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THE ORIGINAL RED KEYBOARDS
Handmade in Sweden by Clavia DMI AB
Product Catalog 2018
STAGE PIANOS COMBO ORGAN ACCESSORIES
The Nord Stage 3 is our outstanding new With greatly expanded polyphony, a premium Combining our vintage electro mechanical The ultimate portable organ solution with Soft cases, Stands, Pedals and other
flagship instrument featuring our latest Triple Sensor keybed and our Virtual and acoustic instruments in an ultraportable our award-winning simulations of B3 tone optional accessories.
award-winning technologies - all in one Hammer Action Technology, the Piano 4 package - now with 3 part multi-timbrality, wheel, Vox* and Farfisa* transistor organs
exceptional performance keyboard. offers the ultimate piano experience. expanded polyphony and Seamless Transitions. and a sampled baroque pipe organ.
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SYNTHESIZERS SOUND LIBRARIES THE NORD STORY
Sample Library
The Lead A1 combines our latest analog With innovative performance features, Expressive 6-channel drum synthesizer As a Nord owner you get free access to It all started back in 1983...
modeling engine with a streamlined user advanced layering and synchronization with an amazing dynamic response. Now our exclusive and constantly expanding
interface for fast track programming. possibilities the Nord Lead 4 is a synthe- with added reverb/delay, simplified sound Sound Libraries.
sizer dream come true. selection and integrated multipad.
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NORD STAGE 3
The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage
“Best Musical Instrument Hardware” series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the
TEC Award 2017
performing musician.
Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest
award-winning technologies including the Nord Lead A1 Synth
Engine with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ,
a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on effects
- all in one exceptional performance keyboard.
“9,5/10 Rating”
Future Music January 2018
Nord Stage 3 88 Nord Stage 3 HP76 Nord Stage 3 Compact
76-note Hammer Action Portable keybed 73-note Semi-Weighted Waterfall keybed
88-note Weighted Hammer Action keybed
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HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCE
• 6-part multitimbral, 2 Organs, 2 Pianos, Two super-clear OLED displays for on-stage clarity, Seamless Transitions when changing
2 Synths. programs/sounds, extended Split functionality with optional crossfade, and the addition of the
• OLED-displays for Program and Synth new Song List Mode makes the Nord Stage 3 more intuitive and flexible than ever before for
• Seamless transitions the live performer.
• Extended Split functionality
• 2 GB Memory for Nord Piano Library The Nord Stage 3 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ and Synthesizer, all of
• 480 MB for Nord Sample Library which can be used simultaneously. Furthermore, the Nord Stage 3 has 2 separate panels
• Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample allowing you to have 2 Pianos, 2 Organs and 2 Synths plus Effects at the same time for
Playback massive sonic flexibility.
• Nord C2D Organ Engine
• Improved Delay with added Feedback SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS
filters and Analog Mode The Nord Stage 3 features automatically seamless transitions when changing sounds or
programs while playing. Program change is also possible using a dedicated foot pedal.
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ORGAN SECTION PIANO SECTION SYNTH SECTION EFFECT SECTION
The Nord Stage 3 features our latest award-winning C2D Organ The greatly enhanced Piano section features doubled The Nord Stage 3 Synth section features the acclaimed The Nord Stage 3 Effect section features a brand new Filter Effect,
simulations of B3 Tonewheel and Vintage Transistor Organs plus two memory (2 GB) for the exclusive Nord Piano Library, Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine combined with Sample extended morphable parameters, an enhanced Delay effect and a
brand new Principal Pipe Organs. 120 voice polyphony and creative new Piano Filters. Playback and a brilliant OLED display for all Oscillator separate Reverb and Compressor for each panel.
functions.
