Every EFNOTE Kit Worth Buying (2022)
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- E-drum companies offers so many drum sets that it just becomes confusing. So this is a series were I break down the entire lineup of each major electronic drum company, and which ones are with buying. In this episode: every EFNOTE drum set.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:08 EFNOTE 3
1:50 The Modules
2:35 EFNOTE 5
4:02 EFNOTE 3X
5:35 EFNOTE 5X
8:12 EFNOTE 7X
8:32 Future Drums?
8:55 Who Is EFNOTE For? 
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This is a new improved version of the old video. It corrects mistakes and has updated information.
JUSTIN.... what is better, use a stand alone El. Kit or a decent El Kit with software.......
I've got the 3X a month ago after watching your video. I was initially eyeing only Roland but man am I happy with the kit...
ATV smokes Roland 💪
Honestly the only thing making some Roland’s superior still is the digital ride hi hat and snare on the TD-27kv2+. Once efnote and other companies introduce similar they’ll have some serious competition. But for the more affordable sets I agree that efnote is an excellent option.
One important thing about this drum module is that you can record WAV files in 8 separated tracks with USB connectivity! So you can multitrack with 8 channels only using a simple USB cable, without an expensive multitrack interface and without expensive mics! That feature save us lots of money and allow drummer to make creative productions in a DAW without using expensive plugins such as GGD, SD or others!
Beside this, nice video dude!! :)
Bought the EFNOTE 5 and I couldn't be happier! I'm glad I waited all these long years for this company to exist because I could never get on board with anything Roland made.
Can I ask why not the atv adrums?
@@JesusLordOfLords455 EFNOTE 5 has perfect size shells for what I need. I need a more compact arrangement for the space I drum in (I live in a small apartment so space is at a premium). The ATV drums look very nice as well and I considered them too.
Do they sound a lot better than in this demo? Cause these sound awful.
@@cloudofthought In my opinion, the EFNOTE has great sounds for the price point, much better than any other drum module sounds that I've tried at this price point (I've tried Roland as well as Alesis Strike, and I found I liked the Strike's sounds better than Roland too). I actually like the sounds so much in the module (didn't expect to) that I plan on using a lot of them at live gigs. I definitely have high standards for sound quality too. I've been gigging exclusively with EZdrummer 2 sounds and EZX packs and I didn't expect the EFNOTE sounds to even come close, but they are very high quality when it comes to built-in sounds. The cymbals in particular are indistinguishable from EZdrummer cymbals. The built-in hi-hats sound better and trigger more nuanced sounds better than when triggering EZdrummer hi-hats. The sound demos are flat which makes them sound less good than they really can sound. What I've found is adding ambience to the kit mix makes a big difference. I've upped the ambience to 100% and am mostly using Stage 2 to get some good reverb in the sound output. I also like how much punchier the kicks, toms and snares sound than the EZdrummer equivalents. You can really only add reverb to the kit mix through the standard "room" type ambience settings, but it is definitely adequate for standard drum sounds. I like that simplicity too, doesn't give you so many options to get overwhelmed with and you can spend more time drumming and less time futzing with settings.
Just wanted to let you know that your videos are great, and very informative. I was able to buy my first ever e-kit very recently because of all the information that I gained from your multiple videos.
Your editing is also very, very good. The way you compile your information, the graphics, and the comparisons are spot on, and I didn't have to Google anything even once while comparing drum kits to each other.
Keep doing what you're doing. Cheers :)
I have recently started looking into e-drums (drums are not my primary instrument) and came across the efnote drums just this weekend. This video could not have come at a better time ! Thank you! 👍
Sweet! good luck with whatever company/drum set you end up going with
Great review, much appreciated! Helps me make a decision.
I have bought the efnote 5 and I‘m so happy with it! I only had accustic sets and sometimes I was to loud in my Band… So I decided to buy the efnote 5 and it‘s perfect!!! I love this drumset ❤
Just wanted to thank you for having this channel, there's probably 3 channels for edrums, not many, and when I need advice I refer to you, because you live drums and know a lot when it comes to edrums. Thank you, again.
I really appreciate that, thanks so much!
Thanks for your assessment of this drum company.
Loved the video thanks
Just saw your previous video on efnote kits worth buying, happy to see this coming up in my recommended!
EDIT: Just realized this is an updated/improved video, haha. Still nice!
I really love the look of all of the efnote kits. Their design language is on point in my opinion. Very sharp looking kits, both the more traditional style kits and the more acoustic designed models.
I considered buying the efnote 3 briefly but got a pretty good deal on a new TD-17KVX2 and decided to go with that for several reasons. One of which being that there’s so much you can do with the TD-17 module and it seems like there’s a much larger user base, meaning useful tips and tricks are always available and there is massive assortment of sound packs, settings and guides readily available for TD-17 owners.
