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Nord Drum 3P

Current

Six-channel percussion synth with six rubber pads built in and an input for a kick trigger; every sound is synthesised in real time from tone, noise and click sections rather than played back from samples. Per-channel drive, sample-rate reduction, ring mod and EQ, with global reverb and delay.

Replaces Drum 2

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Nord
Status
Current

Sound engine

Engine
Digital (drum modelling)
Oscillators
Tone section (resonant, subtractive, FM and ring-mod synthesis), noise and click sections per channel
Filter
Noise filter: 12/24 dB low-pass and high-pass, high-pass/high-cut, 6/12 dB band-pass
Effects
Drive, Sample-rate reduction, Ring modulator, EQ, Delay, Reverb

Format

Format
Desktop module
Motorised knobs
No
Features
6 drum channels, 6 integrated pads, Kick trigger input, Drum Select preset library, Mute groups, Scale presets for tuned percussion, Headphone output

Connections

MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate
No

Size & weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)
299 × 281 × 49 mm
Weight
1.85 kg

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