Download the free richard devine modular g2 soundbank. I would love to be able to have the nord modular g2 available as a vst plugin with the same, or better sound quality of the original, better gui design of the modular editing interface, and much more in a purely software synth format. This software will demonstrate a bit of the power of the nord modular g2 hardware system using you computers audio card. The nord modular g2 dsp expansion board has the same functionality as the original outofproduction board. Five separate lcds give instant overview and control of your patches. They ran on several dsps, but were controlled through a gui using the.
It too was later upgraded with the 2004 release of the nord modular g2, that gave it the same endless rotary knobs as the nord lead 3 and a larger keyboard with. Nomad nord modular open source editor alternative software editor for the nord modular nm forums largest online forums and patch exchange for the nord modular classic and g2 series. They chose to simulate the behavior of the nord modular g2 synth itself, and translate its patch files into use as csound the powerful, elegant free software that has a lineage to the first computer synth. The original nord modular keyboard or rack not the micro has quite a few assignable knobs 18, i think, but no paging system, so you can only assign 18 parameters actually more when using morph groups. The patches in the nord modular and micro modular internal memory will be permanently erased when upgrading the operating system from v2. Nord actually bring out a g3 once the hardware modular renaissance hits its peak. Nord modular g2 soundfonts 35 x patches from the nord modular g2 synth. It seems an odd choice to release a fully functional native demo version of a premium hardware software combo, but thats exactly what clavia did, in an attempt to turn potential buyers on to their secondgen modular. The nord stage 3 is our outstanding new flagship instrument featuring our latest awardwinning technologies including the nord lead a1 synth engine with sample playback, our acclaimed nord c2d organ, a greatly enhanced piano section and extensive handson effects all in one exceptional performance keyboard. This hack runs your patches as free software cdm create digital. Nord modular g2 specification the modular system description. Nord user forum view topic nord lead 3 vs nord modular g2. Nord modular g2 offers you the best of both worlds and provides an effective solution for the working musician. Anyway, gleb rogozinsky, mihail chesnokov, and eugene cherny, all of st.
Nm forums largest online forums and patch exchange for the nord modular classic and g2 series. It sounds amazing and has so much tonal versatility it can sound raw analog to ppg and dx7 like digital nothing it cant do. I hooked it up to my mac running mojave and the nord editor worked like a. The unit itself is in very good condition with rack ears. We bought this to add to our synth rig here in the studio. Clavia can in no way be held responsible for any loss of data on your system. With the nmg2 open source editor you can make patches on the clavia nord modular g2 synthesizer using the usb interface or using midi. The rear panel of the g2 is also improved over that of the original nord modular there are two extra audio inputs, a dedicated xlr mic input, and a midi thru. Nord g2 modular rack in perfect working condition, no issues at all. Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music.
This nord modular g2 is fully functional and in excellent condition. Original owner purchased circa 2008 and used mostly in my smoke free home studio until present. I will include a very robust soft carrying case for free. The clavia nord modular g2 patch convertor project gleb812pch2csd. This project develops an open source editor for clavia nord modular and micro modular synthesizers. The nord modular g2 is one of electronic musics most beloved departed pieces of gear. Turn on nord modular g2 first, followed by the sound system.
Too bad clavia discontinued the nord modular g2 line, and so far they dont seem to offer a new version. The voice area is the polyphonic part of the system and it is here you drag. Before you proceed with the upgrade it is very important that you save your patches from the modular internal memory to the computer. Keyboard and g2x models or from the g2 editor software.
Installation of the nord modular editor software was as simple as dragging the application from the provided disc onto our applications folder, and the g2 was instantly recognized over the usb connection. It has been upgraded with an expansion card to offer more voices. In 1997 clavia released the nord modular, a virtual analog modular synthesizer. The precise system requirements for the nord modular g2 application are included in the software s manual. Nord modular g2 offers you the best of both worlds and provides an effective solution. A very cool and expansive land of synthesis inside. We cannot provide support for this product, so in case of a problem, turn to the developer of nord modular g2.
In 1998, it was a brave and innovative step to offer an affordable synth system which used draganddropbased software to construct its patches while leaving the. Before downloading and installing the latest software version, make sure you save your patches from the g2 internal memory to your computer. Share code, track work, and ship software using integrated software delivery tools, hosted on premisis. The nord g2s user interface is a vast improvement over that of the original modular, with its endless encoders and led collars, and displays above each of the encoders so that the control legending can be changed at any time. Modular synthesis freely configurable sound architecture. It is an alternative to the original clavia editor software. The g2 is an updated and more powerful version of the original modular the g2 uses a new version of the editor software as well, with greater polyphony and a large number of new modules to address the perceived limitations of the first generation, most notably a range of midi sequencing and output modules the first generations sequencing capabilities were limited to control of internal parameters, a restriction which many users felt to be the systems biggest limitation, timebased. I present to you a gently used clavia nord modular g2. I hooked it up to my mac running mojave and the nord editor worked like a dream. Nord modular project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The software we tested the g2 in our studio connected via usb to an apple power macintosh g5 running mac osx 10. Use all the azure devops services or just the ones you need to complement your existing workflows.
You can find the manual in electronic format on nord modular g2 s website as well. Some consider the greatest digital synth of all time. Hardware synthesizer and pcmac editing software working seamlessly together. Best of all, the interaction with the g2 editing software is now handled via the usb socket, rather than by the former modular s confusing second pair of fivepin midi connections. This repository contains three generations of editors for the nord g2 synthesizer that i created over the years. If you are a developer of alternative clavia nord modular g2 editor, you could merge your graphical editor software with the system to produce the sound. Gone from the front panel are the 18 unlabelled knobs and lone twoline lcd of the former modular. Combine modules into a patch sound in any desired structure, virtually without limitations. Nord modular g2 engine softwarecontrolled rackmount. The software is written in the delphi object pascal language using the later delphi compilers, these have the extension xe xe2, xe3. The g2 not engine has only 8 knobs, but the paging system allows them to control practically hundreds of parameters. From this version the nord modular g2 editor provides two new tools for patch modification, the patch adjuster for quick patch changes on a global level, and the patch mutator for extensive sonic.
This free pc software was developed to work on windows xp, windows 7, windows 8 or windows 10 and is compatible with 32bit systems. We suggest that you start by connecting output 1 to the left channel and output 2 to the right channel of the sound system. Nord modular g2 clavia nord modular g2 audiofanzine. Nomad nord modular open source editor alternative software editor for the nord modular. The nord modular is clavias nord synth with modular abilities using virtual sound modeling. However, the nord modular must be connected to a pentium pc with windows 95 or a powermac. Called a landmark in synthesis it allowed you to essentially build your own virtual analog synthesizer. It adds 4 dsps to your nord modular g2 based instrument. Keyboard the nord modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and welldesign. For anyone interested in nord modular g2 but not having. While remaining true to the traditional modular synthesis concept it manages to go where no modular synthesizer has ever gone before. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. I have an original nord modular keyboard and i keep an old g3 imac on hand to run its editor.
The g2 concept is based on a stand alone hardware keyboard with a freely configurable sound synthesis architecture and a software user interface editor made for mac osx and pc. If you discover the world of modular synthesis and algorithmic composition, the system provides a good way to describe the graphic patches of clavia. For anyone interested in nord modular g2 but not having space for it. Nord modular g2 expanded 37key synth analogue albatross. The goal of this project is to reimplement the clavia nord modular g2 sound engine in csound, a wellknown sound and music computing system.