Nord Stage 2 Compact 73-Key Stage Keyboard

Uses the organ engine from Nord's C2, MIDI over USB, more memory,
Nord Sample Library-compatibilty, easy UI, and simple one-button
controls.




This Nord Stage 2 SW73 is part of Nord's new
flagship instrument line. Utilizing their very latest piano, organ and
synthesizer sound generation technology, combined with a well
thoughtout, user-friendly interface, a 73-note Semi-Weighted Waterfall
keyboard, and an almost obsessive level of quality control, this Stage 2
keyboard truly sets itself apart as an instrument for professional
performing musicians.

The Nord Stage 2 is compatible with the
Nord Sample Library and also the Nord Sample Editor software that lets
you create your own sample instruments, for infinite possibilities!
Combined with Nord Piano Library compatibility the Nord Stage 2 is an
instrument that offers huge expandability.

The Sound Inside
The
Stage 2 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ, and
Synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously. Furthermore, up to
two sounds from each section can be combined in a single program for
massive sonic flexibility.

Piano Section
The
Stage 2 Piano section has evolved from the multi-award-winning Nord
Piano; featuring state-of-the-art sampling techniques, the Stage 2’s
pianos capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the
individual source instruments. Combined with the intelligent String
Resonance that reproduces the sound of the piano strings resonating at
their fundamental or harmonic frequencies when other strings are played,
and compatibility with the optional Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)
that adds Dynamic Pedal Noise – you get a result that is breathtaking
real and has an unsurpassed expressiveness.

An all-new feature in
the Nord Stage 2 is the Selectable Piano Release function. With Piano
Release activated, you get a slightly longer release more suitable for
legato playing. This important feature reflects adjusting the damper
tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.

In
addition to vivid acoustic Grand and Upright pianos, the Piano section
also features some of the finest, most desirable vintage electric
pianos. The Stage 2's piano sounds are future-proof thanks to its
compatibility with the Nord Piano Library. This free online library is
continuously updated with both upgraded existing pianos and all-new
pianos to keep your instrument constantly renewed.

Organ Section
Over
ten years have passed since Nord made their first digital model of a
tone wheel organ. The Stage 2’s dedicated organ section now uses their
3rd generation B3 Organ model, the same as found in the acclaimed Nord
C2 Organ.

Considered by many to be the most accurate emulation of
the B3 ever, the Stage 2’s organ model is based on the analysis of the
signals from each of the 91 spinning discs inside several original
instruments and painstaking work on understanding exactly how all the
components interact with each other. The virtual circuitry reacts not
only to the settings on the panel but also during the realtime
performance. The Stage 2 will faithfully reproduce the important
foldback and energy robbing characteristics; the latter will produce the
gentle compression effect that makes those lovely smears absolutely
wonderful. There are 3 tone wheel modes that allow you to switch from a
clean, factory spec’d instrument to a worn and battered workhorse with
many years of touring.

Nord also created carefully modeled
emulations of two of the most famous transistor organs from the 1960’s -
the Vox Continental and the Farfisa Compact. Alongside the organ’s
themselves, the Stage 2 features Nord's very latest rotary speaker
simulation derived from the C2. Incorporating the acoustic variations
that occur as a physical rotating spreads the sound around in a room,
they bring the Stage 2’s organs to life with remarkable realism. In
terms of control, "Draw buttons" and LED bar graphs have replaced the
original mechanical drawbars. This gives you the advantage of always
having the correct drawbar settings after changing preset. For Organ
sounds only, the Stage 2’s keybed is programmed to respond at its
highest trigger position, resulting in authentic feel and allowing
lightning-fast organ techniques.

Synth Section
The
Stage 2's powerful new synthesizer engine was built from the DNA of the
Nord Wave. Capable of classic analog synthesis, 3 operator FM
synthesis, Wavetable synthesis, and, crucially, compatibility with the
Nord Sample Library. The Nord Sample Library not only gives Stage 2
owners access to the huge free library of world-class sounds, including
the famous vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin samples previously only
available to Nord Wave and Nord Electro 3 users, but, thanks to the
included Nord Sample Editor for Mac and PC, allows user-created samples
to be loaded into the instrument and thus opening up a whole new
creative world of sound as well.

The Synth engine itself features
classic analog synthesis with dual saw, hard sync, and pulse wave
modulation, three-operator FM synthesis with 32 different modulation
frequencies, Wavetable synthesis with 62 waveforms, and sample-based
synthesis. A new great-sounding multimode filter features 12dB and 24dB
low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters. And, with an Amp
envelope, Modulation envelope, an LFO, and Unison control, the Stage 2’s
synth capabilities are hugely powerful, delivering amazing on-stage
sound.

The Synth section also features a new Arpeggiator that can
be easily synced to the Stage 2’s Master Clock for perfect timing with
other elements of the Stage 2, including its effects.

Programming and Control
To
make programming and on-stage control as simple as possible, Nord
arranged the sound generators and controls of the Stage 2 into dedicated
sections – Piano, Organ, and Synth. Not only does this make for a very
intuitive approach to programming, but also instantly shows you which
settings are active. There are no deep menus, no complicated screens to
navigate. All vital functions are controlled by dedicated
single-function knobs.

