Clavia can in no way be held responsible for any loss of data on your system. Nord modular and nord modular g2 were a unique hybrid softwarehardware systems. The software is written in the delphi object pascal language using the later delphi compilers, these have the extension xe xe2, xe3. The precise system requirements for the nord modular g2 application are included in the software s manual.
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. 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. We bought this to add to our synth rig here in the studio. Before downloading and installing the latest software version, make sure you save your patches from the g2 internal memory to your computer. Gone from the front panel are the 18 unlabelled knobs and lone twoline lcd of the former modular. Feel free to share your pictures, projects, issues, suggestions and. 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. Combine modules into a patch sound in any desired structure, virtually without limitations. A very cool and expansive land of synthesis inside.
Keyboard the nord modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and welldesign. I present to you a gently used clavia nord modular g2. Nord g2 modular rack in perfect working condition, no issues at all. Keyboard and g2x models or from the g2 editor software. Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. Nord actually bring out a g3 once the hardware modular renaissance hits its peak.
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. The nord modular g2 is one of electronic musics most beloved departed pieces of gear. Some consider the greatest digital synth of all time. The patches in the nord modular and micro modular internal memory will be permanently erased when upgrading the operating system from v2. The goal of this project is to reimplement the clavia nord modular g2 sound engine in csound, a wellknown sound and music computing system. They ran on several dsps, but were controlled through a gui using the. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano.
Too bad clavia discontinued the nord modular g2 line, and so far they dont seem to offer a new version. You can find the manual in electronic format on nord modular g2 s website as well. The voice area is the polyphonic part of the system and it is here you drag. The clavia nord modular g2 patch convertor project gleb812pch2csd. It sounds amazing and has so much tonal versatility it can sound raw analog to ppg and dx7 like digital nothing it cant do. We cannot provide support for this product, so in case of a problem, turn to the developer of nord modular g2. 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. For anyone interested in nord modular g2 but not having. Called a landmark in synthesis it allowed you to essentially build your own virtual analog synthesizer.
This nord modular g2 is fully functional and in excellent condition. 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. 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. Share code, track work, and ship software using integrated software delivery tools, hosted on premisis. Nord modular g2 expanded 37key synth analogue albatross. Anyway, gleb rogozinsky, mihail chesnokov, and eugene cherny, all of st. Nord user forum view topic nm g2 on windows 10 64bit. 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. It is an alternative to the original clavia editor software. Nord modular g2 engine softwarecontrolled rackmount. The unit itself is in very good condition with rack ears. This software will demonstrate a bit of the power of the nord modular g2 hardware system using you computers audio card. This project develops an open source editor for clavia nord modular and micro modular synthesizers. Original owner purchased circa 2008 and used mostly in my smoke free home studio until present.
Turn on nord modular g2 first, followed by the sound system. 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. 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. Five separate lcds give instant overview and control of your patches. The nord modular is clavias nord synth with modular abilities using virtual sound modeling. Nord modular g2 offers you the best of both worlds and provides an effective solution for the working musician. Use all the azure devops services or just the ones you need to complement your existing workflows. Nord modular g2 soundfonts 35 x patches from the nord modular g2 synth. 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.
With the nmg2 open source editor you can make patches on the clavia nord modular g2 synthesizer using the usb interface or using midi. 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. This repository contains three generations of editors for the nord g2 synthesizer that i created over the years. 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 g2 not engine has only 8 knobs, but the paging system allows them to control practically hundreds of parameters. Download the free richard devine modular g2 soundbank. The g2 software editor works perfectly on my mac running the latest software 10. 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. Nm forums largest online forums and patch exchange for the nord modular classic and g2 series. It adds 4 dsps to your nord modular g2 based instrument. Nord modular g2 specification the modular system description.
Nord modular project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. I hooked it up to my mac running mojave and the nord editor worked like a dream. 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. The nord modular g2 dsp expansion board has the same functionality as the original outofproduction board. Nord modular g2 offers you the best of both worlds and provides an effective solution. If you discover the world of modular synthesis and algorithmic composition, the system provides a good way to describe the graphic patches of clavia. I would not buy into the a g2 for the reasons above unless you are a prolific creator who will get huge value out of this in the short few years it will continue to offer advantages. For anyone interested in nord modular g2 but not having space for it. It has been upgraded with an expansion card to offer more voices. Nord user forum view topic nord lead 3 vs nord modular g2. Before you proceed with the upgrade it is very important that you save your patches from the modular internal memory to the computer. 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.
While remaining true to the traditional modular synthesis concept it manages to go where no modular synthesizer has ever gone before. This hack runs your patches as free software cdm create digital. 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. I will include a very robust soft carrying case for free. Nord modular g2 clavia nord modular g2 audiofanzine. I have an original nord modular keyboard and i keep an old g3 imac on hand to run its editor. However, the nord modular must be connected to a pentium pc with windows 95 or a powermac. Modular synthesis freely configurable sound architecture. Nomad nord modular open source editor alternative software editor for the nord modular. The software we tested the g2 in our studio connected via usb to an apple power macintosh g5 running mac osx 10. I hooked it up to my mac running mojave and the nord editor worked like a. In 1997 clavia released the nord modular, a virtual analog modular synthesizer. Hardware synthesizer and pcmac editing software working seamlessly together.
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