Uploading os and sounds the operating system and sampled sounds are stored in flash circuits on the main board. The nord stage 3 has three sound generating sections. Some demos sounds programs of my new nord stage 2, just for fun, part 3 especially synthsounds created with digital soundmodelling of synthsection einige demos sounds programme meines. Demonstration of nords new flagship keyboard, the nord stage 2. Nord stage 3 88 stage keyboard 88key digital stage piano with synth, organ, and piano sound generators and 2gb memory for nord piano library. Jun 21, 2011 nord stage 2 trance demo this official nord demo skips the talk and focuses on demoing the nord stage 2 keyboard with trance sounds. Its fun to play, tweak sounds from scratch and an extremely powerful synth, handbuilt in sweden to nord s trademark build quality. Im going from four keyboards and a big rack to something along the lines of a prophet 08, a rack mounted virus and a clonewheel of some sort. Product specific libraries here you will find the factory sounds that your instrument was shipped with, as well as exciting artist banks and other bonus content. I really havent found anything vst that comes close. Ideally, the action would be a waterfall keyboard or a good quality synth action keyboard.
The stage 2 features nords new topoftheline fully weighted hammer action keyboard. Imagine, youre now having a guitar inside your nord stage 2 synth thanks for samples option you can download samples of real instruments inside your keyboard. The midi spec has been pimped too particularly with the latest 1. Nord user forum view topic split with two synth sounds.
The stage 2s powerful new synthesizer engine was built from the dna of the nord wave. From expansive grand pianos to searing synthesizer leads, the nord stage 3 88 does it all. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Part 3 nord stage 2 synth demos sounds programs by chriskeys duration. These appear as 4 layers which can work independently or, more interestingly, can be grouped together and run through the same envelope and filter settings as a coherent multilayered megasynth.
Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. Two superclear oled displays for on stage clarity, seamless transitions when changing programs sounds, extended split functionality with optional crossfade, and the addition of the new song list mode makes it more intuitive and flexible than ever. Nord has also updated the nord sound manager, adding support for stage 22 ex with increased piano bank locations. Organ, synth, electric mechanical pianos, and some rompler sounds and all great top board sounds. Classic keyboard hooks programming sounds with the nord stage 2 best watched in hd duration. Im using my nord stage 2 mainly for the fantastic piano and organ sounds. Jan 31, 2016 some demos sounds programs of my new nord stage 2, just for fun, part 3 especially synth sounds created with digital soundmodelling of synth section einige demos sounds programme meines. Click on productsnord electro 2 and then choose either free software or free sounds. Seamless transitions the nord stage 3 features automatically seamless transitions when changing sounds or programs while playing. This official nord demo skips the talk and focuses on demoing the nord stage 2 keyboard with trance sounds. By now youve probably guessed that we rate the stage 2 pretty highly. Comparison of nord stage 3 vs nord stage 2 ha88 music keyboards.
Nords are known for their digital emulation of classic analog sounds, and the company continues to add innovative features with each new generation of synth. I have not owned the sv1 but a friend has one so i have played it quite a bit solo and in band situations. It sounds way better than the ns2 synth ballsier, meatier and more real and is more versatile and easy to use. In a weird sorta way the nord stage 3 compact looks like the ultimate machine for a top board. Nord stage 2 ha88 8key hammer action digital stage piano its lighter than most keyboards of its type, which is really nice. For specifications i refer you to the site of clavia.
The synth section of the nord stage is simple but incredibly flexible and is a great place to start when you are learning sound design and synthesis. As of 2117, nord has announced a software update for its stage, electro and piano lines. The keyboard comes with a power supply cable, usb cable, a sustain pedal and a. It has three sound generating sections, piano, organ and. The nord stage 3 88 and hp76 features digital led drawbars, offering excellent overview over current settings. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. Discuss any issues around nords keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. My allinone needs to be strong in b3 organ, pipe organ, acoustic sounds, and to a lesser extent, electric pianos. Nord wave 2 is great for a doesitall studio keyboard, but equally well suited for live stage performances. Nords awardwinning organ, piano and synth technologies all in one amazing package. Nord stage ex 2 2 ex3 nord piano 2 34 nord electro 3456 nord grand the nord piano library is a specialized library for acoustic and electric keyboard instruments and. I still enjoy playing my nord electro 2, but the ne2 falls short as an allinone.
For organ sounds only, the stage 2 ha88 keybed is programmed to respond at its highest trigger position, resulting in authentic feel and allowing lightning fast organ techniques. Two superclear oled displays for onstage clarity, seamless transitions when changing programssounds, extended split functionality with optional crossfade, and the addition of the new song list mode makes it more intuitive and flexible than ever. Ive been a nord artist since 2012, when i got my first nord stage 2 ha88 for a world tour with rufus wainwright. For organ sounds only, the stage 2s keybed is programmed to respond at its highest trigger position, resulting in authentic feel and allowing lightning fast organ techniques. Listen loud, turn up the bass and enjoy this trip down memory lane. Jan 28, 2016 i still enjoy playing my nord electro 2, but the ne2 falls short as an allinone. But if i could have just one nord at a gig, it would the stage 3 88, no questions. The sample instrument can be selected in the nord wave oscillator 2 as a waveform, in the nord stage 2 synth as a waveform and by choosing the samplib type and model in the electro 345 and piano 2 3. The nord stage series combines the best of the companys topoftheline piano, organ, electric piano and synth models into a single flagship model for professional keyboardists. Alongside all manner of brochures and demos, the first contains version 5 of clavias piano library, plus the sound manager software that allows you to organise your piano sounds, samples, synth patches and programs, and load them into the stage 2. Nord in general competed well against other companies for a long time, im not convinced that that should still be the case now, with how good everything sounds now, and also with how reliable software is.
