Quickstart Guide EN
Hello! Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR DAMAGE TO OTHER ITEMS OR PROPERTY. You must read and follow these instructions, heed all warnings, before using this product. Please keep this guide for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Information Power supply Copyright • A small amount of current flows even when the power is turned off. If you will not be using this product for an extended period of time, you may desire to unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. • Duplication or reuse of the music and sound data contained in or included with this product without permission from the copyright holder is forbidden (with the exception of copying for personal use as permitted by copyright law).
Assembling Assembling Packing List 16” Standard Cymbal for Ride 1x J Hi-Hat Control Pedal 1x 1x K Smartphone Tray 1x 10” Tom Pad 2x L Tripod Set 4x E 12” Tom Pad 1x M Snare Stand 1x F 12” Standard Cymbal for Hi-Hat 14” Standard Cymbal for Crash 1x N Module Mount 1x P Multi-A3 Cable 1x A Sound Module 1x B 8” Kick Pad 1x C 12” Snare Pad with Side-Rim D G N H 2x P Q Q Multi-B Cable 1x R Trigger Cable 4x S AC Adapter 1x T Beater Patch 1x U Tuning Key 1x
Assembling Assembly CAUTION Please take your time with assembly and contact us with any questions (p. 19).
3 Assembling D D E 3x 4 4x G H F G 7
Assembling 5 B 2 * Kick pedal not included. 1 * Make sure that the three points firmly make contact with the floor. * Do not loosen the bolts. * Be careful with the spikes * Adjust the length if the legs are unstable.
7 Assembling A A 4 1 K 3 N 2 * Be sure to tighten all knobs and bolts firmly. * Make sure that all stands are stable. Attaching the Beater Patch Attach the beater patch to where the kick pedal beaters touch on the head of the kick. T * Playing without the beater patch may cause damage of the head. * The beater patch is a consumable item. Replace when it has worn. Tuning the Head Tension Make sure the mesh drum heads are not to loose.
Connection Connection 1 A 4x Q P 3 Firmly attach the included plug which is suitable for the outlet in your region. * Use only the included AC adapter and plug.
Connection 2 CRASH1 RIDE RIDE CUP CRASH 1 CUP* TOM1 HIHAT TOM2 P TOM3 SNARE CRASH2 CRASH2 CUP* KICK SIDE RIM HH CTRL R Q R HIHAT RIDE CRASH1 CRASH2 R TOM4* SIDE RIM CRASH2 CRASH3* * The EFNOTE 3 does not include Tom 4 and Crash 3 pads in the package. RIDE CUP CRASH 1 CUP* CRASH2 CUP* BOW/ EDGE CUP * You can use the TOM 4 cable for the Crash 1 Cup. You can use the CRASH 3 cable for the Crash 2 Cup.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Panel Description Touch display Micro USB (To PC/Mac) Ring illumination Power (Push) Value knob (Rotate) Linear Indicator Speaker for click (Inside) Power On/Off Power On 1 2 1 sec. Power Off 1 2 3 4 * Without this procedure may result in loss of changes. * The power save function will turn power off automatically after specified period. It can be disabled (p. 17).
Basic Operation Home Screen Switching drum kits Shows kit list Next drum kit Previous drum kit Volume Recorder Records your drum performances by MIDI. * Any other audio sources are not recorded. Analog AUDIO IN level USB audio in level Bluetooth audio in level Phones output level CAUTION Be sure not to listen to audio at a high volume. It can cause permanent hearing loss.
Basic Operation Menu Organizes drum kits for gigs Manages your user custom instruments Shows the pad level faders (p. 15) Changes instrument on each pad (p. 15) Edits drum kit Provides basic drum beats Estimates your strike accuracy Displays your strike points on timeline Configures click setup Closes menu Configures general settings Configures triggers (pads) Connects Bluetooth device (p.
Basic Operation Changing the Instrument 1 > 2 Hit the pad you want to change its instrument. 3 4 Changes are saved automatically. Adjusting the Pad Levels 1 > 2 Choose a pad. 3 Adjust the level. * Clipping may occur when exceeding 85%. * You can also choose the pad by hitting it. * If pinned, the selected pad cannot be changed by hit. Changes are saved automatically.
Basic Operation Connecting Your Smart Device with Bluetooth You can connect your smart device to the EFNOTE 3 to listen to audio with Bluetooth. Connecting 1 > 2 Make sure the status is “Ready to pair“. If the status is “OFF”, tap it to turn on. On your smart device 3 Turn Bluetooth on. 4 Find new device discoverable as “EFNOTE AUDIO xxx“ (xxx is any value), and select it. 5 If pin code is required, enter “0000” (four zeros). 6 Tap [Pair].
Basic Operation Changing the Power Save Setting 1 > 2 3 When “Off”, the module will not turn off automatically. Adjusting the Hi-Hat (Auto Calibration) 1 > 2 4 3 Loosen the bolt shown in the figure with included tuning key, and drop the weight. Adjusting the hi-hat manually • When the hi-hat sound is not closed enough despite you press the pedal firmly, increase the “Closed HH Tightness” value.
Specifications Specifications Electronic Drum Kit: EFNOTE 3 (EFD3-STDSET) Sound Module: EFD-3 Item Specifications • 3-Zone: Snare, Crash 1/2*, Ride • 2-Zone: Tom 1/2/3/4, HH, Crash 3 • 1-Zone: Kick Trigger Interface * Crash 1 and Crash 2 inputs support 3-zone triggering with using TOM 4/CRASH 3 cables. * Tom 4 and Crash 3 pads are not included.
Support Optional components and consumable parts Option Item Adding a 4th tom EFD-T12P-WS EFD-TM3 Adding a splash cymbal EFD-C08 EFD-SCM5 Upsizing the ride cymbal + Adding a 3rd crash cymbal Upgrading the hi-hat + Adding a 3rd crash cymbal Replacing the drum head Replacing the beater patch EFD-C18 EFD-CM3 EFD-H14 EFD-MDH10 EFD-MDH12 EFD-KBP2 Description Tom Pad 12” (White Sparkle) * Using the TOM 4 cable. Tom Mount Splash Cymbal 8” * Using the CRASH 3 cable.
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