Nord Modular G2 EnginevsNord Modular Rack
Summary
Nord Modular G2 Engine and Nord Modular Rack: 2 Nord synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 14 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Nord Modular G2 EngineLegacy since 2007View details → | Nord Modular RackLegacy since 2004View details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nord | Nord |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (modular) | Digital (modular) |
| Voices | 32 | 32 |
| Polyphony | Up to 32 voices depending on patch | 4 voices minimum (8 expanded), up to 32 depending on patch |
| Oscillators | Modular: 160+ modules in 16 categories | Modular: master and slave oscillators, noise, percussion oscillator |
| Filter | Modular | Modular: static and multimode filters, 6 to 24 dB/oct, classic low-pass |
| Multi-timbral parts | 4 | 4 |
| Sequencer | — | 16-step event, control and note sequencer modules |
| Format | ||
| Format | Rack module | Rack module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Computer patch editor, 8 variations per patch, 4 audio inputs, 4 audio outputs, Rack-mountable | Computer patch editor, Morph groups, 2 audio inputs, 4 audio outputs, Rack-mountable |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 437 × 120 × 44 mm | 423 × 176 × 118 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 3.2 kg |
Key differences
- Released: Modular G2 Engine – 2004 Modular Rack – 1997
- Polyphony: Modular G2 Engine – Up to 32 voices depending on patch Modular Rack – 4 voices minimum (8 expanded), up to 32 depending on patch
- Oscillators: Modular G2 Engine – Modular: 160+ modules in 16 categories Modular Rack – Modular: master and slave oscillators, noise, percussion oscillator
- Filter: Modular G2 Engine – Modular Modular Rack – Modular: static and multimode filters, 6 to 24 dB/oct, classic low-pass
- Dimensions (W × D × H): Modular G2 Engine – 437 × 120 × 44 mm Modular Rack – 423 × 176 × 118 mm
- Weight: Modular G2 Engine – 1.9 kg Modular Rack – 3.2 kg
Both are the same on engine (Digital (modular)) and voices (32).