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Neumann U87AiNAMM 2011: Nord Stage 2
Nord Keyboards are proud to announce our new flagship
instrument line: the Nord Stage 2 Series.
The Nord Stage 2 represents a stunning new take on the famous Stage
series, featuring our latest sound generation technology in each of the
piano, organ and synthesiser categories. Inside and out, the Nord
Stage 2 represents our current state-of-the-art instrument design for
the professional and semi-professional keyboard player.
The Stage 2 Series contains the latest piano sampling technology from
the multi award-winning Nord Piano, including String Resonance, Dynamic
Pedal Noise, and a completely user-replaceable sample memory (twice the
size of the Stage EX) compatible with the new Nord v5 Piano library.
The Stage 2's Organ section features 3rd generation organ modelling
derived from the C2 Organ together with advanced rotary speaker
functionality. The Stage 2 has an all-new synthesiser section with the
genes of the Nord Wave. Additional tone-generating options, a powerful
arpeggiator and, critically, compatibility with the Nord Sample
Library. The Stage 2 now has access to the existing library and thanks
to the included Nord Sample Manager software users can create their own
sample-based programs.
With a control panel and user interface designed to give immediate access to all key functions as well as instant visibility of current settings, the Nord Stage 2 is designed specifically for the professional performing musician. Single function controls, dedicated piano, organ and synthesiser sections, new Live Mode buttons, all make for exceptional ease-of-use.
In addition, the Stage 2 88- and 76-note versions feature a superb new custom-designed keybed to further increase the instrument's playability. Additional new features include MIDI over USB functionality, monitor input, midi sync. for the global master clock and master clock sync. for LFO, arpeggiator and delay.
The three Stage 2 models, Nord Stage 2 88 (88-note fully-weighted), Nord Stage 2 76 (76-note fully-weighted) and Nord Stage Compact (73-note semi-weighted) are all handbuilt in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be available from February 2011.