The EAD20 sensor unit features matched-pair condenser microphone capsules selected by Yamaha engineers, combined with a custom-tuned XY stereo configuration for natural, well-balanced capture of the entire drum kit.

No multiple microphones. No complicated adjustments.

With a simple setup, you can enjoy comfortable drumming in a wide range of situations, from practice and recording to live performance.

The EAD20 sensor unit features a newly designed housing optimized for acoustic performance, capturing the full dynamics of your drum playing.

Its microphone assembly uses a floating mount structure that reduces unwanted vibrations and mechanical noise for clearer and more consistent sound capture.

The compact design mounts easily to the bass drum without interfering with tom placement, allowing drummers to maintain their existing setup and playing style.

The result is natural drum sound and easy operation across a wide range of playing environments.

The EAD20 includes a PCM sound library designed to blend naturally with acoustic drums. Each sample is crafted to enhance the acoustic drums' organic character, adding depth and presence without changing their natural tone.

Whether you’re reinforcing the kick or adding subtle ambience, the library is built to complement an acoustic performance beautifully—both live and in the studio.

Equipped with the same custom-designed DSP as the flagship model EAD50, the EAD20 delivers crystal-clear effects optimized for drums—including reverb, delay, modulation and compression. From spacious, immersive ambience to tight, studio-focused tones, every effect responds musically while preserving the detail and clarity of your playing.

This gives you precise, confident control over shaping your sound in any situation.

Beyond its role as a microphone, the sensor unit also includes a dedicated kick-trigger. This converts each bass-drum strike into a precise trigger signal for the EAD20 module, letting you layer samples in perfect sync with your acoustic playing. The trigger system is designed for stable, responsive detection across a wide dynamic range, giving you a natural feel and consistent results on stage or in the studio. The result is a seamlessly integrated hybrid drum setup, combining acoustic and electronic sounds naturally while expanding your sonic possibilities.

With the new USB Trigger Link system, the EAD20 can connect digitally to compatible external drum sound modules, allowing you to manage up to 10 pads or triggers through a single USB cable. This removes the need for complex analog wiring between devices.

Each pad still connects to the external module as usual, while the USB link provides a single, stable communication path.

The result is a clean, streamlined setup that remains easy to manage while providing the flexibility to expand your system.

This gives drummers the freedom to personalize their setup—layering samples, enhancing articulation or building custom performance layouts that suit any musical style or stage environment.

With its versatile Trigger In ports, the EAD20 makes it easy to add external pads or acoustic drum triggers to your setup. Whether you’re incorporating electronic toms, an auxiliary snare, cymbal pads, or reinforcement triggers on your acoustic shells, the system responds naturally and blends smoothly with your overall sound.

This gives drummers the freedom to personalize their setup—layering samples, enhancing articulation, or building custom performance layouts that suit any musical style or stage environment.

User Voice lets you import custom audio samples and freely assign them to electronic pads and triggers.

Velocity-sensitive playback enables expressive performances with subtle dynamic nuance, while layering multiple samples within a single Voice delivers greater realism and responsiveness.

Build custom sounds and original kits tailored to your music and playing style, without being limited to factory sounds.

User Voice expands the creative possibilities of drumming, giving you the freedom not only to choose sounds, but to shape your own.

Simply play a drum kit with the EAD20 attached, and the microphone levels and trigger settings are adjusted automatically for immediate playability.

No complicated setup. No time-consuming adjustments.

Even in changing live or studio environments, you can achieve an optimal setup quickly and focus on what matters most — your performance.

The upgraded three Modifier knobs can be freely assigned to control effects such as reverb, EQ and compression, giving you precise real-time control shaped to your preferences. With their improved resolution, the knobs respond smoothly and musically, allowing you to adjust your sound instantly—whether you’re adapting to a room’s acoustics or shifting playing styles mid-performance.

There’s no need for menu diving or complex routing. Just turn a knob and the change is immediately audible, so you can stay focused on your playing.

The EAD Touch app (available for Android, iOS and macOS) gives you hands-on control through a USB-C connection. Its intuitive interface lets you edit Scenes, assign effects and manage trigger settings with a workflow that feels familiar—much like using a music production tool or DAW.

You can save custom presets, organize set lists and make real-time adjustments during practice or performance, all directly from your mobile device.

