Nord Rack 2X

Subtractive Synthesizer (The reborn of the Red Queen)

 (17 Votes)
Sunborn
2023 Edition V2 (Updated 1 year ago)
35.3MB
June 13, 2023
Reaktor 6
Subtractive FM

DESCRIPTION

Nord Rack 2X Reaktor Ensemble
2023 V2 Edition by Sunborn

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Original Author: Tom Büttner (2011)
New graphics, additions, various changes, minor code corrections by me.

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V2 UPDATE:

* NKS Version: Ensemble is now fully NKS compatible, for use in Maschine and Komplete Kontrol, with an updated custom template and a fully reworked mapping, which has been applied on each preset. It is now appears as an individual instrument under Native Instruments, with its own graphics and resources (NKS previews by Kymeia).

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FEATURES:

- 2 OSC with 13 Waveforms, Frequency, Phase & Ring Modulation, Sync
- 1 Filter with 5 Filter types & Frequency Modulation
- 2 LFO
- Volume, Filter & Modulation Envelopes
- Mono, Legato, Poly & Percussion Modes
- Arpeggiator with custom pattern creation & Midi Echo
- EQ, Distortion, Chorus, Delay & Reverb FX

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NOTES:

Technically speaking, Tom did everything. I just followed his steps. It took me almost one year to understand what is what and what it does, then to make the new look and finally to change things a bit. Actually I replaced many elements with more modern versions and most primary modules with core modules (where it was possible), but always according to his code.

I kept most of the original presets (snapshots), some as they were and some reworked and i added some more. I also tagged them by types and categories and create a master template for use on MASCHINE/KOMPLETE KONTROL.

The main reason why i started this, was basically the small size of the original... extremely annoying for a guy with presbyopia and a huge screen! (By the way, recommended screen size is 1920x1080 or larger).

I strongly encourage you to download the original ensemble too (https://www.native-instruments.com/en/reaktor-community/reaktor-user-library/entry/show/6673/) as it contains an extremely detailed and useful manual!

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CREDITS:

* All credits to Tom Büttner for this incredible and still inspiring work: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/reaktor-community/reaktor-user-library/entry/show/6673/

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FAIR USE:

Feel free to use it as you like or to further improve it by yourself, however as long as you use it as is, please do not remove authors info.

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DISCLAIMER:

This is NOT an official emulation of Nord Rack 2X by Clavia. This ensemble has been created for fun, inspirational and educational purposes. Original trademark and copyright by ©Clavia.

COMMENTS  (26)

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Sunborn
8 months ago
@Jörg Dugel, nope, there is no specific reason... most probably because i gave full priority to NKS at the expense of "traditional" midi
Jörg Dugel
12 months ago
is there a reason that midi mapping of our controls is not possible in Maschine software?
dlgx
1 year ago
I've been having that download problem too. Try again. They've fixed it since yesterday.
Slicky
1 year ago
As you can probably tell, NI have worked their magic to destroy their own website again, and you cannot currently download anything from the user libraries sections of the site. Im dying to try your new Ensambles!!! Grrr :(
Thijs Slijkhuis
1 year ago
@jesus herv Website error probably. It does so for me at different reaktors as well.
jesus herv
1 year ago
Hello, I can't download the instrument from here in downloads, why won't it let me? Thanks greetings
jesus herv
1 year ago
8u8
Sunborn
1 year ago
@BartJ Thank you :-) About small GUI, i know the problem, it is because i don't use laptops for music, my desktop has big screen, however i kept the ensemble in a logical size. It is a shame that Reaktor does not support vector graphics. So, sorry, i can not provide smaller GUI, at least not now... It is a lot-lot of work (actually it took me 1 year to finish this one -of course i was learning at that time; now things will be quicker) but most important, it require a lot of time! I can not spend that time, i prefer to spend it on my paid works, or on relaxing in nature, or on exploring something new (i do have lot of half finished ensembles). However, i may do something about it in the future! but i can not guarantee if, and when, I have this idea, with panels A and B, i never use B panel, so it can be used to rebuild a smaller size. So, keep an eye on this page, it may be never done, but i am very unpredictable, so you may see your request in a month! :-)
BartJ
1 year ago
Hi, This is great work! I would, however, have one request. Could you please provide a version with a smaller GUI, on my laptop this version unfortunately takes up more than the entire screen :)
Goremall
1 year ago
You'll get there with core. It's actually very simple really, there are only a few modules in there, but what you can do with those modules is insane! A great way to learn core is to pick apart Polyplex. The core work in there for the effects sections is a great way to understand how the flow of it works. The have an entire effects section that only uses like 2% of cpu. It's ridiculously well made. Razor is also a great structure to learn core.
Sunborn
1 year ago
@Goremall I agree and not just for the levels, other things need an improvement too. On some future update i will improve whatever i can! Please remember, this is just my second year in Reaktor ensembles development and quite a few things are still a mystery. Macro modules were like "piece of cake" but Core is a very different (and complicated) story, which i currently still study... and the Blocks? I am not even there yet, just combining ready ones, as a modular. :-)
Goremall
1 year ago
The original Nord Rack is one of my favorite plugins from the user library. This new interface in my opinion is way easier to navigate in than previous so this is excellent! I do however think the levels in this should be fixed in either of these versions though. Some of the presets are deafening. But overall still one of my favs.
Sunborn
1 year ago
@bindlestiff thanks a lot dude, but really not necessary to waste your energy on biped parasites, just ignore them, they do not worth the trouble. @Alessandro Gerini go make a pizza, or... make love to your self :-p
bindlestiff
1 year ago
Look at this guy here who cries saying nasty things about tools he didn't have to pay for, someone's work and time spent given freely for others to try/use, alter/IMPROVE(as they see it). Whadda champ! What have you created/modded/contributed to this community?! Let's check...
Alessandro Gerini
1 year ago
Horrible sounds!
CHEpachilo
1 year ago
Great work man!
Chris Ankin
1 year ago
Thanks so much for this and all of the NKS conversions you do, it's greatly appreciated :)
william blackie
1 year ago
holding a chord down and flipping between sync pad and choir 1, makes some great noises. lovely instrument cheers
Sunborn
1 year ago
@D B Reaktor 6.5.0 is the latest update (few months ago) by Native Instruments, finally with a VST3 plugin and native Apple M1 support
D B
1 year ago
what is 6.5? latest showing is 6.4
Sunborn
1 year ago
@Bodo Kuznik for all Reaktor 6... you can update!
Bodo Kuznik
1 year ago
Only for Reaktor 6.5 I dont have it.
Sunborn
1 year ago
About sound: The original ensemble had some unwanted clicks and other strange behavior (on some modules) that was a real nightmare... finally i found a way to work around, by starting some knobs at 0.001 instead of 0 :-)
Sunborn
1 year ago
As one of the users i study most Paule your opinion matters double. Glad you liked it, thank you :-)
Paule
1 year ago
… and fine sounds. Thank you.
Paule
1 year ago
Happy for the 4k screen users.
now