Depeche Mode Enjoy the Silence synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase

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Playlist:
1. Depeche Mode Enjoy the Silence synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
2. Pet Shop Boys It’s A Sin instrumental synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
3. Erasure Ship Of Fools synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
4. Visage Fade To Grey synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
5. Depeche Mode The Things You Said synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
6. Barber’s Adagio for Strings Remix synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
7. Madonna Into The Groove synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase
8. Yazoo (Yaz) Don’t Go instrumental synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari Mega ST Steinberg Cubase
9. Vangelis Blade Runner (End Titles) synth cover Modal Electronics SKULPT CRAFTsynth 2 Atari ST Cubase

Video Descriptions:

1. Depeche Mode Enjoy the Silence synth cover Clavia Nord Modular G1 Atari ST Steinberg Cubase

All drum and synth sounds produced simultaneously by the Nord Modular without any multi-tracking.

This is my attempt at creating a ‘one synth’ cover of Enjoy the Silence, using only 4 sound patches on my Clavia Nord Modular G1 (with DSP Expansion), sequenced using Steinberg Cubase 3.1 on my old Atari ST.

Just for fun, I thought it might be interesting to use Logic Pro, synchronised to Cubase on the Atari using MIDI Time Code, to playback the original DM vocals (on track 1) in sync with the audio coming from the Nord Modular. Tracks 2 and 3 are recording the audio coming from the Nord Modular, along with reverb from my Soundcraft mixer recording on track 4.

Playlist:-
0.06 Nord Modular + original DM vocals
4.28 Individual sounds and sequences
8.03 Nord Modular instrumental

Nord Modular Patches:-
Slot A = Drums (CPU = 89.3% Poly = 1)
Slot B = Bassline and Bells (CPU = 49.4% Poly = 3)
Slot C = Vox Chords, Phaser Strings and Vox Melody (CPU = 76% Poly = 7)
Slot D = Guitar, Filter Sweep Bass and Synth (CPU = 95.7% Poly = 4)

Nord Modular audio outputs:-
1+2 = Dry / No effects
3+4 = Hall reverb from my Soundcraft mixer

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Clavia Nord Modular G1 / Classic Demos

Clavia Nord Modular G1 / Classic - My Demo #1

Published on Nov 11, 2013 Sylwester Retrospektive·1 video

"Clavia Nord Modular G1 (Classic) Virtual Analog Modular Synthesizer.
Produced in 1998 in Sweden. This little synthesizer is probably one of the mightiest digital synthesizers around. Listen to my demo (multitrack live improvisation).

The sounds in this demo are either self-made or modified original patches.
The composition is only a live improvisation by me."

Nord Modulars on eBay

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Clavia Nord Modular G1 / Classic - My Demo #2

Published on Nov 11, 2013

"Short improvisation / sound demo showing a little bit of the sound possibilites of the Clavia Nord Modular Synthesizer built in 1998 in Sweden by Clavia. All Melodies are just improvised - so don't ask for titles ;)"

Clavia Nord Modular G1 SN 99091202 w/ Gig Bag

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"Unleash the power of analog synthesis with the Clavia Nord Modular G1, a 25-key powerhouse that redefines the limits of sound creation. This rare modular synthesizer offers the classic feel of an analog instrument with the flexibility of a modern design, perfect for enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. The Nord G1 is equipped with a robust set of features, including two pedal inputs and a range of I/O ports, ensuring seamless integration with other MIDI-compatible devices. Its intuitive layout and high-quality construction are testament to Clavia's commitment to excellence, making it a standout addition to any studio setup."

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*NEW* TENORI-ON + NORD MODULAR - work in progress - STAGE 1

Published on Jul 30, 2013 michal23pl·81 videos

"this is a first stage of making a song. just a bunch of sequences programmed in Tenori-On which is triggering 4 individual patches in Nord Modular G1."

via Michal Patulski on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update:

*NEW* STAGE 2 - bass recording for the new track

Published on Jul 30, 2013
just a simple bass riff on my fretless Fender Jazz Squier

STAGE 3 - pads on Nord Modular G1 and faders automation
Published on Jul 31, 2013

"the song recording is almost finished. just a one more thing..."

