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THE
NORD MODULAR G2
G2 is the compact
version and has a three octave keyboard with aftertouch,one modulation
wheel, one Pitch Stick and eight rotary
encoders, all freely assignable. Five separate LCD’s give instant
overview and control of your patches. Four high quality analog
inputs, one with a built-in microphone amplifier, provides the
connections for external sources. The keyboard splits are indicated
by LED’s above the keys for visual reference. The G2 is expandable
with a voice expansion board.
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THE NORD
MODULAR G2X
G2X is the big brother
and offers the same features as the Nord
Modular G2 with a few extras. The keyboard has five instead of three
octaves. Moreover, the keys are semiweighted for more sensitivity to
the touch. It’s fitted from the start with a voice expansion board
offering twice the processing power compared to its little brothers
(G2 and G2 engine). It holds two extra freely assignable modulation
wheels. All three wheels are equipped with LED’s to indicate their
position. Furthermore, the G2X is delivered with a goose neck
microphone that you connect onto the top panel.
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THE NORD
MODULAR G2 ENGINE
ENGINE is a one unit
high 19’’ rack version of the G2. Perfect for
studios and computer studio environments. It has the same features
as the G2 except for control buttons, pedal and microphone inputs
(see specifications). Connect the G2 Engine via the USB port to the
PC/Mac and do all your editing from the intuitive and elegant PC/Mac
editor. As the G2, the G2 Engine is expandable with a voice expansion
board.
Technology alone
cannot make good music, but provides great means to support the creation
of it. Ever since the start in 1983, Clavia has continuously had the
ambition to facilitate the lives of musicians, composers and producers.
When introducing the first Nord Modular synthesizer in 1997 we took an
important step in that process. With the award-winning Nord Modular system
you can develop sounds similarly to those created by old analog patch
synthesizers. You build up the sound piece by piece on the computer screen
in a simple and intuitive way following your desired signal flow. To get a
feel for how it works, consider the way a guitarist connects his boxes and
pedals.
The G2 provides a wide spectrum of modules spanning from traditional
synthesizer building blocks such as oscillators, filters and envelope
generators to modern effect processors plus an array of special purpose
modules such as vocoder, pitch tracker and physical modeling. You can also
build your own unique FX processors and run both internal and external
signals through them. Future upgrades will include new modules available
for free from www.clavia.se. All together this makes the G2 a powerful
tool, enabling you to create totally unique as well as traditional sounds.
Studio or Stage
Although the G2 is a very complex instrument, we don't compromise on
simplicity. Technical complexity is essential to the musical possibilities.
Simplicity demands a well thought-out user interface. We aim to be
functional in a simple way, yet technically fulfilled, which you are about
to find out no matter whether you're performing live or work in a studio
environment.
The G2 offers a number of previously unavailable opportunities
particularly suitable for those of you performing live on stage. Just
disconnect your synth from the PC/Mac and use it as a freestanding
instrument. Whether you want to play traditional synth patches or control
step sequencers in real-time or make cool sounds with delays, reverb and
audio processing, the G2 offers plenty of knobs and controllers to tweak!
The G2 conforms exactly to your needs letting you assign all controllers,
inputs and outputs the way you want them. The fantastic Morph capabilities
on the G2 offer enormous sonic variations. The G2's 8 Morph Groups per
patch let you control sets of parameters from single internal control
sources - and via MIDI. In fact, the Pitch Stick on the G2 can also be
used to control an entire Morph Group!
4 analog Audio inputs including an XLR mic input with built-in amplifier
give you plenty of room for inserting external signals and patch them! For
example, you could plug in four external audio sources (or two stereo if
you like) and mix and process the audio through various FX modules of the
G2. Or plug in a microphone in the XLR input and use the great vocoder
module for vocal adventures. Furthermore, tweaking a step sequencer will
be a lot of fun and extremely easy thanks to the real-time editing
controls and the visual feedback from the LCD's. The crystal clear 24-bit,
96 kHz A/D and D/A converters on the G2 ensure highest possible audio
quality!
Let the G2 become the brain of your studio or your live keyboard rig.
NORD
MODULAR G2 EDITOR
The
G2 Editor is a joy to work with. When you start building a new patch in
the G2 computer editor you will see an empty desktop area divided into
three major sections; the voice area, the FX area and the toolbar. The
voice area is the polyphonic part of the system and it is here you drag
and drop your basic synthesizer building blocks, which we call modules.
They are categorized under different tabs in the toolbar. Connect the
modules you have placed on the desktop with virtual cables. In the lower
section, the monophonic FX area, you drag modules mainly used for the
effect part of your patch such as delay, reverb and so on. Tweak the knobs
and buttons to refine the sound you have created.
