Nord Piano 3 is the new keyboard from Clavia coming at NAMM
With outstanding new keyboard technology, improved grand weighted action, Ivory touch and expanded memory for the exclusive Nord Piano Library – the Nord Piano 3 takes piano feel and realism to a new level.
The new Virtual Hammer Action Technology simulates the movement of the hammers in a Grand Piano, capturing the characteristics with exceptional dynamics and breathtaking level of authenticity.
General
88-note Triple Switch keybed with improved grand weighted action NEW
Nord Virtual Hammer Action Technology for greatly improved key response NEW
Ivory touch for authentic feel NEW
OLED-display for better overview NEW
1 GB memory for Nord Piano Library NEW
256 MB for Nord Sample Library NEW
Layer and split-functionality
Nord Triple Pedal included
Piano Section
4 Dynamic Curves
Dynamic Pedal Noise with Nord Triple Pedal
Advanced String Resonance (Gen 2)
Soft Release
Sample Synth
Dedicated Sample Synth section with Attack, Decay/Release and dynamic controls
Effects
All effects in Stereo
Tube overdrive simulation
Vibe effect
Separate Reverb/Delay effects
Tremolo, Pan, Ring-Mod and Wah-wah can be controlled with Control Pedal
VIRTUAL HAMMER ACTION TECHNOLOGY NEW
The Nord exclusive Virtual Hammer Action Technology simulates the hammer movements in a Grand Piano delivering outstanding authenticity and dynamic response. The Triple Sensor keybed allows key movements to be determined with stunning precision. The result is a keyboard action that handles dynamic playing with amazing control at any velocity level.
Repetitions
The Nord Virtual Hammer Action Technology enables you to produce a new note without lifting the key completely. This allows for smoother repetitions as the tone is not completely dampened between the strokes, similar to the fluent transitions possible on a Grand Piano.
Extended Triggering Range
The new keyboard technology makes both top and bottom triggering possible, resulting in amazing control when playing percussively as well as pianissimo with the keys half-pressed down.
Dynamic Release
The Virtual Hammer Action Technology also includes velocity sensitive release, dynamically dampening the sound based on how quickly you release the key.
GRAND WEIGHTED ACTION AND IVORY TOUCH NEW
The keybed has added weight for improved dynamic control and features a textured “ivory” surface, providing authentic Piano touch and feel.
The individual Fatar keybeds are meticulously calibrated at the Nord factory to ensure an even response over the whole range.
MODEL
The Nord Piano 3 features a new triple sensor keybed with Ivory touch and improved grand weighted action (A-C).
The Nord Piano 3 weighs 18,2 kg (40,7 lb) and measures 1287 mm (50.7″), 121 mm (4.8″), 340 mm (13.4″).
NORD SOUND LIBRARIES
The Nord Piano 3 features 1 GB of memory dedicated to the exclusive sounds from the Nord Piano Library carefully selected for their specific and individual character. The ever expanding Nord Piano Library is filled with uniquely sampled acoustic and electric instruments, with an outstanding range of velocity levels allowing for exceptional dynamic control.
The Factory Bank features 6 Grand Pianos, 5 Upright Pianos, 11 Electric Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichords. Replacing the sounds in your Nord Piano 3 is simply a matter of dragging and dropping files in the Nord Sound Manager for Mac and Windows.
The Sample Synth section in the Nord Piano 3 has 256 MB memory dedicated to the Nord Sample Library 2.0 – our essential selection of high quality sampled sounds from a wide range of genres including the exclusively licensed sounds of the Mellotron and Chamberlin.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Nord Piano 3 will hit the stores in May 2016 with pricing to be announced. Like all Nord keyboards, the Piano 3 is handmade in Sweden with meticulous attention to detail and quality control.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information please visitwww.nordkeyboards.com/piano3“
CLAVIA NORD MODULAR // presets // ENSONIQ DP/PRO // reverbs
Clavia’s first and most compact modular synthesizer + the state of the art multi FX unit of the same era ENSONIQ DP/PRO excelling in its reverb algorithms.
Clavia releases the NORD Electro 5
The Nord Electro 5 will be shown for the first time at the NAMM Show 2015, Anaheim, California, January 22-25th in the Nord Booth #6464
“With enhancements to every area of the instrument, the Electro 5 redefines Nord’s legendary live keyboard.
Nord Keyboards are proud to present the new Electro 5 Series – the latest incarnation of our famous keyboard for the performing musician. Since its introduction in 2001 the Nord Electro has been the natural choice for musicians in need of authentic emulations of classical electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in a portable and easy to use package. With enhancements to every sound-generating section, to its user-interface, and to its functionality, the Electro 5 is more refined, more live-focused, and more flexible than ever.
HIGHLIGHTS
General
Splits and Layers – Piano/Organ, Piano/Sample, Sample/Organ
1 GB memory for Nord Piano Library
256 MB memory for Nord Sample Library
OLED Display for excellent overview and readability
6 Split Points with LED indicators
Redesigned Program section with Set List feature
E-E key range for 5D 73 and 5 HP
Piano Section
Sympathetic String Resonance
Sample Synth
Dedicated Sample Synth section with Attack/Release and dynamic controls
Organ
Physical Drawbars on 5D 61 and 5D 73 models
Principal Pipe Organ model
B3 Tone Wheel Bass
Leslie 122 simulation from Nord C2D
Mount for Half-Moon Switch for Rotary Speaker control (5D 61/73)
Effects
All effects now in Stereo
Tube overdrive simulation
Vibe effect
Separate Reverb/Delay effects
Tremolo, Pan, Ring-Mod and Wah-wah can be controlled with Control Pedal
PIANO SECTION
The new Electro 5 series all feature 1GB of Piano Sample memory, allowing you to bring even more of our unique sampled acoustic and electric pianos on stage. The subtle but effective Sympathetic String Resonance technology derived from the Nord Piano is now implemented in the Electro 5 delivering an unprecedented degree of realism to your performance when using our Grand or Upright pianos.