The forte, same deal, great samples, and a synth engine, similar price. The nord stage 3 synth section features the acclaimed nord lead a1 synth engine combined with sample playback and a brilliant oled display for all oscillator functions. Nord stage 2 ha88 88 key stage piano synthesizer keyboard. Additions to the nord synth lineup including the nord electro, nord stage, c1 and more recently the c2 and stage 2 have enabled them to grow their reach to a point where you will find nord in all types of studios and stages where people rely on them to create the perfect sound with an intuitive workflow, night after night. Synth section the stage 2 ha88s powerful synthesizer engine was built from the dna of the nord wave. Nord sample editor 2 the nord sample editor lets you load your own wav files into your nord keyboard. Again, its clear that nord listens to its customers and continually seeks to improve features, sounds and software. Combined with nord piano library compatibility the nord stage 2 is an instrument that offers huge expandability. Additions to the nord synth lineup including the nord electro, nord stage, c1 and more recently the c2 and stage 2 have enabled them to grow their reach to a point where you will find nord in all types of studios and stages where people rely on them to create the. The stage is designed to do piano and organ sounds with some synth noises on the side. Aug 05, 2015 in this tutorial i will finish our look at ian mcintoshs verby lead patch by recreating it mostly on the nord stage 2. Live features, making it easier to switch between patches when gigging rather than just going up or down patches more effects on the stage 2 arpeggiator on the stage 2. The nord drum 2 manager is the simple sound management for the nord drum 2.
The stage 2 features nord s new topoftheline fully weighted hammer action keyboard. It has three sound generating sections, piano, organ and synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously. An expanded memory full of sounds from nord sample library 3. The stage 2 sw73 features a 73note semi weighted waterfall keyboard. Or imported a sample instrument and wondered why it didnt sound right. The video features sounds programmed on the nord stage 2, nord a1 and nord drum 2. You can also create your own sample instruments using the nord software. Its fun to play, tweak sounds from scratch and an extremely powerful synth, handbuilt in sweden to nords trademark build quality. June 21, 2011 june 21, 2011 synthhead keyboard synthesizers keyboard synthesizers, nord, synth, synthesizer. Furthermore, the nord stage 3 has 2 separate slots allowing you to have 2 pianos, 2 organs and 2 synths plus effects at the same time for massive sonic flexibility.
Stage ex vs stage 2 comparison chartrepresenting a stunning new take on the famous stage series, the nord stage 2 is our flagship instrument line. The kronos and montage are synthesizers that happen to have good piano and organ sounds. Click on productsnord electro 2 and then choose either free software or. Nord stage 22x3, nord electro 3456, nord piano 234, nord wave. Directly from its famous presets have selected the most epic classic analog sounds, covering a wide range of sounds where this synth have no rivals. Utilizing the nord sample and piano libraries, the nord stage 2 can be customized for various piano, organ, electric piano, clavinet, synth, string, orchestra, and other sounds. The next biggest change is the synth section which has been directly lifted from nords lead a1 synth.
Nord stageex22 ex3 nord piano234 nord electro 3456 nord grand the nord piano library is a specialized library for acoustic and electric keyboard instruments and. Gear test the nord stage 3 versus nord stage 2 keyboardmag. Jul 12, 2018 ive been a nord artist since 2012, when i got my first nord stage 2 ha88 for a world tour with rufus wainwright. The nord stage is a digital keyboard or stage piano, manufactured by clavia digital music instruments of stockholm in sweden. The nord has superior features and the fact that it has a great synth feature weighs in rather heavily, but the sk2 has two manuals and is a whole lot. Part 3 nord stage 2 synth demos sounds programs by.
The synth section of the nord stage is simple but incredibly flexible and is a great place to start when you are learning sound design. Use the factory restore file with the nord sound manager application to restore your instrument to the sounds and system settings it was shipped with. The pianos are its strongest quality, the synth sampled sounds are its weakest but still very good. Download the desired files below and transfer them to your instrument using the nord sound manager. Due to a number of requests ive made every patch used in this video available as one bundle for a special, reduced price. Youll be able to cover a wide range of musical styles in a single session, and a slew of dedicated function controls makes it easy to tweak your sounds until theyre perfect for your application. In this tutorial i will finish our look at ian mcintoshs verby lead patch by recreating it mostly on the nord stage 2. Use the nord stage s usb port and sampledump software to swap sounds quickly from your mac or pc. The nord stage 2 sw 73 is the 73key version of the stage 2 series. Piano, organ and synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously.
Personally i find all the sounds on the nord superior, with the possible exception of the eps, kind of equal. The keyboard comes with a power supply cable, usb cable, a sustain pedal and a proper keyboard coversred. This sample library includes a very accurate selection of the best sounds of one the most celebrated synth, manifactured in usa in early 90s. The editor also has functions for automatic mapping of samples across the keyboard and much more. It has waterfall organstyle keys as well as digital drawbars, a modulation wheel, and a pitch stick.
These appear as 4 layers which can work independently or, more interestingly, can be grouped together and run through the same envelope and filter settings as a coherent multilayered mega synth. A handful of controls are available on the front panel. Much larger wave memory for the synth 380mb on the stage 2 vs 180 on the wave. My second stage 2, an ha76, came into my life the following year when i was asked to join john mayers band. For information on how to update the os and uploading sounds, visit. Heres a video i put together demonstrating some of the things you can do with the nord stage 2 synth section.