Two different Organ models can be used The Nord Stage 3 factory bank contains 9 Grands, 10 The powerful Effect section has a wide range of instantly tweakable high
simultaneously and the updated vintage Uprights, 10 Electric Pianos, Clavinet as well as a selection of Harpsi- The Oscillator section includes 5 oscillator categories: quality effects including Tremolo, Wah, Auto-Wah, Pan, Ring Modulator,
122 Rotary Speaker simulation is also chords, Digital Pianos and Layers. Classic, Wave, Formant, Sample and brand new Super Wave (S-wave). Phaser, Chorus, Vibe, Flanger, Amp Simulations, EQ, Delay, Compressor
available for each panel independently. and Reverb.
The Synth Section comes loaded with an extensive selection of samples
All sounds can be easily replaced using the Nord Sound Manager. Our
from our new Nord Sample Library 3.0. All samples can be tweaked
exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated with new exclusive
The Nord Stage 3 series
creatively inside the Lead A1 Synth Engine and it is even possible to
world class sounds and always free of charge.
includes the same Rotary create and transfer your own samples using the Nord Sample Editor.
Speaker simulation of a vintage For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com
122 unit as the Nord C2D.
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NORD PIANO 4
NEW!
The fourth generation of our award-winning Piano series combines
greatly expanded voice polyphony, a premium Triple Sensor keybed
and our acclaimed Virtual Hammer Action Technology for the ultimate
piano experience.
The Nord Piano 4 also includes brilliant new performance features
like Seamless Transitions, dedicated Piano Filters and Split Point
Crossfades delivering a live-focused keyboard with exceptional
piano feel.
Nord Piano 4
88-note Weighted Hammer Action Triple Sensor keybed
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HIGHLIGHTS THE NORD PIANO 4 EXPERIENCE PIANO SECTION SAMPLE SECTION
• Nord Virtual Hammer Action Technology The Nord Piano 4 combines our premium Triple Sensor keybed and The Nord Piano 4 features 1 GB of memory dedicated The Nord Piano 4 features expanded memory for the
for greatly improved key response Virtual Hammer Action Technology with new performance features such as to the exclusive sounds from the Nord Piano Library Nord Sample Library 3.0 and extended voice polyphony.
• 88-note Triple Sensor keybed with virtual Seamless Transitions and Split Point crossfades. carefully selected for their specific and individual The Sample Synth Section contains a great selection of
hammer
improved grand weighted action action character. The ever expanding Nord Piano Library is high quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library 3.0
technology
• Extended Polyphony for Piano/Samples By adding a third sensor to the keybed, key movements can be determined filled with uniquely sampled acoustic and electric instruments, with an including the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and
• Seamless Transitions with stunning precision. The result is a keyboard action that handles dynamic playing with outstanding range of velocity levels allowing for exceptional dynamic Chamberlin. All sounds can be quickly replaced using the Nord Sound
• Split and Layer amazing control, at any velocity level. The Nord exclusive Virtual Hammer Action Technology control. Manager.
• Split Point crossfade simulates the hammer movements in a Grand Piano, delivering outstanding authenticity and
• Creative Piano Filters dynamic response. The Factory Bank features 6 Grand Pianos, 5 Upright Pianos, 11 Electric
EFFECT SECTION
• Nord Piano Library support Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichords. Replacing the sounds in your Nord
The powerful Nord Piano 4 Effect section has a wide range of instantly
• Nord Sample Library support The keybed has added weight for improved dynamic control providing authentic piano touch Piano 3 is simply a matter of dragging and dropping files in the Nord
tweakable high quality effects including Tremolo, Wah, Pan, Ring
• Advanced String Resonance (2nd gen) and feel. The individual Fatar keybeds are meticulously calibrated at the Nord factory to ensure Sound Manager for Mac and Windows.
Modulator, Phaser, Chorus, Vibe and Flanger, Amp Simulations, EQ,
• Pedal Noise an even response over the whole range.
Delay and Reverb.
• Effects section
•12 USB MIDI For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com 13
NORD ELECTRO 6
NEW!
The Nord Electro 6 combines our award-winning emulations
of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an
ultra-portable package.
With 3 independent sound sections, a new streamlined user
interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we’re proud
to present the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined
modern classic.
