The MODOR NF-1 is still an insider tip. And it’s a rarity. After all, it’s an European synthesizer “Made in Belgium”. Although its sound is powerful, inspiring and versatile, NF-1 had a difficult start. Users quickly critizied the slightly mediocre hardware (wobbly knobs). And the noisy audio signal. Anyway, MODOR now modified the NF-1 with a respectable hardware upgrade …
The improvements in detail:
- A new type of potentiometers give the knobs a more stable, less ‘wobbly’ feeling
- A new DAC gives a 12dB lower noisefloor, Cirrus Logic CS4334 DAC has been replaced by CS4392
- A USB connector has been added (for MIDI over USB, no audio)
- Line out is now capable of driving a headphone
- Improved EMC design to further avoid picking up environment noise
The fact is: MODOR NF-1 sounds very good. Expressive, lush, noble. Three comprehensive oscillators plus a multimode-filter and a FORMANT-filter guarantee for stunning, massive sounds.
Some recommendable Youtube videos:
MODOR NF-1 DEMO – by David Morley:
MODOR NF-1 STRINGS – by David Morley:
MODOR NF-1 Song – by Obscure Wave Music:
MODOR NF-1 Demoy – by Perfect Ciruit Audio:
Further info:
- MODOR NF-1 (Manufacturer’s Website)
- MODOR NF-1 (Schneiders Laden)