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Nord ModularvsNord Modular G2

Summary

Nord Modular and Nord Modular G2: 2 Nord synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 16 compared specifications.

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Nord

Modular
Legacy since 2004View details →

Nord

Modular G2
Legacy since 2007View details →
General
ManufacturerNordNord
StatusLegacyLegacy
Released19972004
Sound engine
EngineDigital (modular)Digital (modular)
Voices3232
Polyphony4 voices minimum (8 expanded), up to 32 depending on patchUp to 32 voices depending on patch
OscillatorsModular: master and slave oscillators, noise, percussion oscillatorModular: 160+ modules in 16 categories
FilterModular: static and multimode filters, 6 to 24 dB/oct, classic low-passModular
Multi-timbral parts44
Sequencer16-step event, control and note sequencer modules—
Keyboard
Keys2537
Key sizeFullFull
Key action—Synth-action
Aftertouch—Channel
Format
FormatKeyboardKeyboard
Motorised knobsNoNo
FeaturesComputer patch editor, Morph groups, 2 audio inputs, 4 audio outputsPitch Stick, Computer patch editor, 8 variations per patch, Morph groups, 4 audio inputs, XLR mic input, 4 audio outputs
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN outDIN in, DIN out, DIN thru
CV / GateNoNo
Size & weight
Dimensions (W × D × H)473 × 264 × 70 mm665 × 284 × 104 mm
Weight4.7 kg5.1 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: Modular – 25 Modular G2 – 37
  • Released: Modular – 1997 Modular G2 – 2004
  • Polyphony: Modular – 4 voices minimum (8 expanded), up to 32 depending on patch Modular G2 – Up to 32 voices depending on patch
  • Oscillators: Modular – Modular: master and slave oscillators, noise, percussion oscillator Modular G2 – Modular: 160+ modules in 16 categories
  • Filter: Modular – Modular: static and multimode filters, 6 to 24 dB/oct, classic low-pass Modular G2 – Modular
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): Modular – 473 × 264 × 70 mm Modular G2 – 665 × 284 × 104 mm

Both are the same on engine (Digital (modular)) and voices (32).