NAMM PRESS RELEASE
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Clavia DMI AB- www.clavia.se
Jan 20, 2006 - for immediate release

SONIC EVOLUTION IN A RED BOX
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Clavia presents the (r)evolutionary Patch Mutator update for the Nord Modular G2. Also available as free softsynth.

The worlds most flexible synthesizer has gotten even better - and easier to use. A new OS revision 1.4 for the Nord Modular G2 brings a (r)evolutionary Patch Mutator, greatly simplifying the exploration of the infinite sonic possibilities of the G2 line of synthesizers.

You simply use your ears to breed sounds in an interactive process, similar to the selective breeding of plants, but infinitely faster. A family of sounds can be generated from any existing sound, and different sounds can even crossbreed to produce exciting new variations. Theprocess can be repeated in any number of generations, gradually approaching the sound you are looking for, or as a way of exploring novel sound worlds. The Patch Mutator also includes such tools as patch randomization and interpolation between existing sounds.

The Nord Modular G2 is already the machine of choice for synth power users. Now, beginners too can easily explore its infinite possibilities. Sound design will never be the same.

The Patch Mutator has been developed in collaboration with Swedish composer and researcher Palle Dahlstedt, as a result of several years of research in computer-aided creativity at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

SOME USER COMMENTS:
(from the independent G2 online forum at www.electro-music.com)

"The patch mutator is really cool and sounds very musical!"

"I'm still blown away by the organic nature of the cross breeder."

"I've had some fabulous results..."

"It's fantastic for clueless people like me. I've already stumbled across
some incredible sounds... This will absolutely revolutionise the way I use
my G2."

"Once again, a big thankyou to Clavia for such an excellent addition!"

"I can't stop playing with it... So many hidden sounds..."

"...its absolutely great for synth idiots such as myself who are not sure
what all the knobs on a patch do."

"Even sequenced patches are cross bred intelligently. Really really cool."

Try it out yourself at the NAMM Show, Hall B, Booth 6014!

FREE UPDATE - ALSO AS A FREE SOFTSYNTH
The update is free of charge and all G2, G2x and G2 Engine users can download it today from the Clavia website. For those who have not yet bought a G2, there is also a fully usable softsynth demo version, complete with sound engine, MIDI in and patch save capabilities.

MORE INFORMATION:
Clavia Website: www.clavia.se

Update download (G2 hardware OS and editor):
http://www.clavia.se/products/nordmodular/software.htm

Free softsynth download:
http://www.clavia.se/products/nordmodular/demo.htm

Palle Dahlstedt`s homepage: www.id.gu.se/palle

For more general info about the G2 series, see:http://www.clavia.se/products/nordmodular/index.htm