STAGE 4 - recording vocoder vocals on Nord Modular G1
Published on Aug 1, 2013

"honestly it's hard to understand anything, but I kinda like it :P"

STAGE 5 - KORG MS10 sounds and shit (vocoder singing cancelled)
Published on Aug 2, 2013

"uhh I'm fed up with this tune. fuck it. this is a final version (it's not mixed properly yet though). thanks for listening and watching."

Nord Modular Editor Site Gets a Huge Update

via Peter van der Noord, the man behind the new online Nord Modular Editor [see additional posts with demos here].

"We've launched a major update to the Nord Modular Editor, a browser-based editor for the Clavia Nord Modular G1.

Until now, this was just an editor but with this release we have added a full community and social layer on top:

Browse thousands of patches: Explore what other G1 users have created, both now and in the past. Instantly send any patch to your connected synth.

Upload and share your own: Build a library of your patches, organize them into collections, write descriptions.

Comment and engage: Like patches, leave feedback, see what other people are experimenting with.

Live sync with hardware: Edit in the browser while your synth is plugged in over MIDI; changes hit immediately.

G2 support is coming: Also interesting to note that support for the newer G2 versions of the Nord Modular is in the pipeline"

Web Based Online Editor for the Original Nord Modular

video upload by Peter van der Noord

"A short update on the browser based Nord Modular Editor that I am currently working on as a fun hobby project."

Additional details via https://nordmodulareditor.com where you can try it out yourself if you own an original Nord Modular:

"Nord Modular G1 Editor

Create, edit and (soon) share your Nord Modular patches with the community.

Some quick remarks:

This is still a very early version. A lot of things don't work or don't work correctly yet.
You should be able to edit patches, browse slots, add modules and cables, adjust parameters and load patches into a slot.
You probably want to run this in the Chrome browser, i haven't tested others.
I have only tested this with a Nord Modular Keys for now, I assume the Rack version will work the same but I don't know about the Micro. I assumed it would work the same but it appears that some people have issues getting it to connect.
Parameter values are often shown as their raw 0–127 values.
None of the displays work yet.
When something is wrong, updates don't come through, or communication seems to be stuck: refresh the page.
When using a trackpad, you probably want to use "scroll to pan" navigation. You can select this in the settings.
To add a module, drag it from the toolbar on top.
To delete a module or cable, select it and hit delete.
The tab key in the editor will toggle rendering cables behind or in front of the modules.
If you were following my personal YouTube channel for updates, please follow my other channel instead.
Feedback is much appreciated, but I don't have a proper way to do that yet.
This is a personal hobby project. I am not affiliated with or connected to Nord in any way.
Peter van der Noord"

*NEW* Tenori-on Nord Modular G1 one Turntable - cam setup test

Published on Aug 24, 2013 michal23pl·89 videos

"just a new camera setup test and sound check. all sounds = my patches on Nord Modular G1"

via Michal Patulski on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"all sounds programmed on Nord Modular G1 and sequenced with Tenori-on"

Nord Modular G1 audio demo

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Note the video above is from 2014, but hasn't been featured on the site before. They are all custom sounds.

via this auction

"Patching a modular synthesizer can stimulate your musical creativity. On the other hand, retracing specific patch points through dozens of cables can boggle the mind, and reproducing a patch after you've moved lots of cables is nearly impossible.

In 1997, Clavia introduced the Nord Modular to uniquely address these issues. It combines hardware with a software editor to digitally transform the modular synthesizer experience. The Nord Modular Keyboard's hardware portion consists of a 25-note velocity-sensing keyboard with 18 user-assignable knobs and four independent voice channels for multi-timbral sound, and it sounds incredible!

