Nord Grand Stage Piano
THE GRAND EXPERIENCE
The Nord Grand is our first stage piano
to feature triple sensors that track the movements on
the hammers rather than the keys delivering the smooth
dynamic touch of an acoustic grand.
Kawai Responsive Hammer keybed with Ivory Touch
The well balanced and responsive triple sensor keybed
features an advanced mechanism
providing extraordinary control both when playing
percussively as well as pianissimo with fluent repetitions and
retriggering without lifting the key completely. The
addition of an Ivory Touch surface gives the keybed an optimal
feel and authenticity.
PERFORMANCE
The Nord
Grand has dedicated knobs and buttons for all essential
functions required in a live performance situation. Creating
Layers and Splits, adding effects or transposing the
instrument can be accomplished on the fly.
Seamless Transitions
Seamless transitions when changing programs while
playing.
Layers and advanced Split Points
The two sound sections can be combined in a layer or split over
the keyboard. Each of the sound sections can have specific effects,
Volume Pedal and/or Sustain Pedal assigned to them.
The Nord Grand has 7 Split Points indicated with LED
lights and the Split Point Crossfades offers smooth transitions
between two split zones. Choose from 3 different
crossfade widths (Small, Large or Off) as indicated by
different LED colors.
PIANO SECTION
The Nord Grand contains a
wide selection of unique Grand, Upright, Electric and
Digital pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano
Library.
Factory Bank
The Nord Grand factory bank includes 10 Grands,
9 Uprights, 10 Enhanced Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Digital
Pianos and more from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - all
handpicked for their unique character! Nord’s state-of-the-art
sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real
character of the source instruments with breathtaking
realism.
All sounds can easily be replaced using the Nord Sound
Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated
with new unique world class sounds - always free of
charge.
Advanced String Resonance
Our unique Advanced String Resonance reproduces the
intricate interplay of piano strings resonating at their
fundamental or harmonic frequencies when other notes are played on
our Grand and Upright piano sounds. It also adds the rich resonant
ambience of a real piano when playing with pedal
down.
Creative Piano Filters
Providing an additional level of sonic control, the Piano
Section features dedicated piano filters for Acoustic and Electric
pianos accentuating softness, mid or brilliance. The EP
filters also include unique Dyno filters based on
the legendary preamp delivering the characteristic
punchy, bell-like sound that was an essential part of the classic
West Coast sound during the 70s and 80s. Read
more about the dedicated EP filters here.
Nord Triple Pedal with Dynamic Pedal Noise
The included Nord Triple Pedal features Soft and Sostenuto
Pedals in addition to a unique Dynamic Sustain Pedal. The Triple
Pedal also enables our Pedal Noise feature that
dynamically simulates the mechanical sounds of lifting
and releasing the damper mechanism.
Soft Release
A Soft Release-mode adds a slightly longer
release, more suitable for legato playing, emulating
a looser damper tension in an acoustic or an electro
mechanical instrument.
Keyboard Touch
3 dynamic curves are available to suit your playing style, from
Light to Heavy.
SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The Sample Synth
Section features a broad selection of Strings, Brass, Synths,
Choirs and many other high quality sounds from the Nord
Sample Library 3.0.
The extensive selection of sounds from the Nord
Sample Library 3.0 includes the exclusively licensed
sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin. All sounds can be
quickly replaced using the Nord
Sound Manager.
The Sample Synth is equipped with essential controls
for attack, decay/release and dynamics (filter/velocity)
and dedicated Category buttons for quick navigation and
selection of sample sounds. It is possible to create your own
samples using the free Nord
Sample Editor software for WIndows and Mac.
EFFECT SECTION
The Effect section has a
wide range of instantly tweakable high quality
stereo effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects
can be assigned freely to the Piano or Sample Synth
section.
Effects 1 - Pan, Tremolo, Wah-wah and Ring
Modulator. All effects can be controlled with a
Control Pedal.
Effects 2 - Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe effect
and two selectable depths for each effect.
Delay - Stereo delay effect with Tap Tempo
button
Equalizer - Three band EQ, with sweepable mid
Compressor/Amp - Twin, JC, Small, Compressor
and a Tube Overdrive effect.
Master Effects
Reverb with three modes - Room, Stage, Hall each with a
Bright option.
MONITOR INPUT
Connect your MP3 or CD player to the rear panel Nord Grand
monitor input to play along, rehearse to or jam with previously
recorded music without the need of an external mixer or sound
system. The signal is also routed to the main outputs.
COMPATIBLE WITH NORD PIANO MONITOR
The Nord
Piano Monitor speakers can be
connected directly to the Nord Grand (using the
optional Monitor Brackets) for the ultimate nearfield listening
experience.