Nux Hook Drum & Loop Mini (NDL-3)
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Ultra-compact looper + drum machine: create guitar/bass loops and immediately play along with 11 rhythm styles.
- Up to 6 minutes of recording in 24 bit with unlimited overdubs to layer parts (rhythm, harmonies, lead).
- Smart tempo: automatic tempo detection of your loop + Smart Tape Tempo function for quick rhythm syncing with a tap.
- Modern convenience: headphone output for silent practice and USB-C for importing/exporting loops in WAV format and firmware updates.
Manufacturer Information
Nux
https://www.nuxaudio.com
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A portable looper in the "Mini Core" spirit: simple, clever, efficient
With the Hook-Drum & Loop Mini, NUX condenses the essentials of a looper + drum machine duo into a mini format designed for modern pedalboards. The approach is deliberately straightforward: few controls, but well-chosen functions to record an idea, work on a riff, or build a complete loop without getting lost in menus. It fits within the Mini Core series philosophy: maximum creativity in minimal space, ideal for lightweight setups and mobile musicians.
For practicing, composing, and playing: who is the Hook-Drum & Loop Mini for?
This pedal targets both beginner guitarists who want to improve with a "musical" metronome and experienced musicians looking for a quick tool to test arrangements or work on improvisation. The 11 rhythm styles cover various uses: rock, blues, pop, funk, and broadly anything that requires an immediate rhythmic foundation.
In the studio, it serves to capture an idea in seconds. Live, it can be a backup to launch a basic loop or an intro. On a pedalboard, it naturally sits at the end of the chain to record the full sound (effects included) and rehearse under real conditions.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Looper & Drum Machine | EQ | No |
| Technology | Digital | Settings | loop level, style, rhythm level, tap tempo |
| Format | Pedal | Type | sector |
| Inputs | Instrument jack | Use | pedalboard, electric bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar |
| Outputs | Minijack headset, Jack amp | Color | Blue |
| True bypass | No | Power supply included | No |
| Display | Led | Weight | 175 g |
| Switch | On/Off | Dimensions (mm) | 94 x 53 x 51 |
| Recording | up to 6 minutes, unlimited overdubs | A/D-D/A sampling rate | 48 kHz / 24-bit |
| Looper recording modes | normal or automatic (signal detection) | Input/output | 6.35 mm mono jack |
| Drum machine | 11 different musical styles | Headphone output | mini-jack, with alternative volume control |
| Loop and drum machine playback | independent | USB-C port | file import/export and firmware updates |
| Application | "Hook", WAV loop import/export | Power supply (not included) | 9V DC center-negative (optional MNU ACD006A) |
| Controls | loop level, drum level, style | Dimensions | 94 x 53 x 51 mm |
| Bypass | true bypass | Included accessories | documentation |
| DSP processing | 48 kHz / 32-bit | Power consumption | 9V DC center-negative |
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Questions frequently asked
What recording duration does the Nux Hook Drum & Loop Mini offer?
The looper provides up to 6 minutes of recording and allows unlimited overdubs.
Can the pedal start recording automatically?
Two modes are available: Normal and Automatic. The Automatic mode triggers recording by detecting the incoming signal as soon as playing starts.
How many built-in rhythms are there and how to adjust the tempo?
The drum machine includes 11 musical styles. The top switch starts or stops the rhythm and allows tempo adjustment via Smart Tape Tempo. The tempo can also be detected from the recorded loop.
Is it possible to listen through headphones and transfer loops to a computer?
A mini-jack headphone output is included for silent practice. The USB-C port permits import and export via the Hook app, in WAV mono 44.1 kHz / 24 bit.
What power supply should be used with this NUX pedal?
The required power supply is a 9 V DC center-negative adapter, not included; the MNU ACD006A adapter is available as an option.