It’s nice to use something that is so prolific because it’s always easy to find the information, resources and add-on’s you’re looking for and there’s always a group of people out there that is willing to help you figure out any issues you might have or offer useful advice.
I must say though, I’d like to see Roland take a few design cues from efnote because man those kits look great.
Thanks for another great vid Justin! Looking forward to seeing you at NAMM and will post this to our Facebook group. Michael
Thank you for doing this I wanted to know more about this company. Great review
Glad to help!
Man, it's been so dope watching this channel grow. Your production values get better and better all the time.
I love what EFNOTE is doing. I recently bought a VAD 506 so I'm good for a while (I hope), but if they keep growing and innovating I could see myself easily buying one of their kits at some point down the line.
I love my Efnote 7. Module sound are great, but I also used with SD3.
These kits sound so freaking real! Makes my Roland sound like a toy!
Great video, Justin! Can't wait to get your take on the new 7X. I love the sound and look of the EF7, but I want to see what Artesia offers with the 7X -- I'm finally stepping up from a TD9 this summer. Thanks for your excellent analysis! Have fun at NAMM. p.s. Killer playing by Michael on the demo videos : )
Me too hopefully 🙏
Awesome video!
Thanks for watching :)
This v drum brand is killer - if I buy another one I'm going to get one like the EFnote 5. Thanks for the vid! Enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Somebody at EFNOTE is clearly a Genesis fan judging by that backing track at the end 😍
Excellent reference video
Never heard of EFNOTE before, very interesting.
This is the company I have waited for.
Hi Justin, thanks for your Video and your discriptions. First i like to thank you RUclips that i can choose an lower speed while watching your Videos, with 75% speed i can follow your voice much better, cos i am from germany and i dont speak english very well 😉✌️ i was lucky to had test the efnote 3 , 5 and 7 Kit for an german online magazine by myself and i learned also some Details from your Video, thanks for that, 👍😎 for me there is actually no possible kit setup yet, i would choose an Individual confirguration of the components, but how ever, lets Look forward what will be released in the future... 😉😊
The larger sound files you mentioned in the modules section, do the larger file sizes refer to higher sound quality?
Do you have a video of how loud the pads are?
The 3x is best for me. Thinking really hard about ordering.
Try to play one in person if you can.
Thx for the video.
It lacks of a chapter delimitation at 6:46 "EF Note 7" :)
Buying a 3x tomorrow thankd for heads up
You happy with it?
Could u do a comparison of the drums in the efnote 3x price range like DTX8k Alesis strike pro and others
Alesis is trash brother I've used their drums and keys don't do it to yourself. It's terrible quality, terrible reliability and their hardware is absolute trash they are a 200.00 kit...
Ive tried the efnote 7 next to a vad503 and the efnote was amazing and better to me. Sadly kits are extremely expensive in Argentina, the efnote3 goes for 3500 usd
I'm really curious whether these Efnote modules have a similar issue as the ATV ad5 module in triggering lower threshold or softer notes. And it's frustrating you can't change the sensitivity beyond that limit
I'm probably going to get the 3x as it has pretty much what I want but down the road I will connect it to a laptop and run drum soft. I hope the proprietary cable snake that comes with the kit is a well made and durable as I see this as being it's Achilles heel. I had mentioned the hi hat but then saw down below that you pointed that out.
Out of all of the kits we've sold in US and Canada, we've had to replace 5 cables. The breakouts are doing well and are being taken to gigs, as well as being house kits for venues and studios, so they're getting put through the paces for sure.
@@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica Michael (?) Thanks for the reply. I'm looking forward to getting my 3x soon.
Have you ever checked our Millennium MPS 1000, available at Thomann?
Thanks for your work/channel. Very helpful. I play drums church. The other drummer "hates the sound of electronic cymbals, even on high end electronic kits." I'm quoting him exactly. How would you respond to him?
Yo Dude, what's your thoughts on the Artesia Legacy A250? They are made by the same company I think
Would you go EFNOTE 5, EFNOTE 5X, EFNOTE 7, Roland VAD504, or VAD507?
Can you do this with millenium sets from Thomann, they seem decent for the price
Justin I’m on the fence between the 5x and the 27kv2
I sold my 27KV recently
Is the quality there with Efnote?
One you tuber mentioned that it wasn’t based on owning it, 7 series, for a year now.
I respect your opinion
I like the 3x, 5x and the 27kv2
I’ve watched ALL your vids-still on the fence
Any help would be appreciated bro
Thanks in advance
PS: I’ve been watching/listening to you from day one-practically :)
Any chance we'll get detailed reviews of these drums?
