I bought the kit from Thomaan in Germany, sent to France where I live now but it came with a German instructions manual. They can't provide one in English so where could I get one please. I know there are instructions out there on U tube vids but would prefer to browse at my own pace. Thanks Michael
@@Michael-xw4er on the company website, click PRODUCTS and pick the kit you bought, then on the floating menu, click SUPPORT. Then scroll down and download the QuickStart Guide and Reference Guide. Reference Guide is a deep dive. ef-note.com/index.html
F*** me!! When you layer in that woodblock thing at 14:12 my jaw dropped three stories down! Wow.. just wow. Going to buy this set in the near future. Man, that is awesome!
Hello evypun, There are no brush sounds but at 12:35 i demo the bop kit, that feastures a wide open 60's Gretsch maple kick that has head flex in the louder dynamics and feels incredibly real. The EFNOTE 5 sizes are 16" kick, 12" snare, 10" rack, 12" floor, 18" ride, 16" cras, 14 HH and 8" splash.
Nowhere near as loud, because what's setting of the resonant head is just a beater hitting foam behind a mesh head, so it doesn't create much sympathetic resonance. It can be treated just like an acoustic resonant head though and you can muffle it to taste. It's there for the perceived sub it sends back to the foot when you bury the beater.
Loudest parts are the cymbals - it can literally sound like someone constantly pounding thin yet dull-ish wood blocks lol - drums are not too loud even if you bash them, but put a towel over the front kick head you should be alright
What's it like using live? Can you do 4 quarter inch to xlr cables into the sound board? Also is there much difference in the USB - C vs a USB - B that some other kits have? I plan to use this for live use at my church playing straight from the module, and then I plan to use this via usb/ Steven slate drums for recording at home... At the moment I'm torn between this and a Roland VAD307.
Hi Jason, This kit uses USB 2.0 (High Speed) to micro USB to connect. Yes, you can go in 4 CH TRS 1/4" top the house. by USB you get 8 separated USB Audio individual outputs and 16 USB Midi outs simultaneously for combining both internal sounds and VST's . It's a great kit for both live and recording.
Hi Erik, you can add 3 sounds to the snare zones and although there are tambourines in the 5, there are no snaps. It has claves, cowbells, woodblocks and tambourines and 9 different attack sounds that can be layered, as far as "percussion". The 3/3X have same percussion plus wind chimes up/down, and e-percussion, 808 style claps, snares kicks and HH's.
Is there any adjustability on the riser for the 5 and the mini? I've watched a ton of videos for both kits and it seems like the bass drums really like to wobble. I also noticed, when looking overhead, the bass drum pedal is set much further back than normal due to the riser. I'm very strongly considering getting a 5 or a mini but this stood out to me and I don't have anywhere to play one in person.
Hi Ian, yes, the EFD- K1612 is rock-solid, when the spurs are extended correctly. See an example, plus many other tips to improve your kit's performance and longevity in this Quick Tips video. ruclips.net/video/lyn_Wws2JaE/видео.html
Thanks for the question, Steven. on the EFD5, there aren't any 808, 909 of Linn Drum type sounds, as the approach on this kit is acoustic realism. The EFD3 and EFD3-X both have those sounds added the acoustic kits. Here's an example of it. Playing example at 5:40 ruclips.net/video/eHZU4p6oiao/видео.html
Sounds great, especially the cymbals! Happy to see more ekits coming to the market, especially those with real shells and decent sized cymbals. Great for guys like me who sometimes need to gig electric but still want the stage presence. Did their used to be a 20” ride or have I imagined that? haha, keep up the good work 🤙🏻
@7:18 "If you play a machine-y kind or roll, it'll have that kind of dynamic..." What that's basically telling us is that it doesn't have a lot of round-robin samples, so when you play a dynamic level of 106 repetitively, you get the same sound each time. Other modules like the Mimic (much more expensive though) or VSTis have a higher level of complexity such that, when you hit level 106 repetitively, it plays back subtle sonic differences with each successive hit to provide a more acoustic sound that's "all in there." Sorry, just being real. Having said that, the EFnote kits offer a lot of value for the $ and offer great features. That hi hat seems interesting in that it has multiple optical sensors, right? I'm curious how that all works and what the benefit there is to that configuration.
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Michael, thanks for your reply. I was a little harsh. You're right. Your comment was about the dynamic range, whereas I was commenting about the tonality variation and complexity. Honestly, the EFnote is a killer value at $2,500. A Mimic Pro module itself is close to $2,000 alone. You guys have a fantastic product there. I'm really intrigued by the hi hat in particular. It seems to play extremely well with its three optical sensors. Maybe you should do a feature video on the hi hat and cymbals. I'd really like to see how the cymbals play compared to ATV and Roland, particularly the strike angle and strike force needed to play the edge sound. Keep up the great work, EFnote!
