DISC Nord Drum Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer

Full Description

The Nord Drum lets you create classic retro-futuristic percussion with analogue waveforms or use the harmonically complex waveforms together with different colours of noise for results that both sound and respond stunningly organically. The Nord Drum is designed with the performing musician in mind and its extreme dynamic range and super-fast triggering add to the feeling of playing a real instrument.

4 high-sensitivity inputs and MIDI let you play the Nord Drum with a wide range of Electronic Drum Pads, Acoustic Drum Triggers and MIDI-pads/Sequencers for easy integration into any existing drum-kit or the starting point for something completely new. Why not put an acoustic drum trigger on your acoustic bass drum, add two electronic drum pads as extra toms and let a MIDI sequencer play the last channel for syncing to a backing track? The adjustable input sensitivity and Trig Types allow you to tailor the Nord Drum's response to the Pads or Triggers you prefer.

Nord Sound Creation

Each of the four channels have three sound generating sections and a mixer to set the balance of each section.

Tone

The tone section is where the sound gets its 'body.' The Nord Drum allows you to choose between basic analogue waveforms or a number of complex waveforms reminiscent of the harmonics of percussive instruments and drumheads. There are a multitude of options for you to experiment with until you find your perfect sounds. The filter lets you muffle the tone whilst the sweep function can be applied to make the filter close gradually. Punch adds a short velocity controlled attack to your sound and the decay parameter can be set to fade out gradually or stop abruptly. The responsive bend function can make the tone travel up or down in pitch when triggered with short bend times adding a nice attack to the tone.

Noise

The noise section is where you add some texture to your sound. Adjust the colour parameter and you can produce a wide variety of sounds from grainy rumble to silky white noise. Run this noise through a filter, alter the sweep or change the decay to gain even more control.

Click

The click section is used to add attack to the sound. There are 27 types for you to choose from and the length of the click can also be tailored using the Decay/Gate parameters.

Press Reviews

"Playing the Nord Drum via a set of pads is a riot, and I can enthusiastically report that it unequivocally qualifies as an 'instrument' in every sense of the word, being responsive, dynamic and expressive."

"A superb drum synth for drummers, percussionists and programmers alike." - Future Music Magazine

Features and Specifications

• Incredible in-depth "tweakability" with extensive sound shaping controls
• Extensive editing tools and controllers
• "Retro" analogue sounds or stunning, harmonically rich organic sounds
• Ultra fast triggering detection and high dynamic range
• 4 High sensitivity trigger inputs with Trigger level control
• MIDI In/Out
• Lightweight and robust aluminium chassis

Global

• 3 Character LED-display
• 99 Program locations
• Free OS updates

Trigger/Pad-Inputs

• 6 Trig Types, 3 for Electronic Drum Pads / 3 for Acoustic Drum Triggers
• Adjustable Input Threshold
• Adjustable Input Sensitivity
• Channel Peak/Activity indicator

MIDI

• MIDI Channel Learn
• MIDI Note Learn
• MIDI Note ON/OFF
• MIDI Program Change

Connections

• 1 Audio outputs (mono) - 1/4", 6.35 mm jack, unbalanced
• 4 Trigger inputs -1/4", 6.35 mm jack
• MIDI In, MIDI Out - 5 pin DIN connectors
• DC input (DC 12V 250mA)

Dimensions and Weight

• 199 mm x 45 mm x 42 mm
• 350g

Included Accessories

• User Manual
• Universal Module Mount
• Universal Power Adapter