When paired with the Rec’n’Share app, the EAD20 connects easily over USB to your smartphone, allowing you to capture high-quality music videos directly from your device. Rec’n’Share lets you play along with your favorite songs, add clicks, record audio, film performances, edit the results and upload your content—all in one smooth, streamlined workflow. It’s an easy way to share the EAD20’s high-quality sound on social media or for teaching purposes.

The app also features a proprietary source-separation algorithm that lets you strip the track to stems, and adjust the levels of drums, vocals and other elements within the original track, giving you control over the balance of your band mix.

From practice logs to fully produced videos, you can create polished, performance-ready content using only your smartphone—making the EAD20 and Rec’n’Share a uniquely convenient combination for any drummer.

The EAD20 functions as an 8-in/10-out USB audio interface, enabling full multitrack input and output when connected to a computer and DAW. Windows users will need to install the dedicated driver.

You can assign and record individual channels for the drum microphone signals from the sensor unit, trigger-based electronic sounds, effects, backing tracks, click tracks and more—depending on your workflow.

EAD20 gives you flexible routing for Main Out, Phones, and USB Audio, letting you send microphone audio, trigger sounds, processed signals, and more wherever you need them. Send the click only to your headphones, route trigger sounds directly to the PA, or create the ideal audio setup for recording, streaming, and live performance.

With up to eight individual USB audio channels available for recording, you can capture separate tracks for greater flexibility during editing and mixing.

The EAD20 features an AUX IN jack for quick connection to smartphones and music players using a single cable.

No pairing. No complicated setup.

Simply connect your device and mix your favorite tracks naturally with your own performance for clear, immersive monitoring.

You can also connect a commercially available Bluetooth® receiver to enable wireless audio playback.

Simple, reliable connectivity keeps you focused on playing.

You can import your own click sounds and tailor their EQ, letting you shape the tone, meter and accents exactly how you like them. Click settings can be saved per Scene, giving you up to 200 fully programmable setups.

Whether you’re practicing odd time signatures or locking in with backing tracks, the customizable click fits smoothly into your workflow.

The EAD20 includes a Talk function that lets you switch between your performance microphone (such as the sensor unit or an external mic) and a dedicated voice input with a single touch. You can trigger it from the main unit or assign it to a pad or foot controller for quick access without interrupting your playing—making it especially useful for online lessons and remote sessions.

During performance, the microphone focuses on your drum sound, and when you need to speak, activating the Talk function delivers your voice clearly to the listener. It also lets you add narration while recording videos, giving you smooth, seamless transitions between playing and speaking.

Drumming can expose players to sound levels exceeding 100 dB, placing long-term stress on hearing. The EAD20 features a standard 1/8-inch output compatible with most in-ear monitors, allowing you to block external sound while monitoring your performance at a comfortable volume.

By combining sound isolation with clear monitoring, the EAD20 helps reduce listening fatigue so you can stay focused on playing and enjoy drumming comfortably for years to come.

Functions such as scene changes, tempo control, and effects can be assigned freely to electronic pads and triggered with a simple hit.

Pads can control functions as well as produce sound, allowing performance and operation to work together seamlessly — without reaching for manual controls.

Multiple controls can also be layered, much like layering Voices, enabling flexible real-time control of clicks, effects, and more during performance.

Connect footswitches or foot controllers to trigger sounds, control effects, and adjust click tempo hands-free.

Because control functions can be operated without taking your hands off the drums, you can make real-time changes without interrupting your performance flow.

Support for hi-hat control also enables more natural expression and detailed playing nuances.

By integrating control directly into performance, the EAD20 enables a more natural and flexible playing experience.

Using the microphone, triggers and any other connected device , the Looper function lets you select a loop length, and then record over and over, layering up the pattern as required. This lets you create dense rhythmic feels or interesting sonic patterns.

You can sample your own playing directly into the EAD20 and turn those recordings into playable sounds for performance. Sampling can be done right on the unit, and the recorded files can be edited in Cubase or any other DAW before being imported back into the module.

You can sample through any attached microphone, and can also sample external sources—such as electronic instruments or other audio gear—using the line input. If required, any pad played can also be included in the sample recording.

This makes the EAD20 a great choice for drummers who want to bring their own uniquely crafted tones into any performance.