Nord Electro 6D 61 Nord Electro 6D 73 Nord Electro 6 HP
61-note Semi-Weighted Waterfall keybed 73-note Semi-Weighted Waterfall keybed 73-note Hammer Action Portable keybed
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PIANO SECTION SAMPLE SECTION
HIGHLIGHTS ORGAN SECTION
The Electro 6 features the B3 Tone Wheel and Rotary Speaker The Nord Electro 6 features 1 GB of memory dedicated The Sample Synth has greatly extended polyphony and
• 1 GB for Piano Library simulation from the award-winning Nord C2D Combo Organ, as to the Nord Piano Library and has been enhanced with 512 MB memory dedicated to the Nord Sample Library
• 512 MB for Sample Library well as 2 Pipe Organ models. The Organ section also includes a 120 voice polyphony and creative new Piano Filters. Sample Library 2.0 3.0 - our essential selection of high quality sampled
• 3 part multi-timbral new B3 Tone Wheel Bass with classic 16’ and 8’ bass drawbars sounds from a wide range of genres including the
• Extended Polyphony for Piano/Samples in the left hand. The piano section of the Electro 6 contains exclusively sampled Grands, exclusively licensed sounds of the Mellotron and Chamberlin. All sounds
• Seamless Transitions Uprights, vintage Electric Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord all carefully in the Piano and Sample Section can easily be replaced using the Nord
• Split and Layer A new Dual Organ mode provides quick access to dual manual selected for their unique characters. Sound Manager for Mac and Windows.
• Split Point crossfade setups and offers great overview and control of the drawbar
• OLED Display settings for both the Lower and Upper manual. The Piano Section features 4 dynamic curves to suite your playing style EFFECT SECTION
• Nord C2D Organ Engine The Nord Electro 6 series as well as Advanced String Resonance delivering an unprecedented The Nord Electro 6 Effect section features great, tweakable effects for
includes the same Rotary
• Dual Organ mode The Farfisa* and Vox* simulations capture the behavior and degree of realism to your performance when using our Grand or Upright instantly adding some dirt, glimmer or atmosphere to your sound and all
Speaker simulation of a vintage
• Sample Synth section unique response of the original vintage classics. The Nord 122 unit as the Nord C2D. pianos. effects are now in Stereo.
• Advanced String Resonance (Piano) Electro 6D 61 and 73 features physical drawbars and can
• Effects section accomodate the Nord Half-Moon Switch (optional accessory). For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com
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NORD LEAD A1
The Nord Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer is a stunning
sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front
panel interface.
Producing stand-out sounds for live or for the studio, the Lead
A1 is ideal for all musical genres. Thanks to its carefully thought-
out user interface, the Lead A1 encourages experimentation,
allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be
possible and ultimately delivers sensational sonic results.
“Best Musical Instrument Hardware”
TEC Award 2014
Nord Lead A1
49-note velocity sensitive keybed
18 19HIGHLIGHTS OUR BEST-EVER ANALOG MODELING… OSCILLATOR SECTION FILTER SECTION
• 4-part multi-timbral At the heart of the Lead A1 is our new analog modeling engine. Taking our virtual analog Start with a single Oscillator, select an Oscillator Configuration Shortcut The Lead A1’s filter section features classic 12 and 24 dB Low Pass, a
• 26-voice polyphony synthesis to the next level this modeling recreates a total analog signal path with uncanny - Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, Sub Mix, FM, AM or Noise - and use High Pass and a Band Pass filter, together with stunning emulations of
• Smart Oscillator Configurations realism and is capable of immense sonic variety. the Adjust knob to adjust the settings of the configuration. A fast track the diode and ladder filters from the legendary Mini and the TB synthe-
• Traditional analog and digital waveforms to stunning sound design for both advanced and less experienced sizers as used in the Lead 4.
• 6 Filter types including Mini and TB-filters …COMBINED WITH OUR MOST INTUITIVE INTERFACE programmers.
