The first generation nord modular family consists of three hardware models. Number of patches in memory according to their complexity number. Fast envelopes are a must for dance music, and the micro delivers. Clavia nord modular dsp expansion board g1 rare simi. More than 750 pieces have been bought from us already. The nord sample editor 3 makes it easier than ever to create custom sample instruments for your nord. Can i upgrade my micro modular with more dsps to increase the polyphony. The nord lead 3 was discontinued in 2007, but the nord lead 2x remains in production. It should work for both nord modular g1 and nord micro modular. Nord modular comes in three different models, nord modular key with a twooctave keyboard, nord modular rack and nord micro modular. However the standalone keyboard interface has been replaced here by the very small fourknobbed micro modular interface. Reset a clavia nord modular g2 keyboard seventrumpet. However the standalone keyboard interface has been replaced here by the very small fourknobbed micro modular. Although it comes with hundreds of presets, what makes this synthesizer so powerful is the ability to interface the synth with your computer and create custom modular patches.
It is one of my favorite synthesizers because of the way it works, what it allows me to do, and because of the way it. The nord micro modular is a somewhat stripped down version of the massive nord modular system. The microphone can play simple patches 2 cso 1env, a filter with 8 voice poly, but as soon as one conceives of patches. It contains all the wine binaries so the app can run without prior install of wine. The nord lead is a series of virtual analog subtractive synthesizers, manufactured by clavia. The nord modular g1 is one of the most powerful synthesizers of all time. Nord user forum view topic nm g2 on windows 10 64bit. Free sounds for the nord micro modular and more programmed by patrick fridh. For sale ventura county, ca super rare nord modular dsp expansion board by clavia this is a genuine clavia dsp expansion board produced in very limited quantities for the. They make a very powerful package and can fit in a small bag. Together with a zoom ms100bt they really kick some ass. The patches in the nord modular and micro modular internal memory will be permanently erased when upgrading the operating system from v2. This french website provides nord modular patches to download. Likewise, when clavia finally move on to developing for a replacement hardware product, users will have to accept that further improvements to this system are likely to cease as they have for the original nord modular.
Because of the flexibility offered by these synths, patches cannot be programmed. Nord modular g2 clavia nord modular g2 audiofanzine. Clavia nord modular classic page by retrosound marko ettlich. Remember the basic principle of the series of modular. In the light of this, it is unfortunate there is no way to import patches from the older modular. With the nord modular you are able to construct the synthesizers of your dreams. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano.
Released in 1994, the original nord lead was the digital synthesizer that made the term virtual analog synthesis popular. Due to the public demand and to support our mac customers clavia. Clavia s blurb writers also make a big fuss about the nord lead 4s morphing and impulse morphing capabilities. The innovative and flexible architecture of the nord modular allows for extensive sound sculpturing. I was visiting turnkey on the charring cross road to see what pretty delights stood shining in their racks and to gaze again at the big old modulars downstairs. John cage completes cartridge music for amplified small sounds. May 06, 2012 clavia micro modular demo patches can be downloaded from here. View and download clavia nord modular g2 install manual online. Clavia nord modular clavia nord modular rack clavia nord.
And the graphical editor that lets you create nord modular patches just became a peculiar nord specific editor for csound. No, nord micro modular cannot be hardware expanded. Each bank contains a patch list file, which makes it possible to download an entire bank and having the patches. Overall, the nord modular g2 is a tremendously powerful programming environment, and a truly magnificent performance synthesizer. The construction of the g2 is rock solid, using sheet metal for the case instead of the more ubiquitous plastic.
This is the only alldigital synth i would trust to double up parts with my pulse and not lag. The folders will be updated a couple of times a month. 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. Simply drag synth modules out onto the computer screen, make your connections using virtual patch cords, and in no time youll have your new synthesizer in front of you. Clavia nord stage 3 88 26 ratings this item runs exclusively on an operating voltage of 230v and therefore requires a voltage transformer to run in your country of united states of america. For this, a modular has builtin dsp 1 for the micro, 4 for the modular. Nov 29, 2017 clavia s nord modular, introduced in 1997, was a revolutionary concept. Nov 29, 2017 clavia is now shipping the nord modular g2, a modular digital synthesizer that combines a hardware synth with a graphical pcbased patch editor.
Clavia nord modular clavia nord modular rack clavia. The patches in the nord modular and micro modular internal memory. Called a landmark in synthesis it allowed you to essentially build your own virtual analog synthesizer. Marko provides some of his patches for the nord modular and the yamaha cs1x nord modular memi. Like with the other nord modulars you can edit it on a computer using the clavia. This is a patch archive of patches sent in by members of the nord modular mailing list at code404. The clavia nord modular series is a line of synthesizers produced by clavia, a swedish digital.
We also offer our 30day moneyback guarantee for clavia nord products, a 3year warranty, and many additional services such as qualified product specialists, an onsite service department and much more. Factory patches for the nord modular and nord micro modular. Clavia g2 modular synthesizer the nord modular successor. Oct 31, 2008 the question of polyphony is the weak point of the micro modular. Page 10 n n n n t t t t e e e e r r r r n n n n e e e e t t t t if you have access to the internet, you can check out the nord modular section at clavia s web site. Nord modular micro modular patchs non moogish patches for the nord modular. The nord modular series, in common with their sister range the nord lead series, are analogue modelling synthesizers, producing sounds which approximate those produced by conventional analogue synths by using dsp chips to digitally model analogue circuitry. The micro and the small make noise modular are going to be the core elements of my performances this somer in europe and here in south east asia. May 16, 2014 the clavia nord modular series is a line of synthesizers produced by clavia, a swedish digital synthesizer manufacturer. Zone clavia the french discution forum for the clavia. Sound of musics micromodular page with pictures, info, patches, links and more.
