Modor NF-1 – Digital DSP Polysynth With Formant Filter

The Modor NF-1 is an 8-voice digital DSP synthesizer that mixes the playability of a virtual analog with sound engines you'll only find in software – additive, FM, feedback FM and more. A unique formant filter joins the classic 12dB multimode filter, opening up vocal and resonant textures that are rare in hardware.

Key Features

• 8-voice digital polyphony: Poly, mono and mono-legato modes for every patch.
• 10 oscillator waveforms: SAW, SQU, TRI, SYNC, ADD, SONAR, WIND, ARC, FM and FBFM per voice.
• Dual filter section: 12dB resonant multimode (LP/HP/BP/Notch) plus a formant filter with morphing vowels.
• 7-slot modulation matrix: 19 sources, 86 destinations – plus 4 envelopes, 3 LFOs and S&H.
• 1 Knob per Function: 42 knobs and 20 buttons keep menus to a minimum.
• MPE-compatible: Full MIDI/USB implementation, microtonal support and 448 onboard patches.

Customer Benefits

The NF-1 delivers digital character with the immediacy of a hardware synth. Whether you need warm pads, complex digital textures, or the unmistakable sweep of a formant filter, every parameter is reachable on the front panel – no menus blocking your creative flow.

Quick Specs

• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Oscillators: 3 per voice, 10 waveforms
• Filters: 12dB multimode (LP/HP/BP/Notch) + formant
• Modulation: 4 envelopes, 3 LFOs, S&H, 7-slot matrix
• Effects: Comb filter and delay
• Memory: 448 patches across 14 banks
• Display: 16x2 backlit LCD
• Connections: MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB (class compliant), stereo audio out, sustain and expression jacks
• Dimensions: 48 x 26.7 x 8 cm (19'' rack, 6U)
• Weight: 6 kg
• Power: 9V DC, 600 mA

What's in the Box

• Modor NF-1
• Wooden side panels
• 19'' rack ears
• 9V DC power adapter

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for synthesists and producers who want a hands-on hardware synth with sound engines beyond classic VA – pad work, sound design, modern electronic and experimental music.

Compatibility

Class-compliant USB MIDI for macOS, Windows and Linux. MPE-compatible with controllers like the ROLI Seaboard, LinnStrument and Osmose. A free editor is available from Modor for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Unique formant filter and additive/FM oscillators in hardware
• 1 Knob per Function workflow
• MPE-ready and microtonal-capable

⚠️ Cons:

• Desktop module – keyboard sold separately (see NF-1k)
• Compact 16x2 display for parameter values

The Modor NF-1 is a hardware playground for sounds that usually live inside software.