CHOOSE BETWEEN
MULTIPLE MODULES...
The G2 editor offers user-defined coloring of
modules and color-coded module groups to make it easy to patch and layout
your sounds. Most of the modules are self-optimizing, meaning that they
adapt their DSP * load to the patched signal type and used connections.
This opens up for bigger patches and greater polyphony. When you are
finished with your patching the next step would be to assign various
parameters of your choice to the hardware knobs, buttons and controllers.
Whether you want to do morphing or just want to assign parameters to the
synth, we made it easy for you - super fast drag and drop and you are
ready to go. When you are finished patching, just disconnect the G2 from
the computer and bring it to your gig. All your sounds reside in the G2
and are retrievable with just a push of a button.
* DSP (Digital Signal Processor) is the sound engine in the G2 hardware.
... COMBINE THEM INTO YOUR VERY OWN SYNTH
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AVAILABLE
MODULES
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IN/OUT GROUP
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NOTE GROUP
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OSCILLATOR GROUP
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LFO GROUP
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2 output
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Note quantizer
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Oscillator A
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LFO A
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4 output
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Key quantizer
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Oscillator B
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LFO B
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2 input
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Partial quantizer
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Oscillator C
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LFO C
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4 input
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Note scaler
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Oscillator D
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Shape LFO A
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FX area in
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Glide
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Phase modulation oscillator
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Clock generator
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Keyboard voice
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Pitch tracker
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Shape oscillator A
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Keyboard mono
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Zero crossing counter
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Shape oscillator B
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Device
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Level scaler
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Dual oscillator
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Status
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String oscillator
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Note detection
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Percussion oscillator
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Name bar
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Noise generator
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Metallic noise oscillator
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Noise oscillator
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Master oscillator
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Drum synth
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FM operator
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DX router
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RANDOM GROUP
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ENVELOPE GROUP
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SHAPER GROUP
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FILTER GROUP
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Random A
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ADSR env
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Clip
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LP 6-36 dB/oct
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Random B
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Hold env
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Overdrive
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HP 6-36 dB/oct
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Random clock A
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Decay env
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Saturation
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Nord 12/24 dB/oct
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Random clock B
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AD/R env
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Exp Shaper
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Classic LP 12/18/24 dB/oct
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Random trig
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AHD env
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Wavewrapper
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Multi Filter 6/12 dB/oct
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Random pattern
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ADDSR env
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Static Shaper
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Static 12 dB/oct
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Multi Stage env
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Rectifier
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Wah-Wah
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AHD-Mod env
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Voice Filter
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ADSR-Mod env
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Vocoder
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EQ Peak
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EQ 2 band
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EQ 3 band
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Phase Filter
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Comb Filter
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MIXER GROUP
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SWITCH
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LEVEL GROUP
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LOGIC GROUP
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1-1 Mixer, level+on/off
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On/Off, momentary
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Constant
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Gate
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1-1 Stereo Mixer, level
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On/Off, toggling
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Constant Switch, momentary
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Logic inverter
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2-1 Mixer, level+on/off
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2-1 Switch, momentary
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Constant Switch, toggling
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Flip Flop
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2-1 Mixer, level+inv
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2-1 Switch
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Level Add
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Clock divider
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4-1 Mixer
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4-1 Switch
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Level Converter
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Clock divider fixed
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4-1 Mixer, level
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8-1 Switch
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Level Amplifier
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Pulse
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4-1 Mixer, level+on/off
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1-2 Switch, momentary
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Level Multiplier
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Logic delay
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4-1 Stereo Mixer, level+on/off
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1-2 Switch
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Level Modulator
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8 Counter
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8-1 Mixer
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1-4 Switch
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Envelope Follower
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Binary Counter
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8-1 Mixer, level
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1-8 Switch
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Noise Gate
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AD Converter
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8-1 Fader, level+on/off
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2-1 Value Switch
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Compare to level
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DA Converter
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6-1 Stereo Mixer, level+pan
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1-2 Value Switch
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Compare to signal
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Pan
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Window Switch
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Compare min/max
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Cross-fader
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8-1 Multiplexer
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Modulation Amount
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1 to 2 Fader
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1-8 Multiplexer
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2 to 1 Fader
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8-1 Multiplexer w/crossfade
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Sample & Hold
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Track & Hold
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SEQUENCER GROUP
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FX GROUP
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DELAY GROUP
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MIDI GROUP
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Event sequencer
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Stereo chorus
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Static Delay
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MIDI Ctrl Send
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Value sequencer
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Phaser
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Single Delay
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MIDI Prg Chg Send
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Level sequencer
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Flanger
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2 Tap Delay
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MIDI Note Send
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Note sequencer
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Digitizer
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4 Tap Delay
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MIDI Ctrl Receive
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Control Sequencer
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Frequency Shifter
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8 Tap Delay
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MIDI Note Receive
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Pitch shifter
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Shift Register
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MIDI Note Zone
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Scratch
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Clocked Delay
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MIDI Control Automate
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Reverb
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Delay A
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Compressor
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Delay B
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Stereo Delay
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THE
MODULAR SYSTEM
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Description
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Consists of a hardware synthesizer and a PC/Mac software
editor. When connected to each other via USB, the software
editor and the instrument work seamlessly together, perfectly
synchronized.