• Velocity and Mod Wheel Morph The Lead A1 allows easy patch creation and experimentation far quicker than would normally EFFECT SECTION
• Ensemble, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, be possible with a synthesizer of such power. LFO & MODULATION Great sounding Ensemble, Chorus, Ring Modulation, Phaser, Flanger,
Ring Modulator, Drive The Lead A1 features an LFO with a choice of waveforms and a three- Drive, Delay and Reverb effects are available for each slot.
• Splits and Layers PERFORMANCE stage ADR/ASR Modulation Envelope.
• USB MIDI The Master Clock function of the Lead A1 allows the LFO, Arpeggiator and Delay to be
synchronized, either internally or slaved to external MIDI clock. Another classic Nord feature,
the Morph function via Mod Wheel, Velocity or pedal, allows you to control multiple
parameters of the Lead A1 simultaneously. For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com
20 21NORD LEAD 4
When the first Nord Lead was released in 1995 it started the Virtual
Analog revolution, offering a very distinctive sound combined with
the tweakability otherwise reserved for vintage analog synthesizers.
With innovative new performance features, advanced layering and
synchronization possibilities, new filter types and on-board effects,
the Nord Lead 4 is a synthesizer dream come true.
Nord Lead 4
49-note velocity sensitive keybed
22 23HIGHLIGHTS OSCILLATOR SECTION FILTER SECTION MASTER CLOCK SYNC
• 4-part multi-timbral The Nord Lead 4 is a subtractive synthesizer with 2 oscillators per voice. All the classic wave- The filter section features a dedicated envelope and 6 filter types At the heart of the Nord Lead 4 is the Master Clock controlling the global
• 20-voice polyphony forms are present, Saw, Square, Sine, Triangle, Pulse, PWM, Wavetables as well as classic including 12/24 and 48 dB Low Pass, High Pass filter and two stunning tempo. The LFO, Arpeggiator and Delay can all be synchronized to the
• Impulse Morph performance controls FM and Hard/Soft sync modulation. The Unison mode lets you stack up to 4 voices for added emulations of the transistor ladder filters from a certain legendary Mini Master Clock and the tempo is easily changed globally with a Tap-tempo
• 2-Oscillator Subtractive synthesis, with analog thickness. and the TB. A dedicated filter Drive can distort the waveform further button or controlled by an external MIDI clock.
FM, Hard and Soft Sync and True Unison before it passes through to the effect section.
• Wavetable synthesis, including unique MODULATION AND ENVELOPES
Nord Lead 4 features two very flexible LFO-sections per slot. Each LFO can easily be IMPULSE MORPHS EFFECT SECTION
Formant Wavetables
Each of the 4 slots has its own dedicated effect section with great
• 6 Filter types including Mini and synchronized to the Master Clock and assigned a desired time division. The expanded In addition to our regular Morph functionality, the Nord Lead 4 features
sounding Drive, Crush, Talk, Comb Filter and Compressor effects, plus
TB-filters modulation section offers 6 possible destinations including effects. Dedicated ADSR envelopes Impulse Morphs – a simple, yet universal concept that lets you alter a
Delay or Reverb.
• 2 LFO sections and Mod Env section for Filter and Amp gives you full creative control. sound instantaneously. Just hold down an Impulse Morph button and
with flexible routing possibilities turn the desired knob(s) to the desired alternate value!
• Velocity and Mod Wheel Morph ARPEGGIATOR
• LFO and Arpeggiator Patterns The classic Arpeggiator with Up/Down and Poly modes can be synced to the LFO and Delay
• USB MIDI using the Master Clock. The Arpeggiator can also be combined with the new Patterns and
24 Impulse Morph buttons for endless possibilities. For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com 25NORD DRUM 3P
The super compact new Nord Drum 3P combines stunning
playability with unlimited sound design possibilities from the
innovative Nord Drum 2.
New features include integrated multipad, Reverb and Delay
effects, a simplified sound selection mode and new Sound
Banks for quickly creating custom kits on the fly.