The piano section of the Electro 5 contains acoustic and electric pianos from the ever-expanding, and freely downloadable Nord Piano Library. Expertly sampled and brimming with unique character, the Grand and Upright Acoustic Pianos, legendary Electric Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord, provide a stunning sound palette.
ORGAN SECTION
The Electro 5 Organ section features a new Principal Pipe Organ mode as well as the classic Tone Wheel simulation and the highly acclaimed Rotary Speaker simulation of a vintage 122 unit from the award winning Nord C2D Combo Organ.
A new B3 Tone Wheel Bass feature gives you the classic 16” and 8“ bass drawbars in the left hand and can even be used with the Piano and Sample section for a thick and meaty bottom. Both the Electro 5D 61/5D 73 feature physical Drawbars and can accommodate the Nord Half-Moon switch with stop/slow/fast modes (optional accessory).
SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The new Electro 5 features a dedicated Sample Synth section with expanded memory for the Nord Sample Library (256 MB) and additional controls for attack, decay/release and dynamics (filter/velocity). The Nord Sample Library features a broad selection of free sounds from acclaimed sample producers as well as exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin.
EFFECTS
Electro 5 also features new improvements in the Effect section – all effects are now in Stereo, the Delay and Reverb are now separate effects. The Modulation effects now include a Vibe effect and the Amp section features an added Stereo Tube overdrive. Tremolo, Pan, Ring-Mod and Wah-wah effects can all be controlled with a Control Pedal.
SPLIT AND LAYERS
The Nord Electro 5 has two sound slots that can be combined in a layer or split over the keyboard (Organ/Piano, Piano/Sample Synth or Sample Synth/Organ). Each of the sound slots can have specific effects and separate Control Pedal and/or Sustain Pedal assignments. For example chorus and Sustain Pedal on the Piano and some Delay and a Control Pedal on the Sample Synth. The split function includes 6 split points, indicated with LED lights for obvious identification on stage.
Each of the effects sections can be assigned freely to either Upper or Lower parts.
NEW DISPLAY
The super clear new OLED display offers excellent overview when selecting sounds and editing programs.
SET LIST FEATURE
The Electro 5 features a new Set List mode that lets you easily organize a group of Programs for each specific song in the list. Each song can consist of up to 4 different Programs, freely assignable from your existing Programs. You can create unique Set Lists for different bands or situations and the names and order can be easily customized on the fly without connecting it to a computer.
ELECTRO 5 MODELS
Three Electro 5 models will be available:
The Electro 5D 61 and Electro 5D 73 feature semi-weighted waterfall keybeds with 61 notes (key-range C-C) and 73 notes (key-range E-E) respectively. Both feature physical drawbars for the Organ section.
The Electro 5 HP 73 features a Hammer Action Portable 73 note keybed (key-range E-E) with Nord’s electronic LED drawbars.
The Electro 5D 61 and Electro 5D 73 weigh just 7 kg and 8 kg respectively, whilst the Electro 5 HP 73 weighs just 11 kg even with its Hammer Action Portable keybed.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
All models will be shipped in April 2015 with pricing to be announced. Like all Nord keyboards, the Electro 5 is handmade in Sweden with meticulous attention to detail and quality control.”
Synth Archives: Nord Lead 4 First Performance Preset Improv
New video from Mark Mosher exploring the Nord Lead 4
A video from my archives. I made this in January of 2014 when I was only 5 hours in with Nord Lead 4. This video shows off the first three single-slot custom presets I created (the Nord Lead 4 can is really 4 independent synths). Some pretty cool stereo imaging about half-way in so use headphones. I’m getting huge timbre and rhythm texture shifts by morphing a whole lot of parms (arp speed, delay time, filter, distortion…) with the mod wheel and morph buttons.
The Nord Lead 4 went on to be my primary controller and synth for studio and live work at festivals throughout 2014.
Nord Lead A1 – analog modeling synthesizer
Nord Lead A1 – analog modeling synthesizer
Produced by UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord
All music was created using solely Nord Lead A1(no added effects or instruments).
Music by Rob Wallace.
For detailed product information and specifications, visit
http://www.nordkeyboards.com/products…
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Checking out the CLAVIA Nord Lead A1R Rack Synthesizer Module
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Two videos from the MusikMesse 2014
The ambient behaviour of Clavia NORD MODULAR G2
This is a solo ambient trip of the fabulous Clavia Nord Modular G2 in the world of the blurred.
Nord Lead 4 Performance Synthesizer
Clavia have released a new official video demonstrating the capabilities of the Nord Lead 4 Performance Synthesizer, details below:
We invited the talented Italian keyboard player and producer Federico Solazzo over to our factory in Stockholm to demo some of the powerful new features in the Nord Lead 4! Everything recorded live, with no overdubbing.
For detailed product information and specifications, visit http://www.nordlead4.com
Tom Brisling explores the Clavia Nord Lead 4
Tom Brislin plays Clavia’s latest flagship lead synthesizer.
Nord Lead 4 Review With The Freemasons
James Wiltshire from The Freemasons makes a demonstration of the feature-set and sonic capabilities of the new Clavia Nord Lead 4 synthesizer. Watch the video and discover why James thinks it’s a truly next-generation synthesizer.
Here’s some bonus footage for the Nord Lead 4 demonstration with James Wiltshire from The Freemasons. Watch as he makes some parts for a track using the Nord Lead 4 and displays the synthesizers vast sonic capabilities.
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