Clavia Nord Drum User Manual
User Manual
Nord Drum
Part No. 50369 Copyright Clavia DMI AB 2012
Print Edition 1.1
CAUTION - ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE SHOCK ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION:POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L´USAGER.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D´INCIDENTE OU D´ELECTROCUTION,
N´EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU L´HUMIDITET.
PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
CONFIER L´ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFE.
The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated voltage within the products en-
closure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec le point de èche à l´intérieur d´un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l´utilisateur de la presence à
l´intérieur du coffret de ”voltage dangereux” non isolé d´ampleur
sufsante pour constituer un risque d`éléctrocution.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Le point d´exclamation à l´intérieur d´un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter l´utilisateur de la présence d´instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l´entretien (service) dans le
livret d´instructions accompagnant l´appareil.
Instructions pertaining to a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Additional Safety Information
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus;
Do not use the apparatus in tropical climates.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
The maims plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain
readily operable.
Il convient de ne pas placer sur l´appareil de sources de ammes nues,
telles que des bougies allumées;
L´appareil n’est pas destiné á étre utilisé sous un climat tropical.
L´appareil ne doit pas étre exposé á des égouttements d´eau ou des
éclaboussures et de plus qu´aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des
vases ne doit étre placé sur l´appareil.
Lorsque la prise du résau d’alimentation est utilisée comme dispositif
de déconnexion, ce dispositif doit demeuré aisément accessible.
Trademarks: The Nord logo is trademark of Clavia DMI AB. All other trademarks mentioned
in this publication are the properties of their respective holders.
Specications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © Clavia DMI AB
Nord Drum User Manual
1 Stand holder & connections
Attaching the stand holder. . . . 4
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MIDI In, MI DI Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Trig Inputs CH1 - CH 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Getting Started
Connecting pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjust Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . 6
Threshold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Play the Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MIDI Channel Learn . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MIDI Note Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Four Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Red p aramete rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Solo Edi t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Memor y Protec t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Reference
The Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Progra m Store but ton . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Input Trig Lev el LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Channe l Sele ct butto n . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sound In it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Shit/ Exit b utton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Trig button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Paramet er butto ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Noise Pa rameter s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter/Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sweep/ Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Decay/Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mixer Par ameter s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tone, Noise, Cli ck level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Channel l evel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tone Paramete rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Filter/Pun ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Sweep/ Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Decay/Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Bend Rang e/Bend Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Click Pa rameter s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Decay/Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Shif t Paramet ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Prog Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MIDI Ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MIDI Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trig Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Inp Thres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Inp Sens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MIDI Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Storing t he memo ry con tent . . . . . . . . .15
Recei ve MIDI Du mps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Updatin g the Ope rating S ystem . . . . . . 16
Appendix
Factor y Soundb ank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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CHAPTE R 1 STAND HOLDER & CONNECTIONS | 4
Stand holder & connections
1
Attaching the stand
holder
The stand holder makes it possible to mount the
Nord Drum on a stand that is equipped with a
clamp. The stand holder with its diameter of 23
millimeter is designed to fit with most general
purpose clamps.
Connections
POWER
Audio Out
The Audio output is a line level, mono signal on a
¼" jack.
E Always turn on the Nord Drum first and the
sound system last, and the reverse order
when you wish to turn it off again.
E The Nord Drum is capable of producing
sounds with a very wide and rapidly changing
dynamics and frequency ranges. Be careful
when you use the unit and when you edit the
sounds. Keep the level at moderate settings,
in order not to overload a connected sound
system by making drastic changes with the
available parameters.
MIDI In
Connect the MIDI Input to a drum pad or sequencer if you want to control the sounds in the
Nord Drum via MIDI. The MIDI Input is also used
to update the unit with new operating systems.
1CH 2CH 3CH 4
CH
AUDIO OUT
MIDI Out
Connect the MIDI Output to a computer or
sequencer if you want to use the Program Dump
feature to transfer the settings to the sounds in
the Nord Drum via MIDI. A performance on pads
connected to the Trig Inputs will also be transmitted as MIDI notes.
Trig Inputs CH 1 – CH 4
Connect a suitable signal source to the Trig
Input ¼” jacks. These inputs can be used with
a variety of different signals. The sensitivity and
the threshold of the inputs can be adjusted by
using the Inp Sens and Inp Thres parameters,
read more about this in the following chapter.
The Nord Drum has been tested with many
different pads during the development. The
Trig Inputs are designed to be very versatile
and to accept many different kinds of signals.
They are able to provide you with a very fast
and dynamic response.
If you experience double triggered sounds,
flams or a slow response from the Nord Drum,
make sure that you adjust the Trig Type, Inp
Thres and Inp Sens parameters. Read more
on how to adjust these settings this on page 6
and page 14.
Power
Connect the Nord Drum power supply to the
Power input. If the original supply is not available, use only a 12 volt DC, 250 mA adapter,
with a barrel type plug that has the positive
current on the tip. The outer diameter of the
plug is 5.5 millimeter and the inner diameter is
2.1 millimeter.
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6 | NORD DRUM USER MANUAL OS V1.X
CHAPTE R 2 GET TING STARTED | 6
Getting Started
2
Connecting pads
1 Connect a pad to one of the four Trig Inputs
on the Nord Drum. The Trig Inputs can be
used with mono or stereo connections.
POWER
In general, the factory sounds use Channel 1
for Bass drum sounds, channel 2 for Snare,
channel 3 for Hi tom and channel 4 for Lo
Tom.
1CH 2CH 3CH 4
CH
3 Press the Channel Select button to move
the solid green LED to the channel that the
pad is connected to. This is called to move
the Edit focus, you set the unit to be ready
to change the settings on that particular
channel.
4 Hold Shift and press the Inp Sens button on
the Nord Drum panel. The red LED above
the button will start to blink to indicate that
the parameter printed below the second row
is active for editing.
AUDIO OUT
5 Strike the pad and adjust the Input sensi-
tivity by turning the Dial to match the pad
response and your striking force.
Adjust Input sensitivity
1 Strike the pad, listen to the sound from the
Nord Drum and look at the Input Trig Level
LEDs for that particular channel. The LEDs
indicate the strength of the incoming trigger
signal.
2 The red LED should be lit a bit longer when
you hit the pad with your strongest force.
Threshold
If you have several pads or other pieces in your kit
that are mounted on the same hardware, use the
Inp Thres parameter to eliminate any unwanted,
accidental triggers from other units.
1 Select the Channel that is receiving the
unwanted triggers.
2 Hold Shift and press the Inp Thres button.
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