I'm amazed how these kits sound so warm and punchy vs the sterile sounds Yamaha and Roland have been putting out for decades and to this day

Definitely nailed their internal sounds. Sounds good.

Thanks for the video, was really waiting for it 🤩

Great review. Very cool looking drum set. Would love those cymbal sizes

My my! How far we've come in 30 years; the visual aesthetic of an acoustic kit with the extreme playability of an electronic. I suppose we're getting there. LoL

Very informative presentation! This is very helpful.

Great job on the vid, Justin! Michael

Thanks for the demo on the EF May check it out

Well done review. Nice playing as well

These have some of the best stock sounds out there I think. This will be replacing my alesis crimson 2 for sure

Nice video as usual Justin!

very very good review ever

Nice Kicks!

I'm not a drummer but that sounds like a real drumset. Amazing.

Very cool!

Great review, Justin! Thanks! Note that Efnote includes those black cable holders which, when properly used, keep the cymbals from rotating. Artesia has a video on how to use them for this purpose. Did you feel comfortable about the DW5000 with this kick (I am considering the same combo)?

My main concern for hard rock music is the sounds not being aggressive enough. But I’ve got drum compressors and reverbs like CLA Drums in post recording that should hopefully do the trick. I just know I played this thing once in person and couldn’t stop smiling. It was ridiculous.

Appreciate the review. I love the look of these drums. I currently own an ATV set/module, and honestly thinking about switching, or at least buying the Hihat and module combo they offer. Compared to ATV, the hihats seems to have better triggering. Also, the module appears to register even the softest touch for all the pads, as oppose to ATV module which just cuts off at a certain point

After much research I decided to buy the EFnote 5. So far really happy with my decision. I want to add after digging into the module, it’s basically really good and all the options work great. 8 channels out on usb is a real treat but I had to discover the hard way that any sounds you put on the drums as a sub layer will be automatically routed to channels 1+2 and there’s nothing you can do about it! So you have to turn it off for the purpose of recording 8 channels. You can still use layers and have 6 channels, but still channels 1+2 will act as “main” stereo out, with unwanted information on them. Maybe there’s a work around this that I couldn’t come up with. I’m using superior drummer any way so I don’t have to have the extra layers from the module, but still kinda annoying to work out sounds on the module that you can’t control properly. Still really loving the whole thing, it has great sounds and to my taste - sounds the most realistic that I could find at this price range (and above) . Tnx Justin as always I’m coming back to the best channel to get info on e drums.

Great review 👍

So the screen seems to fell like it looks... Thanks for sharing ;-)

What is your take on the hi-hats vs the VH-14D in respects to the sensitivity of open and close nuance?

After trying …In my opinion the preset kit sounds of this module are much better and natural than those of the Roland TD-27 module (in my opinion suck)..I

My parents said I have to get all A’s this semester if I want this drum set and I have mostly all A’s

Adoraria te uma desta aqui no Brasil!!!!!

Would you consider doing an Efnote 3X review, please?

I still just can’t with electronic cymbals. But that’s just my playing style. Cool looking kit

the Hi-Heat bell also works

Ever since this dropped, I'm so inclined to invest in it. I just don't know whether it's worth waiting a few more yrs for the next, possibly improved version.

Interesting that the EFNOTE cymbals look IDENTICAL to the ATV cymbals underneath - I expected similiarities, obviously, but if I didn't know it was EFNOTE I would swear it was ATV. Also, my ATV 18" ride does that vibration thing too. I couldn't remember if it did it when I first got it or if it developed, but this makes me think it's probably been like that the entire time. It can actually cause ghost triggers if I don't set it up properly. Great review!

Loved the machine gun sound test!!! Please do that more often!!! It seems the mimic pro is the only one to pass that test so far

I really appreciate how you describe your playing experience, being 6 foot, 5 inches. I’m 6’-2”, 215 lbs and I find that most things are made for an average, shorter person. I’m still leaning towards the Roland TD-17KVX, but I’m worried that it’s promoted as a ‘compact’ kit. I’m definitely not a compact person. 😆 I may have to purchase a larger drum rack and extension cables, but if that’s all I have to do, I’ll be fine with it.

