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Can a Nord Modular (G1) sound exactly like a Lead 2X?

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paugui

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject: Can a Nord Modular (G1) sound exactly like a Lead 2X?

Hi I am quite interested in buying a Nord Lead 2X to get the Nord sound, as the Wave is still quite expensive and would probably wait for the next Nord Modular to get the samples, just hope it comes soon But I was noticing that the original Nord Modular can be had for about half the price used compared to a Nord Lead 2X. Since I heard that the Nord Lead 3 and Modular G2 have different kind of sound compared to the older Nords, I was wondering if the Nord Modular (G1) has the same kind of sound to the Lead 2X and if it can emulate the Lead 2X, if the same synth structure is programed into the Modular. If so, what are the advantages of getting a Nord Lead 2X compared to a Nord Modular, as the first ones new cost more than 1000 euros and the Modular can be had for less than 600 euros used. Thanks in advance Best regards Paugui

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject:

Paugui, Wout experimented a bit with this, he did have some trouble getting the exact same sounds IIRC - maybe he will chime in here. BTW, I removed your double post. _________________ Jan also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Here is some info about it. _________________ Jan also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

And here. _________________ Jan also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.

paugui

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks for those links. Unfortunately they are comparing more the G2 to the Lead 2X, and unfortunately the G2 is more expensive than the 2X. Right now I wouldn't want to spend that much, as I would really like to get the next Nord Modular version. By the way, is there any rumor about a new version of the Nord Modular? And right now I am thinking if the 2X would be really a good choice... but that isn't for this threads section. Best regards Paugui P.S. - Sorry about the double post...

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

Right, I was acting a bit too fast ... this is the G2 section BTW ... I'll move it to the NM Classic section. And here are some emulations of some Nord Lead for the NM Classic. No idea how they map sound wise, I tried to find some info in the mailing list archives ... no success though. There are no rumors about a new Nord Modular currently. _________________ Jan also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject:

I was thinking they could be preparing a new Nord Modular... So if there aren't any rumors, a new one is probably still one year or more away, right? And if they wanted to add the new features that are available on the Nord Wave, mainly the samples, would that be possible to do on the actual Nord Modular G2? Thanks in advance Best regards, Paugui

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

paugui wrote:

I was thinking they could be preparing a new Nord Modular...

So if there aren't any rumors, a new one is probably still one year or more away, right?

And if they wanted to add the new features that are available on the Nord Wave, mainly the samples, would that be possible to do on the actual Nord Modular G2?

Thanks in advance
Best regards,

Paugui

I don't know for sure but I wouldn't take for granted that there will ever be a G3.

I hear Clavia didn't make much money on the classic or G2. They are doing pretty well with the stage series and the fixed architecture products.

I can't see a G3 making economic sense in the near future or possibly ever.

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

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I don't know for sure but I wouldn't take for granted that there will ever be a G3.

Sure there will. It will be called the Arturia Origin. Wink

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

But does the Origin architecture resemble the G2? Apart from the clone module concept, is the Origin a better G2? _________________ A Charity Pantomime in aid of Paranoid Schizophrenics descended into chaos yesterday when someone shouted, "He's behind you!" MySpace SoundCloud Flickr

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject:

elektro80 wrote:

But does the Origin architecture resemble the G2?

Apart from the clone module concept, is the Origin a better G2? Shocked

No clue. That's the reason for the wink...

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

I noticed the wink, but after a trilion of espressos.. you know.. _________________ A Charity Pantomime in aid of Paranoid Schizophrenics descended into chaos yesterday when someone shouted, "He's behind you!" MySpace SoundCloud Flickr

paugui

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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

By the way, any of you know a store in Europe that still has the Nord Modular G2X for sale and can send them to Portugal? Best regards Paugui

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

ark wrote:

g2ian wrote:

I don't know for sure but I wouldn't take for granted that there will ever be a G3.

Sure there will. It will be called the Arturia Origin. Wink

You cannot compare the Arturia Origin to the Nord Modular in my opinion. The NM (G2) has far more possibilities and a much better sound!

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

Personally I feel that while they are limited Arturia's products have a very good sound. Let's not forget that the sound you get from a soft-synth will depend on the soundcard used. To my ears the NM isn't that far in sound character from the Lead2 but further from the Lead2X due to different DAC's used, the G2 is closer to that but there it seems that the algorithms used affect matters more. It very much depends on what you want. I wouldn't compare the NM or G2 to the leads; I'd try to compare them to the sounds I heard in my head, to me that's a much more interesting frame of reference. _________________ Kassen

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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:41 am Post subject:

Blue Hell wrote:

Right, I was acting a bit too fast ... this is the G2 section BTW ... I'll move it to the NM Classic section.

And here are some emulations of some Nord Lead for the NM Classic. No idea how they map sound wise, I tried to find some info in the mailing list archives ... no success though.

There are no rumors about a new Nord Modular currently.

isn't there a zips available of al the cards (yes you can call me lazy)

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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:21 am Post subject:

W.T. wrote:

isn't there a zips available of al the cards (yes you can call me lazy)

Of course

I'll make those tonight and send those to you in a PM or e-mail. If you like that, write to me. (I have the complete archive on my computer, so it can be done)

And what will you do for the community? Some Patches? Wink

Wout

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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

thanks wout,

i'll pm you my mailadres.

Yes i wil make a cool patch for the other users, anny sugestions.. a nice pad, bass, keys... mn1 sounds verry good byzuhway..raw like i guess.

Jeroen

Wout Blommers wrote:

W.T. wrote:

isn't there a zips available of al the cards (yes you can call me lazy)

Of course

Wout

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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:10 am Post subject:

and wout

Wout Blommers

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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:40 am Post subject:

W.T. wrote:

and wout

No PM yet

so no address...
I have the zips on my disc...

Wout

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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:54 am Post subject:

Send it in a PM (twice) Wout

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