If you move away from the number of oscillators that makes sense limitation, you can of course create those metallic, crystalclear or clangy sounds by adding signals from a. I rarely get my head around low level patching such as, apart from tks amazing synths, rob hordijk s filters and warmer patch. However, the nord modular must be connected to a pentium pc with windows 95 or a powermac. Basics of sound synthesis on the nord modular by rob hordijk. Rob knows the new machine very well and gave an excellent presentation. And this logic module is exactly the kind of thing that used to be cool about the nord. It is configurable to meet the actual challenges and requirements relating to various types of production, including discrete manufacturing, project manufacturing and process manufacturing. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. The nord modular is clavias nord synth with modular abilities using virtual sound modeling. It implements four simple nonlinear ecosystems, defined by the formula that mitchell feigenbaum used to come to his chaostheory.
Frequency modulation synthesis 2,752 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article. The nord modular synthesizer offers the possibility of designing an endless variety of sounds. Rob hordijk and the new clavia nord modular g2 there is a new bode style frequency shifter. Im crazy excited about blocks they hit that spot my old nord modular used to before i destroyed its audio stage. I took the opportunity to shoot a little interview with him, says schuler. Rob hordijk, creator of the hordijk modular system this video, by franz schuier, is a profile of synth designer rob hordijk, creator of the hordijk modular system. Sync modular is a modular synthesizer allowing you to build your own synthesizer and sounds. If you are the person behind rob hordijk contact me for infos how to update this page. We continually keep our customers business systems fresh with the latest product features and useful technology. Nov, 2017 this session was recorded with my mobile phone and the audio is live and recorded with it.
Nord modular g2 offers you the best of both worlds and provides an effective. Rob hordijks g2 site lengthy, indepth, unofficial site on the nord modular g2 synthesizer by artist and g2 enthusiast rob hordijk. Discuss any issues around nords keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. I dont have a nord modular, but the editor software works im on windows 7. My understanding is that the nord modular g2 will share some of. Jan 12, 2010 hmm, he just came in to our synthexpo and i had the time to turn some knobs. Modular software dedicated to production scheduling. As some of you might recall, a few years ago i had some kind of an epic quest. Rob hordijk explains his modular designs at the european electro music event 2012 that took place at mallorca spain. Rob hordijk s g2 site lengthy, indepth, unofficial site on the nord modular g2 synthesizer by artist and g2 enthusiast rob hordijk. Modular software supply chain software for importers.
A 2pole filter with lowpass and high pass outputs is integrated in the benjolin, too. 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. Most digital modular systems have the advantage that if an extra module is needed it can be instantly created as a new instance in the software. The nord modular g2 can do a lot more kinds sounds of course. An assembly of several of these modules, connected in a sensible way is called a patch. The nord modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and welldesigned hardware in 1998. It gives total freedom to interconnect the various modules working blocks that together make up for a synthesizer sound. You probably know that many people have pointed out that the sonic character of the nl3 is different than the nl2. Pdf 172 kb control and parameter boxes for nord frequency inverters bu0040 english other languages. Clavia nord modular g2 synthesizer nord encyclotronic.
Iirc there is also discussion about this on the em forum. I rarely use inter slot buses for audio and generally build patches selfcontained in one slot and leave slot 4 for modulation and sequencing. Rob hordijk, creator of the hordijk modular system. The first patch we will look at was designed by rob hordijk. Nord modular project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Jul 12, 2019 i dont have a nord modular, but the editor software works im on windows 7. This beta is not a released software version and clavia takes no. The nord modular system caters for application solutions in more than 100 industries. Roland kuit soundlab ii mr kuit is one of three very very talented modular gurus the other 2 being rob hordijk mehr clavia, modular patching, nord modular, programming, rob hordijk, roland kuit, tim kleinert. The filter has a very good ping characteristic at its maximum resonance. A collection of circuits by nicolas links to all the threads goto page. Show all attenuator cv modulation clock generator dualstereo dynamics effect envelope generator equalizer external filter function generator lfo logic midi mixer oscillator panning phase shifter power preamp quad quantizer random ring. Nord con software manual bu0000 english other languages.
As a privatelyheld company, we think in the long term and globally. Rob hordijk has a good overview of the nord modular delay lines at. Rob hordijks g2 tutorial is a great resource for learning about the g2. The nord modular contains some modules that are useful for composition. Except for sweden, of course, the netherlands seems to be nord modualar central. While these can be relatively easily made on the nm with a few ring modulators and mixers, but its nice to have a module. Patch file electronic music nord modular g2 patch archive. He says clavia went with the technically superior converters for the g2, but felt that they were too clean, less musical. Page 14 the editor software will be installed in a folder named clavia in the program files folder, on the hard disk. This video, by franz schuier, is a profile of synth designer rob hordijk, creator of the hordijk modular system. But can the improved g2 keep up with the soft synths of 2004. Nord modular v3 electronic keyboard pdf manual download.
