Capture, process and record your acoustic kit without building a conventional multi-mic setup with the Yamaha EAD20 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module. Combining a bass-drum-mounted stereo condenser microphone and trigger pickup with the same SWX100 sound engine used in Yamaha's flagship EAD50, the EAD20 brings whole-kit capture, sound shaping and triggering together in one streamlined system. With 2,203 voices, 252 digital effects, expandable trigger inputs and an 8-in/10-out USB audio interface, you can build hybrid sounds, record multichannel audio to a computer and adapt the system as your setup grows. Built-in looper and sampler functions add creative flexibility, while EAD Touch and Rec'n'Share app integration extends control, recording and content-creation capabilities. For aspiring creators and gigging drummers, the EAD20 provides a flexible platform for practice, recording, content creation and live performance.

SWX100 Sound Engine With Extensive Creative Control

At the heart of the EAD20 is the same SWX100 sound engine found in Yamaha's flagship EAD50. With 2,203 voices and 252 digital effects, you can reinforce your acoustic sound, layer electronic elements and build setups suited to everything from rehearsal to recording. Assignable Kit Modifier knobs put essential parameters within easy reach, while built-in looper, sampler and playback functions give you more ways to develop ideas and shape performances. The free EAD Touch app provides another convenient way to adjust settings such as gain, reverb and effects without interrupting your workflow.

Expandable Triggering and Direct Recording

The EAD20's sensor unit mounts to the bass drum hoop, where its stereo condenser microphones capture the acoustic kit while the integrated trigger pickup tracks the bass drum performance. Four additional splittable trigger inputs let you expand the system to as many as nine triggers, providing room to blend acoustic drums with electronic voices and expand your setup over time. An 8-in/10-out USB audio interface supports direct computer recording, while MIDI connectivity provides integration with compatible setups. For video creation, Yamaha's free Rec'n'Share app lets you play along with tracks and record and share performances from a compatible mobile device.

One System for Recording, Practice and Performance

By combining whole-kit capture, sound processing, triggering and recording tools in one expandable platform, the EAD20 helps simplify setups that would otherwise require multiple pieces of gear. Whether you're refining a practice mix, building a hybrid acoustic-electronic setup, creating social media content or preparing for a live performance, the Yamaha EAD20 module gives aspiring creators and gigging drummers a flexible way to capture and shape their sound while keeping the focus on playing.