Nord Drum 3P 6-Channel Percussion Pad Synthesizer

Full Description

Easy sound selection and new sound bank

The Nord Drum 3P moves on from its original design, improving every functional aspect, resulting in a seamless user experience. The new sound select feature allows you to browse a wide range of premium-quality drum sounds, which can then be assigned to each pad individually. Not happy with a certain snare in a sound bank? You can simply replace the sound with any other from the preset library.

This is a great feature for customising your kits or creating new kits from original presets. The new sound bank also features a wide selection of new high-quality drum sounds. The bank features 10 categories ranging from Kick, Snare Toms And Hi-Hats to Claps, Effects, Cymbals, Bells and Tuned sounds.

Built-in effects

The Drum 3P also features a selection of power effects including Distortion, EQ, Repeat and two new Master effects: Reverb and Delay. The Distortion effect features two configurations, one for a crunchy overdriven sound, adding an aggressive edge to the original sound plus a crackling sample-rate reducing Crush effect for a more digital/robotic sounding effect.

The Distortion effect allows you to edit your sounds on the fly, dialling in as little or as much as you need, adding a new depth of versatility to your sound bank. There is also a premium-quality parametric EQ with selectable band featured on each channel, allowing you to affect the tone and volume of each frequency band. The Master effects also feature new additions, Reverb and Delay. The Reverb function features 7 different room settings for maximum versatility, allowing you to control the amount of Reverb and the size of the room it emulates. The Delay effects allow you to dial in the adjustable feedback amount and also feature a Tap-Tempo mode for synchronising the delay to your set tempo.

Integrated multipad

Another new feature of the Drum 3P is the integrated multipad. The multipad is highly responsive, allowing you to play a range of sounds from a single pad, depending on where you strike it. This can be highly useful in live performances where a single sound bank may not hold enough sounds for your needs or for more experimental performances.

Channel Mixer and MIDI connectivity

The integrated Channel mixer allows you to set the levels for each channel as well as featuring Pan controls for creating a fuller stereo image. Additionally, the module features MIDI in/out, allowing you to use the Nord 3P with your favourite DAW or for connection to devices such as tablets and iPads. There is a separate application available for the iPad called 'Nord Beat' which allows you to sequence the Nord Drum 3P via MIDI.

Sound creation and tone section

The Nord Drum 3P sounds are all synthesised in real-time, meaning you can edit and play sounds with a unique dynamic response, whether using sticks or connected to a sequencer. The Tone Section allows you to create tonal and harmonic sound spectra featuring three syntheses for maximum control and versatility. The Resonant Synthesis Mode produces a wide range of complex spectras, inspired by the more melodic percussive instruments such as marimba, vibraphones, tines, cymbals and more. Subtractive Mode produces the classic Sine, Saw, Square and Pulse waveforms, perfect for creating vintage synth-type drum sounds and effects. Lastly, the FM Synthesis mode features 6 different FM algorithms as well as Frequency parameter controls which affect the amount of modulation and Specta controls for the modulation frequency.

Features

• 6-channel Percussion Synthesizer
• Nord Drum 3P with 6 generic trigger/drum pad inputs and MIDI
• New integrated multipad, kick pad input and MIDI
• New easy to use interface with easy sound selection
• New individual sound preset libraries for kicks, snares, toms and more
• Advanced sound engine with Resonant Synthesis, Subtractive synthesis and FM-synthesis
• New Reverb and Delay Effects with adjustable amount per channel
• Drive, Crush and EQ-effects per channel
• MIDI in/out and full CC-control
• Stereo Output with improved output level
• Headphone Output with improved output level

Specifications

General

• Product Code: NOR0062
• Display: 4 Character LED-display
• Programs: 4 Banks x 50 Programs for Drum Kits
• Drum Banks: 9 Drum banks for single drum sounds - Bass Drums, Snare Drums, Toms, Hi-Hats, Cymbals, Percussion, Bells, Tuned Percussion, Effects
• User Banks: 8 User Banks x 50 sounds for single drum sounds
• Updates: Free OS updates

Sound Generation

• Synthesis Channels: 6-channel Percussion Modeling Synthesizer
• 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

• Reverb: 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.
• Delay: Global Delay with Rate (Milliseconds), Feedback and Tap Tempo mode (BPM)
• Channel Effects: Drive, Sample Rate Reduction and Ring Modulation Effects per channel
• EQ: EQ with Gain and Frequency controls per channel

Pads and Trigger Input

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

MIDI

• Note Control: MIDI Note ON/OFF
• Program Change: MIDI Program Change
• Parameter Control: MIDI CC parameter control

Connections

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

Dimensions and Weight

• Nord Drum 3P: 29,9 x 4,85 x 28,1 cm (11,78" x 1.9" x 11,2")
• Nord Drum 3P: 1,85 kg (4,1 lbs)