But chaotic patterns seem to have just the right mix of randomness and repeatability to produce interesting music. Autechre, blue hell, jack hertz, richard devine, rob hordijk, roland kuit. A decent and short introduction to a wide range of synthesis techniques by rob hordijk. But for those intrepid patchers who want more authenticity, follow the instructions in rob hordijks above referenced softsync tutorial, where he describes how to reverse the slope of a triangle waveform on the nord modular. Rob hordijk talks about his modular synth sequencer.
In contrast, on the analog modular it is necessary to go to the shop and buy the extra module. Rob hordijk osc hrm dual env 24db filter mu module. 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. Hans richter video, sound made with benjolin a1061 kabelton. Build manual for adaption of the scott stites appendage ribbon controller to eurorack modular. Learning modular has a nice post on understanding the differences. Keyboard the nord modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and welldesign. The modular synthesizer is in essence a studio instrument and developed as a composers tool.
My understanding is that the nord modular g2 will share some of the code of the nl3. It was developed by a russian musician programmer in the year 1999. Oct 06, 2014 this video, by franz schuier, is a profile of synth designer rob hordijk, creator of the hordijk modular system. The software is no longer supported, and as a result there are issues with compatibility with modern operating systems. Pdf 5 mb interfaceconverter rs232485 bu0010 english other languages.
The patches in the nord modular and micro modular internal memory. The nord modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and. Hard to follow on other synthesizer, but some real gems. This synthesizer is the much anticipated replacement for the venerable nord modular. Difference between nord lead 3 and nord modular g2 music.
I installed it like a year ago or so when i was thinking about getting one. In 2001, the developer was hired by native instruments in order to develop reaktor 5 with core technology. Nord modular has long been said to be the best softwarehardware alternative to modular synthesizers, but there is one major problem. Sometimes the instrument exists as computer software only, in which case the instrument is.
Derek sherinian 2,799 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article september 27, 2007. This cable configuration is with the rungler, sync osc, dual frq shiftter and twinpeak filter. This session was recorded with my mobile phone and the audio is live and recorded with it. Advanced programming techniques for modular synthesizers. Rob hordijk osc hrm dual env 24db filter mu module on.
When i first encountered the nord modular, it seemed to herald an exciting new era in synthesizer design. Frequency modulation synthesis or fm synthesis is a form of sound synthesis whereby the frequency of a waveform is changed by modulating its frequency with a modulator. Rob hordijk osc hrm dual env 24db filter mu module hordijk panel. In a on the twinpeak and feeding the a sine from the trilfo into the cutoff mod on the twinpeak will create a wide range of metallic percussive sounds when the lfvco a rate is. In a on the twinpeak and feeding the a sine from the trilfo into the cutoff mod on the twinpeak will create a wide range of metallic percussive sounds when the lfvco a rate is tuned to audio rates. Join facebook to connect with rob hordijk and others you may know. His modules have a very unique approach between west and east coast philosophy, and they are not only special, but very good as well. This project develops an open source editor for clavia nord modular and micro modular synthesizers. Clavia nord modular information and discussion of the clavia nord modular synthesizers, both the nm and the g2. In most software implementations of cellular automata the updating is done via a lookup table.
The clavia nord modular series is a line of synthesizers produced by clavia, a swedish digital synthesizer manufacturer. Also based on rob hordijks benjolin circuit with lots and lots of tweaks. Appendage ribbon controller pc board orders for 2020. But for those intrepid patchers who want more authenticity, follow the instructions in rob hordijk s above referenced softsync tutorial, where he describes how to reverse the slope of a triangle waveform on the nord modular. During the installation you will be able to select an. The benjolins circuitry is based on rob hordijk s wellknown blippoo box, an unique instrument.
A wide range of products, highest quality standards. It is hard to use on the road, as it is bulky and very sensitive to changes in temperature. Analog modular synthesizers are really a collection of small and. It is configurable to meet the actual challenges and requirements relating to various types of production, including discrete manufacturing, project manufacturing and process manufacturing robex is integrable with all erp systems. As a longtime user of the original modular and since about a month the. The benjolins circuitry is based on rob hordijks wellknown blippoo box, an unique instrument. Because i dont use so many low level modules e,g, the single delay to build chorus, reverb, etc so i rarely.
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