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Nord Modular G2 Features: 3 Octave keyboard with aftertouch Assign up to 4 split points 8 Controller knobs 5 Seperate LCD screens for control of your sound Works on Mac and PC Vocoder as well as stunning sounds Virtual drag and drop sound creation Please Call on 01772 722468 or come in store to apply. Example payment option : Total Price £1299 Deposit £129.90 9 Payments of £129.90 (Deposit must be minimum 10% of total balance and paid via card. Max. £2000 and min £100 allowed balance for finance) Want to buy Nord Modular G2 On-line? Click here for our on-line store

So What is the Modular System?

Nord have worked specially to blend together the modern world of computers with the electronics of a synthesizer. The creation brought us the Nord Modular G2. The idea is simple and very powerful. The software that is supplied with the keyboard is basically a set of building blocks of sound. Waveforms, oscillators, effects, envelope generators, filters and so forth. They are simply called up by you and then virtually 'patched' together on the computer screen. When you have created your sound you can then store it as a patch which can be tranferred to the instrument for play live or for whatever needs you have.

The operation of the software is as simple as drag and drop. Creating unique, rich and amazing sounds is a doddle and easily achieved. The Modular G2 then becomes a very powerful piece of hardware. A massive collection of real-time controls for live use, instant recall of voices and more.

More than Just Synthesizer

The Modular G2 software offers not only a superb sound source but a high specification vocoder, pitch tracker and mystic bode shifter which are more advanced modules in the software.

Modular Engine

The Modular G2 is a hardware synthesizer and software but it is possible to buy the Modular Engine on its own. No, keys, no real-time controllers but the brains of the hardware so you can have the Nord Modular in a rack. The 1u 19" rack can be triggered via MIDI so if you already own a keyboard you can save money and get the modular G2 in engine format only. Please call for prices on the engine only.

Nord Modular G2 Specification:

The Modular system

• Description: Hardware synthesizer and PC/Mac editing software working seamlessly together.
• Sound Generation: Modular synthesis – freely configurable sound architecture. Combine Modules into a Patch (sound) in any desired structure, virtually without limitations.
• Sound Hierarchy: A patch is divided into two sections:
  The Voice area (VA) holds the polyphonic part of the sound.
  The Effect area (FX) holds the monophonic part of the sound.
• 8 Variations per patch for fast recall of favorite settings.
• Sound Modules: Over 160 Modules organized in 16 categories.
• Audio Quality: True 24 bit processing system with 96 kHz sampling rate.
• Audio Effects: Totally free configuration of effects via the dedicated Effect Area.

Voicing

• Performances: A Performance consists of up to 4 Patches together with information about MIDI settings, layers, splits, etc.
• Multitimbrality: Features Clavia’s classical Slot concept. 4 slots (edit buffers A to D), each one holding one Patch independently.
• Splitting: With the Split Point button you can create up to 4 split points either freely assigned or set to the 4 predefined ones indicated by LEDs along the keyboard.
• Polyphony: Maximum of 32 voices (depending on Patch complexity).

Sound Storage:

• Synthesizer A dynamic file system (6 MB) with the maximum capacity of holding:
  - 32 Banks divided into 128 memory locations for Patches.
  - 8 Banks divided into 128 locations for Performances.

Editor Software

• Patch Browser enables fast access to Patches stored on the computer hard drive as well as the internal synthesizer file system.
• Bank Upload/Download dialog for quick transfers/backups of complete banks of patches between your computer and synthesizer.
• Small Patch files sizes (an average of 3 kb) make it easy to share and store.

Morphing

• Concept Morphing makes it easy to control multiple parameters from one source (e.g. modulation wheel, aftertouch) with the possibility to set the range for each parameter individually.

Parameter Pages

• Concept Parameter Pages give instant access to 120 parameters, either from the synthesizer’s top panel or from the software editor.
• Page Modes: Single Patch mode – Pages are linked to one specific patch.
  Global mode – Pages control parameters in all 4 slots from the same page.

Editor Software

• User Interface: - A tab system organizes available Modules.
  - Multiple Multi-level Undo/Redo function.
  - Custom color of individual modules for easy overview.
  - Fast replace function for modules, replacing keeps track of connections and parameter settings.
  - Instant Hint views system displays configurations of MIDI CC#s, Morph programming and assigned parameters.
  Help System Integrated help system brings you answers to your questions.
• Min. Requirements: Macintosh - Mac G3, 400 MHz, USB-port, 128 MB RAM, OSX 10.2 (or later)
  Windows - PC Pentium II, 500 MHz, USB-port, 128 MB RAM, Windows 98SE/2000/XP

MIDI Implementation

• External: - 16 MIDI channels via MIDI In, Out and Thru.
  - Note On/Off, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Program Change, MIDI CC# (freely assignable to any parameter), SysEx dump and Bank Select.
• MIDI Sync: - G2 locks to any external MIDI clock and song position pointer.
  - G2 can function as a master clock for external gear.
• Extras: Can produce and process MIDI information on any channel (regardless of the Slot’s main channel) through a set of specially designed MIDI processing Modules.

Synthesizer controllers

• Modulation Wheels: - G2: 1 modulation wheel.
  - G2X: 3 modulation wheels with extra built in LEDs.
• Pitch Stick: Clavia’s famous, patented high-resolution Pitch Stick.
• Keyboard: - G2: 3 octave synth keyboard with aftertouch.
• Octave Shift: 2 buttons extend the range of the built in keyboard.
• Keyboard Hold: Makes every note you play sustain until you press a new key.

Synthesizer panel:

• ParameterPages: 5 page buttons and 3 column buttons provide real-time tweaking of up to 120 parameters with 8 rotary encoders visualized by 4 LCDs.
• Patch/Menu: Rotary Dial and 4 Navigation buttons for rapid access to Navigation, Patches and Performances.
• Slot Control: 4 Slot buttons facilitate working with 4 Patches simultaneously.
• Morphing: 8 buttons support fast programming of Morph Groups.
• Variations: Instant recall of 8 Variations per Patch via 8 dedicated buttons.
• Microphone Level: Mic Level trim and meter for adjusting the microphone signal.

Connections

• MIDI: In, Out and Thru.
• Audio Inputs: - 4 analog audio inputs, line-level, 24-bit ADCs, 96 kHz sampling rate
  - 1 XLR mic.input with built in preamp (G2/G2X models only).
• Audio Outputs: - 4 configurable outputs, line-level, 24-bit DACs, 96 kHz sampling rate.
  - 1 Headphones output.
• Editor Communication: USB 1.1 port.
• External Controllers (G2/G2X models only): - 1 Control Pedal jack.
  - 1 Sustain Pedal jack.
• Power Supply: Built in power supply. Connect with enclosed standard AC-cord.

Dimensions

• G2 665 mm (26.2"), 284 mm (11.2"), 104 mm (4.1")
• Engine (1U, 19” rack): 437 mm (17.3"), 120 mm (4.7"), 44 mm (1.8")

Weight

• G2 (3 octaves): 5.1kg (11.24lbs.)
• Engine (1U, 19” rack): 1.9kg (4,19lbs.)

In The Box:

• All Models: - 1 USB cable.
  - 1 Power cable.
  - CD Rom with software and sound libraries.
• G2: Printed manual with more than 200 pages.
• Engine: Rack mountable with supplied rack ears.

See the Nord Modular G2 in-store at A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments Preston Lancs 01772 722468