Simple Question: Nord

Does a Nord Lead 2x bring something (if anything) new to the table,

if an Andromeda was already in da house?

Yes or No?

Not as much as a K5000 or Q or G2 would. I like the Nord Leads, but if you have an Andromeda already, you probably won't be using the NL much.

Yes. In fact, I'd rather have a Nord Lead 2X than an Andromeda, personally. Maybe that disqualifies my opinion to you, but there you have it.

ya, I saw that one coming. Not everyone wants/likes the Andromeda.

Like r33k says, some people would prefer the NL2 over the A6. I'm pretty sure you (cl516) already have an A6. I'm also assuming you like it. So my comments were based on that.

yeah i do have the A6 and i love it.

my post is more to prove a point to a buddy then anything else.

i welcome more opinions.

I'd rather have the Nord. The A6 doesn't do analog in a way that I particularly appreciate and the playability and the immediacy of the Nord is unique.

I have neither. Therefore, I cannot provide any meaningful opinion. If you would like to rectify this, please send me one (1) unit each of both models, and I will be more than happy to evaluate them for you. Please allow 4 to 6 years for delivery of opinion. Thank you for your patronage and good day to you.

In that case: No.

kill yourself.

I've had both an A6 and NL2 and would have neither again (in which case they must be good - don't listen to me!) but a NM or G2....that's another matter.

well like i said, this was more to prove a point to a buddy.

that's how he put it, if this synth was 'in da house.' hahaha.

There is zero overlap between the two.

...sorry to say but I'd prefer the Nord as well. I've fiddled with an A6 a bit and can't honestly say I like it...probably a UI thing more than anything else...

That said, the two are completely different-sounding.

Turning out to be not such a simple question, is it? Seems most people here prefer the NL2. I'll agree they sound different, but the underlying methods used are the same.

In other words, any patch you can program on the NL2, you can program on the Andromeda.

This wouldn't be the case if you got another synth that used a different method of synthesis.

So basically, I'd say that what it brings to the table is a different sounding method of subtractive synthesis.

depends. comparing Nrods with A6 in how well they do classic, warm analog, is pretty much pointless.

however, if you're looking for something to compliment your Andromeda, than their unique character is equally interesting.

NL3 does bring more to the table than NL2 does, as it goes beyond the analog domain. and as Mildbill mentioned already, a way different board like XT, or K5000 would complement A6 even better,

but still.. i can definetely see logic in having a Nord LEad 3 next to my Andromeda. i like it, and they cannot really cover each other's teritory. (spealing about texture n sound, not parameters n spec)

If I had the money for an Andromeda...

Honestly, I would probably spend it on a PolyEvolver. The Andromeda is one of the prettiest synths ever created, but it wouldn't make my top 5 analog polys as far as sound.

There is a ton of overlap between the two. The only people that would think there isn't any overlap are us synth geeks.

Too true.

i also think there is a ton of overlap.

I agree about Nord3 bringing more to the table next to the A6.

did i just past 800 posts? wooooohoooo!

By saying ''there is no overlap'', I mean they have different character to my synth oriented ears. If A6 and NL2X has overlap, then almost all analogs and VAs must have % 99 overlap too. Then, Arturia MinoMoog V and real MiniMoog Model D has some major overlap as well. Of course, any sawtooth sound similar to certain extent on any synth, but they are different for ''us''. Nord 2X has an unmistakably bright, agressive and metallic tone to it. I have both A6 and NL2X for almost 4 years and never thought they compete with each other.

I am a Nord fan, but I'd never take a NL3 over an Andromeda.

Ok I'm reviving this thread:

about this:

how much overlap in general tone between Nord Lead2X and Juno60?

(those who dislike my question need not necessarily participate)

when doin short percussive sounds i.e. typical arpeggio and swift bass lines, as in various high-bpm dance/trance/etc styles, where there's no time to perceive the digital nature of 2X, the differences is arguably small enough. considering Nord is more flexible, with a smooth multimode filter and other extras like two osc, in this application i'd actually shoose it over juno.

not that it can sound like 60 in all its range, as of course it cant. among other things, juno has an analog osc and a beautiful 24dB jup8 filter.. the overall texture is gentle n rich compared nord's rather agressive character.

If there is any reasonable overlap between NL2X and any other synth, it must be the Juno 60, not the Andromeda. They don't sound similar all the time as Tom says, but those bright and metallic pads of the 2X are the closest to Juno tones. I have a problematic Juno 60 as well and could compare both. In short, NL2X is close to Juno line and Novation synths are close to JX and JP series.

nope...never liked nords anyway...