6. Patches: Patches (in-depth)
NORD MODULAR G2 V1.1
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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 Per-
formances, the number of Patches will be less. The reason the G2 has this many Banks and memory lo-
cations 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.
When you want to store a Patch in a memory location that doesn’t
contain any Patch, this is indicated in the
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If you should run out of internal memory when trying to store a
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room for new ones. This can be done using the Tools|File Browser
window (see below).
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To delete a Patch from the internal memory of the synth you have to use the File Browser. Select
Tools|File Browser and click the Patch tab to display the Patches of the internal memory of the synth.
Classic
Traditional “clean” analog types of polyphonic synth sounds based on the classic
waveforms
Drum
Drum and percussion sounds
Fantasy
Melodic effects sounds and textures, often with rhythmic modulations
FX
Atonal effects sounds like water, laser guns, explosions etc. Sometimes with heavy
modulations.
Lead
Sounds meant for lead lines. Usually monophonic sounds. Also lead “chord mem-
ory” sounds
Organ
Different types of organ sounds
Pad
Melodic polyphonic “chord” sounds with fairy slow attacks like strings, choirs etc.
Piano
Different types of electric and acoustic piano emulations
Synth
All sorts of melodic polyphonic synth sounds
Audio In
All sorts of Patches that make use of the Audio Ins of the synth.
User1
Reserved for your own Sound Category
User2
Reserved for your own Sound Category
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