USER MANUALS

Modor DR-2 user's manual, version 3 for firmware OS007 (English, 80pages, 2.5MB)

Modor DR-2 Key Combos and Parameter card (280kB)

Modor NF-1 user's manual, version 5 for firmware OS014 (English, 68pages, 1.5MB)

Modor NF-1m Control Overview card (24kB)

Modor NF-1m Menu Overview card (19kB)

Eurorack Formant Filter Manual (245,1kB)

Eurorack Comb Filter Manual (70,1kB)

Eurorack Noisy Oscillator Manual (71,0kB)

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Modor's firmware upgrades can be installed on the NF-1(m) or DR-2 by using MIDI Sysex messages. If you need a simple SysEx software, we recommend using one of these:

Linux: Simple Sysexxer, can be found here

Mac OS X: SysEx Librarian, can be found here

Windows: SendSX, can be found here

Android: Syx-Lib, can be found here

MODOR DR-2

The most recent version of the Modor DR-2 firmware is OS009. Check the videos below for instructions on how to install firmware upgrades on the DR-2!

OS001 was the basic version on the first DR-2's.
OS002 added polyrhythms, the compressor per channel, a euclidean generator and a few other things and bugfixes.
OS003 fixes a bug in the sidechain routing when loading preset drumsets, and a syncing bug.
OS004 adds a small attack envelope to reduce clicks, fixes the noise phasing problem, further stabilises clock syncing and adds a few other things.
OS005 adds 2 new drum models, an overdrive and a tilt filter, and a number of shortcuts and operation improvements.
OS006 fixes a few small bugs that were found in the previous upgrade, and improves parameter inspection.
OS007 introduces parameter locks and an improved bootloader.
OS008 fixes a bug in OS007s bootloader upgrade system.
OS009 introduces randomization functions, the electro snare model, instrument focus, step copy/paste, MIDI NRPN reception, a better load/save process and fixes some disturbing click sounds.

OS009 Sysex file for Modor DR-2

For those who upgrade from OS006 or earlier, don't forget to install the new bootloader. Install file and instructions are included in the upgrade.

MODOR NF-1

The most recent version of the Modor NF-1 firmware is OS016. Version _v5 of the user manual is up to date with OS014.

OS001 was the basic version on the very first NF-1's.
OS002 added poly/mono/legato switching over OS001.
OS003 adds a bug fix that solves bad response from certain MIDI keyboards.
OS004 adds a "Safety Mode" and a "Frontpanel Reset" together with some minor bug fixes.
OS005 adds envelope looping and a number of bug fixes.
OS006 adds another bug fix.
OS007 simplifies the patch loading/saving procedure and removes some disturbing click sounds when playing mono.
OS008 adds looping amp-envelope, polyphonic aftertouch, breath controller as mod source, and a few other things.
OS009 fixes some bugs (audio clicks are gone), adds new modulation destinations, adds internal/external syncing, adds MPE support (for Roli Seaboard and Linnstrument), and makes osc&env toggling more intuitive.
OS010 fixes full patch compatibility between the minimodor NF-1m and the NF-1, and has some improved Midi MPE support.
OS011 fixes a tuning problem that was created on OS010, and fixes a bug in the MPE system.
OS012 fixes a bug that was created in OS010, which messes up the preset memory in some devices.
OS013 stabilises Comb Filter Feedback, adds oscillator phase randomization, and most important: adds microtonality.
OS014 improves stability when using the editor, adds chord memory, hipass delay filter, microtonal 1-note-off-scale and some bugfixes.
OS015 adds a few extra bugfixes
OS016 improves SafetyMode and parameter inspection, adds a 'stretched' tonescale, eases source/dest selection for modulation wires and improves MIDI MTS and MPE for microtonal applications

OS016 Sysex file for Modor NF-1, with installation instructions (223,4kB)

You can check your current OS number in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.

WARNING! Installing new firmware destroys your complete patch memory! Make a backup memory dump before installing the new firmware. Modor Music cannot be held responsible for the loss of your work!

WARNING! For NF-1 users with OS009 or earlier: Some MIDI interfaces don't seem to handle large sysex files correctly - thereby damaging your patch memory and making OS updates impossible. Try a Bank dump/receive first to check if all goes well! We'll try to make a list of trusted MIDI interfaces soon - Report your success or problems with OS updates in a mail to info@modormusic.com. This problem does not exist on the Minimodor NF-1m and on NF-1's with OS010 or higher, because it uses an updated sysex protocol.

MODOR NF-1m

The most recent version of the Minimodor NF-1m firmware is OS009. There is no separate users' manual for the NF-1m, but most aspects can be found in the NF-1's user manual too. There's also a video manual on the NF-1m page.
REMARK: Users that have OS001 on the Minimodor NF-1m have to use the old style 5-pin DIN connection to install the firmware update. Updating through Midi-over-USB is not possible. This bug was fixed in OS002.

OS001 was the basic version on the first NF-1m's.
OS002 fixes a bug in the Midi-over-USB system.
OS003 adds safety mode, improved MPE support, fixes a bug with selecting modulation sources and adds some handy shortcuts.
- When turning a control while keeping EXIT/NO pressed, you can inspect the parameter value without changing it.
- When turning Ctrls 4 or 5 while keeping MOD pressed in the OSC screen, you can change the FM harmonics without menu diving.
OS004 fixes a bug in the Midi MPE support, and fixes a bug with Midi Note Nr #00
OS005 fixes a bug that was created in OS003, which messes up the preset memory in some devices.
OS006 stabilises Comb Filter Feedback, adds oscillator phase randomization, and most important: adds microtonality.
OS007 improves stability when using the editor, adds chord memory, hipass delay filter, microtonal 1-note-off-scale option and a number of bugfixes.
OS008 adds a few extra bugfixes
OS009 improves SafetyMode and parameter inspection, adds a 'stretched' tonescale, and improves MIDI MTS and MPE for microtonal applications

OS009 Sysex file for Minimodor NF-1m, with installation instructions (130,6kB)

SOFTWARE EDITOR

We have a software editor for the NF-1 and NF-1m! Standalone for every OS, and AU/VST plugins for Mac/Win.

Mac OS X: Standalone and Audio Unit, version v6
Linux: Standalone editor, version v6
Windows: Standalone and VST3 editor, version v6

Remark that there are also third-party editors, developed by Sigabort and iLov Machines!

SYSEX PRESET BANKS

These patchbanks can be uploaded to your NF-1 using MIDI sysex. Instructions on how to import/export patchbanks can be found in the Modor NF-1 user's manual (§8.9). Your NF-1 needs to be in the SYSEX DUMP-menu on the 'Bank Receive'-item to receive patchbank sysex, otherwise these messages are ignored. If you need a simple SysEx software, we recommend using one of these:

Linux: Simple Sysexxer, can be found here
Mac OS X: SysEx Librarian, can be found here
Windows: Use the sysex dialog (View menu, Sysex) of Midi-OX, can be found here, or use SendSX, can be found here
Android: Syx-Lib, can be found here

Important: Of these patchbanks, there's always an old and a new version. Since the addition of a USB midi interface to the NF-1m, the sysex protocol had to be changed to allow it to work with Midi-over-USB. Since OS010, the NF-1 also uses this same protocol. So:

When using the USB connector, only the new version can be used
On the NF-1 with OS009 or older, only the old version can be used
When using the MIDI IN connector on the NF-1m or the NF-1 with OS010 or newer, both versions can be used.

Feel free to send us your own preset banks if you want to share them!