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Sound
Generation
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Modular
synthesis – freely configurable sound architecture. Combine
building blocks called Modules into a sound,
here referred to as a Patch. The modules can
be connected to each other in any desired structure, virtually
without limitations. Some modules generate sounds and some of
them are processing sounds (see Sound Modules). The modules
support well-known synthesis techniques such as subtractive,
additive, FM, physical modeling, FX processing or any
combination thereof.
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Sound
Hierarchy
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Each Patch
works as an individual and independent synthesizer.
· 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 let you store and recall multiple,
favorite settings of every patch with the push of a
button.
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Sound
Modules
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· Over 160 Modules
organized in 16 categories: In/Out, Note,
Osc, LFO, Random,
Envelope, Shaper, Filter,
Mixer, Switch, Level,
Logic, Sequencer, FX,
Delay, and MIDI.
(See the complete
list of modules
for reference on all the available ones.)
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Audio
Quality
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· True 24 bit
processing system with 96 kHz sampling rate.
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Audio
Busses
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· 4 channels
of audio from Voice Area to Effect
Area.
· 4 channels of audio between the 4 Patches
in a Performance.
· 4 channels/buses of audio to physical Output
connectors of the instrument (freely assignable).
· 4 channels/buses of audio Input.
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Audio
Effects
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Totally free
configuration of effects and signal routing via the dedicated Effect
Area. Among the available Modules
are the ones usually found in effect processors, such as
Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, EQ, Pitch Shifter, Compressor, Noise
Gates and Delays.
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VOICING
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Performances
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A Performance consists of up to 4 Patches
together with information about MIDI settings, layers, splits,
etc.
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Multitimbrality
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Features
Clavia's classical Slot concept. The
instrument is divided into 4 slots (edit buffers A to D) with
the possibility of holding one Patch in each
one of them independently, thus up to 4 patches can sound
simultaneously.
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Layering/Splitting
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Easy assign of
layers and split points with the dedicated buttons on the
synth's top panel.
· The G2 lets you work with configurations for MIDI channels,
layers and splits individually for every Slot/Patch.
This can be done either in Patch mode (single) or in Performance
mode (multi).
· With the Split Point button you can create
up to 4 split points either freely assigned or set to the 4
predefined LEDs along the keyboard.
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Polyphony
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· Maximum of
32 voices. Depending on complexity (number of Modules
used and how they are combined).
· Minimum for a single Patch is at least 3
voices (4 if the Effect Area is unused). For
G2X or a voice expanded G2, minimum is 7 voices (8 if the
Effect Area is unused).
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SOUND
STORAGE
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Synthesizer
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A dynamic file system that contains 6 MB of flash memory
dedicated for Patches and Performances,
with the maximum capacity of holding:
· 32 Banks divided into 128 memory locations for patches.
· 8 Banks divided into 128 locations for performances.
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Editor
Software
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· Built in Patch
Browser enables fast access to Patches
stored on the computer hard drive as well as the synthesizer's
internal file system, which simplifies the organization of
files (moving/deleting/adding). Consequently you can store as
many patches and Performances as you want
(the only restriction is the capacity of your computer's hard
drive).
· Bank Upload/Download dialog for quick
transfers/backups of complete banks of patches between your
computer and synthesizer.
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File
Size
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· Small sized
Patch files (an average of 3 kilobytes) make
it easy to share and store patches.
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MORPHING
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Concept
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Clavia's
well-known Morphing technology 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.
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Available
Sources
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Modulation
Wheel, Velocity, Keyboard Range, Aftertouch, Control Pedal,
Sustain Pedal, Pitch Stick or any of the
eight top panel rotary encoders. (G2X features two extra
assignable modulation wheels.)
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PARAMETER
PAGES
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Concept
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An interface that gives you instant access to all parameters
in the Patch architecture, either from the
synthesizer's top panel or from the software editor.
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Hardware
Support
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Extremely easy
from the synth's top panel with 15 pages organized in 5 rows
(1 to 5) and 3 columns (A to C). From each page you can
control parameters with the 8 dedicated rotary encoders,
mounted together with 4 displays that show all parameter
information.
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Page
Modes
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· Single Patch
mode - Parameter Pages are linked to one
specific patch.
