Description

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.

Features

6-channel Modeling Percussion Synthesizer
Integrated multipad, kick pad input and MIDI
Simplified user interface with easy sound selection
New preset ‘Drum Select’ library for kicks, snares, toms and more
Advanced sound engine with Resonant Synthesis, Subtractive synthesis and FM-synthesis
Reverb and Delay Effects – adjustable amount for each pad
Drive, Sample-Rate reduction, Ring Modulation and EQ-effects for each pad
MIDI in/out and full CC-control
Stereo Output with improved output level
Headphone Output with improved output level
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 the 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 can 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.
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 the free iPad app Nord Beat, specifically designed for sequencing the Nord Drum 3P via MIDI.
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.
Design
The Nord Drum 3P is a lightweight design (less than 4.4 lbs / 2kg), intended for both studio and stage use.
Software
The Nord Drum 3 Manager software lets you send or receive individual Kit and Drum Banks to and from your Nord Drum 3P, making it easy to load new factory banks, backup your current banks or easily share sounds with other Nord Drum 3P users.
Connect MIDI in and Out of your Nord Drum 3P to your computer’s MIDI interface. Setup the Nord Drum 3 Manager to send and receive MIDI on the ports used on your MIDI interface and you are ready to go!
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Nord USB Driver version 3.00 or later required for Windows.
Compatible Products: Nord Drum 3P v1.04+