Are these drums compatible with the pro mimic pro
And reason i can't use Roland hi hats with the Ef Note 3?
I think I've watched every video in this "every kit" series (Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, and this one). All of those videos are GREAT! Unfortunately I'm still torn about which one to get (eventually). I want a really good hi-hat with stand, prefer larger mesh heads, and want them to be quiet (basically no acoustic drum sounds). I plan to play more with drumming software like Steve Slate. I'll be playing for pleasure and home recording. I think the 3X fits the bill but I'm also interested in the Roland TD-27KV. Would enjoy hearing anyone's thoughts on the topic. Thanks, and keep making great videos.
3x hands down better than roland
I’m also comparing the Roland td27kv2 vs the ef note 3x. Interested to see what kit you settled on?
Did you pick a kit?
How do you feel about Efnote drums in a live context? Looking into electric drums for my church and exploring options.
We're installing in 5, 5X, 3X and 7 in many churches and broadcast venues.
I think at this price it would be nice to include backing tracks and training features? That’s all these are missing for me!
Can I use e Roland TD 50 Module on it?
I sold my beloved td50kvx, the playability and nuance was insane. Perfect for fast, epxressive and technical playing.
Im eyeing up the 3x as a replacement
I notice that every ekit company kinda has their own feel Roland is sort of fast and immediate with a dynamic ceiling that isn’t the highest, alesis has a higher full force dynamic but not as good as Roland sensitivity wise on lower dynamic range and feels slower than Roland , atv doesn’t have the fast feeling dynamic like Roland would you say the Ef note feels like ATV or Roland ???
I bought the 5. It was the best purchase I've made. It's the perfect size for my small studio it's easy to store and I love the simplicity of it.
I wish they offered ADAT out cause that would be game changing for small studios and producers on windows that can't run 2 usb soundcards at the same time.
It does have midi in though so I'm excited to see what I can do with that.
I'm thinking connect with midi record the whole band then midi out and resample the drums in through the analog outs
Thank you for the great video! I left a comment on the prior version of this video, but basically I was wondering how well these work with SD3. I’ve googled, and searched but have not found much info. I just want to know if the 5x or (7) would be a hassle, or should I maybe go for the VAD503 or 506? I will mostly only use with SD3.
The EFNOTE module works great with SD3. It also can act as an audio interface so you don't need an external interface, providing you're ok with it's latency performance.
@@o0m0j Thank you! I was worried I would have to mess around, just sending MIDI over bluetooth to Logic Pro.
@@nightlitemary TBH I didn't try MIDI over bluetooth. I'd imagine there would be some substantial extra latency.
Hi Justin what made you change your mind about the ef note 5 kit?
In my head, I used to think the 5 was more expensive than the 3X. I totally forgot the pricing tier went 3
Steven slate vs drummer thing software u mentioned ? Lol
But the mimic pro sounds better what pad kit can I pair with a mimic pro brain ?
do you feel EFNOTE modules (any of them) offer low latency and work well with SD3? that is what i'd like to do
Roland TD17kvx2 or the E3? If i add the price of an okayish hi-hat stand for Roland, E3 becomes just 100$ more expensive. I dont mind the optical hi-hat or its wobble. I just need good sound kits and ease of use for play along/jam at home
I cant figure out how to use the efnote 7 with ez drummer. Its not an option as a drum kit in the software
Thinking about a 3x. A big decision to make with so many different drums.
Did you finally get it? If so: any problem? Are you happy with this set?
@@AerisVelivolus I have not. Its so pricey and I bought a motorcycle instead haha! But it is on my list. I for sure want a set.
i see the EFnote cymbals as the same as ATV but a bit cheaper, would totally use the 16 inch crash if only it were a bit less pricey because its almost the same as rolands.
Have you seen the ATV xd3 module? Seems like a lot of bang for the buck.
Getting close to 100k deservedly!
Thanks John! and yes I've played it, decent module, better price to performance ratio than the aD5
Hey Justin, how do these compare to the ATV artist kit?
The founder’s at EFNOTE came from ATV. So their drums are incredibly similar. At the moment I like the EFNOTE module a little better
Man these efnote Kits look look so nice! Really tough deciding if I should get the efnote 7 or a vad506.
It's an interesting match up between those two kits.
These are the options I was deciding between and went back and forth quite a bit. Ended up with the 7 (after being a long-time Roland guy) and I am very happy. Love the drum sizes, look (stunning imo), and feel of the kit. Also find that the samples sound great and can be easily mixed with vst sounds if you decide to go that route. EFNOTE customer service has also proven to be top notch thus far (a very important factor for me in my choice of edrums). Highly recommend if you are looking for a full-sized kit.
I have the 7. Totally love it. I'm soo adding an extra crash and splash. I also use with SD3 to give me more sounds.
