Nord's primary stage piano in recent years has been the Nord Stage 2. The Nord Stage 2 EX updates all features of the Stage 2, retaining all of the timeless attributes that has made it one of the most popular stage pianos available. A full gigabyte of memory bolsters the already muscular Nord Piano Library, resulting in broader, deeper, richer sound. Additionally, several new piano voicings have been introduced for you to audition. One or several of them may suit your performance perfectly.This is the 88-key version of the Nord Stage 2 EX, equipped with Nord's Hammer Action keybed. The EX 2 88 keybed uses Nord's top-of-the-line fully weighted hammer action piano keys. Perfect for electric and acoustic piano sounds, but also works great for organ playing. Key range A-C.The new Factory Bank features 5 Grand Pianos, 7 Upright Pianos, 11 Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Harpsichords and a vastly improved Nord Sample Library selection including great new Strings, Choir and Folk instruments. Of course the piano, organ and synth sounds that garnered all of the tech awards over the past several years are retained and worked into the newly developed interface. For the professional, the working musician, the person who insists on great sound and impeccable performance, the Nord Stage 2 EX should be on your short list of keyboard options.Piano Section1 GB memory for the Nord Piano LibraryState-of-the art sample-based Acoustic and Electric PianosAdvanced String Resonance (Gen 2)Long Release optionDynamic Pedal Noise via optional Nord Triple PedalSynth Section380 MB for the Nord Sample LibraryPowerful Classic analog, FM and Wavetable synthesisArpeggiatorUnison modeMaster ClockOrgan SectionB3 Tone-Wheel simulationRotary Speaker simulationFaithful simulations of classic Vox and Farfisa organsDigital LED Drawbars for easy overview of active drawbar settings.Global featuresComprehensive Effects sectionSingle-function control knobs and instant visibility of current settingsExternal section allowing the Nord Stage 2 EX to serve as a master keyboardExpanded Live Mode with 5 locationsUSB-MIDI. No driver required for Mac OS X. WHQL certified driver available for Windows.
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GENERAL
Master Level Control
Wooden Pitch Stick
Modulation Wheel
400 Programs - 4 Banks with 20 Pages each. Each Page has 5 Program locations
Program Categories
Program Sort Modes - numerical, alphabetical or by category
5 Live Buffers
2 Individual Slot Setups
3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)
Global Mono output
Programmable Transpose +/- 6 semitones
Master Clock functionality with manual, external and tap-tempo rate control
Internal and MIDI clock source
MIDI over USB functionality
ORGAN SECTION
B3 Tone wheel Organ, Vox Continental and Farfisa models with full polyphony
9 digitally controlled Drawbars
Percussion controls
Vibrato / Chorus control
Two Drawbar settings per program
2-Part Multitimbral (2 manuals)
PIANO SECTION
1 GB memory for Piano sounds
Acoustic Grand Pianos
Upright Pianos
Electric Pianos
Synth Pianos
Wurlitzer A200 Electric Piano
Clavinet D6
Harpsichords
Electric Grand Pianos incl. CP-80
40-60 Voices Polyphony
4 Selectable Velocity Curves
Clavinet EQ controls
String Resonance (Generation 2) on acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights
Selectable Piano Release
Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) on selected acoustic and electric pianos
Slot Detune functionality
2-Part Multitimbral
SYNTH SECTION
Sample Playback synthesis: approx. 380 Megabytes of sample memory, up to 999 Sample Instruments.
Analog synthesis: Multiple waveforms - including Dual Saw, Hard Sync and PWM
FM synthesis: 2 & 3 Operator FM synthesis
Wavetables synthesis: 62 waveforms
18 Voices polyphony
Unison control - with no reduction in polyphony
Amplitude envelope
Modulation envelope
12 & 24 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Notch Filter with Resonance
LFO with 4 waveforms (square, triangle, ramp and sample & hold)
300 Patch memory locations
Arpeggiator (Up, Down, Up-Down and Random). Range: 1, 2, 3 or 4 octaves.
LFO and Arpeggiator synchronizable to Master Clock
2-Part Multitimbral
GLOBAL PARAMETERS
Level control
Zone (split assignment) control
EFFECTS
Effect 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Pan, Wah, AutoWah 1, Autowah 2
Effect 2: Flanger, Vibe, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses
Delay - with Ping Pong (stereo taps) and Tap-Tempo
3 types of Speaker simulations, JC, Twin and Small
Tube amp simulation with adjustable overdrive
3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. EQ ranges: 100 Hz, 200 Hz - 8 kHz and 4 kHz
Rotary Speaker: selectable speed (Stop, Slow and Fast) and separate overdrive
Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock
MASTER EFFECTS
Compressor
Reverb - 6 algorithms
KEYBOARD
HA88-model: 88-key Velocity sensitive Hammer Action keyboard. Range: A-C,
â¹HP76-model: 76-key Velocity sensitive Hammer Action Portable keyboard. Range: E-G
Compact-model: 73-key Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard. Range: E-E
Aftertouch
Supports 3 split zones with visual LED indication
CONNECTIONS
4 Assignable Audio Outputs - ¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
Stereo Headphone output - ¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
Sustain Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)
Rotor Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
Organ Swell Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
Control Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
MIDI In - 5 pin DIN connectors
MIDI Out - 5 pin DIN connectors
USB - type B connector
Power Cord with IEC C14 connector
Nord Stage 2 Connections
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
User Manual
Dust cover (88 and HP76 only)
Sustain pedal (88 and HP76 only)
Power cord
Nord Sample and Piano DVDs
USB cord
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Nord Keyboard Stand EX
Nord Soft Case
Nord Triple Pedal
Nord Music Stand EX
DIMENSIONS
1287 mm (50.7"), 118 mm (4.7"), 334 mm (13")
WEIGHT
18,5 kg (40,7 lb)
- Great sounds
- Smart programming and global controls
- Keybed designed for your performance
- Lightweight and easy to maneuver
