With four high-sensitivity inputs, cool retro analog sounds, harmonically rich organic sounds and ultra fast triggering detection, the Nord Drum will change the perception of what's possible with synthetic sounds.
Clavia Nord Drum Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer
Whether you're looking to get some classic 808 sounds or wild pitched percussive tones the Nord Drum is one big, red box of synthy joy. Sequence it with the iPad, lay down beats on a MIDI controller or play live with triggers, the Nord Drum is expressive and fun.
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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 lets 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... Create classic retro-futuristic percussion with analog waveforms or use the harmonically complex waveforms together with different colors of noise for results that both sound and respond stunningly organic.
“Playing the Nord Drum via a set of pads is a riot, and we can enthusiastically report that it unequivocally qualifies as an 'instrument' in every sense of the word, being responsive, dynamic and expressive.…” — Future Music
Tone
The Tone Section is where the sound gets its "body". Choose between basic analog waveforms (sine, saw, square) or a number of complex waveforms reminiscent of the harmonics of percussive instruments and drumheads. A low-pass Filter lets you muffle the tone and the Sweep parameter can be applied to make the filter close gradually over time. The Punch adds a short velocity controlled attack to sounds. The length of the tone is controlled with the Decay parameter, and can set to fade out gradually or stop abrubtly (Gate). The Pitch is set in quartertones from (B-1 to D7). Bend can make the tone travel up or down in pitch when triggered and is very dynamically responsive to your playing. Short Bend times can add a nice attack to the Tone.
- High tweakability with extensive sound shaping controls
- Extensive editing controls
- Cool 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