The Nord Modular's editor software allows you to configure your own synthesizers on a Macintosh or Windows computer - complete with a bevy of module types and virtual cables for conducting audio, control, logic, and slave signals among modules - and download them via MIDI (not USB) to the hardware unit. As long as you don't need to add new modules or reconfigure cable routings, the synth doesn't require an attached computer and can function as a stand-alone electronic instrument. Among the available modules are multiple types of oscillators, envelope generators, filters, EQs, LFOs, step sequencers, waveshapers, audio and logic processors, control modifiers, and mixers. You can design complex patches without hitting the DSP ceiling, the supply of patch cords is essentially endless, and available synthesis types include subtractive, additive, FM, AM, and ring modulation.

List prices in 1998: $2,795 for the Nord Modular Keyboard and $799 for the optional voice-doubling expander board, which this unit has (attached power cord for U.S. AC). It's also running the latest V3.03 OS.

Included in the deal are both a cushy softshell carrying bag and a footswitch. All have belonged to me since 2003 and have never been subjected to cigarette smoke. There are no dings or scratches in the Nord Modular's case and the synth is in perfect working condition. Also included is the original manual and CD-ROM with Macintosh and Windows editors, but you can find updated editor software for both platforms online."

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Nord Modular G1 FM Synth with M4L Plugin in Controller by Cooptrol HG

via Cooptrol HG on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"For Nord Modular G1 users, I have made an FM synth patch and this M4L plugin to control it. It is a 4 operator FM synth with 8 algorithms, ADSR envelopes, and a resonant filter with AR envelope and overdrive. All knobs on the Modular are mapped to most relevant parameters. You can download this zip with the Nord file, the M4L file and a jpg with the knob mapping. http://www.cooptrol.com/CoopsynthFM.zip"

This reminds me, one of these days I want to design Nord Modular synths with dedicated iPad editors using TB MIDI Stuff or the like.

Nord Modular Editor on Acer Tablet

Nord Modular Editor on Acer Tablet from Secret Killer Of Names on Vimeo.

"A demonstration of patching with the Nord Modular Editor on an Acer Iconia W510 tablet with Windows 8 (Full not RT) Roland UM-One Mk2 USB to Midi cable used to communicate between G1 Rack and software."

Follow-up to this post on the Surface Pro controlling the Nord Modular editors.  Windows 8 does recognize the Nord Modulars.

Bus Powered Access Virus TI + Nord Modular g1 25 Synth

via this auction

""Everybody serious in the electronic music scene knows that the Virus and Nord sound cannot be achieved through software plugins alone"
--
Up for sale is my completed synth project.

Technical Notes:

In a nutshell, the combo is comprised of the following 3 main parts :

1 Novation 25 key SL mkII
1 Clavia Nord Micro Modular
1 Access Virus TI Snow

All parts have been soldered and mounted together inside the novation shell:

the micro modular and the TI snow receive power from the fw800 bus.

(you no longer have to plug them into the wall!)

unlesss you want to of course, all orignal power sockets are intact and accessable from the outside so you can still use wall wart power if you prefer.. the [audio out] of the micro modular is hardwired to the [audio in] of the TI snow. I also left the four micro modular 1/4" jacks accesable so you can plug input the mm voncoder or output the raw mm signal. the midi ports of the micro modular are hardwired to the midi ports of the novation. All original Virus TI Snow and Nord Modular jacks are accessible from the back of the synth (as seen in photo 6) also as you can see from the photo 1 , the main virus volume knob is routed to the upper right hand corner. I also swapped out blue for red on the novation scribble strip. so in total the synth requires 3 cords/ports to operate: 1 FW800 cable for power 1 USB port for novation SL/mkII and micro modular 1 USB port for the Virus TI Snow Also included are original cases and parts for the TI Snow and Nord Micro."

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"Spaces in Places" Yamaha MU80 (Percussion) + Nord Lead 1

Published on Oct 21, 2013 Time Synth Project·46 videos

"Here's a simple 8 bar vamp with elaborate percussion I composed on Finale. Nord Lead begins playing at (0:40).
I created controller patches for the Nord and MU80 on the Nord Modular G1. There are no Nord Modular sounds in this, although it was used as the main controller. Whoever messes around with their portamento settings on their MU80? Easily when the midi CCs are mapped to a controller. Also switched in and out of 'modulated delay' preset on the Lexicon MX300. I didn't want the delay on during the complex drumfills."

