Nux NDL-3 Hook Drum and Loop Guitar Effects Pedal
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Additional Description: 24-bit mini looper with 11 drum grooves and Smart Tap tempo.
NUX NDL-3 Hook Drum & Loop Mini Looper Pedal
6-minute 24-bit looper plus 11 high-quality drum grooves—perfect songwriting partner that fits in any pedalboard.
Key Features & Benefits
- 24-bit/44.1 kHz phrase looping preserves every nuance of your tone for studio-grade playback.
- Smart Tap Tempo auto-detects BPM so drum grooves instantly lock to your loop.
- 11 versatile rhythm styles—rock, pop, funk, blues, metal and more—for inspired practice and live backing.
- Up to 6 minutes of total loop time with unlimited overdubs encourages layered creativity without memory anxiety.
- Separate Loop Level and Drum Level knobs let you balance backing beats and phrases on the fly.
- Normal (foot-instant) and Auto-Record modes suit both floor- and desktop-based workflows.
- True-bypass analog dry-through ensures zero-latency tone when the effect is off.
- 1/8″ headphones output enables late-night silent rehearsal without an amp.
- USB-C port offers firmware updates plus WAV export/import via free HOOK app.
- Compact 94 × 51 mm zinc chassis weighs just 175 g—pedalboard real-estate friendly.
Overview
The NUX NDL-3 Hook Drum & Loop condenses loop-station power and a dedicated drum machine into a rugged micro-enclosure. Whether you’re crafting riffs in the bedroom, sketching song ideas at rehearsal or needing tight grooves on stage, the Hook’s intuitive single-foot-switch workflow keeps you playing—not programming.
Performance & Workflow
Kick off recording with a single stomp or let Auto-Record wait for your first note. The loop engine captures at pristine 24-bit resolution, while Smart Tap automatically syncs drum beats to your phrase length, eliminating guesswork. Independent stop for the loop means you can keep the beat running to transition between song sections seamlessly.
Design & Connectivity
A top-mounted STYLE knob selects 11 genre-based rhythms, each with crisp, studio-sampled drums. Rear-panel jacks include standard mono in/out plus a 1/8″ stereo phones jack for quiet practice. Power comes from any 9 V center-negative supply, drawing less than 100 mA—no special adaptor required.
Practical Applications
Loop chord progressions and practice scales to locked-in drums, build ambient layers for live performance, or export a finished phrase via USB to drop into a DAW. Singer-songwriters can overdub guitar, bass and percussion ideas, while educators will appreciate instant rhythm accompaniment for student timing drills.
What's in the Box
NUX NDL-3 Hook Drum & Loop pedal, quick-start guide, warranty card.
Complete Technical Specifications
Audio & Looping
- Recording Resolution: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz
- Max Loop Length: 6 minutes (total)
- Overdubs: Unlimited
- Drum Patterns: 11 styles with Smart Tap BPM
I/O & Controls
- Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Output Impedance: 10 kΩ
- Phones Out: 1/8″ stereo (10 Ω)
- Footswitch: Record/Play/Overdub; Hold = Undo/Redo; Double-tap = Stop
- Knobs: Loop Level, Drum Level, Style Selector
- USB-C: Firmware & WAV import/export
Internal Processing
- DSP Engine: 32-bit / 44.1 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 103 dB
Power & Physical
- Power Requirement: 9 V DC (center-negative)
- Current Draw: < 100 mA
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 94 × 51 × 53 mm
- Weight: 175 g / 6.2 oz
Why Choose the Hook?
BOSS RC-5 offers 13 hours of storage but costs nearly 2× and lacks onboard drums. NDL-3 gives integrated rhythms and compact form.
TC Electronic Ditto+ maintains Ditto simplicity yet omits drum accompaniment—Hook supplies grooves without external gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change tempo after recording?
A: No—the pedal detects the initial tempo; re-record or use Smart Tap first for a specific BPM.
Q: Does it store loops on power-down?
A: The last phrase remains in memory until you clear it, even when the pedal is unplugged.
Q: Will it run on battery power?
A: The Hook requires a 9 V DC adaptor; internal battery operation is not supported.
Q: Can I export my loop to a computer?
A: Yes—connect USB-C and use the free HOOK app to export WAV at 44.1 kHz/24-bit.
