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Subject: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Original Message 1/14 03-May-02 @ 02:47 PM - Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Message 2/14 03-May-02 @ 09:46 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Nord I/II is a 2 osc synth, 1 filter, no effects, 1 FM algorithm.
Nord III is a 2 osc synth, but it includes an additional "sync" osc per main oscillator. Much more extensive FM, in fact the synth is designed as a sort of analog FM synth. A pair of filters per voice, that sound somewhat different than the filters in the older NLs. A bit more generic sounding, is how I'd classify them. It has effects.
A nord Lead II is a pure analog machine. An NL3 is more of a hybrid. Personally, I didn't care much for the NL3. I thought it lost a lot of the distinctiveness of the NL1/NL2. It's not as raw, for sure, not as cutting.
Like I said make sure you play both. I love my Nord I to death. It's a fantastic instrument, an instant classic. The NL3 didn't impress me the same way.
-Craig
Message 3/14 06-May-02 @ 10:48 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Message 4/14 08-May-02 @ 05:56 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Message 5/14 09-May-02 @ 02:39 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Nords are seriously underrated around here, but I think they are still the best sounding VA.
-Craig
Message 6/14 09-May-02 @ 09:22 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
matter of fact the sound is very similar to a modular.
the presets are all set to do stupid fm piano crap so if thats all you listen to at the store you will be disappointed.
turn off the distortion, chorus, and only use the 1st bank of filters it will sound just like a 2.
jamey
Message 8/14 10-May-02 @ 01:15 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
Message 9/14 10-May-02 @ 06:29 PM - RE: Nord 2 vs Nord 3
-Craig
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