Unexpected Brilliance
This is not your "typical" drum pad. I suspect people who are looking to purchase one will have already learned a thing or two about its somewhat novel approach to sound making. For those first encountering the Nord...well...I'll leave the details for the manual but in short, this isn't a sampler or sample playback unit. This 6-pad module uses a variety of synthesis techniques to breath life into atonal and melodic percussion sound creations. The sound design palette is quite vast and easy to get lost in. There are individual (or channel) effects as well as a global reverb/delay. Add to these tools a plethora of parameters that can be modulated by strike velocity and you have an instrument that's expressive, dynamic and filled with character. It features 200 presets as well as a ton of storage for user sounds. If you're looking to add something different to your sonic arsenal...you should seriously consider the Nord Drum 3.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned