Yamaha EAD20 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module

The Yamaha EAD20 is an electronic acoustic drum module that takes the fuss out of miking a kit by folding microphones, cables, and mixing into a single unit you can set up in minutes. At its core sits the SWX100 sound engine, the same processing chip found in Yamaha's flagship EAD50, so the tones and effects here are drawn from a genuinely professional platform. A sensor unit clamps to the bass drum hoop to capture a clean stereo image of the whole kit, while a built-in kick trigger lets you layer samples in time with your acoustic playing. With 2,203 voices, 252 digital effects, and onboard looping and sampling, it works as a recording rig, a live miking solution, and a creative sandbox all at once. The EAD20 is aimed squarely at intermediate and advanced drummers who want studio-quality capture and electronic expandability without wrestling a rack of gear.

• SWX100 sound engine shared with the flagship Yamaha EAD50
• Stereo condenser microphone built around Japanese-made custom capsules for clarity and precision
• Sensor unit mounts to virtually any acoustic bass drum hoop
• Built-in kick trigger converts each bass drum strike into a precise trigger signal
• 512-note polyphony for dense, layered performance
• 2,203 voices and 252 digital effects onboard
• 251 scenes total, including 51 preset kits and 200 user kits
• Six inputs with room for up to nine triggers using splitters
• Four additional splittable trigger inputs plus foot trigger support
• Compatible with single-zone, dual-zone, three-zone, and multi-piezo pads, including non-Yamaha gear
• 8-in/10-out USB audio interface for direct multitrack recording to a computer
• Stereo 1/4 inch outputs or a single mono output
• MIDI out for quick connection to your DAW
• LED rotary fader knobs and assignable Kit Modifier knobs
• USB Trigger Link for loading samples, backing up scene data, and connecting external devices
• Looper, sampler, and playback features
• Free Rec'n'Share app for shooting, editing, and sharing performance videos
• Free EAD Touch app for on-the-fly adjustments and data management

One Box, No Cable Spaghetti - Mic Your Kit in Minutes

Miking a drum kit usually means a pile of stands, cables, and a mixer to juggle before you ever hit record. The EAD20 gathers all of that into a single module and sensor unit, so a full setup takes minutes instead of an afternoon. Whether you are tracking at home, running a virtual lesson, or plugging into a venue's system, the signal chain stays simple and repeatable. That means less time troubleshooting gear and more time actually playing.

Flagship Sound Engine at Its Core

The EAD20 runs on the SWX100 sound engine, the same processing found in Yamaha's top-tier EAD50, paired with 512-note polyphony for full, layered performances. A stereo condenser microphone built around Japanese-made custom capsules captures a detailed, well-balanced picture of your kit with real clarity. With 2,203 voices and 252 digital effects on tap, you can shape everything from natural room ambience to fully processed hybrid tones. The result is a professional sound whether you are recording, streaming, or performing live.

Smart Sensor Unit with a Built-In Kick Trigger

The sensor unit clamps onto virtually any acoustic bass drum hoop and pulls double duty. As a microphone it captures a clean stereo image of your entire kit, and as a trigger it turns every kick strike into a precise signal the module can read. That lets you layer electronic samples in perfect time with your acoustic playing, blending real and sampled sounds seamlessly. It is a genuinely clever piece of engineering that opens up hybrid drumming without committing to a full electronic conversion.

Built to Expand - Triggers, Interface, and MIDI

With six inputs onboard and room for up to nine triggers using splitters, the EAD20 grows alongside your setup as you add pads and cymbals. Its four additional splittable trigger inputs work with single-zone, dual-zone, three-zone, and multi-piezo pads, including gear from other brands, so you are not locked into one ecosystem. An 8-in/10-out USB audio interface sends multitrack audio straight to your computer, while MIDI out ties the module into your DAW of choice. Add USB Trigger Link for loading samples and backing up data, and this becomes the hub of a serious hybrid kit.

Tweak on the Fly Without Missing a Beat

Assignable Kit Modifier knobs and LED rotary faders put reverb, gain, and effects right at your fingertips, so you can reshape your sound mid-song without stopping. The free EAD Touch app for iOS and Android extends that control to your phone or tablet, making deeper edits and data management quick and painless. Adjustments feel immediate and intuitive rather than buried in menus. It is the kind of hands-on control that keeps you focused on playing.

Record, Loop, and Share Your Sound

Onboard looper, sampler, and playback tools let you build layers and chase ideas right from the module. The free Rec'n'Share app makes it easy to shoot, edit, and upload videos of your performances to your favorite platforms. Combined with 251 scenes across 51 preset kits and 200 user slots, you have plenty of room to save your own creations and keep the ideas moving. For anyone building a content library or refining original material, these tools turn practice into publishable work.