Discodsp Discovery V2.2 Nord Rack 2 Edition
The first Nord Lead was released in 1995 to positive reviews. [2] It was created with the help of Peter Jubel, who also co-founded Propellerhead Software.
Ok, so at first glance this may seem like apples and oranges (one is VA and one is Analog), but hear me out. I want to add an analog to my setup, and have been looking at various monosynths, several of which are from DSI (moKeys, MEK), so i figured why not spend some extra and get 8 notes of polyphony? I'm wondering how much overlap (if any) there would be with the Nord Lead? I tried testing a P08 at GC but it wasn't very operational.
So im trying to compare some features but maybe someone who has used both, i figure the NL2 can't be that much more flexible soundwise as it's not a super advance VA feature wise lke the Virus or Blofeld. Maybe some of you can help fill in the blanks. I suppose I.could. have both, but space is limited and there are other kbs I am interested in Oscillators Nord Lead - Digital x2 - Sine, Saw, Triangle, Noise, Pulse P08 - Analog x2- Saw, Tri, Saw/Tri, Pulse, Noise Generator Edge - Prophet. Nord can do some simple FM stuff, but nothing that can't be handled on some of my other synths Filters Nord Lead - Multimode digital filter P08 - Analog filter (lp 2 and 4 pole only) Edge - Undecided. Tbh i dont rate the nord filter much, so the multimode isn't THAT big of a plus Modulations P08 is clear winner here with tons of destinations and a mod sequencer, NL2 is pretty fixed Polyphony NL2 has the edge, but 8 voices is enough for me Intangibles NL2 looks really cool and i love playing with it, great midi controller for softsynths P08 - Don't know. NL2 and Prophet 08 sound nothing alike.
If you want 'a real analog' as you said in your post, then Prophet 08 is your only choice (assuming you don't go for Tetra). NL2 has a nice sound all its own, probably even more diverse than the P08, but not analog.well it doesn't have to be a poly necessarily. What makes you say the NL2 is more diverse than the P08 (tonewise, other than the obvious digital oscs vs analog oscs)? I guess this is the question I should have posed from the start I have only owned one 'real analog' (Juno 106) and I think the NL2 has a pretty similar basic tone. With the D16 Syntorus chorus plug on it I can get close enough where it doesn't bother me at all. So it's hard for me to tell what i would be missing giving up VA if replacing it with an analog. Well it doesn't have to be a poly necessarily.
What makes you say the NL2 is more diverse than the P08 (tonewise, other than the obvious digital oscs vs analog oscs)? I guess this is the question I should have posed from the start I have only owned one 'real analog' (Juno 106) and I think the NL2 has a pretty similar basic tone.
With the D16 Syntorus chorus plug on it I can get close enough where it doesn't bother me at all. So it's hard for me to tell what i would be missing giving up VA if replacing it with an analogMore diverse due to the multi-mode filter and excellent FM. If you go with Nord you will get lots of great sounds and analog-style programming, but if what you want is the really rich/wet analog sound then the P08 is a better choice.
My personal opinion? I don't like the NL2.
I think it's extremely limited for a VA on that price range (You can't even have LFO2 and the arp. Working together? And it's sonic range and tone are very much lacking; you can't make this thing go wild for some reason, even when engaging the FM/sync section. So go for the P08, it's a no-brainer.
I know some of you guys are gonna hang me for this, but I just think my MS-2000 blows the NL2 sky high (f@#k, I even enjoyed the Radias much more) not to mention the P08. My personal opinion? I don't like the NL2. I think it's extremely limited for a VA on that price range (You can't even have LFO2 and the arp. Working together?
And it's sonic range and tone are very much lacking; you can't make this thing go wild for some reason, even when engaging the FM/sync section. So go for the P08, it's a no-brainer.
I know some of you guys are gonna hang me for this, but I just think my MS-2000 blows the NL2 sky high (f@#k, I even enjoyed the Radias much more) not to mention the P08.NL2 was the first really knobby and easily programmable synth I picked up so I have a bit of a soft spot for it. The fm is cool but limited, I have a TX81z and Blofeld which also do FM so I can make those sort of sounds elsewhere. I def feel you about the LFO limitations though (no real pitch envelope for both oscs, limited destinations). Strangely im not really into sync sounds on most synths it's just a significant investment going P08 over one of the many sub $1000 monosynths, so I would possibly have to sell the Nord to justify the expense edit: i suppose i could go for the P08 module and keep both if i save a bit more. I have a Nord Lead 3 and a Prophet 08 rack, and I love them both. They get along and complement each, not compete with each other. If I didn't have other synths and had to choose between those two, I'd take the Nord Lead 3 for its flexibility and great interface.
King james version tagalog bible pdf. However, since you already have a Blofeld and TX81z, I'd say the Prophet 08 will be a better choice. The Blofeld is a very flexible and decent sounding VA. The only advantage of the NL2 above the Blofeld is the interface. The P08 also has a great interface (the PE edition, at least), but sounds much better than the NL2, IMO. But you have to ask yourself if you really want to get rid of the NL2? I mean, do you use it frequently? Do you know it inside out?
Does it make you productive? It may be a mistake to sell an instrument that may appear simple and outspec'ed, but actually inspires you and makes you productive. If this is the case, I'd suggest keeping the NL2 and buying a Mopho keyboard (small and relatively cheap) to add some DSI analog flavor to your set. But you have to ask yourself if you really want to get rid of the NL2?
I mean, do you use it frequently? Do you know it inside out?
Does it make you productive? It may be a mistake to sell an instrument that may appear simple and outspec'ed, but actually inspires you and makes you productive.
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If this is the case, I'd suggest keeping the NL2 and buying a Mopho keyboard (small and relatively cheap) to add some DSI analog flavor to your set.yeah good point. Almost everything i sell i end up regretting too lol. I'm think this thread is just me trying to rationalize buying a P08 with the pretense that it could replace the NL2 and I'd sell it, though I'd most likely just keep them both anyway. I've yet to find software that sounds like my Prophet '08, but for my money Synth1 and Discovery Pro are close enough to a Nord Lead for me. I say go Prophet all the way.you will never get in the ballpark of the Nord without the interface. That's what it's all about.
It is easy to make a track based on completely new sounds just programmed within minutes. And the morph function! You are at least 10 times faster on the Nord compared to any VST. And you will hardly discover those 'unintended but original sounds' without fast tweaking. You will never get in the ballpark of the Nord without the interface.
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That's what it's all about. It is easy to make a track based on completely new sounds just programmed within minutes. And the morph function! You are at least 10 times faster on the Nord compared to any VST. And you will hardly discover those 'unintended but original sounds' without fast tweaking.For you. I find the combo of a touch screen monitor and a Novation Remote SL to be as easy and intuitive as working with any hardware UI, and trust me, I was in retail for many years so I've worked with a lot of them. The P08 has a very bright and, um, juicy (?) sound that the nord will not immediately match (some of the brightness will never be matched by the nord).
However I find a lot of the distinctive P08 sound gets tiring and is not useful in the mix. The P08 also has an impressive stereo image at times. The nord can somewhat match this with the stereo spread functions but still not the same degree.
For me, it would be Nord all the way. The Nord's presets are (to my tastes) nearly worthless but it is such a wonderful synth once you've worked with it.
I like the P08 but if I had to choose. If it were me, I'd do used nord lead keyboard + tetra (I realize you actually already own the Nord). And you will never have the horrible digital background noise that all DSI products have in low registers.