Like the nord modular, a pc computer is used to virtually patch, tweak, edit and design your synth patches in a modular fashion. You can now reverse engineer the patches in the nord g2 editor or use the incredible patch mutator feature to create your own variations. The clavia nord modular g2 is a small synth that specializes in all sorts of modular synth sounds. The nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer will change your concept of synthesis. From this version the nord modular g2 editor provides two new tools for patch modification, thepatch adjusterfor quick patch changes on a global level, and thepatch mutatorfor extensive sonic exploration based on interactive evolution. It can read and write pch format files, which are the native fileformat for nord modular patches. It contains all the wine binaries so the app can run without prior install of wine. Both the g1 and g2 are 4part multitimbral, acting as 4 modular synths, but the g2 can transmit audio signals from one slot to another, so you can use two or more slots to make ultra complex patches. That system was actually built into the commercial nord editing software. Temporary storage as implemented in the user interface of the patch. Temporary storage as implemented in the user interface of the patch mutator system part of the dsp development environment nord modular g2 4, used to. The goal of this project is to reimplement the clavia nord modular g2 sound engine in csound, a wellknown sound and music computing system.
I do believe no matter what you want the nord modular for, its totally worth just havin one or the other. The g2 modular synth is a singlerackspace unit without the hardware user interface, pedal, and mic inputs of the g2. Nord user forum view topic nm g2 on windows 10 64bit. A few of my patches from the nord modular g2, mainly effect sounds and noise stuff with some weird sequence stuff in there too. It has a ton of parameters and options and is quite versatile in what it is able to do. The nord modular g2 the g2 has a threeoctave keyboard with aftertouch, one modulation wheel, one pitch stick and eight rotary encoders, all easily assignable. A typical patch in nord modular g2 editor although note that this screengrab was done on a dualmonitor pc system. Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. Clavia nord modular g2 afroeuropeaneve algorithmic. Nord modular sounds download nord modular sound effects now. The number of voices will be reduced depending on the patch complexity.
A highly polished synth inspired by infected mushroom and the sega genesis, it combines fm, subtractive synthesis and formants vowel. The blocks that come with it are already quite good, especially the filters. This is a patch archive of patches sent in by members of the nord modular mailing list at code404. Sounds unheard of evolutionary algorithms as creative tools for the contemporary composer. Ive been enjoying my g2x, especially for generative stuff and boy, the mutator bank palle dahlstedt invented for nord continues to be an amazing creative tool have been trying to incorporating using it with hardware modular example 1 below uses analog modular filtering of g2, and it really does gel really nicely still such a powerful and wonderful tool and i recently got a little. View and download clavia nord modular g2 user manual online. Press the switch button to transmit the data and the expander will play the new sound when its done processing. Not all patches run reverbs in particular cause a heavy cycle load, but a number of these ae patches are usable. The nord modular g2 keyboard is a threeoctave, velocity sensitive board with aftertouch. Get nord modular sounds from soundsnap, the leading sound library for unlimited sfx downloads. Nord modular g2 palle dahlstedt mutator bank nord keyboards.
There is one commercially available system the nord modular g2 patch mutator 10, but this is an interactive ga. We have 2 clavia nord modular g2 manuals available for free pdf download. Where it is available, it does not interoperate with other music software in a way that is appealing to musicians, for example using midi or osc. After waiting almost a year for it to show up i just give up. This project develops an open source editor for clavia nord modular and micro modular synthesizers. The nord modular is clavias nord synth with modular abilities using virtual sound modeling. Working with pch2csd clavia nm g2 to csound converter. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. A considerable number of different patches makes nord modular g2 to be a desirable target for software emulation. However the standalone keyboard interface has been replaced here by the very small fourknobbed micro modular interface. The nord modular g2 is a compact three octave keyboard with aftertouch, one modulation wheel, one pitch stick and eight rotary encoders, all freely assignable. 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 exploration based on interactive evolution.
It is an alternative to the original clavia editor software. I want a g2 or g1 and ive been lusting over them for thats year. Python was chosen because of the authors knowledge of the langauge and portability. It allows a person to write simple tools to process g2. While remaining true to the traditional modular synthesis concept it manages to go where no modular synthesizer has ever gone before. The patches are organized in folders with the names of the patch creators and datestamped on the date they were sent in to the list.
This hack runs your patches as free software peter kirn february 12, 2018 the nord modular g2 is one of electronic musics most beloved departed pieces of. You can either run directly in wine or use the winebottler feature to turn the. The clavia nord modular g2 suits both kinds of players with great. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. Our builtin antivirus scanned this mac download and rated it as virus free. Nord modular g2 clavia nord modular g2 audiofanzine. Overall, the nord modular g2 is a tremendously powerful programming environment, and a truly magnificent performance synthesizer. A highly polished synth inspired by infected mushroom and the sega genesis, it combines fm, subtractive synthesis and formants vowel filter, with huge amounts of flexibility and control.
