Even if this is a render rather than photos, that certainly doesn’t mean it isn’t a real product. Companies collaborate all the time on products and they certainly do rendered version of products ahead of the real units being produced.
still could well be a digital mockup of a prototype that is about to be launched. Personally I think it’s a real product that’s being presented to the boards of both companies before going into production. The CGI is very good, but also functional and it doesnt smell of fake to me - more like a statement of intent.
Yes it’s just a fun project I’ve been wanting to do for ages and finally got round to it. Always loved the 3 part Nord Drum synth - and thought it would be great if that engine could be manipulated through our beloved Elektron workflow. So instead of a Nord Drum 4 (even though it sounds like the 3p was the last) I thought this could be a super fun hit ! Maybe it should have been DT/DK grey with a red Nord logo