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Nord Modular Rack

Discontinued 2004
Released 1997

The keyboardless Nord Modular in a 4U 19-inch case, with the same DSP engine, editor workflow and connections. Polyphony again depends on patch complexity, up to 32 voices.

Replaced by Modular G2 Engine

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Nord
Status
Discontinued
Released
1997

Sound engine

Engine
Digital (modular)
Voices
32
Polyphony
4 voices minimum (8 expanded), up to 32 depending on patch
Oscillators
Modular: master and slave oscillators, noise, percussion oscillator
Filter
Modular: static and multimode filters, 6 to 24 dB/oct, classic low-pass
Multi-timbral parts
4
Sequencer
16-step event, control and note sequencer modules

Format

Format
Rack module
Motorised knobs
No
Features
Computer patch editor, Morph groups, 2 audio inputs, 4 audio outputs, Rack-mountable

Connections

MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate
No

Size & weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)
423 × 176 × 118 mm
Weight
3.2 kg

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