The back end of this editor, which handles the communication with the g2. Mainly patches but a couple of performances at the end. Clavia nord modular g2 manuals manuals and user guides for clavia nord modular g2. Ive made all the patches myself, so you wont get these anywhere else unless you know how to make them. Edit applying the patch mutator in the tools menu leads to some very fun results indeed. The nord modular g2 has a very usefull mutate tool in the editor. It should work for both nord modular g1 and nord micro modular.
Clavia nord modular g2, g 2x, g2engine modular synthesizer. The g1 goes for less than half of the g2 is it really worth that much of a difference to pay the greater cost. Too bad clavia discontinued the nord modular g2 line, and so far they dont seem to offer a new version. Feel free to share your pictures, projects, issues, suggestions and. Nord modular g2 expansion english installation instruction v1. Nord modular g2 editor this software will demonstrate a bit of the power of the nord modular g2 hardware system using you computers audio card. Five separate lcds give instant overview and control of your patches. Of course you loose the elektron sequencer but i use the monomachine to sequence the g2.
Funny, i just cancelled my order for the virus ti polar today. The patch mutator and the patch adjustor since the os version 1. Its also possible to mutate other synths if you build a midicontroller patch for that synth and mutate the controller patch. The g2 has a decent set of effect modules, including reverb. The g2, on the other hand, can drive a full rig, if you want to. Alesis micron synthesizer om84 system vintage suzuki omnichord linear synthesizer classic analog synthesizer vintage yamaha dx7 mo phatt d550 synthesizer virtual analog synthesizer synth roland d5 synthesizer midi synth sound module korg microkorg xl ensoniq esq1 juno 60s vintage jv 1010 jv 64 voice synthesizer desktop synth sequencer. Whether youre onstage or in the studio, the lead a1s innovative architecture lets you quickly amass a huge arsenal of stunning sounds that work perfectly across musical genres.
The construction of the g2 is rock solid, using sheet metal for the case instead of the more ubiquitous plastic. Nm forums largest online forums and patch exchange for the nord modular classic and g2 series. Nomad nord modular open source editor alternative software editor for the nord modular. I have a g2, but i would also love to use it as an editorpatch genetics mutator for other synths too. The soundgenerating modules are cabled together on the left, while the processing modules are situated under the grey bar. The use of interactive genetic algorithms in sound design. It also make a killer drum machine too, i sold my elektron machinedrum because i think the nord just sounds better and is more flexible. From this version the nord modular g2 editor provides two new tools for patch. The api handles both the static and dynamic patch state. It is really dumb too, because since it is a special order item you cannot get it unless you order it since they wont stock it in stores. This hack runs your patches as free software peter kirn february 12, 2018 the nord modular g2 is one of electronic musics most beloved departed pieces of gear. Now it gets a second lease on life, for free with csound. The nord modular g2 was one of the most remarkable synthesizers of late 90s.
Nord g2 modular synth rack engine musicians friend. A dsp synth, also works without computer even for parameter change, the only thing you need it for is to editcreate a new patch via usb. Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer sweetwater. Open source nord modular g2 editor this page is under construction.
Always finding something new in afroeuropeaneve is an algorithmic composition. However, the nord modular must be connected to a pentium pc with windows 95 or a powermac. Apr 15, 2016 it seems the nord modular g2 can do pretty realistic tr808 sounds. There is one commercially available system the nord modular g2 patch mutator 10, but this is an interactive ga where the fitness measure is dictated by the user. It hasnt been this easy to patch feedback in a software module since the nord modular.
Chalmers university of technology, 2004 a doctoral dissertation about the techniques behind the. Nord g2 daw integration youve now got autechre patches running from your midi arrangements in your daw absolutely insane. Clavia nord modular playing my algorithmic composition methenay. Dec 27, 2019 the nord modular g2 has a very usefull mutate tool in the editor. Richard devine nord g2 patches download from the clavia site. Here a new version of the patch i use to process my drums. Dec 01, 2014 quick demo of some of the sounds from my nord modular which is currently for sale. Im thinking of resurrecting my max euromax project for reaktor and creating a bunch of eurorackemulation blocks.
It seems the nord modular g2 can do pretty realistic tr808 sounds. It connects via a usb port to your pc so you can do all your editing from the the intuitive and elegant pc patch editor making it a powerful studio tool. Parts and accessories for nord modular synthesizers. Would it be possible to modify it to work with a nord modular g1. 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. With the nmg2 open source editor you can make patches on the clavia nord modular g2 synthesizer using the usb interface or using midi. Dahlstedt implemented an iga that could search the space of synthesis patches for the nord modular synthesizer dahlstedt and clavia 2006. Dec 12, 2004 clavier synthetiseur a modelisation analogique clavia nord modular g2. The nord micro modular is a somewhat stripped down version of the massive nord modular system.