Playing the Norand Mono as a "normal" synth (no talking)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"The power of the Norand Mono is in its incredible modulation and its per-step automation. But that ultimately doesn't mean much unless there's a good basic sound. So here are 16 custom sounds played live as you would with a "normal" synth, meaning just noodling with a single sound and a keyboard. I've added a little Valhalla delay and tried to balance the volume, but otherwise there's no other processing.

In reality you'd probably use these sounds as a starting point for a Norand sequence, changing filter, wave, LFO and envelope settings from step to step making for a much more dynamic performance. But I thought it might be useful to hear the Mono in a more raw form as a standard synth.

0:00 Mid drone
0:24 Buzzy jab
0:42 FM descender
1:13 Noise lead
1:37 Smooth bass
1:48 Cross-modulation
2:05 Desert lead
2:40 Rough saw
3:08 Hollow man
3:35 Throaty lead
4:06 Detuned pad
4:27 Resonance decay
5:05 Spooky duo
6:03 FM pad
6:28 Bass Rez
6:55 Wobbler

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02 & Norand Mono with Empress Reverb

video upload by Nightlife Electronics

https://nightlife-electronics.com/

"Here we have a lovely little Acid workout courtesy of the Norand MONO and Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02.

The Norand MONO is stretched and pulled into all kinds of familiar but fresh SH-101 style melodic Acid territory, all while the LXR-02 provides a hefty backbone of digital rhythm.

Both of these devices are similar in that they reward you for going deep into the depths and there are more than a few tricks hidden up the sleeves once you get there. Infectious rhythms and funky basslines are no sweat, from either box! Is it a synth or a drum machine? It's both!

A splash of ambience from the Empress Reverb just to finish it off and we are rolling!

All three available at Nightlife Electronics: https://nightlife-electronics.com/

Nightlife Electronics is a shop based in Vancouver, British Columbia that specializes in the sale and service of the world's finest drum machines, synthesizers, eurorack modules and samplers. Visit our online shop to see what we have in store or if you are in the Vancouver area please stop by and try some amazing synths in person!

Video and patches by @local_artiste"

Norand Mono INHALT Multitrack Demo

video upload by INHALTVIDEO

"Norand is a new French synthesizer manufacturer. Mono is their debut synth that I've been commissioned to do a sound library for. In the process of doing so, I put together a demo song wherein every sound is sequenced and generated on the Mono entirely. Every single sequence and sound, including drums was made on the Mono (yes the chords too). Pretty impressive stuff for a "compact" 303 inspired synth ...

And while it may appear to be inspired by the 303 it's actually an amalgamation of "things". Working on this synth, took me back the the 90s, when I read Future Music magazine. During that 303 clone craze time, the king was the Future Retro 777, and in many regards the Mono brings up a bit of a design vibe from that. While the 777 was, to my ears a cross between a Sequential Pro One and 303 there is something about it that the Mono spiritually continues. Similarly, the Mono does have all the provisions that a 303 has (especially on the sequencer front) but then it updates it with pretty much all the modern facilities an Elektron box would have.

The Mono is a kind of 21st century bridge between the best of the past and the best of the now. The sound of the actual machine is much more vintage in character than most modern synths but the way you play and manipulate and sequence that sound is firmly 21st century with the vibe and some charming idiosyncrasies of the 303 sequencer. Don't sleep on this one, it's an absolute winner.

Multi-tracked and mixed entirely on an AMS Neve 8424 console with some fx processing (light reverb and delay) from a Lexicon 480l. Filmed and produced at Infinite Power Studios, Los Angeles, CA."

Norand Mono - Six Duos

video upload by Norand

"Here is six shots from the talented Jaquarius showing us how to create full tracks with just two Monos : one for the drums and the other for basses and leads.
All FX, blips and others weird sounds are created using Mod Notes on both Monos."

Norand Mono and a DB-01 - noodlings (no talking)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Both the Norand Mono and the Erica Synths DB-01 are best known for furiously zipping along through 16-step patterns, although both can easily move into very different realms. While fiddling with the filter and resonance on the Norand (and applying envelopes separately to both) I came across an interesting effect where they sometimes seem to split off into two voices. I couldn't quite decide whether it was spooky, or had a sort of Arabian flavor. The DB-01 seemed a natural fit so I added a very simple drone-mode pattern. Both machines have an added touch of Valhalla delay in Reaper but are otherwise as you see them here.

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #19

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch :
A Sci-Fi ambiance with 2 oscillators, FM, AM and automation."

Norand PatchOfTheWeek posts

Norand Mono - JamOfTheWeek #4

video by Norand

"Here is a new jam with Mono as unique source :
An oldschool and trancy track with a fat bassline and bleeps !"

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #18

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch :
An electro pattern with Organ patch and Mod Note !
No effect or processing."

