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Nord Drum 3P 6-Channel Percussion Synthesizer
The Nord Drum 3P is a six-channel modeling percussion synthesizer with an integrated multipad, built by Nord for drummers and producers who want to synthesize percussion in real time rather than trigger samples. Everything you hear is generated on the fly, responding dynamically to how hard you play.
Each of the six channels combines Tone, Noise and Click sections, with the Tone section offering Resonant, Subtractive, FM and Ring Modulation synthesis for anything from punchy kicks to tuned, melodic hits. Per-channel effects include Reverb, Delay, Drive, EQ and Sample-Rate Reduction, and a Drum Select library of nine categories lets you swap sounds onto any pad in seconds. Six responsive pads sit alongside an external kick-trigger input.
Connectivity covers stereo 1/4-inch outputs, a headphone output and 5-pin MIDI In/Out with full CC control, and played notes route automatically to MIDI out. DjLab supplies genuine Nord in Lebanon with USD pricing, warranty handled locally, and fast delivery.
| Type | 6-channel modeling percussion synthesizer |
| Pads | 6 integrated multipads + 1 external kick-trigger input |
| Synthesis | Tone (Resonant/Subtractive/FM/Ring Mod), Noise, Click |
| Per-channel FX | Reverb, Delay, Drive, EQ, Sample-Rate Reduction |
| Sound library | Drum Select, 9 categories |
| Outputs | Stereo 1/4" L/R, 1/8" headphone |
| MIDI | 5-pin In/Out, full CC |
| Weight | Approx. 1.9 kg (4.1 lb) |
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
3 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“And perhaps the 3P offers the perfect tonic to the norm. That's not to say you couldn't whip up an 808 kick on the Nord, should the need arise. It also beats the competition in its flexibility; its rugged compact chassis makes it more than suitable for integration with any live set-up and it's also perfectly at home in the studio with its relatively deep percussive sound design, onboard effects and easy workflow.”Read full review →
“This does mean we lose the Attack Rate and Attack Mode parameters, which is unfortunate, but in use I would be inclined to keep attack times of percussion sounds short anyway. Click: The Click element previously offered 36 different click options. This is now reduced to 12, which I don’t find a huge limitation and, again, it actually helps to simplify the editing process. The Nord Drum 2 introduced effects in the form of distortion, EQ and a basic Echo/Repeat feature. The 3P expands upon these with the addition of reverb and an enhanced delay effect, which is now a true audio-based delay rather than the ‘MIDI repeat’ function of the Nord Drum 2.”Read full review →
“The sophisticated sound engine of the Nord Drum 3P offers a comprehensive suite of synthesis methods, empowering users with extensive sound design capabilities. It masterfully combines resonant modeling, subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis, and noise generation, allowing for the creation of an astonishingly diverse range of sounds from the ground up. Resonant modeling excels at crafting realistic yet malleable cymbal and metallic percussion sounds, while subtractive synthesis provides the foundational tools for classic drum machine kicks, snares, and hats.”Read full review →
