Nord Drum 3P Multi-Pad Modeling Percussion Synthesizer

The super compact Nord Drum 3P combines stunning playability with unlimited sound design possibilities. New features include integrated multi-pad, Reverb and Delay effects, a simplified sound selection mode and new Sound Banks for quickly creating custom kits on the fly.

Sound selection
The Drum Select feature lets you browse a wide selection of great sounding drums sounds, simply assigned to each pad individually. Easily replace toms, cymbals or kicks in seconds by selecting from our new preset library.

Sound creation
The Sound generation takes place in the three sections Tone, Noise and Click. The sounds of the Nord Drum 3P are all synthesized in real-time - allowing you to both sculpt and play sounds with a unique dynamic response, regardless if you prefer to play with drum sticks or from a sequencer.

Dynamic control
The Nord Drum 3P offers great control over the dynamic response of the harmonic spectras. When using Resonant synthesis waveforms the upper parts of the harmonic spectra be controlled with velocity, giving it a brighter timbre when played hard.

Noise Section
The Noise section is all about producing noise and is very powerful. Create anything from silky smooth hiss to gritty gravel to give the Tone part of the sound more texture.

Click Section
The Click-section is a specialized section for an ultra-short attack to the sound. A wide range of different click types are available as well as a level control for finding the sweet spot where the Click merges with the other elements and becomes one coherent sound.

Effects
Each of the 6 channels of the Nord Drum 3P has its own powerful effects – Drive, EQ and Ring Modulation. Adding just a touch of Drive to your sounds can make a huge difference in terms of realism, while the Sample-Rate reduction is perfect for Lo-fi crackling effects. Ring Modulation can be used for slow tremolo-like effects to total atonal mayhem.

Special features
Mute Group - The Mute Group gives you the option to create sounds that can cancel each other out. Only one of the members of the group can sound at a time, and can be used for creating a close/open hi-hat behavior and emulating muting techniques from hand percussion.

Scale Presets - Tuned Percussion kits can be created instantly by selecting one of the Scale Presets, which include Chord Scales, Pentatonic, Hang Tunings and Hexatonic.

Edit All - The handy Edit All mode let’s you edit all 6 channels simultaneously, for example reverb, distortion or delay.

Miscellaneous
MIDI - MIDI in/out is also available for using the Nord Drum 3P with any kind of MIDI pads or sequence it from an external MIDI Sequencer. All of the Nord Drum 3P sound parameters can be controlled via CC-controls over MIDI. If you own an iPad don't miss our free iPad app Nord Beat, specifically designed for sequencing the Nord Drum 3P via MIDI.

Mixer - The Channel Mixer sets the level for each channel and also features a Pan control for creating a lush stereo image. If you like to send the kick to a separate output, just pan that channel all the way to the left and the other channels to the right.

Trigger interface - Everything you play when using the multipads and external input is automatically output to the MIDI output, making the Nord Drum 3 a brilliant controller for other sound sources via MIDI.

Specifications

Global

• 4 Character LED-display
• 4 Banks x 50 Programs for Drum Kits
• 8 User Banks x 50 sounds for single drum sounds
• 9 Drum banks for single drum sounds - Bass Drums, Snare Drums, Toms, Hi-Hats, Cymbals, Percussion, Bells, Tuned Percussion, Effects
• Free OS updates

Sound generation

• 6-channel Percussion Modeling Syntesizer
• Tone section - Resonance modeling, Subtractive, Ring Modulation and FM-synthesis
• Noise section - Low Pass 12dB/24dB, High Pass 12db/24dB, High Pass High Cut and Band Pass 6dB/12dB filter. Adjustable resonance and filter envelope response
• Click section - 12 click types, Noise Waveforms, Short Pulses, High Pass Filtered Pulses and Chirps. Adjustable level.

Effects

• Global Stereo Reverb with 5 reverb modes (Tiled Room, Room, Plate, Stage and Hall) and Color highpass/low pass. Reverb amount can be adjusted per channel.
• Global Delay with Rate (Milliseconds), Feedback and Tap Tempo mode (BPM)
• Drive, Sample Rate Reduction and Ring Modulation Effects per channel
• EQ with Gain and Frequency controls per channel

Pads and trigger input

• 6 integrated rubber pads with adjustable Input Threshold/Sensitivity
• External Trigger input with adjustable Input Threshold/Sensitivity for Kick drum pad or similar
• Adjustable Dynamic Response Curves
• Channel Peak/Activity indicator

MIDI

• MIDI Note ON/OFF
• MIDI Program Change
• MIDI CC parameter control

Connections

• 2 Audio Outputs ¼", 6,35 mm (unbalanced)
• Stereo Headphones Output - 1/8”, 3,5 mm
• MIDI in & out - 5 pin DIN connectors
• 1 generic trigger input - ¼”, 6,35 mm
• DC input - 12V, 500mA

Dimension

• 29,9 x 4,85 x 28,1 cm (11,78" x 1.9" x 11,2")

Weight

• 1,85 kg (4,1 lbs)

Included Accessories

• User Manual
• Universal Module Mount
• Universal Power Adapter