Is it possible to add another tom on the EFNOTE 5?
yup
But what happened to the efnote 4? 😔
I’ve never even heard of this company. I don’t think they are available in Australia :/
Can you do milliejune next
wondering if these play well when paired with mimic pro
The hi-hats aren't compatible with other modules unfortunately. Everything else is though
What if we had a list of discontinued electronic kits that are worth buying for specific brands?
That's a good video idea, thanks :)
U should do Simmons
Hey Justin! I have a question, I currently have a TD17KVX that i love, but i want to upgrade later this year and i can't decide between the TD27KV and the Efnote 5x. Which one would you pick? Im really curious. Thank you so much in advance!!
Efnote sounds better.
@@agusg.t.8950 I actually use a vst so sounds aren’t really an issue, but thanks! 🥁
@@TrentBattyDrums in that case you are good with both. Roland triggers amazing
I want to buy a new kit but I can't decide if I should but the efnote 5x or the roland vad506
Any suggestions?
BTW a big fan
Those kits are on different tiers, and I think the VAD506 beats the 5X. The Roland can do a lot more things on the module side. Way more editing features, more outputs ect. The drums are all larger. And the price is higher too. Maybe a better match up would be between he EFNOTE 7 and VAD506
Oh I thought I wrote the vad503 I don't have enough for the 506
@@65Drums anyway I'll keep in mind tu!!!
Roland because of the digital snare and ride. Efnote if it's your practice kit and your live kit is acoustic.
@@djashjones What if its your practice kit but you are also interested in recording drum covers (mostly just for fun)?
If only we had these in Canada. Sighs.
Waiting on Efnote 20” ride to add to Strike
It's hard to get your hands on certain components at the moment, but I think that's available at edrumcenter
@@65Drums hey bud yes I got it there and it’s on its way. I will add to my strike and have biggest 20 ‘ ride in the industry right now like you said😀 …I have little splash in my strike and responds so well 🥁
You should due every simmons kit worth buying soon.
I'll keep the video idea in mind, thanks :)
Are there any worth buying???
@@66meikou some people think they r worth it and if he does it we kinda get a good idea of a lot of the drum kits
Do donner
Did you repost this?
It’s a completely new version. There were some significant mistakes in the old video. So I spent the weekend re-recording most of it, and updating some information.
For me I think the efnote 3 is a good value above the TD17KVX
Edit: what I mean is that if you have 100 dollars more then the EFNOTE 3 is worth considering
Edit: if you want a lot of things built in then just by the DTX6K3X
It's cheaper and larger that's for sure. But there's an argument to be made both ways. They both have strengths and weaknesses
@@65Drums @65 Drums for me it's the hardest thing that I had to decide what's better but at last, I brought TD17KVX because of Hi-Hat
can I ask you some questions, what are the weaknesses for Td17kvx except for an appearance when compare to efnote 3
@@Luxology77 smaller pads and possibly downgraded module
Are the heads tennis rackets? I've my eye on the alesis strike primarily because of the less bouncy heads.
Any word on the strike SE?
They aren't the bounciest heads I've ever used, but they are still 2ply mesh heads at the end of the day. I like them overall. As for the Strike SE, I played it when it came out, and did an in-depth video on it in the beginning of 2020. Good drum set overall for the price. I recommend it for home/studio use. Maybe not for live touring situations though
@@65Drums I meant the Strike regular SE you mentioned might be coming in 2022 not the pro.
I had a mid range Roland (I think it was a TD-11) and it was kind of fun but coming from being an acoustic player of 20+ yrs it just felt like a toy between the sizes and the over responsiveness of the heads.
Was trying to use it as a practice kit and then switching over to an acoustic for performance though.
@@riveam6479 That hasn't come out. I hope it will, but have no idea if/when that will happen
@@65Drums Hey Justin, I saw your Alesis lineup video and is very much interested in The Surge Kit. But I am still confused, can you make a seperate video for Surge?
Looks like this Hihat has an upper and lower pad ?
Do they need a special Hihat stand ?
About the Kick bass drum, are the trigger sensors wide enough to generate a full sound from a double bass pedals?
what's the deal with leaving out the second rack tom? It's hard to do fast fills going from one rack tom to a floor tom, which is why mot metal drummers have two rack toms. It just makes sense. Two floor toms but no rack tom? Really? I think a lot of people are going to pass on their kits because of that.
I would rather have an e drum with only 5 kits on it that all sound realistic vs the Roland td30 with its hundreds of presets that all sound terrible
Do gear4music
They’re planning on make an Efnote 6
Someday, but not soon. They already have a full line up: EFNOTE 3, 5, 7, Pro series
They still sound fake there is no comparison to acoustic .