Robert T - Night Waves

"A new album of dark synth wave and 80s influence from east coast producer Robert T

released September 29, 2016

album art by Ben Van D

mastering by Paul Goguen

All tracks written / performed by Robert T, except Dark Forest and Corona by Robert T and Mike Tango"

Synths per track:

Standoff: tr909 , Oberheim Matrix 1000

Eminent: Clavia Nord Modular g1 yamaha RM1X

Night waves: Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf Microwave 2 XT , Roland MKS7

Dark forest: Robert T played Elektron analog 4, Mutable Instruments Shruthi 1 ; Mike T played korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2

Corona: Robert T played Roland MKS 7 , Roland tr707 , Elektron A4 , vocoder voice : Mike T played arturia minibrute korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2

Fractal: Roland R8 w/808 card, Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf microwave 2 XT

Cr02: Elektron analog 4 , clavia nord micro modular , waldorf blofeld , roland MKS 7

Tyrell corp: Roland Tr707 , Clavia Nord modular G1 , Mutable instruments Ambika

Clavia Nord Modular G1

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via this auction

"The first of the Nord Modular series, the G1 is an era-bending blend of portable keyboard interface with the endless flexibilty of a modular setup. The G1's patches are made via a computer editor and loaded into the keyboard. Features two-octave keyboard, and 16 assignable knobs."

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NORD MODULAR EXPANSION BOARD

via this auction

Not the best shots, but you don't see these often.

"NORD MODULAR EXPANSION BOARD for the NORD MODULAR G1 KEYBOARD or RACKMOUNT in excellent condition. With the expansion board you will increase the power of your NORD MODULAR by two! The board is incredibly easy to install--in less than 30 seconds."

Nord Modular vs. Octatrack generative madness

Published on Apr 18, 2018 0F.digital

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"DISCLAIMER: This video is intentionally more about long-form sound design and sample manipulation than lush melodic content.

I created a totally chaotic, generative Nord Modular G1 patch with a lot of cross-modulation and unorthodox synthesis/sequencing. It borders on noise, but there are some tonal elements as well. Basically some really good sampling material for the Octatrack.

I used several tracks on the OT to mangle various parts of the incoming audio, using both normal and one-shot trigs on a few track recorders. I've had the OT for over a year now and am still learning new things to do with it.. and still fumbling a bit, as you may notice!

Audio source is entirely synthesis from the Nord. Octatrack is sampling and providing effects. No external audio processing, apart from a light limiter.

No editing; this is a pretty self-indulgent video but it might be good to skip through and find some interesting parts. I'll probably edit this down and use it as the base for another track at some point.

Here's the Nord patch:
http://0f.digital/files/noiser.pch"

Tenori-On controlling Nord Modular G1

*NEW* my first try on Tenori-On controlling Nord Modular G1
Published on Jul 13, 2013 michal23pl·80 videos

"this is my very first track on those machines. I have programmed all patches in the editor (translating my knowledge from Reaktor 5) except bass. I had all of them them (including Yamaha AW2816) roughly for a few days days so it's a huge triple learning curve. It is gonna take a while to make everything sound nice."

Clavia Nord Modular G1 Expanded Rack SN 98070485

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Pics of the inside & expansion board below.

"Up for sale a very cool Clavia Nord Modular G1 synthesizer with the hard to find Clavia Voice Expansion Board! It is in good condition (except some minor scratches on the back, see photo's) and works perfectly! The OS version is 3.03. It comes in its original box and with the rackears to mount it in your rack. It's a 220V version and the serial number is: MB98070485..."

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On/Off/In/Out (Clavia Nord Modular G1)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan — April 02, 2010 — "Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with a Clavia Nord Modular G1 in one take (all sounds, sequences and rythms programmed by myself) and has been a little bit edited with Audacity (very short stereo delay added) . The virtual images have been created with Gephex. Enjoy !"

Nord Modular g1 vs Nord Modular G2 Audio Demo

"The G1 always play first followed by the G2"

via electro-music.com