Nord has released a free update for the Nord Drum 2 modeling percussion synthesizer.
Here’s what’s new in Nord Drum 2 OS v2.10:
- FM-Synthesis added to the Tone Section, with 6 different FM-algorithms
- MIDI CC-control of all parameters
- A new MIDI Mode that lets you play each channel the Nord Drum 2 in a pitched manner with a MIDI keyboard/sequencer
- Doubled memory capacity – The memory area has been reorganized into 8 banks with 50 program locations each (400 locations in total).
- Nord has introduced the Nord Drum 2 Manager for Mac/Win – easily transfer and backup Nord Drum 2 Banks
- 4 new Filter types in the Noise Section: High Pass 12/24dB, Low Pass 12dB and Band Pass 6dB
- Improved Hand Clap mode
- Dynamic Curves for pads and triggers
See the Nord site for details.
Excellent news!
This is a fantastic little drum machine but I have been waiting for this, the CC mapping in particular was a glaring omission!
The inclusion of FM makes me very happy and pitched mode is going to turn this into a pretty decent synth as well! Good work Clavia, much appreciated!
Looking forward to getting it installed
Have ND1, want ND2. Agree, fantastic little drum synth…
Wow. Substantial update. Thank you Clavia
Update done… all went smoothly & all working well.
Very happy with these new features, not had much chance to play yet, but the FM synthesis is bonkers – an inspired addition to an already excellent box!
All the little extras like higher resolution on parameter settings are very welcome too.