nord Drum 3P User manual
Nord ElEctro 5 UsEr MaNUal os v1.X | 1
User Manual
English
Nord Drum 3P
OS Version: 1.x
Edition: C
Part No. 50432 Copyright Clavia DMI AB
Edition: C
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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 manu-
facturer.
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 nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
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.
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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.
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operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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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.
Warning - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Additional Safety Information
NORD DRUM 3P USER MANUAL OS V1.X | 3
1. INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU!
Thank you for purchasing the Nord Drum 3P. We have designed this musical instrument to be an all-in-one drum synthesizer for drummers, percussionists and producers in search of unique and organic percussive sounds. Much effort has gone into making this instrument as versatile, responsive
and straight-forward to use as possible. We hope the Nord Drum 3P will spark your inspiration and add some new flavors to your music making!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 3
Thank you! ........................................................................................................3
2. OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 4
The Panel .........................................................................................................4
Dial ...................................................................................................................4
Ch Select Buttons .............................................................................................4
Peak/Focus LEDs ..............................................................................................4
Trig/Mono LEDs ................................................................................................4
Parameter Buttons ............................................................................................5
Lower Param Button .....................................................................................5
Shift/Exit Button ................................................................................................5
Trig/Tap BPM Button .........................................................................................5
Drum Kit select Button ......................................................................................5
Drum Select Button ...........................................................................................5
Drum Kit/Value LED displays ............................................................................5
Master Level .....................................................................................................5
3. USING THE NORD DRUM 3P .................................... 6
Channels and Signal Flow ........................................................................6
Basic Operations ...........................................................................................6
Drum Kit Select .................................................................................................6
About Drums and Drum Kits .........................................................................6
Store Kit ............................................................................................................6
Memory Protect ............................................................................................6
Drum Select ......................................................................................................6
Store Drum ........................................................................................................6
Pad Follow ........................................................................................................6
Mono Group .....................................................................................................7
Edit All Ch ........................................................................................................7
Solo Part ...........................................................................................................7
Lower Param .....................................................................................................7
Panic .................................................................................................................7
Channel Parameters ....................................................................................7
Noise Parameters ..............................................................................................7
Resonance ...................................................................................................7
Filt Type ........................................................................................................7
Freq ..............................................................................................................8
Dyn Filter ......................................................................................................8
Decay ...........................................................................................................8
Mode ............................................................................................................8
Tone Parameters ...............................................................................................8
Spectra .........................................................................................................8
Wave ............................................................................................................8
Freq ..............................................................................................................9
Dyn Filter .....................................................................................................9
Decay ..........................................................................................................9
Mode ...........................................................................................................9
Bend ............................................................................................................9
Time .............................................................................................................9
Pitch .............................................................................................................9
Scl Pre ..........................................................................................................9
Click Parameters ............................................................................................10
Level ...........................................................................................................10
Type............................................................................................................10
Mix Parameters ..............................................................................................10
Noise Lvl .....................................................................................................10
Tone Lvl ......................................................................................................10
Ch Level .....................................................................................................10
Pan .............................................................................................................10
EQ and Effects Parameters..............................................................................10
EQ Freq ......................................................................................................10
EQ Gain ......................................................................................................10
Dist .............................................................................................................10
Type............................................................................................................10
Rvb Amt .....................................................................................................10
