Unparalleled Compact

The EFNOTE 5X offers a complete playing experience with:

• Beautiful sound
• Perfect playability
• Musical width and depth
• Presence and elegance

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

* EFNOTE 5X does not support the Crash 2 cup when the Crash 3 is used. 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.

Specifications Drum / Cymbal Pads KickEFD-K1612

• Size: 16 x 12"
• Zone: Head
• Sensor: Multi
• Head: Double-layered mesh with beater patch
• Connector: Head (TRS Phones)
• Features:Bass drum riser, Wood hoop

SnareEFD-S1250

• Size: 12 x 5"
• 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

TomEFD-T1070

• Size: 10 x 7"
• Zone: Head / Rim
• Sensor: Multi
• Head: Double-layered mesh
• Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
• Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber

Floor Tom 1EFD-T1212

• Size: 12 x 12"
• Zone: Head / Rim
• Sensor: Multi
• Head: Double-layered mesh
• Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
• Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber

Floor Tom 2EFD-T1313

• Size: 13 x 13"
• Zone: Head / Rim
• Sensor: Multi
• Head: Double-layered mesh
• Connector: Head/Rim (TRS Phones)
• Features: Birch shell, Colored hoop rubber

Hi-HatEFD-H14

• Size: 14" (Top/Bottom)
• 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 5X sound module does not support hi-hat cup zone.

Crash 1 / 2EFD-C16

• Size: 16"
• Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
• Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
• Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
• Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.

RideEFD-C18

• Size: 18"
• Zone: Bow / Edge / Cup
• Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
• Connector: Bow/Edge, Cup (2x TRS Phones)
• Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

SplashEFD-C08

• Size: 8"
• Zone: Bow / Edge
• Sensor: Multi (360° flat sensing + choke)
• Connector: Bow/Edge (TRS Phones)
• Features: Weight simulation, Fine engraved surface

Sound Module: EFD-5X 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.

In the EFNOTE 5X configuration, the Crash 2 cup is not supported when the Crash 3 is used.

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 Audio: 8-ch Output / 2-ch Input (Mac/Windows ASIO)
• USB MIDI In/Out
• Bluetooth Audio Input
• Bluetooth MIDI (BLE) In/Out
• MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN

Drum Kits / Instruments

• Preset Drum Kits: 17 (Editable)
• User Drum Kits: 83
• Instruments: Acoustic Drums/Cymbals (Stereo), Percussion (Stereo), Attack Elements
• User Inst Library: 128 (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

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

Excluding protrusions

Power

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

Hardware 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: 700 -- 900 mm

Splash Cymbal Arm

• 1x Z-rod short
• 1x Z-rod long

Sound Module Arm

• 1x Sound module arm
• 1x Smartphone tray

Snare Drum Stand
(Optional)EFD-SS5

• For 12" to 14" diameter snare drums
• Geared basket tilter
• Double braced legs
• Tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4")
• Height adjustment range: 500 -- 650 mm

Cymbal Stand
(Optional)EFD-CS5

• Boom cymbal arm
• Geared tilter
• Cable holder
• Middle tube diameter: φ19.1 mm (3/4")
• Boom length: 400 mm
• Height adjustment range: 800 -- 1,500 mm

Drum Kit Placement Placement Size

• Approx. 170 (W) x 110 (D) cm
• Approx. 5.6 (W) x 3.6 (D) feet

Without drum throne

Package Accessories

• Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-AX
• Brake-out cable: EFD-MULTI-B
• 4x Trigger cable 3.0 m: EFD-TRS-LL3
• Cable ties
• Quickstart guide

Snare drum stand and cymbal stand are optional.

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.