Nord Drum 3P
Integrated multipad
26 27HIGHLIGHTS TONE SECTION DISTORTION & EQ FACTORY BANK
The Tone section is specialized for creating tonal and harmonically complex sound spectras The Dist parameter lets you roughen up your sounds with a sample rate The Nord Drum 3P factory bank features 8 categories of great preset
• Integrated super responsive multipad
and has four synthesis modes – Resonant synthesis, Subtractive Synthesis, Frequency Modu- reducing Crush effect, non-linear distortion or with Ring Modulation. sounds that can be easily assigned to any of the six pads/channels - and
and kick input
lation and Ring Modulation synthesis. Each channel also features a dedicated EQ with Gain and sweepable is a great starting point in rehearsal situations when you need to find
• Powerful drum synthesizer engine
Q-range. the right sounds in a matter of seconds. The categories include Kicks,
• Tone, Click, Noise sound generating
sections
NOISE SECTION Snares, Toms, Percussion, Bells, Cymbals, Hi-hats, Melodic, Effects and
• “Sound Select” function for quickly
The Noise section is all about producing noise and is very powerful. Create anything from silky DELAY AND REVERB EFFECTS Synth.
smooth hiss to gritty gravel to give the Tone part of the sound more texture. The Noise can be The great sounding global Stereo Reverb and Delay effects lets you add
creating custom kits from the preset
sound library.
sculpted with Low-Pass, High-Pass or Band-Pass filters with Cut-Off and Resonance controls. a whole new dimension to your drum sounds and the effect amount is MIDI AND SEQUENCING
easily adjusted for each drum channel. The Nord Drum 3P can also be controlled via MIDI and all parameters
• Distortion, Ring Modulation and
Sample Rate reduction and EQ effects
CLICK SECTION are available for CC-control. You can also download our free step-
The Click section is a specialized section for an ultra-short attack to the sound. A wide range sequencer app Nord Beat for iPad and turn the Nord Drum 3P into a
per channel
of different click types are available as well as a level control for finding the sweet spot where powerful drum machine.
• Global Reverb and Delay Effects with
the Click merges with the other elements and becomes one coherent sound.
adjustable amount per channel.
28 For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com 29NORD C2D
With 2 sets of physical drawbars per manual and award-winning
simulations of B3 tone wheel, Vox* and Farfisa* transistor organs
plus a beautiful sampled baroque pipe organ, the Nord C2D is
the ultimate portable organ solution.
“Best Organ/Portable Keyboard”
MIPA 2012
Nord C2D Nord Pedal Keys 27
2 x 61-note Semi-Weighted Waterfall keybed MIDI pedal board with 27 keys (optional accessory)
30 31HIGHLIGHTS TONE WHEEL ORGAN ROTARY SPEAKER AND AMP SIMULATION VOX & FARFISA
• B3 tone wheel organ simulation The award winning B3 Tone Wheel model is the result of over a decade The Nord C2D features 2 different Rotary Speaker simulations, one The Nord C2D includes accurate models of the two most popular
• 145 and 122 Rotary Speaker simulation of perfecting our tone wheel simulations – a journey that started with based on a 145 unit and a brand new simulation of a vintage 122-unit. transistor organs of the 1960’s. With the C2D, you get the same quirky
and overdrive the original Nord Electro and followed by the Nord C1 and C2 Combo behavior and unique response as in the original instruments.
• Farfisa* and Vox* transistor organ Organs. The Nord C2D features a greatly improved simulation of the There are three modes - Stop, Slow and
simulations characteristic key clicks and percussion - both crucial components Fast mode that can be controlled either THE PIPE ORGAN
• Sampled Baroque Pipe Organ of the classic tone wheel experience. The vibrato and chorus with the with the onboard panel buttons, an option- The Pipe Organ is based on a carefully selected baroque organ with a
• Dual manual, 61 key Semi-Weighted rotating scanner and its analog circuitry are also carefully modeled to be Detail of the original al foot pedal or the Nord Half-Moon Switch stunningly beautiful and expressive sound. Using cutting edge sampling
Waterfall keys just as alive as the tone wheels. tone wheel components (accessory). Naturally, the Nord C2D can technique, no efforts have been spared in producing a rich and varied
• Two sets of physical drawbars per also be connected to an external rotary sound palette for the pipe organ player.
