Clavia Nord Modular G2 User Manual page 87

NORD MODULAR G2 V1.4x
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ELECTING
To make it easier to define different types of sounds in the
synth's memory it's possible to specify a Sound Category for
each Patch. There are 13+2 different categories to choose
from. Select Category from the drop-down list to the right of the Patch Name display box in the Toolbar:
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ATEGORY
Acoustic
Sequencer
Bass
Classic
Drum
Fantasy
FX
Lead
Organ
Pad
Piano
Synth
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As mentioned above, the Nord Modular G2 internal memory is divided into 32 banks with 128 memory
locations each. However, it's not possible to fit in 4096 (32x128) Patches at the same time in the Nord
Modular G2 memory due to the total size of the Patches. Considering that an average Patch uses around
5 kB memory, this means you'll be able to fit in approximately 1200 Patches. If you also have stored
Performances, the number of Patches will be less. The reason the G2 has this many Banks and memory
locations is that it makes it easier to manage your Patches. For example, you could have all your Patches
for a certain song or project in a separate Bank.
The dynamic structure of the internal memory makes it suitable to consider it a storage device similar to
a computer hard disk, with banks representing folders and Patches representing files.
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OUND ATEGORY FOR THE
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ESCRIPTION
Patches with an acoustic character like flutes, violins, guitars, ethnic sounds, bells,
mallets etc. Doesn't necessarily have to be emulations of existing instruments
Sounds which use sequencer modules to produce melodic and/or rhythmic lines.
All sorts of bass sounds
Traditional "clean" analog types of polyphonic synth sounds based on the classic
waveforms
Drum and percussion sounds
Melodic effects sounds and textures, often with rhythmic modulations
Atonal effects sounds like water, laser guns, explosions etc. Sometimes with heavy
modulations.
Sounds meant for lead lines. Usually monophonic sounds.
Different types of organ sounds
Melodic polyphonic 'chord' sounds with fairly slow attacks like strings, choirs etc.
Different types of electric and acoustic piano emulations
All sorts of melodic polyphonic synth sounds
All sorts of Patches that make use of the Audio Ins of the synth.
Reserved for your own Sound Category
Reserved for your own Sound Category
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INTERNAL MEMORY
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