This kit looks fantastic!!! Can you just buy the drums and the cymbals?? The module sounds good, however I have a strike module with VST sounds I imported from SD3 that I’m more familiar with
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica ok thank you for letting me know that. I will have to talk to you team if I order and check compatibility of any item I order, make sure they will work.
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How do the EFnote cymbals play as compared to the ATVs? I'm interested in how the edges trigger. With the ATVs you need to approach the edge angle somewhat precisely to get the edge sound to trigger well.
How come the EFNOTE 3 kit is 1999 dollars in US and 1999 euro in europe while the EFNOTE 5 is 2499 dollars in US and 2999 in europe? Something wrong with pricing? At 2499 euro it would make total sense but at 2999 it is awfully close to the vad 503 and at par with the 27kv that have the digital snare + ride.
My first concern is getting the bebop sound as close to the higher drum tuning that I need to hear, to play that style. Can you get higher tuning from all the drums ? Thanks, Chuck C
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thank you for responding so quickly. I forgot one question, can I practice with head phones. I live in a high rise and can’t play acoustic drums, that’s why I’m opting for electronic drums. Sorry to bother you again. Chuck
@@chuckc7375 You can absolutely practice with headphones and there are additionally many recording options when you want to lay down your drum tracks also.
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@@listener84 ooooh burnnnn! HaHa guess I deserved that one Just for the record I never said it was a bad thing right? Lol and believe it or not I think the EFNOTE 5 is pretty darn kewl
The founders are all ex-ATV employees. The kit has the same quality, design, and durability as ATV's hardware. I'd say the module is similarly built, but with more modern and organic sounds. Seems, unlike with most drum modules, they took the time to record ACTUAL great-sounding kits. Dry, crisp, vintage sounding drums and cymbals, not some tingy brilliant bullshit cymbals and cheap sounding snares. One of their kits samples meinl sand hi hats, which are some of the best sounding out there.
@@just_ppe Really?? I had the same kit and never had any problems whatsoever. I've also heard a lot of feedback from ATV users saying the quality is on par, if not better, than Roland. You might have been unlucky...or you literally beat the shit out of your cymbals.
@@mattdrewdrums yup, that's a quite common issue with these cymbals, just read vdrums forum or atv facebook user group. I believe even ATV admitted that there was some issue that was fixed in some later revision. Anyway, ATV's customer support is great and they've replaced them without any issues. I'm not a heavy hitter :-) Cheers!
there is always going to be the regret of buying something, it doesn't matter what you kit you bought, there will always be a "better" option. A kit is a kit, if it works, it works.
Efnote 5 best e drums ive ever owned even prefer over pearl mimic pro, rolands, atv ad5, 2box.
Good job Michael Bedard and artesia!
Yo Mike it's your Cousin Kevin from Florida 🍀 I am so Proud of you my son Konor Loves you and so do i
Bought one of these about a year ago and love it. The snare sounds are so good which are so important of course.
Thank you for your purchase!
I bought the kit from Thomaan in Germany, sent to France where I live now but it came with a German instructions manual. They can't provide one in English so where could I get one please. I know there are instructions out there on U tube vids but would prefer to browse at my own pace. Thanks Michael
@@Michael-xw4er on the company website, click PRODUCTS and pick the kit you bought, then on the floating menu, click SUPPORT. Then scroll down and download the QuickStart Guide and Reference Guide. Reference Guide is a deep dive.
ef-note.com/index.html
I’m with you on your Great Strokes edits. It is muddy AND it sounds amazing. It really nails 90s hard rock, alternative, and punk sounds.
F*** me!! When you layer in that woodblock thing at 14:12 my jaw dropped three stories down! Wow.. just wow. Going to buy this set in the near future. Man, that is awesome!
Can you do a video showing how you personally edit each kit on the efnote 5 please?
Thank you Michael
sounds good.. I dig how they look too
Looks like a bop kit. How do brushes sound?
Hello evypun, There are no brush sounds but at 12:35 i demo the bop kit, that feastures a wide open 60's Gretsch maple kick that has head flex in the louder dynamics and feels incredibly real. The EFNOTE 5 sizes are 16" kick, 12" snare, 10" rack, 12" floor, 18" ride, 16" cras, 14 HH and 8" splash.
Does the EFNote 3 module also has the layering functionality? Sounds great!
Quick question, how does the pads sound like 'unplugged'?
Yo Mike you Rock on Cuz😇🍀
What was that last kit from, if not the module?
How loud are these drums in an apartment or flat situation? Does the kick drum ring out like a real small kick?
Nowhere near as loud, because what's setting of the resonant head is just a beater hitting foam behind a mesh head, so it doesn't create much sympathetic resonance. It can be treated just like an acoustic resonant head though and you can muffle it to taste. It's there for the perceived sub it sends back to the foot when you bury the beater.