manual FULL HANDS ON CONTROL speaker cabinet using the 11-pin Leslie*
Having two sets of drawbars per manual and the new left hand drawbar preset panel offers high voltage output or the high level ¼”
full flexibility while playing. The Semi-Weighted Waterfall keyboard delivers ultra-fast response jack output. Vintage 122 unit For full product details and specifications, see nordkeyboards.com
and has a firm mechanical action to provide you with the rock solid feel of an original vintage
instrument.
32 33OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Soft Case
HP/HP76 and 88
Padded soft case with wheels for
easy transport. Large-sized pocket
for cables, stand and pedals.
Alternate carrying handle on side.
Available in two sizes: HP/HP76
Soft Case 73 Soft Case 61/Lead 4/A1 Wood Keyboard Stand Keyboard Stand EX Organ Stand
Padded soft case with mid-sized pocket for Padded soft case with mid-sized pocket for Elegant matte laquered Keyboard Stand The Nord Stage 2 EX 88/HP76 can be fitted Height adjustable stand for Nord C2D
and 88
cables and accessories. Carrying handles, cables and accessories. Carrying handles, in a partially solid wood construction for with legs reminiscent of a classic electric designed to accomodate the Pedal Keys 27.
Nord Piano 4 • Nord Stage 3 88 shoulder strap and two backpack straps. shoulder strap and two backpack straps. excellent stability. Bottom metal plate piano. They are very easy to assemble and
Nord Stage 3 HP76
Available in two sizes: 61/Lead 4 and accomodates the Nord Triple Pedal. disassemble for transport.
Nord Electro 6 HP
Nord Electro 6D 73 • Nord Stage 3 Compact Lead A1. Fixed Grand Piano height. Nord Electro 6 HP • Nord Piano 4
Nord Electro 6D 61 • Nord Lead 4 Nord Piano 4 • Nord Stage 3 88 Nord Stage 3 88 • Nord Stage 3 HP76
Nord Lead A1
Nord Half Moon Switch
Controller for Rotary Speaker speed
(slow - stop - fast)
Nord C2D • Nord Electro 6D 61/73
Nord Stage 3 Compact
Music Stand V2 Nord Triple Pedal
Soft Case C2D Soft Case Drum 3P Dust Cover An easily attachable music stand that can Triple Pedal with dynamic Sustain pedal
Padded soft case with wheels and carrying Padded soft case with shoulder strap and Protects against dust and sunlight. accomodate 4 sheets of music. enabling our Pedal Noise-feature, a
handles. Large outer pocket that can carrying handles. Pockets for drumsticks All keyboard products Nord Electro 6 • Nord Piano 4 Sostenuto and Soft Pedal. Nord Single Pedal
accomodate Music Stand EX and cables. and small laptop. Nord Stage 3 88 • Nord Stage 3 HP76 Standard Sustain Pedal
Nord Piano 4 • Nord Stage 3 88
Nord C2D Nord Drum 3P Nord Stage 3 HP76 • Nord Stage 3 Compact All keyboard products
34 35SOUND LIBRARIES
EXCLUSIVE SOUNDS FOR FREE
We work hard on constantly expanding our unique sounds libraries.
All sounds are available for free at nordkeyboards.com.
