Nord Drum 3P Modeling 6-Channel Percussion Synthesizer

The Nord Drum 3P Modeling 6-Channel Percussion Synthesizer is combines stunning playability with unlimited sound design possibilities. It features six velocity-sensitive pads, deep synthesis capabilities, and a streamlined interface ideal for live performers, sound designers, and electronic musicians. Whether you play with sticks or sequence externally via MIDI, the Drum 3P delivers dynamic, responsive, and customizable percussion sounds like no other.

Sound Selection
The 'Drum Select' feature makes it incredibly easy to build kits on the fly by browsing and assigning pre-designed drum sounds to individual pads. Swap out a snare, tom, or kick in seconds to match your performance needs.

Sound Creation
Each sound is generated in real-time through the Tone, Noise, and Click sections, allowing for dynamic sculpting with unique responsiveness. From tight analog drum sounds to experimental textures, the Nord Drum 3P empowers you with unmatched sonic flexibility.

Dynamic Control
Resonant synthesis waveforms allow the upper harmonics of a sound to respond to your playing dynamics. Play soft for subtle textures or strike harder to emphasize brightness and bite, offering organic expressiveness in every hit.

Noise Section
The Noise section enhances your core sound by adding textures ranging from smooth hiss to aggressive grit. Use it to shape snare tails, cymbal washes, or electronic sweeps for added realism and creativity.

Click Section
Perfect your transients with the Click section – a dedicated module to add ultra-short attack content. With 12 different types, you can dial in the perfect start to every hit, whether punchy or snappy.

Effects
Each channel features per-pad Drive, EQ, and Ring Modulation effects. You also get global Reverb and Delay with channel-specific amounts. Whether adding saturation or creating spacious, dubby tails, the Drum 3P's effect engine gives you complete control.

Special Features
The Mute Group function allows exclusive sound triggering (e.g., open/closed hi-hats), and the Scale Presets help you create melodic percussion kits using chords, pentatonics, and other tunings. 'Edit All' lets you quickly apply settings like delay or distortion across all channels.

Trigger Interface
The built-in rubber pads and external trigger input provide a fully responsive performance platform. Everything you play is output via MIDI, making it a powerful controller for external gear too.

Product Specifications:

Sound Engine: 6-channel Percussion Modeling Synthesizer

Tone Section: Resonant, Subtractive, FM, and Ring Mod Synthesis

Noise Section: Multiple filter types with adjustable resonance and envelopes

Click Section: 12 types including pulses, chirps, filtered noise

Effects: Drive, EQ, Ring Modulation per channel; Global Reverb & Delay with per-pad amount

Pads: 6 velocity-sensitive rubber pads

External Trigger Input: 1 (for kick or similar)

Dynamic Response: Adjustable curves with peak/activity indicators

MIDI: MIDI In/Out, CC Control, Program Change, Note ON/OFF

Memory: 4 Banks x 50 Kits, 8 User Banks x 50 Sounds, 9 Drum Banks

Connections:
2x 1/4" Audio Outputs (Unbalanced)
1x 1/8" Stereo Headphones Output
1x 1/4" Trigger Input
MIDI In/Out (5-pin DIN)
12V DC Input (500mA)

Display: 4-character LED display

Weight: 4.1 lbs. / 1.85 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.78 x 1.9 x 11.2" / 29.9 x 4.85 x 28.1 cm

Tray Dimensions (W x T x H): 61.9 x 19.5 x 71.4 mm

Shipping Weight: 5.2 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.2 x 13.5 x 3.5"