Clavia nord modular wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. Manufacture memory cards for synths including clavia nord. Nord modular key, nord modular rack and nord micro modular. 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. Clavia dumped the line in 2009, leaving users to depend on ageing operating systems andor thirdparty support to keep their beloved nords running smoothly. Clarence barlow completes cogluotobusisletmesi versions for piano and computer.
The windows editor data goes through an old roland. Okay, there are other visual editors for csound, but thats still cool, and the editor is still available for mac and windows free from the original manufacturer, clavia. Were happy to announce that the nord sample editor 3 has now been updated to support the nord stage 22 ex, nord piano 23, nord electro 345 and nord wave. Clavia micro modular specifications, pictures, prices. One of the instruments i do have with me is the nord micro modular clavianordmicro. The nord modular is clavia s nord synth with modular abilities using virtual sound modeling. I currently have a nord rack 2 played by the nord g1 keybed running back into the nord g1 for processing, then everything running out into some external fx for a self contained 8 slot multi timbral gold mine. The now widely accepted term virtual analog, was first coined by clavia with the release of the nord.
Clavia nord micro modular modularsynthesizer for sale. Each bank contains a patch list file, which makes it possible to download an entire bank and having the patches end up in the correct memory location. It is an alternative to the original clavia editor software. Clavia nord modular keyboard version clavia nord modular rack version. Dec 12, 2004 clavier synthetiseur a modelisation analogique clavia nord modular g2. A computer was required for programming, but the hardware had a twooctave keyboard and assignable knobs for live performance. The question of polyphony is the weak point of the micro modular. I found this paper which analyzes the nord modular interface as a visual programming.
Clavia soundpool clavia nord modular page with many free patches clavia zone clavia page at synth zone with links to modular sites modular book. Got the old editor working in osx mountain lion using a virtual machine with winxp. Dec, 2016 the rapid pace of native computing systems seemed destined to stem the nordic invasion, and so it was. The absolute hit amongst clavia nord products is the following item clavia nord stage 3 88. In short, a morph is a userdefined, smooth change of up to seven parameter values within a patch, all controlled simultaneously using a source such as the mod wheel, the control pedal, midi cc01 and cc11. Nord micro modular virtual synthesizer 1997 2003 reverb. Programming techniques for modular synthesizers jarrologmusic vangelis and j. Memi provide some nord modular patches to download.
In 1997 clavia released the nord modular, a virtual analog modular synthesizer. Clavia nord lead synthesizer released, using physical modeling to digitally. The nord modular was a digital hardware platform manufactured by clavia from 1998 through. Other manufacturers may catch up in the latency race, but clavia has got em whipped for now. No, the nord modular voice expansion board for the nord modular key and nord modular rack will increase the polyphony to twice the original. With the buttons on the front, thats all that differentiates it from its big brother the modular. Performance patches created on the diminutive yet powerful clavia nord micro modular. Clavia nord modular g2 install manual pdf download.
One of the instruments i do have with me is the nord micro modular vintagesynth. Robert moog and don buchla separately release modular analog synthesizers. It does not double the patch load limit it will remain at 100%. It too was later upgraded with the 2004 release of the nord modular. Electromusic still has a fairly active nord modular forum. Clarence, your analytic lectures and freewheeling smallgroup discussions reminded. Clavia or nord keyboards swedish company by hans nordelius who often lended the nordelius to their machines. The series was discontinued in 2004 upon the release of the next generation nord modular g2 seri. Micro modular patching session nord modular editor working on.
Nord modular from now on, and the second part is the software editor, which will be called the editor. Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches. Calling calm calmness calmsound calvin harris calvins calvo cambridge camel camel audio camel audio alchemy camelaudio cameleon camera cameras cameron cartee camila camp. The innovative and flexible architecture of the nord modular. Electrical, electronic and cybernetic brand name index. I currently have a nord rack 2 played by the nord g1 keybed running back into the nord. The clavia nord modular series is a line of synthesizers produced by clavia, a swedish digital synthesizer manufacturer. Also fun running a standard patch from the nord modular out into some fx units, then back into another slot in the nord modular for additional processing. This project develops an open source editor for clavia nord modular and micro modular synthesizers.
Retrosoundmarko ettlich sounds by marko ettlich and links. A highly polished synth inspired by infected mushroom and the sega genesis, it combines fm, subtractive synthesis and formants vowel filter, with huge amounts. Clavia surpassed these limits proposing a new idea. Clavia has beaten the pants off of every other modeling synth in this department. The available software can be downloaded for free directly from clavia, at. There you will also find a sound library with several thousands of patches for nord modular and micro mod ular. The nord modular series, in common with their sister range the nord. The nord modular g2 keyboard is a threeoctave, velocity sensitive board with aftertouch. The final stages of my clavia nord micro modular procurement started in london during the last days of 2002. However, the nord modular must be connected to a pentium pc with windows 95 or a powermac. Nord user forum view topic nord modular patches and.
Like the nord modular, a pc computer is used to virtually patch, tweak, edit and design your synth patches in a modular fashion. Each bank contains a patch list file, which makes it possible to download an. Sound design and compositional strategies for modular synthesis. Clavia nord micromodular percussive patch nofx youtube. The users of the group have also made some additional patches available not sure if these are doubled in the main library linked above. Clavia is continously developing new editor and system features for the modular series, as well as new patches in order to strongly support the users that invested money in this synthesizers.
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