GRAND PIANOS UPRIGHT PIANOS ELECTRIC PIANOS HISTORICAL
ORIGINAL SOUNDS FOR FREE Royal Grand 3D NEW Baby Upright NEW Electric Grand CP80 French Harpsichord
Nord Piano Library
Velvet Grand Amber Upright NEW Electric Grand Model G Italian Harpsichord
Silver Grand Bambino Upright Electric Grand Amped Mozart Fortepiano*
Italian Grand Mellow Upright EP 1 MK I Deep, Low Deep Steinway No. 1*
Bright Grand Grand Upright EP 2 MK I Suitcase, Close Broadwood Fortepiano*
Grand Imperial Blue Swede Upright EP 3 MK II Shallow, Close *Chris Maene Collection
The Nord Piano Library is our premium library of exclusively sampled uprights, Grand Lady D Queen Upright EP 4 MK V Close
grand pianos, vintage electric pianos, harpsichords and clavinets – all carefully Studio Grand 1 Romantic Upright EP 5 MK I Bright Tines LAYERS
Studio Grand 2 Honkytonk Upright EP 6 Sparkletop ‘67 Ballad EP 1 NEW
selected for their unique characters.
Concert Grand 1 Close Black Upright EP 7 MK I Amped Ballad EP 2 NEW
Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances Concert Grand 1 Ambient Rain Piano Upright EP 8 Nefertiti MK I Hybrid EP NEW
and real character of the source instruments. Our unique ‘Advanced String Saloon Upright Wurlitzer 200 A Silver EP NEW
Resonance’ and Dynamic Pedal Noise deliver breathtaking realism and an Wurlitzer Amped
Clavinet DIGITAL PIANOS
unsurpassed level of expressiveness.
DigiGrand 1 NEW
DigiGrand 2 NEW
EASY TO TRANSFER
The Nord Piano Library is compatible with: DX Full Tines
All sounds are easily transferred to your Nord instrument using our free
Nord Electro 3/4/5/6, Nord Piano 1/2/3/4 and Nord Stage Classic/EX/2/2 EX/3. DX Rubba Tines
Nord Sound Manager software, available for Mac and Windows at
nordkeyboards.com
36 37THE NORD STORY
IT ALL STARTED BACK IN 1983...
ORIGINAL SOUNDS FOR FREE when founder Hans Nordelius created the innovative Digital Percussion Plate,
Nord Sample Library
soon to become the classic DDrum that played an essential part of the 1980’s
electronic drum sound.
In 1995 the world’s first Virtual Analog synthesizer, Nord Lead was intro-
duced. One year later co-owner Magnus Kjellander joined the company and
Our Nord Sample Libraries offer quality sampled sounds from a wide range
played an essential role in developing the revolutionary Nord Modular that was
of genres including Strings, Brass, Guitars, Accordions, Synths, Choirs and
released in 1997.
much more. The Nord Sample Libraries also include the exclusively licensed
original sounds from the legendary vintage tape-samplers Mellotron and The modern classic Nord Electro was released in 2001 combining vintage The Nord Crew with the brand new Nord Electro 6 and Nord Piano 4 fresh from
the assembly line.
Chamberlin! electro-mechanical instruments of the 60’s and 70’s with unprecedented
portability.
Introduced in 2005, the Nord Stage combined all Nord’s innovations in one
powerful performance keyboard. Since then we have developed and expanded
Nord Lead (1995) Nord Modular (1997)
our product line with many award-winning instruments for the performing
musician.
We’ve come a long way from the little basement workshop we started out in
CATEGORIES
back in 1983 – a journey fueled by curiosity, persistence, dedication and love
Accordion Harmonium • Analog Strings • Bass • Ensemble Strings • Ensemble Wind and Brass
Nord Electro (2001)
Guitars Ethnic String • Mellotron/Chamberlin • Orchestral • Organ • Pianos • Solo Strings for music!
Solo Wind and Brass • Synth • Tuned Percussion • Voice
HANDMADE IN SWEDEN
The Nord Sample Library 2.0 is compatible with: The Nord factory is located in the heart of Stockholm with only a staircase
Nord Electro 3, 4 and 5, Nord Piano 2/3, Nord Stage 2/2 EX and Nord Wave.
between development and the production area. Each Nord instrument is
The Nord Sample Library 3.0 is compatible with: assembled by hand and carefully quality tested before leaving our factory. Nord Stage (2005)
Nord Electro 6, Nord Piano 4, and Nord Stage 3
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