Looks like a nice kit. Is there an included kick drum riser? Not sure if you mentioned one.

nice. DTX8 and DTX10 next please

holy keith carlock bass drum @13:59

Oh your snare roll reveals quite some machine gunning! Guys, it's 2021, how about some of that round robin?

you used to rush on fills a lot, and I don't hear it happening anymore!

I noticed that the triple cone internal triggers look exactly the same as the VAD and ATV must be the same factory I know all three are designed in Japan but are they made there or China ? And if you look close the hardware is exactly the same

You do the best reviews online. Tnx Justin! Considering this one instead of a Roland Vad. Anyone tried it and can share some thoughts? I also have a lot of Roland gear, can I use it with the efnote module?

im fairly certain that "proprietary Hi Hat" adapter is just S Video repurposed, notice how the pins are only 4, despite the recepticle's 6 + the support pin. casing is identical to S video, i hope it is.

With this kit - do you need to buy a monitor speaker to to plug into if you don’t want to play thru headphones? Any recommendations for a good speaker? Not for playing live - just at home

At 9:36 when you're talking about the cable to the hihat, that connector is not proprietary. It's an S-Video cable. You could take the hihat piece to any independent repair shop and I guarantee you'd be able to do a repair for fairly cheap.

Would this be a good pick up for Metal if im using mainly VSTS anyway? I was thinking of the VAD506 but this one looks good? Thanks Justin!

Hey. I need some advice. I am kinda on the lookout for a new better module. I currently use the Td4 module and custom built kit with RT30 Triggers. I just don't know what to choose. I need good quality sounds, adjustability in the sounds and kits and all that and ofc cooperation with Roland triggers. I've been looking at TD17, TD25, Strike Se module and such. But don't know if any of those are good, or if there are better.

Can you buy the splash cymbal by itself? I love the size, I'd like to use it on my kit

I recently bought EFNote 3 (Yes the one you said you wouldn't buy) because it was heavily discounted (demo model). Just the pads and triggers were worth the money I paid. I've owned bunch of Roland and Yamaha modules, as well as MiMic Pro and SuperiorDrummer 3. I agree with most of your comments. The part I hate the most is the proprietary hi-hat connector that uses old PS2 style keyboard jack. I have ATV Hi hat, but I can't connect it. I'll just have to figure out the pinouts and make my own converter. May be I should get a stand alone compressor and patch it into the mixer.

is it possible to connect it via usb to my pc and use my soundbanks directly on my pc?

Are you or anybody for that matter able to test if a Roland cd18 with a usb to 6.5mm adaptor would be functional on older kits? Even with reduced sensitivity the durability, 3 zone playability, and size would make it an endgame ride for my strike pro (which just broke its second ride)

How about the heads? Are they bouncy/dead? I'm guessing the EFNOTE 5 is similar...minus the 2nd floor tom and cymbal.

It’s beautiful! I just can’t get past the tiny module.

Where did you get the intro track you played along to

can you run usb to audio interface & then to the sound board to get 8 channels to the board?

How many toms, etc., are there cables for, please?

Do Efnote drums work on Roland modules? If you said that I missed it

How much money is it ?

Is it possible to turn the 14" tom to a snom?

EFnote vs VAD is a really hard decision at first glance. But after repeated research some clear differences are found, some may be dealbreakers depending on your needs. First, the 5X smaller sizes look tiny when outfitted with real shells. They sit super low and look ridiculous. The entire kit here sits at my snare height and a few inches is not going to make up the discrepency. The module is basic and the small form factor is a plus, but some important features are missing like sample import and it only allows one pad/cymbal for expansion. The cymbals are awesome but a proprietary cable on the most beaten pad on the kit doesn't sit well with me. Then there's the wrap seam. It might not be fixable, but what they should have done is notice the mismatch and go with a wrap without a pattern. If this was priced at $2,500 like the Strike Pro I think it would be worth it, but not at nearly $4K. Another $1K and you have a VAD 506 with a complete module, 3 AUX for expansion, larger shell sizes, two rack toms (I'm not into the be bop setup), 28 tracks of USB recording, position sensing snare, and proven reliability. EFnote 7 is better, but by that time you're in Roland territory. I do like EFnote and want them to succeed. They are great for keeping Roland's prices in check. I just need a bit more.