Dly Amt .......................................................................................................11
Drum Kit Parameters .................................................................................11
Reverb Parameters ..........................................................................................11
Color ..........................................................................................................11
Type............................................................................................................11
Delay Parameters ............................................................................................11
Rate............................................................................................................11
Feedback ...................................................................................................11
BPM ...........................................................................................................11
Tap BPM.....................................................................................................11
Global Settings .............................................................................................11
Copy .........................................................................................................11
Paste .........................................................................................................11
Swap ..........................................................................................................11
System .......................................................................................................11
MIDI ............................................................................................................12
Pad Mode ...................................................................................................12
Pad Thres ...................................................................................................12
Pad Sens ....................................................................................................13
Init Sound ...................................................................................................13
Updating the OS ..........................................................................................13
4. MIDI .........................................................................................................14
MIDI operation ..............................................................................................14
Global and individual MIDI ...............................................................................14
Global MIDI Channel ...................................................................................14
Individual MIDI channels ..............................................................................14
Recording: Global MIDI channel.......................................................................14
Recording parameter changes ....................................................................14
Recording: Individual MIDI Channels ................................................................14
Pitch control on Individual MIDI Channels ....................................................14
MIDI Controller ................................................................................................14
Sending A Drum Kit Sys Ex Dump ...................................................................14
Receive A Drum Kit Sys Ex Dump ...................................................................15
The Nord Beat App ....................................................................................15
MIDI CC List ...................................................................................................15
I APPENDIX: CONNECTIONS/ASSEMBLY .........16
Audio Connections .....................................................................................16
Headphones ...................................................................................................16
Left and Right Out ...........................................................................................16
Kick Connection ..........................................................................................16
MIDI Connections........................................................................................16
MIDI In ............................................................................................................16
MIDI Out .........................................................................................................16
Power ................................................................................................................16
Off/On Switch ................................................................................................16
Attaching the stand holder .....................................................................16
II APPENDIX: NORD DRUM 3 MANAGER ..........17
Get Drum Kit Banks.........................................................................................17
Send Drum Kit Banks ......................................................................................17
Get Drum Banks .............................................................................................17
Send Drum Banks ...........................................................................................17
III INDEX ....................................................................................................18
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2. OVERVIEW
THE PANEL
The Nord Drum 3P user interface is designed to allow for rapid adjustments and quick access to
all sound-altering parameters. Below is an overview of the controls found on the Nord Drum 3P
panel. Complete descriptions of all features can be found later on in the manual.
M At the back of the instrument you will find all necessary jacks for setting up
appropriate audio, power, MIDI and trigger connections to your Nord Drum 3P. If
unsure, refer to the Appendix on page 14 for instructions on how to perform
these connections in a correct and safe way.
DIAL
The Dial is used to select Drum Kits or Drums, as well as to change the setting of a selected
parameter when editing a sound.
The Dial is sensitive to the speed of the turning action. A quick twist to the left or the right can set
a parameter to its lowest or highest value.
Certain parameters have a default setting in the middle, between the highest and lowest settings.
Bend is one example, with 0 Bend in the middle of the range. When turning the Dial the setting
will momentarily stop at the center value.
CH SELECT BUTTONS
The two CH SELECT buttons are used to select which Channel is being focused for editing and
for adding Channels to a Mono Group. More information about Mono Groups is found on page
7.
PEAK/FOCUS LEDS
The red PEAK/FOCUS LEDs will flash when the pad signal approaches maximum velocity. This
indication can be used to make sure that you utilize the full dynamic range of the Nord Drum 3P.
Read more about how to adjust the dynamic range and pad sensitivity on page 13.
The Peak/Focus LEDs are also used to indicate which Channel is focused for editing. In Edit All
Ch mode (see page 7), all LEDs will be lit.
TRIG/MONO LEDS
The green TRIG/MONO LEDs are used to indicate pad activity and flash when a Channel is being
triggered by a pad. A LED is lit with a fixed light if its Channel is part of a Mono Group.
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PARAMETER BUTTONS
Parameters are accessed with the two rows of parameter buttons. Press any button to access
the associated parameter and begin editing a sound. Settings are changed by turning the Dial.
The parameter name and value will be shown in the displays.
Read more about all Channel parameters, beginning on page 7.
LOWER PARAM BUTTON
The LOWER PARAM button is used, with the Dial, for accessing parameters written on a Parameter button’s second row.
SHIFT/EXIT BUTTON
Some buttons provide a secondary function, indicated by the text under the button. These functions are accessed by holding down SHIFT while pressing the associated button. The Shift button
can also be used to EXIT settings menus as well as to abort a Drum Kit Store or Drum Store
operation.
TRIG/TAP BPM BUTTON
Use the TRIG/TAP BPM button to trigger the sound of the currently selected Channel. This button
can also be used to enter a tempo by tapping it when the Delay effect is in BPM mode (see page
11).
