Pablo Mastodon

Comments, suggestions, questions about this forum? Post it here! Also for test purposes or Off-Topic discussions.
User avatar
pablomastodon
Patch Creator
Posts: 4389
Joined: 30 Apr 2010, 20:45
14
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Wave
Has thanked: 1895 times
Been thanked: 1963 times

Pablo Mastodon

Post by pablomastodon »

Hi All. This notice is perhaps overdue, but personal and general worldwide circumstances have delayed this post.

This is a general notice that I am no longer working as Nord Tech Support for either Canadian or US wholesale distributors, effective May 1, 2020. Folks in Canada and the USA seeking tech support will be directed to my former colleague, Matthew Wood. He is a caring and competent individual, but under current circumstances is carrying a significantly heavier load with responsibility for numerous other gear brands as well as Nord, so it may be that the concierge-level service to which some have become accustomed is no longer available. Please note that this is a function of the Canadian and US wholesalers and not a situation over which our friends in Sweden have any direct control. Working with the Nord brand generally and with our friends in Sweden specifically for the past ten years has been one of the major blessings of my life and I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve in that capacity.

Going forward it is my hope that I will be able to spend more time with my synth collection actually playing and producing music, subject to the competing demands of my wife and her "honey do" lists. That said, I have amassed a large collection of Nord, and other, instruments over the years, many of which are now redundant to me. There were purchased in order to have on hand in case I needed to field detailed inquiries about those models. I have begun the process of taking photos and creating listings on REVERB.COM under my shop, "Pablo Mastodon's Synth Extravaganza." Everything I sell will have gone through meticulous QC process by me prior to listing.

What I'm keeping: NS3-Compact, NW2, NW, NR2X, NLA1R, NL4 (or NR4, haven't decided which yet), C2D, G2E, G2, NR3, MicroModular.
What will become available (some of which listed already): NER2, NMK, NMR, NR1, NSEX-Compact, G2X, G2E, NR4 (or NL4?)

This forum remains, to me, a shining example of the best that the internet can be and offer. As I have said many, many times to countless people, it is populated by friendly and helpful people. Continuing kudos to Johannes and to the succession of moderators and other contributors who have helped to make this the really great place that it is.

Bless, Pablo
bun fyah weh fyah fi bun
User avatar
Tasten-Bert
Donator
Posts: 843
Joined: 17 Feb 2015, 11:57
9
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Electro 5
Your Nord Gear #2: Other Brand
Location: Where there is friendship, love and music ...
Has thanked: 154 times
Been thanked: 359 times
Contact:

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by Tasten-Bert »

Dear Pablo,

I wish you all the best and good luck on your way. We‘ve never met in person, but to me you are something like „the institution“ here. The ONE whose answer is always awaited to give final security.

I hope we don‘t have to miss you here. Again - good luck, and stay healthy! Sunny regards from Germany.
| nord electro 5D 61 and korg X50 on k&m 18880 or 18950 stand | iPad mini 5 with Set List Maker | phonic AM120 submixer |
[hr]
... and I loved these of my former stuff: nord electro 3, Roland VR-760, Fatar Studio 1100, korg 01/W, Roland U-20
User avatar
maxpiano
Patch Creator
Posts: 6272
Joined: 27 Jun 2011, 13:29
12
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Location: Italy
Has thanked: 448 times
Been thanked: 2197 times

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by maxpiano »

Hola Pablo,

I am not one of the many US/Canadian customers you have provided support to during your years serving as Nord official support for NA, but I am 101% confident that you will be missed by them.

It's a pity I Iive too far because I may have considered getting one piece of your gear, just for the pleasure of owning some "Pablo Mastodon's Synth Extravaganza's" ;-)

Hope you will continue staying in touch with the community of this forum and provide your wise and expert advices as you always did so far :-)

All the best! Max
Last edited by maxpiano on 08 Jul 2020, 16:35, edited 3 times in total.
User avatar
Mr_-G-
Moderator
Posts: 4628
Joined: 18 Aug 2012, 16:48
11
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2
Has thanked: 1419 times
Been thanked: 1230 times

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by Mr_-G- »

Hi Pablo, you are officially the most thanked member of the forum. For those of us that have been hanging around here for some time, that is no surprise and shows without doubts how much appreciation there is for you in this community. Here it is once more: Thank you!
I am sure all of us here hope to see you around,and that the new endeavours in music production go well (please let us hear your works!).
Lots of success!

Mr_-G-

Edit: typo
Last edited by Mr_-G- on 08 Jul 2020, 12:29, edited 1 time in total.
These users thanked the author Mr_-G- for the post (total 2):
Marlowes, baekgaard
DanielD71
Posts: 518
Joined: 20 Jan 2012, 13:00
12
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Location: Canada
Has thanked: 406 times
Been thanked: 130 times
Contact:

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by DanielD71 »

Pablo contacted me directly to understand my issue with my C2. A day or two after, I received a beta firmware from Nord that fix my issue.

Thanks Pablo!!!

Regards
Daniel
User avatar
harmonizer
Posts: 509
Joined: 25 Dec 2012, 17:10
11
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Electro 3
Location: NJ, USA
Has thanked: 72 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by harmonizer »

Thank you for all the expertise you have shared, and all the support you have provided to us.
User avatar
DJKeys
Patch Creator
Posts: 2036
Joined: 11 Apr 2011, 17:11
13
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Wave 2
Location: Las Vegas
Has thanked: 410 times
Been thanked: 814 times
Contact:

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by DJKeys »

Hi, Pablo-

We have had a number of conversations and you know how much I appreciated the level of service you provided. I wish you all the best in your next endeavors, stay safe and take care, my friend!

-dj

Nord Stage 3
Nord Wave 2
Yamaha U3
iMac i7 13.5.2
Studio One 5.5.2
Nektar T4
Drawmer DL 241
Focusrite ISA Two
Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre
Hlaalu

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by Hlaalu »

I have been around here for just a few months, but let me say you are the kind of person who makes hanging around in these forum worth it. ;) Thanks for your valuable contributions and good luck with your next job!
User avatar
Schorsch
Donator
Posts: 2242
Joined: 15 May 2018, 23:34
5
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Stage 3
Location: Germany - NRW
Has thanked: 1236 times
Been thanked: 803 times

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by Schorsch »

Hi Pablo,

all the best for your future engagements, I hope you will stay here as one of the most valuable members of NUF and we are able to enjoy your profund know how :thanks: :thumbup:
Last edited by Schorsch on 08 Jul 2020, 17:23, edited 3 times in total.
Regards Schorsch

Want to convert programs between NS2 and NS3?
Check this awesome website to visually view NS2/3 programs and re-create them on the other instrument!


Gear: NS3C, NS3 88, KeyLargo, Vent II ..
cgrafx
Posts: 898
Joined: 22 Aug 2015, 08:48
8
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Electro 5
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Stage 3
Location: Northern California
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 293 times
Contact:

Re: Pablo Mastodon

Post by cgrafx »

Hi Pablo,

Thanks for generous time and support here in these forums. Wishing you success and happiness in your future endeavors.

Philip
Current Gear: NS3C, Alesis QS6.1, QS7.1 & QS8.2, Hammond B3 with Leslie 122, Yamaha CP70, Yamaha C3 6' Grand, Roland D-05, Roland AX-Edge, Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard, Behringer Arp Odyssey
Post Reply