Norand, a French firm known for its innovative synthesizers, is set to release its latest hardware instrument—the MONO MK2. This updated version of Norand’s MONO, which won fans for its ability to emulate a Roland TB-303, offers even more modulation and flexibility.
The MONO MK2 features pressure-sensitive keys that detect velocity, aftertouch, pitch bend, and vertical modulation. The sequencer buttons are also now pressure sensitive and enable you to morph between patterns. Other enhancements include an overdrive circuit for adding distortion to the output, improved knob resolution, multicolored LEDs, microSD storage for patterns and sounds, a duophonic mode, and USB-C connectivity.
Like its predecessor, the MONO MK2 boasts two analog oscillators, each with four continuously variable waveforms, an analog filter, 14 envelopes, 20 LFOs, and a 16-step sequencer with slides and accents. Norand is also releasing a new firmware for the original MONO, which adds the duophonic mode and velocity, aftertouch, and pitch-bend sensitivity.
While no videos are currently available for the MONO MK2, you can watch a demonstration of the new firmware on the original MONO. The MONO MK2 will be available for purchase on May 10th at a price of €839. Stay on top of the latest developments in music gear by following Resident Advisor, your go-to source for music news.