DRUM KIT SELECT BUTTON
The DRUM KIT SELECT button is used for selecting Drum Kits with the Dial. Read more about
Drum Kits on page 6.
DRUM SELECT BUTTON
The DRUM SELECT Button is used to select Drum sounds for individual Channels with the Dial.
Read more about this and about the factory Drum banks on page 6.
DRUM KIT/VALUE LED DISPLAYS
A DRUM KIT is indicated in the displays with the left display indicating the bank and the right
display the kit number.
The VALUE display mode is enabled as soon as a parameter in the Nord Drum 3P is selected with
a parameter button.
MASTER LEVEL
The MASTER LEVEL knob sets the overall output level of the Nord Drum 3P. This is not a programmable control.
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3. USING THE NORD DRUM 3P
CHANNELS AND SIGNAL FLOW
The Nord Drum 3P has six Channels, meaning that it can produce six simultaneous sounds. Each Channel has an identical set of parameters. A
Drum sound in the Nord Drum 3P is created with a blend of up to three Parts: TONE, NOISE and CLICK. Each Part has its individual set of parameters.
The Tone can be described as the tonal “body” of the sound while Noise is a non-pitched addition or building block. The Click is the very first transient, much like the contact sound of a stick hitting a drum or other object. The sum of these parts can be processed with Dist, EQ, Delay and Reverb.
The diagram below shows the signal flow for one Channel on the Nord Drum 3P.
NOISE
TONE
CLICK
LVL
LVL
LVL
DIST
EQ
DELAY
AMT
BASIC OPERATIONS
DRUM KIT SELECT
When powering up the Nord Drum 3P it
will start in Drum Kit Select mode, which
allows for browsing and selecting Drum
Kits using the dial.
Press the DRUM KIT SELECT button to
enter Drum Kit Select mode, which is indicated by its green LED being
lit with a fixed light. A Drum Kit is shown in the displays with letters A-D
representing the bank, followed by the Drum Kit number (1-50).
ABOUT DRUMS AND DRUM KITS
A Drum Kit represents the basic program format on the Nord Drum 3P
and is a container for six Drum sounds, or Channels, in turn accessed
by the six pads. Despite its name, a Drum does not necessarily need to
sound like a drum but could be any type of sound which can be created
on a Nord Drum 3P Channel.
REVERB
AMT
PAN CH LEVEL
= Global Drum Kit effects
Press DRUM SELECT to access the Drum banks and use the Dial to
browse through them. The selected sound will replace the content of the
currently active Channel.
Value Description
bd
Sn
to
HH
Cy
Pc
Be
Tu
Ef
U1- 8,1- 50
Bass drums
Snare drums
Toms
Hi-hats
Cymbals
Percussion
Bells
Tuned percussion
Effects
User banks
STORE KIT
Use Store Kit to save any changes made to a Drum Kit to the Nord
Drum 3P memory. When STORE KIT is pressed the displays will flash
and the dial can be used to select the location to which you want to
store the Drum Kit.
MEMORY PROTECT
When the Nord Drum 3P is shipped, Memory Protect is set to On in
order to avoid accidentally overwriting Drum Kits. Turn Memory Protect
Off (Pr.Of) in the System settings to enable storing Drum Kits on the
Nord Drum 3P.
DRUM SELECT
The Nord Drum 3P has ten categorized Drum banks, each containing a
selection of read-only factory sounds. In addition, there are eight uncategorized banks allowing for further storage of up to four hundred user
Drum sounds.
STORE DRUM
Press STORE DRUM to store the contents of the currently active Channel
as a user Drum sound. Use the dial to select a destination for the store
operation, which could be any user location within the pre-defined categories or a location within the dedicated user banks.
Pressing SHIFT while turning the dial allows for quick naviga-
tion between the Drum categories and user banks.
PAD FOLLOW
Press the two CH SELECT buttons simultaneously to enter PAD FOLLOW mode,
indicated by the Pad Follow LED being
lit. With Pad Follow active, striking any
pad at high velocity will automatically
make its Channel focused for editing,
indicated by its PEAK/FOCUS LED.
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