Nord Software V 3.0

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Nord Modular & Micro Modular V3.0

The new V3.0 software for the Nord Modular and Micro Modular synthesizers is out now. For Macintosh or PC, the software is available for both platforms and as usual with the Modular software upgrades, free of charge.
Some of the new features in V3.0: Patches contain more voices thanks to the new ''economic'' patch structure. Two sections of the patch can be used now; one where you use modules that should be unique for each voice, and another for modules that should process all voices together. This patch structure makes it possible to create a four-voice vocoder in a Micro Modular, for example. More patches can be stored in the dynamic Nord Modular memory (not Micro Modular). Around 500 patches is usually no problem to fit in. The ''44 modules per patch'' limit is removed and now the maximum number of modules in a patch is determined only by the available Sound Engine resources. Integrated Patch Browser for easy patch file handling.
The Editor software has been completely rewritten for both Macintosh and PC platforms. The V3.0 Editor software runs on PowerPCs under Mac OS 8.6 with OMS and the PC version runs under Windows95/98 and NT4.
The Knob Floater window in the Editor is mirroring the synthesizer's front panel including all the assignable knobs. Now you can change assigned patch parameters in real time from the Knob Floater window and use it more as a regular synth panel. The graphical interface has been widely enhanced to make it even easier to create, edit and overview your patches. More cable colors, separate Morph group colors and a new toolbar with lots of new functions are also included.
With the V3.0 Editor you can hook up and control up to four Nord Modulars and/or Micro Modulars from one Editor. You use the same Nord Modular V3.0 Editor for both Nord Modular and Micro Modular synthesizers.