Norand Mono (Analog Bass Synth with Sequencer)

tguyfr · March 13, 2022, 4:28pm

Do you have the link please ?

Omar · March 13, 2022, 4:31pm

They said beta might be available by the end of this month. Not sure about the final version.

Omar · March 13, 2022, 4:33pm

You mean to the FB page?

Here it is : Redirecting...

Or just type Norand Mono Users in FB

Omar · March 13, 2022, 4:36pm

I meant a new firmware

tguyfr · March 13, 2022, 4:37pm

Yeah, there’s a 2.0 firmware in the pipeline, but not any new piece of hardware.

Omar · March 13, 2022, 4:40pm

Not that I know of.

A drum machine would be cool.

Or a fully fledged groovebox.

But there’s already so much to do with just the Mono. I like it that they really push the boundaries of this machine with their firmware updates. It’s a costly synth but the investment is well rewarded.

Birdzeye · March 13, 2022, 4:57pm

If I remember rightly. When the Mono first came out, the creator hinted at a sampler in the future. But that could just have been a throwaway comment…

plragde · March 13, 2022, 4:59pm

Thanks for the FB link, I can see it even though I no longer have an FB account (this is not always possible). I see where the next firmware was mentioned, and I like the hint about “inter-product compatibility”.

tguyfr · March 13, 2022, 5:05pm

No, I think it was the plan, but that was before COVID, WW3 and components shortage…

pidgeo · March 13, 2022, 5:26pm

he said in an interview he wants to make a drum machine after the mono.

would love to see what he comes up with

rennweg · March 13, 2022, 5:33pm

Quote from an Email in Okt. 2021 (edited), which I received from Mathieu from Norand after I asked him about a drum machine:

*The drum machine is indeed one of the projects among a lot of other stuff. Thing is, it’s a huge project to tackle and we want to do it right, there’s a lot of tech to be developed and tested “in the field” before we’re ready for a drum machine. *
If we can keep growing sales I’ll be able to hire engineers and speed things up, but for now it’s just me developing products (and I have a lot of less cool stuff to handle as well) so it’s a long process I don’t want to rush things and release sub-par products !"

I am sure we can expect a hell of a drum machine!

Omar · March 13, 2022, 5:35pm

That’s really a healthy approach!

pidgeo · March 13, 2022, 5:39pm

judging by the modulation n sequencer on the mono I can only imagine it would be incredible

Synthtastic · March 13, 2022, 5:40pm

I enjoy getting a sequence running, and then using the randomize accent setting on the oscillator 2 tuning knob. If you’ve set a scale, it will randomize the notes within the selected scale. Then use the mixer to either blend, or alternate, between the Osc 1 and 2 sequence variations. There’s so many fun little ways to add performative variations on the fly. I’ve still barely scratched the surface, but I really like this synth.

pidgeo · March 13, 2022, 5:47pm

that’s a great idea

damn it, I sold mine and miss it

Omar · March 13, 2022, 5:48pm

Wow, that’s deep! Actually I haven’t dabbed too much into these customized accents. I knew there were here but hadn’t really found an application. The way you use them is really interesting, I’ll make sure to try!

rennweg · March 13, 2022, 5:54pm

Thanks, I need to check this, sounds great!

ddiamond84 · March 13, 2022, 6:25pm

Nothing but praise for the mono, I love this thing.

johnl · March 13, 2022, 6:28pm

From @OscillatorSink

jottwehh · March 13, 2022, 6:29pm

It’s for sure an awesome synth, but i didn’t find a single demo where I’m impressed by it’s sound.
That’s obviously a matter of taste, but yeah for me I never thought “wow that sounds really good!”…
From a spec’s and workflow perspective it seems like a dream synth