In addition, Nord's patented Pitch Stick
and Modulation Wheel allow maximum musical expression and our efficient
Morph Grouping technique is also included, allowing you to assign sound
and effects parameters to physical controllers.

Extern Section
The
Nord Stage 2 wouldn’t be a master keyboard if it couldn’t control
external devices with ease. The Extern Section is designed solely for
this purpose, so that any MIDI-connected gear gets seamlessly integrated
with the Stage 2’s built-in instruments. Zones, splits, and layers are
handled exactly as if the external equipment was a part of the Stage 2
itself. All settings are saved together with a Program so advanced
setups can be immediately recalled in real time during a performance.
You can even use the Extern Section to automatically transmit Bank
Select and Program Change messages to your external units.

The Keyboard
Naturally,
a keyboard is not just about the sound but also the feel. The Stage 2
SW73 features Nord's 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard that also
has been improved for response when playing rapid repeated notes. During
the assembly of each instrument in Nord's Stockholm factory, every
keybed is individually and specifically tuned for a consistent response
and balance.

Effect Section
No sound is
complete without the proper use of effects. In the Stage 2's, they've
incorporated all the effects required to cover musicians’ needs. All of
the three instrument sections can be routed individually through the
Stage 2’s built-in effect units. Turning the effects on and off, and
controlling the routing is easily done by a touch of dedicated buttons,
readily accessible at the bottom of each effects unit.

The new
Master Clock function makes it easy to sync effects to other elements,
like the arpeggiator, LFO, or even one of the other effects. You can
easily lock the effect rate to a range of note values - make the delay
do quarter note triplets of what arpeggiator is playing, while the LFO
gently sweeps the filter up and down in half notes, all perfectly
interlocked. The Master Clock can also be controlled by an external MIDI
clock, which is perfect for syncing your parts to a backing track,
including tempo changes.

Effect 1
Here you
can choose from Tremolo, two Wahs, an Auto-Wah, and an AutoPan. Use the
AutoWah with a Clavinet for raw funk licks, create a psychedelic vibe
with an Electric Piano on AutoPan, or give a Wurlitzer some body using
the Tremolo. There is also a Ring Modulator on board, an effect used by
many experimental and electronic musicians.

Effect 2
The
two Phasers, two Choruses, the Flanger, and new Vibe effect are modeled
from the classic analog stompboxes that define the sound of popular
music. These swirling Phasers, metallic Flangers, and thick Choruses
that are used by uncompromising professionals everywhere are crystal
clear and faithfully simulated on the Nord Stage 2.

Delay
A
delay unit has been included to create haunting echoes or slap back
effects. The delay also supports a ping-pong mode, and the tempo can
easily be adjusted with the tap-tempo button, or synced to the master
clock. The delay also has an Analog mode for creating those classic
“warped” sounds when changing the delay rate on repeats.

Amp Simulation & Equalizer
This
effect section combines a 3-band equalizer with a sophisticated
amplifier and speaker cabinet modeler. Classic amplifiers and speakers
are a crucial part to make vintage Electric piano sounds come alive.
Nord offers the famous sounds of speaker simulations of a Twin Reverb, a
Jazz Chorus 120, and a Wurlitzer speaker. When no Amp Model is
selected, the unit provides a neutral 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and a
crunchy overdrive.

Rotary Speaker
The new
improved Rotary Speaker simulation, which not only brings an essential
character to a live organ performance, can also be used with any of the
electric or acoustic piano sounds and the synthesizer.

Master Effects
A
Compressor and a Reverb are placed at the end of the sound chain to
help you blend your sounds more naturally together. The Reverb unit has
six different Hall, Stage, and Room spaces to create different
atmospheres for your sounds while the Compressor helps you keep the
overall mix tight and under control.




Features

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

Approx. 500 Megabyte memory for Piano sounds
Acoustic Grand Pianos
Upright Pianos
Electric 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
12dB & 24dB 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: 100Hz, 200Hz - 8kHz and 4kHz
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




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Stage 2 Compact 73-Key Stage Keyboard Specifications:


Keyboard
73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard
Range: F-F
Supports 3 split zones with visual LED indication
Connections
4 Assignable Audio Outputs - 1/4", 6.35mm jacks, unbalanced
Stereo Headphone output - 1/4", 6.35mm stereo jack
1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5mm stereo jack
Sustain
Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland
DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc. (sold separately)
Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)
Rotor Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal (sold separately)
Organ
Swell Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression
pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc. (sold separately)
Control
Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal
like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc. (sold separately)
MIDI In - 5-pin DIN connectors
MIDI Out - 5-pin DIN connectors
USB - type B connector
IEC320 C7 power connector
Dimensions:
1132mm (45"), 121mm (4.5"), 334mm (13")
Weight:
16.5 kg (36 lb.)
Included Accessories
User Manual
Dust cover
Sustain pedal
Power cord
Nord Sample and Piano DVDs
USB cord









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