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11. Module reference: Note group NORD MODULAR G2 V1.1

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The Range control signal input.

Signal: Bipolar.

The example below shows the principle for creating a simple arpeggiator. LFO A is set to generate a tri-

angle wave, since this signal has linear, symmetrical ramps. This guarantees even change of control values

over time. We have pressed four Note buttons and selected a Range of +/-32 semitones on the KeyQuant

module. The output signal from the KeyQuant module is routed to the unattenuated Pitch input of the

Osc A module to ensure correct semitone intervals.

We have selected Capture ‘Evenly’ to make the notes be output at a steady rate when controlled from the

Triangle wave LFO.

The Partial Quantizer module generates a

control signal which will transpose an Os-

cillator to one of its harmonic partials.

The range of the partial generator is 0 to

+/- 64 partials in steps of 0.5 partials. Note that the practical limit of Nord Modular G2 is +/- 32 partials.

If the range is set above +/- 32 partials, the oscillator will remain on its 32nd partial until the control signal

amplitude has decreased below +/- 32 partials.

Displays the control signal range set with the attenuator knob. For the display to show the correct range,

it is assumed that the input signal uses its whole dynamic range (+/- 64 units). Values exceeding +/- 32

partials are shown with an asterisk, indicating that the practical output limit is exceeded.

Set the control signal range. Range +/- 64 units.

The blue control signal input.

Signal: Bipolar.

This module works like a control signal

attenuator. You set the output peak-to-

peak limits in semitones. This could be

useful if you want to “tune" the output

from a controller. The Note Scaler works with either uni- or bipolar signals.