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thank you.
Loudest parts are the cymbals - it can literally sound like someone constantly pounding thin yet dull-ish wood blocks lol - drums are not too loud even if you bash them, but put a towel over the front kick head you should be alright
Nice!
Great demo and awesome kit!
Sounds great Mike good job
What's it like using live? Can you do 4 quarter inch to xlr cables into the sound board? Also is there much difference in the USB - C vs a USB - B that some other kits have? I plan to use this for live use at my church playing straight from the module, and then I plan to use this via usb/ Steven slate drums for recording at home... At the moment I'm torn between this and a Roland VAD307.
Hi Jason, This kit uses USB 2.0 (High Speed) to micro USB to connect. Yes, you can go in 4 CH TRS 1/4" top the house. by USB you get 8 separated USB Audio individual outputs and 16 USB Midi outs simultaneously for combining both internal sounds and VST's . It's a great kit for both live and recording.
Still loving the efnote 5 but my rims and cross tick stopped working and maybe bow edge on crash. How do i fix them again
Is that module working with atv pads and cymbals?
Can you layer tambourine, hand claps and snaps onto the snare?
Hi Erik, you can add 3 sounds to the snare zones and although there are tambourines in the 5, there are no snaps. It has claves, cowbells, woodblocks and tambourines and 9 different attack sounds that can be layered, as far as "percussion". The 3/3X have same percussion plus wind chimes up/down, and e-percussion, 808 style claps, snares kicks and HH's.
Is there any adjustability on the riser for the 5 and the mini? I've watched a ton of videos for both kits and it seems like the bass drums really like to wobble. I also noticed, when looking overhead, the bass drum pedal is set much further back than normal due to the riser. I'm very strongly considering getting a 5 or a mini but this stood out to me and I don't have anywhere to play one in person.
Hi Ian, yes, the EFD- K1612 is rock-solid, when the spurs are extended correctly. See an example, plus many other tips to improve your kit's performance and longevity in this Quick Tips video.
ruclips.net/video/lyn_Wws2JaE/видео.html
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thank you for the response!
can you edit cross sticking ? can you use brushes and play swirls ?
This is amazing. Great video.
Thanks Tom! Be sure to check out our short How-to videos for detailed steps on more of the module functions.
Are there any dance kits or fun weird sounding electronic kits? Or it's just 17 acoustic sounding kits?
Thanks for the question, Steven. on the EFD5, there aren't any 808, 909 of Linn Drum type sounds, as the approach on this kit is acoustic realism. The EFD3 and EFD3-X both have those sounds added the acoustic kits. Here's an example of it. Playing example at 5:40
ruclips.net/video/eHZU4p6oiao/видео.html
Sounds great, especially the cymbals! Happy to see more ekits coming to the market, especially those with real shells and decent sized cymbals. Great for guys like me who sometimes need to gig electric but still want the stage presence. Did their used to be a 20” ride or have I imagined that? haha, keep up the good work 🤙🏻
You should do a video reviewing or playing the artesia legacy a 250 drums
Is it compatible with Bluetooth ear buds?
It is, but bluetooth isn't really there yet, latency-wise. The bluetooth in/out is still super useful though. Michael
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica thank you
Hi! Can add cymbal extra? Or pad extra? Thanks
Hi Diego, thank you for your question. Yes you can expand the kit. For the global site, go to ef-note.com
how do I change the instrument of tom-rim and cymbals' bell separately from toms and cymbals?
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thank you, when I change the tone of different zone, can I see instrument list?
I’am very curious how Efnot 5x will be?
Literally the exact same kit with an extra 16 in. cymbal and 13 in. floor tom.
@7:18 "If you play a machine-y kind or roll, it'll have that kind of dynamic..." What that's basically telling us is that it doesn't have a lot of round-robin samples, so when you play a dynamic level of 106 repetitively, you get the same sound each time. Other modules like the Mimic (much more expensive though) or VSTis have a higher level of complexity such that, when you hit level 106 repetitively, it plays back subtle sonic differences with each successive hit to provide a more acoustic sound that's "all in there." Sorry, just being real. Having said that, the EFnote kits offer a lot of value for the $ and offer great features. That hi hat seems interesting in that it has multiple optical sensors, right? I'm curious how that all works and what the benefit there is to that configuration.
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Michael, thanks for your reply. I was a little harsh. You're right. Your comment was about the dynamic range, whereas I was commenting about the tonality variation and complexity. Honestly, the EFnote is a killer value at $2,500. A Mimic Pro module itself is close to $2,000 alone. You guys have a fantastic product there. I'm really intrigued by the hi hat in particular. It seems to play extremely well with its three optical sensors. Maybe you should do a feature video on the hi hat and cymbals. I'd really like to see how the cymbals play compared to ATV and Roland, particularly the strike angle and strike force needed to play the edge sound. Keep up the great work, EFnote!