I am seriously torn between this and the VAD506. I ONLY plan on using it to trigger Superior Drummer 3 for videos. What are your thoughts on that?

I’m really debating getting this kit but I’m a metal drummer. I’d only ever be running it into SD/EZD and never using the built in sounds. Do you see that as an issue?

I only came here to hear if it was good for SD3, and I got that piece of information. Even as it does sound better than any Roland module, I’d never use internal sounds. I only care about feel, trigger capabilities, and MIDI support. It looks like the kit is perfect for SD3, and it looks the part. My only unanswered question. Does it trigger better than the KV2? Should I get this instead of it? I like it more as I like the look better, but will I be happier than with the KV2?

Heyy justin! I have a question, does pd-140ds works on td-25?

For those of us that are tall- where would you order new flor Tom legs from? What size would you order?

This is definitely the most realistic sounding Electronic Kit I’ve heard, but the only thing I don’t like about it is the sound module, the screen reminds me of an old generation E-Book Reader!,

I like this kit a lot, but no module touches even EZDrummer for sounds.

Do you think i should grab this or the strike pro se (5x is 6500 and strike is 4800 in my country/currency)

I’m looking to upgrade my Roland TD17 any suggestions??

I would still go with the Roland td27

Nice kit but the module screen screams don’t buy for me.

Hmmmm, I’m a bit of a “all or nothing” mindset on this…… if I was going the acoustic style edrum kit, I’d want near to full size. When it’s “miniature” size like this it just looks like a toy ???? I’d prefer the standard non-acoustic edrum kit over this, but if I had a choice, I’d go a full/near size acoustic style edrums. Other than it’s size and presence, it’s pretty cool.

Opinion: This kit clearly is the most acoustic driven E-Kit on the market. So acoustic the module doesn’t even give you that many options to magically change your kit. Want true EQ? Want true audio effects such as eco/reverb/compression/flange? Get the hardware. This is by far the best electric drum kit out there. No way to import sounds? (Again this is an opinion comment guys) if you need to import sounds this isn’t your kit. The fact you have USB/MIDI out means you have every sound you ever needed at your fingertips. If you’re buying this kit you definitely have a Macintosh at home. Doesn’t even need to be new. Free garage band with every drum sound you need. TL;DR: This kit is aimed at acoustic players who need/want the benefits of an electric kit without sacrificing their acoustic nature.

Hi, I've got a 5x, I've got an issue setting the Hi-Hats, can't get them close enough and sometimes they get close randomly :(

The price is of the set for a hybrid acoustic looking set,$3800.00 is that bad,it's a bit pricey but still cheaper than gewa

justin makes that drum kit look puny

As nice as the Kit may be. That Module seems like UX straight from hell.

00:00 - 00:32 Can you please tell me what is the title of this song?

Name of that background intro track?

I think the bass needs to be bigger but otherwise nice looking!

Snare machine guns

Did we travel through time back to the 90's? This touch screen looks terrible.

The reviews are Better! Your Playing is better E kits get better and Better!

While I kind of like the Fnote stuff. It looks like a kids sized set. I get the whole look like an acoustic set. But these look TOO small in my opinion.

This looks a lot like my self-build kit from 2018.

dude, it's a nice looking drumset, but it's still small :/

Your heights (and height lmao) make it look like a toy

did i here machine gunning ?

That touchscreen is a poor design choice.

Must be popular with the children

The snare sounds like poop

Nice kit spoilt by that hideous module.

Ow machine gunning ...

Wow. That module screen is like from 1985. Looks terrible. I'll pass.

Profoundly unimpressed. How much are these things again?