· Global mode-for controlling parameters in
all 4 Slots from the same page.
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EDITOR
SOFTWARE
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User Interface
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· A tab system organizes available Modules
in an easy and accessible way.
· Computer keyboard shortcuts for most vital functions.
· Fast Intuitive user interface that utilizes Drag & Drop
for most tasks such as selecting, placing, moving and
connecting modules or assigning parameters to the Parameter
Pages.
· Multiple Undo/Redo function.
· Custom color of individual modules for easy overview of Patches.
· Fast replace function for modules that keeps track of
connections and parameter settings.
· List of Recent Files.
· Hide/Show groups of connections/cables.
· Instant Hint views system displays
configurations of MIDI CCs (continuos controllers), Morph
programming and assigned parameters.
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Online
Help
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· Integrated
help system brings you answers to your questions with the
touch of a button.
· Index and search functions.
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Tools
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· Virtual
keyboard lets you play the sound directly from the editor.
· Notepad lets you store reminders etc. together with your
work.
· Patch Browser (See Sound Storage).
· Bank Upload/Download dialog (see Sound
Storage).
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Min.
Requirements
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Macintosh
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Windows
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Mac
G3, 400 MHz, USB-port, 128 MB RAM, OSX 10.2 (or later)
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PC
Pentium II, 500 MHz, USB-port, 128 MB RAM, Windows
98SE/2000/XP
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The
computer is used only for the purpose of visual
patching and sending instructions to the G2 and has
nothing to do with the processing of sounds. Therefore
the computer requirements are comparably low.
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MIDI
IMPLEMENTATION
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External
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· 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.
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Internal
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MIDI can be
internally routed from one slot to an other via internal
virtual MIDI connections (e.g. Slot A
sequencers can play a slot B Patch).
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MIDI
Sync
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· MIDI clock
sync and song position pointers let you control Delays, LFO
and Sequencer modules.
· The G2 can function as a master clock for external gear.
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Extras
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Except for
normal MIDI functions, the G2 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. It also supports MIDI
automation of external gear from its front panel using the
module Midi Control Automate.
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MODEL
SPECIFIC FEATURES
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G2
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· 3-octaves keyboard.
· 1 modulation wheel.
· Back panel mounted XLR mic input.
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G2X
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· 5-octaves,
semi-weighted keyboard.
· 3 modulation wheels with built in LEDs.
· Top panel mounted XLR mic input.
· Shipped with gooseneck microphone.
· Shipped with a built in voice expansion, thus delivering
twice the processing power as the 3-octave G2 and Engine.
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Engine
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· 19'' rack
unit, no keyboard.
· Entirely controlled by software editor, no hardware buttons
and controllers.
· Features the same in-/outputs as the other models except
for microphone and pedal inputs.
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SYNTHESIZER
CONTROLLERS FOR G2 and G2X (key models)
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Modulation Wheels
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· G2-1 modulation wheel.
· G2X-3 modulation wheels with extra built in LEDs.
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Pitch
Stick
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· Both key
models feature Clavia's famous, patented high-resolution Pitch
Stick.
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Keyboard
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· G2-3 octave
synth keyboard with aftertouch.
· G2X-5 octave semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch.
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Octave
Shift
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· 2 dedicated,
easy accessible buttons extend the range of the built in
keyboard.
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Keyboard
Hold
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· Makes every
note you play sustain until you press a new key.
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SYNTHESIZER
PANEL FOR G2 and G2X (key models)
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Parameter Pages
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· 5 page buttons and 3 column buttons provide real-time
tweaking of up to 120 parameters.
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Patch/Menu
Navigation
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· Rotary
Dial and 4 Navigation buttons for
rapid access to Patches and Performances.
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Slot
Control
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· 4 Slot
buttons facilitate working with 4 Patches
simultaneously.
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Morphing
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· Programming
can be done with Drag & Drop on the software editor or by
pressing two buttons on the synth's top panel.
· 8 Morph buttons let you assign parameters
to eight different control sources for every Patch.
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Variations
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· Instant
recall of 8 Variations per Patch
via 8 dedicated buttons.
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Keyboard
Split
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· Intelligent
split interface via Keyboard Split- and the 4
Slot buttons.
· 4 fixed LEDs along the keyboard indicate the position of
the split points (split points can also be freely assigned).
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System
Settings
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· System,
Patch and Store buttons for
access to all system and patch related menus and saving
procedures.
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MIDI
Indicator
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· Flashes
when MIDI information is received or transmitted
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Microphone
Level
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· With the Mic
Level knob you can adjust the incoming signal of a
microphone connected to the built in XLR jack.
· A built in meter with LEDs visualizes the incoming signal
level.
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