This kit looks fantastic!!! Can you just buy the drums and the cymbals?? The module sounds good, however I have a strike module with VST sounds I imported from SD3 that I’m more familiar with
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica ok thank you for letting me know that. I will have to talk to you team if I order and check compatibility of any item I order, make sure they will work.
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Costa 2500 cucuzze! Ho chiesto al sito,molto bella davvero! Io e te scopriamo talenti nascosti e poco considerati!🤣🤣🤣
Ciao Paolo credo che un giorno sarà mia...😀 un salutone
@@RobertoLazzarin E faresti proprio bene!😉 Ciao bello.
How do the EFnote cymbals play as compared to the ATVs? I'm interested in how the edges trigger. With the ATVs you need to approach the edge angle somewhat precisely to get the edge sound to trigger well.
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Not seeing any ATV comparison in the video?
I know the first rhythm! 😃 instead "cowbell" sound it was a clap sound. What's the name of that old song? 🍺😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How much this kit?
How come the EFNOTE 3 kit is 1999 dollars in US and 1999 euro in europe while the EFNOTE 5 is 2499 dollars in US and 2999 in europe? Something wrong with pricing? At 2499 euro it would make total sense but at 2999 it is awfully close to the vad 503 and at par with the 27kv that have the digital snare + ride.
I just sold my Roland 27kv2 to get the EFNOTE 5. The EFNOTE just plays more like an acoustic with nuance and the sound samples are far better
My first concern is getting the bebop sound as close to the higher drum tuning that I need to hear, to play that style. Can you get higher tuning from all the drums ? Thanks, Chuck C
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thank you for responding so quickly. I forgot one question, can I practice with head phones. I live in a high rise and can’t play acoustic drums, that’s why I’m opting for electronic drums. Sorry to bother you again. Chuck
@@chuckc7375 You can absolutely practice with headphones and there are additionally many recording options when you want to lay down your drum tracks also.
@@the88s19 Thank you, I wasn’t sure. Thanks again, Chuck
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Thanks Michael, I will do that. Thank you for all your help, have a good one. Chuck.
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Chuck Norris’ nephew Frank burns his own path, becoming a RUclips fashion critic for edrum tech help videos. When interviewed about whether or not he was disappointed, he had this to say.
“We all kinda knew Francis would take (air quotes) “this” kind of direction, martial arts aren’t for everyone. (Wink wink)”
- C. Norris
@@listener84 ooooh burnnnn! HaHa guess I deserved that one
Just for the record I never said it was a bad thing right? Lol and believe it or not I think the EFNOTE 5 is pretty darn kewl
@@franknorris5422 I’m a comedy writer first, drum fan second lol. Love Efnote!
@@listener84 shut the front door! SAME! I swear!
It looks like ATV (especially cymbals) to me..is this comapny somehow related to ATV? Oh and optical sensor HH..same as in ATV..
The founders are all ex-ATV employees. The kit has the same quality, design, and durability as ATV's hardware. I'd say the module is similarly built, but with more modern and organic sounds. Seems, unlike with most drum modules, they took the time to record ACTUAL great-sounding kits. Dry, crisp, vintage sounding drums and cymbals, not some tingy brilliant bullshit cymbals and cheap sounding snares. One of their kits samples meinl sand hi hats, which are some of the best sounding out there.
@@mattdrewdrums I hope the durability is better, two cymbals from my exs-5 kit died after a year ;)
Thanks for the answer.
@@just_ppe Really?? I had the same kit and never had any problems whatsoever. I've also heard a lot of feedback from ATV users saying the quality is on par, if not better, than Roland. You might have been unlucky...or you literally beat the shit out of your cymbals.
@@mattdrewdrums yup, that's a quite common issue with these cymbals, just read vdrums forum or atv facebook user group. I believe even ATV admitted that there was some issue that was fixed in some later revision. Anyway, ATV's customer support is great and they've replaced them without any issues. I'm not a heavy hitter :-)
Cheers!
How i can buy it in Russia?
Шоколад. Водка. Блат.
@@duncanish44 поздно Вы, щас уже без этого купить можно)))
Sounds almost the same as atv ad5 module, very good hihat/ cymbal sounds.
tom sounds could better!
toms and snare need more round robin samples to avoid machine gunning. Cymbals and hats very good an airy
How many analog outputs on the module? Just 2 as in a right and left?
This is making me regret buying the ATV kit.
there is always going to be the regret of buying something, it doesn't matter what you kit you bought, there will always be a "better" option. A kit is a kit, if it works, it works.
it looks a bit small to me
16", 10", 12", 12" Drums. 8", 14", 16", 18" cymbals. The player is 6"3
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica thanks it is a optical illusion i think.