Nome II ETA: early November

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Note: this FAQ is about what Nome II does. If you want to know how to use it, check out the manual.

AUDIO METRONOME

BASIC USAGE

Yes, as long as they can follow MIDI Clock, which most machines will do.
Yes, most machines following MIDI Clock will also react to MIDI Start/Stop – which means pressing Nome II can start/stop them.
This could happen over a long song with an old sequencer, or if the sequencer was not started correctly. If it happens, no need to stop and start them again, as Nome II can resync your sequencers on the next bar automatically.
Absolutely! Nome II sends 2 analog clocks, configurable from 1 to 24 ppq (pulses per quarter note), with a diverse start gate options as well.
Absolutely! You will need a small adapter to connect the ANLG plug (TRS plug) of Nome II to the clock input of your 606.
Not easily. The USB-C port of Nome II will only connect to a USB host like a computer. It’s possible that an adapter will come in the future in order to connect to a USB MIDI keyboard.
The OP-1 field can connect to Nome II directly (USB to USB), it will also give power to it. The OP-Z might work with a powered USB hub between the OP-Z and Nome, and the OP-1 will not work at all.
If you can make your device send regular audio pulses at 24ppq on a dedicated audio output, then yes you can sync Nome II to it. Nome II will then send clocks to your other equipments. Note that this is rather advanced usage and will require you to know your equipment pretty well.
Easy: get a MIDI Thru box to add many outputs. Or use the MIDI Thru port on your own device. Or get multiple Nomes and sync them together.

DAWs

If your DAW is Ableton, Bitwig, Reason, or FL Studio, then yes, your DAW will follow Nome II like any other instrument. Otherwise your DAW will have to be the master, see below.
Absolutely. In fact you can use Nome II to send clocks to your hardware sequencers, in order to record them on the grid in your DAW.
That’s our brand new and first of its kind syncing software, which for now is only available for Mac. U-SYNC will get Nome II and other hardware connected to it syncing to the grid in your DAW very easily and very precisely, with a simple USB cable.
Unfortunately no. This is called “Beat Detection” or “Tempo Following”, Nome II can only sync to 24ppq audio pulses. Firmware 4.0 coming soon will add support for syncing to any ppq from 1 to 24, which means you will be able to send for example a metronome or a “4 on the floor” kick drum beat to it.
All major DAWs are supported, and our plugins are available as VST3, AU, and AAX. If you are using a non-supported DAW, you can still sync Nome II to your DAW by using an audio sync track, which requires no plugin.
That’s not true. On Windows you can easily sync Nome II to your DAW, sync your DAW to Nome II, send MIDI commands to Nome II, or install firmware updates. The only feature not available for Windows is U-SYNC, but we are working on it.
Nome II is like a MIDI hub, you can ask it to forward any MIDI sent over USB to one of its MIDI outputs. It will not only forward these instantly but merge them smartly with the MIDI Clock, without affecting it.
At the moment, Nome II does not have any MIDI-DIN input ports. You can use a MIDI hub or MIDI merger to do this.

LIVE USAGE

Definitely, it was even designed for it! Where to start? Strong metal case, large knob, bright display, remote control, audio metronome, customisable, and more!
Yes! Nome II will work with sustain pedals of any polarity, as well as latching footswitches. You can plug up to 2 pedals, controlling diverse functions
Not to control Nome II like you would with a footswitch. But you can sync the effect pedal to Nome II if it accepts MIDI.
Yes!
Yes, you can use the large “TAP” button, which almost feels like a pad. You can also use an electronic drum pad, or even a drum trigger. On these two you can tap a full bar with stronger taps on the downbeat, which will set tempo but also the time signature!

METRONOME

Yes, there are 9 volume levels and 60 different click sounds. Both click and volume are adjustable for the downbeat (first beat of the bar).
Yes! The “TAP” button does.
Yes, any time signature in “x/4” is possible. Other time signatures and
Absolutely! The audio output has a “balanced” mode which works with a balanced input of a mixer or audio interface.
That’s fine, you can simply ignore it. Note that the Play function will be default start your sequencers on the next bar (but it’s customizable). While setting up the device, in particular when syncing to a DAW, it’s always a great idea to listen to the metronome as it gives you an idea if the device’s time.

ORDERING

The price is not 100% decided yet, but it is expected to be 249€ / $279 / £219, with free worldwide shipping.

Early November. Production has already started but delays can happen.

Yes, absolutely!
Shipping with local post is free, and we also ship with UPS for a small fee. Note in some countries, local post can be very slow and/or unreliable, if you know that is the case, we strongly recommend to choose the UPS option.
From our local warehouse in Denmark.
Orders usually ship the next day. Shipping times will vary depending on where you are and what shipping method you choose. The fastest shipping is by far UPS.
Please pay with your card if it is accepted. If you cannot pay and need another option, for example Paypal, please reach out to support@simntonic.com
VAT is included for all EU countries, and for most countries in Europe. For other countries, you may have to pay import taxes at reception, and often an extra fee from the local courier for processing the import.
Yes, simply enter your company name and VAT number (make sure it is valid) at checkout. This requires manual validation so your order might take a little longer than the others.
Not yet, but this is something we are working on.

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