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iwant2learn
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does anyone have any impressions or critique of the Nord Micro Modular? I just ordered 1 and it's on it's way? what does it sound like? what's it's strongest points? weaknesses? thanks for any info!
regebro
Insane Genious!
I don't have the Micro Modular, but the regular Nord Modular. I think the Micro Modular isn't multi-timbral, and you don't have as many voices as the regular Modular, but I do know it has the same features otherwise, so what goes for one goes for the other.
Honestly, its the best there is when it comes to analog modeling. It can do ANYTHING. Yes ANYTHING. It has all the types of analog soundcreation I have ever seen, and some more. Onviously, since its modular, you can connect anything to anything.
So, what does it sound like? Whatever you want. A band I was in during the 80's has a Pro-One keyboard, and it had the fattest bass-sound I ever heard. So what do I do? I build one in the modular, and yup, it made a fat-ass bass sound!
The only things that prevents you from emulating any piece of analog equipment is processor power, and that the filters might not sound like the ones that particular piece of analog equipment sounded like. But you have a big bunch of filters to choose from, so who cares!!!
The Modulars are the synthesizer equivalent of a candystore. You want it? You GOT it!
Vocoder? Here. Wanna do weird filter sweeps, and randomly distort an external sound source? OK. Do you need an auto-wah? Build it.
It is SO much fun!
Honestly, its the best there is when it comes to analog modeling. It can do ANYTHING. Yes ANYTHING. It has all the types of analog soundcreation I have ever seen, and some more. Onviously, since its modular, you can connect anything to anything.
So, what does it sound like? Whatever you want. A band I was in during the 80's has a Pro-One keyboard, and it had the fattest bass-sound I ever heard. So what do I do? I build one in the modular, and yup, it made a fat-ass bass sound!
The only things that prevents you from emulating any piece of analog equipment is processor power, and that the filters might not sound like the ones that particular piece of analog equipment sounded like. But you have a big bunch of filters to choose from, so who cares!!!
The Modulars are the synthesizer equivalent of a candystore. You want it? You GOT it!
Vocoder? Here. Wanna do weird filter sweeps, and randomly distort an external sound source? OK. Do you need an auto-wah? Build it.
It is SO much fun!
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norsez
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I used to use the Micro Modular. Absolutely love the flexibility and the sound. I eventually had to say byebye to it though. Because I have a small setup. (Just PC and synths.) The Micro Modular needs not one but two pairs of MIDI I/O. It's also strictly Monotimbral like regebro said. It wasn't worth it for me to go through all the hassles with it so I sold it.
I have been a fan of modular synthesis since forever. Right now I am waiting for Creamware Electra. Its price is in the same range as Micro Modular, but it features 6 part multitimbral, 24 bit at 96kHz D/A and you don't need to sacrifice MIDI I/O because it's a soundcard. The sound charcter will of course differ from the Nord, but I care more about the modular flexibility and being practical in my small setup. Maybe you want to check it out too. http://www.creamware.de
I have been a fan of modular synthesis since forever. Right now I am waiting for Creamware Electra. Its price is in the same range as Micro Modular, but it features 6 part multitimbral, 24 bit at 96kHz D/A and you don't need to sacrifice MIDI I/O because it's a soundcard. The sound charcter will of course differ from the Nord, but I care more about the modular flexibility and being practical in my small setup. Maybe you want to check it out too. http://www.creamware.de