rod long
  • Installable pipe diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4″) — φ28.6 mm (9/8″)

*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.

■  Specifications

EFNOTE 3 Style-B (EFD3B-STDSET)

Drum / Cymbal Pads

Kick

EFD-K12P

  • Size: 12 x 4″
  • Finish: White sparkle
  • Zone: Head
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Low-rebound double-layered mesh with beater patch
  • Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Angle-adjustable kick pedal attachment

Snare

EFD-S12P

  • Size: 12 x 4″
  • Finish: Black Oak-ish
  • Zone: Head / Rim / Side-Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim, Side-Rim (2x TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Side-Rim

Tom 1 / 2

EFD-T10P

  • Size: 10 x 3.5″
  • Finish: White sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount

Tom 3

EFD-T12P

  • Size: 12 x 4″
  • Finish: White sparkle
  • Zone: Head / Rim
  • Sensor: Multi
  • Head: Double-layered mesh
  • Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
  • Features: Monocoque drum shell, Colored hoop rubber, Suspended tom mount

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 3 sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.
 

Crash 1

EFD-C14

  • Size: 14″
  • 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

Crash 2

EFD-C14

  • Size: 14″
  • 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

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-3

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.

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: Micro-B 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
  • Bluetooth MIDI In/Out
  • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN

Drum Kits / Instruments

  • Preset Drum Kits: 16 (Editable)
  • User Drum Kits: 34
  • Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo), eKick/eSnare, Attack Elements
  • User Inst Library: 50 (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

  • 106 (W) x 172 (D) x 47 (H) mm
  • 700 g
    *Excluding protrusions

Power

  • DC 12 V, 500 mA (Nominal) / 800 mA (Max)

Tripods / Stands

Tripods

  • 3x Lambda Tripod

Snare Drum Stand

  • For 12″ diameter snare drums
  • Geared basket tilter
  • Double braced legs
  • Tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4″)
  • Height adjustment range: 500 — 650 mm

Tom Holder

  • 3x 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: 550 — 900 mm

Cymbal Arm

  • 2x Boom Cymbal Arm for Style-A
  • 3x Boom Cymbal Arm for Style-B
  • Gearless tilter
  • Cable holder
  • Tube diameter: φ22.2 mm (7/8″)
  • Boom length: 300 mm
  • Height adjustment range: 650 — 1250 mm

Sound Module Arm

  • 1x Sound Module Arm
  • 1x Smartphone Tray

Drum Kit Placement

Placement Size

  • Approx. 160 (W) x 90 (D) cm
  • Approx. 5.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) feet
    *Without drum throne

Package

Accessories

  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-A-X
  • Brake-Out Cable: EFD-MULTI-B
  • 4x Trigger Cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3
  • 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.

■ EFNOTE 3 (2020) 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)
    *Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required.

Intel chip:

  • macOS Ventura (13.3.1 or newer)
    *Sound module firmware v1.11 or newer is required.
  • 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 > Firmware 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)

Drivers / Firmware / Apps

ASIO Driver

 Version v1.4
– Fixed phase shift issue on certain Windows 11 PCs.
– Improved stability

ASIO Driver v1.4 for WindowsASIO Driver Installation Guide [English]

■ Consumable Parts

See the Optional Components page.

■ FAQs and Tips

Q.

I want to know the price of the product or the stores where the product is displayed.

A.

Please contact your local distributor on the Distributor page.

Q.

I want to know the differences in specs of each model.

A.

See the Product Comparator page.

Q.

My PC/Mac does not recognize USB Audio of the EFNOTE Drums with USB connection.

A.

Windows 11 / 10

  1. Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your PC with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
  2. Check the following screen on your PC if the Windows recognizes the EFNOTE Drums as a sound device.
    Start Menu > Settings > System > Sound > Manage sound devices > Output devices / Input devices
  3. If the Windows does not recognize the EFNOTE Drums in step 2, replace the USB cable or USB hub you are using and try it again.

macOS

  1. Connect the EFNOTE Drums to your Mac with a micro-USB cable. (USB 2.0 cable is required)
  2. Check the following screen on your Mac if the macOS recognizes the EFNOTE Drums as a sound device.
    Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sound > Output / Input
  3. If the macOS does not recognize the EFNOTE Drums in step 2, replace the USB cable or USB hub you are using and try it again.

