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Nord ElEctro 5 UsEr MaNUal os v1.X 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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Trademarks: The Nord logo is a trademark of Clavia DMI AB. All other trademarks mentioned in this publication are the properties of their respective holders. Specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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.
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.
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 parame- ters.
3. usING THe Nord drum 3P moNo GrouP RESONANCE RESONANCE is used to emphasize frequencies around the filter cutoff The mono Group feature allows you to mute the output of a Channel frequency. This can be perceived as making the sound thinner or a bit by playing on any other Channel in the mono Group, making a group of “nasal”.
WAVE Dynamic Decay mode: The Nord drum 3P features several different synthesis models referred to as Waves, representing a range of different characters and areas of application. some Waves will give the Tone part a distinctive pitch, and others will provide a more non-pitched character.
3. usING THe Nord drum 3P Range: 0 - 50 Wave Description Spectra analog style MODE sine wave decay MODE determines the behaviour of the decay parameter, and analog style detune 2 triangle controls whether the Tone sound should decay exponentially or linearly.
10 | Nord drum 3P user maNual os v1.X pitch relationships between the six pads, using edit all mode. CH LEVEL enter EDIT ALL mode and use the sCl Pre function to select a scale CH LEVEL sets the volume of the Channel being edited.
3. usING THe Nord drum 3P | 11 TAP BPM tion to the dry uneffected signal. at 25 the dry/wet balance is 50/50 and at 50 only the wet signal will be heard. When in BPm mode, the tempo can be entered by tapping the TRIG/TAP...
. local Con- response. trol off disconnects the internal engine from the pads and panel. Try the off setting if you use the Nord drum 3P in a situation where a sequencer Offset dy.O1-2 level curves has little dynamic response, is echoing back notes and data.
If a kick pedal, or any other trigger type is attached to the KICK input, to start the Nord Drum 3P in Update Ready Mode, without the Pad sens value is set separately for the six Nord drum 3P pads and booting from the currently installed Operating System.
Individual MIDI Channels approach GloBal aNd INdIvIdual mIdI would be more suitable. There are two methods of operation when using the Nord drum 3P in a reCordING: INdIvIdual mIdI CHaNNels mIdI setup: using the Global Channel or the individual mIdI Channels.
KIT sYs eX dumP reverb Color a drum Kit can be sent to the Nord drum 3P in sys ex format, from Noise Filter Frequency within a sequencer or similar. When a drum Kit is received by the Nord drum 3P it will replace the contents of the currently loaded kit.
HeadPHoNes use the off/on switch to turn the Nord drum 3P off and on. 1/8 inch stereo headphone jack. E Always turn on the Nord Drum 3P first and the sound sys- leFT aNd rIGHT ouT tem last.
II aPPeNdIX: Nord drum 3 maNaGer The Nord drum 3 manager is a free application which enables transfer- ring Banks of drum Kits and drums to and from the Nord drum 3P. The application can be downloaded from the Nord drum 3P section on www.nordkeyboards.com and is compatible with computers running...
18 | Nord drum 3P user maNual os v1.X III INdeX Headphones 16 Pulse wave 9 High pass filter 7 Punch (Tone decay mode) 9 audio Connections 16 Individual mIdI channels 14 rate 11 Bend 9 Init sound 13 receive (drum Kit) 15...
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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Clavia may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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