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Nord Stage 2 Compact 73
This instrument is discontinued
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The Nord Stage 2 compact -ORGAN - It offers an incredible emulation of classic organs for those wanting a great organ sound for the stage.The Organ section is derived from the Nord C2 organ with 3 main organ types to select from combined with Rotary speaker, drive and drawbar control.
The Nord Stage 2 compact - PIANO - Features include 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 that adds Dynamic Pedal Noise - the result is breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed expressiveness. Offering a world class piano sample the Nord Stage 2 compact comes with a great selection of pianos from the Nord piano library. There is also a new piano release function which adds a little extra release time for those wanting to play more of a legato style.
The Nord Stage 2 compact - SYNTH - The sample library is vast and with the Nord Sound Manager software you can make your own samples ready to play in the Stage 2 compact. Capable of classic analogue synthesis, three operator FM synthesis, Wavetable synthesis and now, compatibility with the Nord Sample Library. The added arpeggiator makes great use of the on-board synth sounds, adding a new dimension never before seen on a Nord Stage piano.
Nord Stage 2 Compact - Main features:
- 500Mb piano memory compared to 256 on the Stage EX models
- Gen 3 Organ modelling based on the Nord C2 sounds
- Selectable piano release, pedal noise and dynamic pedal samples with Nord triple piano pedal (pedal optional)
- Sample playback in the synth section allows use of real samples and Nord Sample library - 380Mb available space
- USB MIDI now available - not available on Stage EX models
- Program Transpose now available as well as global
- Monitor input
- Syncable FX rates to MIDI clock
- Arpeggiator in synth section
Nord Stage 2 - Specification
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
- 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
- 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/HA76-models: Hammer Action Weighted keyboards. Range: HA88: A-C, HA76: E-G
- SW73-model: 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard. Range: F-F
- Aftertouch
- Supports 3 split zones with visual LED indication
CONNECTIONS
- 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - ", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
- Stereo Headphone output - ", 6,35 mm stereo jack
- 1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
- Sustain Pedal - ", 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 - ", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
- Organ Swell Pedal - ", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
- Control Pedal - ", 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
- IEC320 C7 power connector
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- User Manual
- Dust cover ( HA88 and HA76 only )
- Sustain pedal ( HA88 and HA76 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
- Nord Stage 2 HA88: 1287 mm (50.7"), 118 mm (4.7"), 334 mm (13")
- Nord Stage 2 HA76: 1121 mm (44"), 118 mm (4.7"), 334 mm (13")
- Nord Stage 2 SW73: 1105 mm (43,5"), 106 mm (4"), 302 mm (12")
WEIGHT
- Nord Stage 2 HA88: 18,5 kg (41lb)
- Nord Stage 2 HA76: 16,5 kg (36lb)
- Nord Stage 2 SW73: 9,7 kg (21lb)