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Hi

I´ve come across a Nord Modular G2X in very good condition, that´s for sale.
When it comes to modular synths, I have NO experience - but really love the complex sounds they´re able to create.
So...now I´m struggling between my impulse of purchase this monster - or not.
I have lots of other toys that can create very nice sound-variations, so I´m not even sure if I want to get down the road of modular synths.

Anyone care to share some point of views about this synth, and how its holding up against the newer equipment?

Also: The price is about 2700 USD - wich seems to be a fair price when checking ebay-prices.
But this is an product that was discounted 10 years ago.
Any points of view?

I've been on the lookout for a G2X for some years but they rarely come up for sale,but when they do they command really silly high prices,over the top for what I would be comfortable paying for a secondhand machine,as much as I would like one I'm not prepared to spend so much on one.

I always hoped Nord would revisit the Modular series again now there is so much more general interest in Modular nowadays,ok so its a virtual Modular environment rather than physical Modules but great that the hardware is totally customisable to the user,and the software is pretty much limitless,I would say the Nord Modular is still relevant to todays technology,and still contemporary sound wise,even though the software is some years old,many users report it still runs on the latest Mac OSX.not sure If it still works on Newer Windows OS.

Nord had a great Modular concept for a company thats ingrained predominantly into the Hardware aspect of synthesizers but I think it was released at a time when Modular systems were really for the hardcore synthesist,and because it relied so heavily on its software counterpart to get the best out of it put many people off,perhaps why it didn't make such an impact until some years later when people realised the potential of this Modular series,and maybe why they haven't revisited it again since,I'd love to see another series of Modulars from Nord,Thats why I'm reluctant to drop so much cash to get a secondhand model.

If you can get it at a decent price and dependant on whether you want the Module version or the Keyboard version then I would seriously consider purchasing one,even if your not a hardcore synthesist the modules are easy to interact with and logical to even the most novice of users,I would check that you have the means to run the Software editor on your Computer system OS first before jumping on it.

Thanks Adam - great inputs!


I agree to your point of view about the second hand prices.
As far as I understand, the software still runs OK with newer macOS.