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek posts

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Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #17

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch :
An IDM pattern with kick modulations and Mod Note !
No effect or processing."

Two Erica Synths DB-01s: Dirty Noodles

video by Richard DeHove

"Was setting up to attempt some gentle ambient bleeps on the DB-01 (yes, really!) when the B3K bass overdrive begged a moments attention. Before I could say 'this wasn't the plan' the second machine was on, both were in keyboard mode, and the droning began. Anyone with non-programmable synths knows you have to capture the moment before a single twiddle vaporizes the sound forever, so here it is. Effects on the right-side synth are the B3K into the Vahlbruch SpaceTime delay. The left unit goes from the GEB-7 bass EQ into the DD-8 delay. Both then get a touch of Fabfilter Pro-R reverb (on the 'Huge Synth Space' preset). No other effects. Drums come from a single pattern on the Norand Mono. Good headphones or speakers will reward with some very heavy bass.

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #16

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch :
A deep drone with crunchy textures and bleeps.
No processing or effects."

See the Norand label below for more.

Norand Mono Tutorial 2: X-mod and X-env

video by Richard DeHove

"A detailed look at the Mono's modulators and envelopes; how to apply them generally to a parameter, and also varying the amount per step. The tutorial also looks at real-time automation recording and 'playing' the pitch of each oscillator separately. Many more tutorials to come on this amazing machine.

0:00​ Intro and Live Mode
0:14​ X-mod and X-env overview
0:58​ Starting to make a bass drum
1:20​ Selecting a parameter
1:47​ Turn on Visualization
2:14​ Tweaking the Osc envelope
3:02​ Adding a click
3:51​ The X-mod section
5:10​ Modulator shapes
6:20​ Modulator "Types"
8:10​ Per step variations
10:14​ White noise snare
11:36​ Adding a transient click
12:40​ Modulating filter color
14:10​ Changing the overall sound
15:32​ Recording knob automation
16:08​ Multi-step undo
16:42​ More knob automation
18:12​ Choosing a scale
18:34​ Recording quantized pitch automation

This is not a sponsored video!
My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Richard DeHove Norand Mono Tutorials

Norand Mono Tutorial 1: Getting Started

video by Richard DeHove

"The Mono is an incredibly deep machine with many ways to change parameters over time and between steps. This 'Getting Started' tutorial is designed to get you operational and able to save and load those initial happy twiddlings. Many more tutorials to come in the days ahead.

0:00​ Intro and layout
1:20​ Pattern mode
1:45​ Run and edit
1:56​ Adding steps
2:22​ Editing the pitch
3:20​ Saving
3:38​ Projects
6:00​ Copy and paste
6:20​ Save project dilemma
8:10​ Live Mode
9:40​ Setting the tempo
11:28​ Parameter offsets
13:12​ Visualization Mode
14:00​ Base pattern plus offsets

This is not a sponsored video. I paid full price for my Mono and am happy just to share the joy from this wonderful little machine!
My site: https://richarddehove.com/​
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove​"

NORAND MONO Review // Why it's a breakthrough synth

video by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00​ Intro
1:45​ Overview
3:40​ Mod per knob
6:10​ Mod notes
8:50​ Connectivity
9:50​ Oscillators
11:50​ Analog mods
14:10​ Filter
16:30​ Digital mods
19:35​ X-env to depth
20:10​ Sequencing
22:25​ Randomize
22:50​ Scales
23:10​ Accent, slide
24:45​ Custom accent
25:40​ Automation
26:55​ Mod note seq
28:00​ Ratchet, prob
29:15​ Unlink x-env
30:10​ Advanced RND
31:40​ Glitch sonata
32:40​ Project & patterns
36:20​ Pros & cons
42:30​ Factory patterns
46:45​ Outro jam

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #13

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch : An electro pattern with kick, snare and acid bass !
No processing or effects."

Norand PatchOfTheWeek posts

Norand Mono - Jam #3 with Latest Firmware Update

video by Norand

"Jam session with the last firmware update.
No processing, only one source : Mono :)"

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek #12

video by Norand

"Here is a new patch : A UK bass with a phased effect !
No processing or effects."

Norand Mono - PatchOfTheWeek posts

Norand Mono : first jam

video by Masaki Takada

"Norand Mono is a brand new monophonic analog synthesizer.
It looks like a 303 clone, but there are possibilities for sequences and sound creation that go beyond them.
In this video, I used a function called "Mod Note Mode" to play Mono like a drum machine."

See the Norand label below for more.

Norand Mono PatchOfTheWeek #11

video by Norand

"Every week (give or take) a new patch with the Norand Mono.

Here is a new patch : A trancy synth with some modulations !
No processing or effects."

Norand Mono PatchOfTheWeek posts