Nord Lead 2X constantly sending random MIDI Expression data

ilmolto · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:33 am Post subject:

Wout you're a genius. It was indeed because I was using my Nord Lead 2X via MIDI. When I use the Nord Lead 2X without MIDI, I can disable LFO 2.

Awesome. I've learnt a lot so far on this forum. All I need now is to fix the damn CC 11 issue and somehow get a NordGenerator for Mac.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:43 am Post subject:

Oli · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

Hm, special button functions, and hidden filters. Sounds like maybe there are some Easter eggs? Next time I do some patching, I think I will have to read on the tips and tricks sections.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

May I be of some advice?

If you are interested in things like 'easter eggs', next time you are in front of the synth take a good look and ask yourself: "What does that thing do?" and "What can I do with it?" Surely there are some features you never use. I was wondering why the LFO's were able to produce those higher frequencies and what can I do with it. Why is there a Pulse in LFO1? What can I do with it? (Reading the values in the LCD screen after [Shift+LFO1-wave form] And setting it to the same Rate as the Arpeggiator it doubles the speed and it is nice to set the Amount to 73, which result in a switching lower and higher octave of the Osc, very useful if this is directed to Osc2 only)

Well, don't forget to read the sticky thread about the differences between the NordLeads in general, in which the high speed LFO plays an important role.

Go and look for boundaries and extremities. Stay away from the slightly detuned pulses, Pulse Width controlled by a slow LFO1 and a lot of Unison. Sound nice, but also boring Smile

Drown yourself in the Arpeggiator and not to forget: Percussion mode!!!

See you in September Wink

Wout

robsol · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

I had a similar problem as in the OP with my Nord Lead 2 - in my case it was the amp envelope sustain knob sending out data...

Also, since the Lead 1 I have never been able to get the full range of the pitch bend stick over MIDI - internally it worked fine, but over MIDI it fell a little short of the full range, either up or down, I can't remember now.

I really miss the stick, regardless of the problems.

Anyway, in my case the knob was faulty, so it was a hardware problem. The fact that the expression input sends out data is beyond me, I'm afraid.

Oli · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

Oli · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:10 am Post subject:

Hi,

Thought I'd post back with an update. I got a reply from Nick Mitchel of The Electric Factory (ELFA) in Melbourne very soon after posting the support request.

ELFA are the Australian distributors for much electronic musical equipment in Australia, and presumably for Clavia. Nick was also CC'd on my previous support request to Clavia, regarding electro-music hosting depracated G2x OS versions, so I assume he is party to all contact between Australian customers and Clavia.

Nick was interested to know which service center had examined the synth. I have only just forwarded this message on to ilmolto (apologies for the delay). Hopefully Nick can shed some light on the matter.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 9:36 am Post subject:

jswff · Joined: Sep 13, 2023 Posts: 1 Location: Wasco, CA

Hey Guys!

I just stumbled across this page when I was looking for a solution for the same issue in my Nord Stage EX Compact.

A few differences:

— I'm using the 5-pin MIDI to connect to Mainstage via a Scarlett USB interface.
— The Nord is randomly outputting expression value at 0 rather than the 36 and 37.
— Lastly, I opened up the Nord and the Mod Wheel was completely disconnected. Thought that might be the reason why, haven't had the chance to check it again though.

Wout Blommers · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:01 am Post subject:

The Nord is a computer. When starting up it it will search all its content of the hardware. Surely in your case it can't find the wheel and it will stay in 'search mode'. I assume your Nord is second hand and there were already troubles with the Wheel. Disconnecting it could give a result the keys are working, so there is sound. But the North is still searching Wink

I don't own a Stage, but I think you can assign the Wheel function to a pedal or something.
If connecting the wheel doesn't work contact the distributor in your part of the world.

Wout