Q.

My PC does not recognize 8-channel USB Audio of the EFNOTE Drums. (Windows)

A.

Install the EFNOTE ASIO driver to your PC.

  1. Download the ASIO Driver from the Download section on this page.
  2. Follow the Install Guide to install it to your PC.

Q.

My smartphone cannot discover the EFNOTE Drums as a Bluetooth MIDI device.

A.

In many cases, Bluetooth MIDI connection is established by apps, not by Bluetooth setup page. If the app you are using supports Bluetooth MIDI, it also has a connecting function.
For the details, please see the app’s manual.

Q.

My Mac cannot discover the EFNOTE Drums as a Bluetooth MIDI device on the Bluetooth preferences page.

A.

You need to use the Audio MIDI Setup app below to connect Bluetooth MIDI device.
Finder > Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.
Window menu > Show MIDI Studio > MIDI Studio menu > Open Bluetooth Configuration.
For the details, please see Apple’s support page.

Q.

Does EFNOTE have recommended headphones for the EFNOTE Drums?

A.

For example, audio-technica ATH-M40x or M50x have a good sound pressure, a great balance between treble and bass, and excellent cost performance.
For enough sound pressure, choose good headphones with close to 32 ohm impedance.

Q.

I can hear some hiss noise with my headphones.

A.

Noise from a device plugged into the AUDIO IN jack may cause hiss noise.
Make sure that the Audio In volume is set to zero.
If you have an unneeded item plugged into the AUDIO IN jack, you may want to unplug it.
*Since the EFNOTE sound module has high-powered headphones amplifier, you may hear some hiss noise. It depends on the type of headphones.

Q.

Where should I contact to purchase consumable parts, or request repairs?

A.

Please contact your local distributor on the Distributor page, or retailer you purchased.

Q.

I would like to extend the life of the kick mesh head.

A.

  1. If the head tension is loose, tighten the tension bolts until the washers do not move.
  2. Please replace felt beaters and edgy beaters with rounded plastic beaters.
  3. If you need more durability, apply the acoustic bass drum patch over the included beater patch.

Q.

The foot-board of the bass drum pedal contacts with the hoop of the 16″ kick drum. (EFNOTE 5/5X)

A.

    1. If the head tension is loose, tighten the tension bolts until the washers do not move.
    2. If the kick drum is tilting forward, adjust the length of the front legs so that it tilts slightly backward.

    1. If the bass drum pedal can be changed the initial angle of the beater, adjust it so that it is closer to vertical.

Q.

What is the “HIHAT” trigger input jack used for? (Excluding EFNOTE 3 (2020))

A.

Not used if the EFD-H14 hi-hat is included in the kit configuration.
The input jack is used for a hi-hat cymbal which works together with the pedal controller (EFD-HC3).

Q.

Sometimes I hear rim sounds when I hit the head of a pad.

A.

If the head tension is loose, adjust it to be tighter again.
If it doesn’t work enough, try to set the Head-Rim Border on the Trigger screen toward H.
For the setting of Head-Rim Border parameter, refer to the Reference Guide.

Q.

Sometimes I hear cross-talk sounds when I hit a pad.

A.

Adjust the X-TALK ELIM. parameters on the Trigger screen.
Refer to the Reference Guide.

Q.

How can my drum kit be expanded?

A.

See the Customize section.

Q.

Which EFNOTE pad can my sound module connect to?

A.

All drum and cymbal pads from EFNOTE can be used, up to maximum number of inputs.

Q.

Are EFNOTE Drums compatible with other brands’ drum and cymbal pads?

A.

EFNOTE’s advanced sensing system “ELISE” is highly optimized only for EFNOTE pads, and does not perform well with other brands.

*Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
*Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

 

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