Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
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Conductive Labs
The NDLR V2
Product Info
Article Number:
521697
Brand:
Conductive Labs
Model:
The NDLR V2
Category:
Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The NDLR V2 is a seriously clever little box for anyone diving into generative music or needing a flexible arpeggiator and chord sequencer. It's especially great for electronic musicians and sound designers who want a hands-on, tactile way to create evolving patterns and textures – think modular-esque workflows in a compact, portable package.
Product Description
- Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
- Arpeggiator
- Sequencer and Chord Generator
- 4 MIDI parts (Motif 1
- Motif 2
- Pad and Drone)
- All parts play in the same key
- in the same mode
- in the same chord and are rhythmically synchronised
- Extensive pattern and rhythm editor for Motifs with 20 presets and 20 user slots each
- Chord sequencer with programmable chord progression
- Freely assignable MIDI controllers per part
- Quick access to all part parameters and flat menu structure
- Start/stop buttons per part and globally
- Tempo range: 10 - 300 bpm
- Modulation matrix with 8 slots
- Modulation sources: 3 LFOs and MIDI controllers such as velocity
- pitch bend
- mod wheel and aftertouch
- 32 Modulation destinations + 127 MIDI controllers
- 1.8" Colour display
- 8 encorders with switch
- 15 buttons
- soft-power switch
- 8 Encoders with touch function
- 15 Buttons
- Soft Power switch
- 2 MIDI inputs/outputs: 5-pin DIN
- USB-B port for power supply and USB-MIDI (4 virtual ports)
- Clock input and output: 3.5 mm jack
- Robust metal housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 228 x 160 x 71 mm
- Weight: 900 g
- Includes USB cable
- Suitable USB power supply: Art. #373709# (not included)
PROS
- • Intuitive workflow despite complexity; excellent for generative music exploration.
- • Flexible modulation matrix unlocks unexpected sonic textures.
- • Dedicated part controls simplify live performance and arrangement.
- • Compact size and build quality belie its feature set.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony compared to larger hardware sequencers.
- • All parts locked to a single key/mode restricts harmonic freedom.
- • Menu navigation, while flat, can still feel slightly cumbersome.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
4 (Motif 1, Motif 2, Pad, Drone)
Steps
20 presets, 20 user slots per Motif
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation with extensive controller assignment.
CV/Gate
No CV/Gate outputs – purely MIDI focused.
Connections
Standard MIDI In/Out, USB-B for power and MIDI
Weight
Approximately 2.5 lbs (estimated based on similar devices)
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the NDLR V2 is exclusively MIDI-based; it doesn't offer CV/Gate outputs for controlling analog gear directly.
While it simplifies things, it means you're working within a defined harmonic framework; more advanced progressions will require creative workarounds or external sequencing.
It's functional, but can feel a bit cramped when editing intricate patterns, especially for those with less-than-perfect eyesight. A larger display would have been a welcome addition.
