Nord Grand 2 Digital Stage Piano

Embark on a musical journey with the Nord Grand 2, a digital stage piano that seamlessly combines the authentic touch of Kawai's premium Hammer Action Keyboard with a treasure trove of world-renowned Sound Libraries. Immerse yourself in the grand experience, as the new and improved Kawai responsive hammer keyboard, featuring a triple sensor system, captures the nuances of acoustic piano playing. The Nord Grand 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor, enhancing both operating simplicity and flexibility for unparalleled performance and sound creation.

Key Features:

• The Grand Experience - The triple sensor keybed, equipped with an advanced hammer mechanism, delivers a well-balanced and responsive playing experience across the entire dynamic range. The Nord Triple Pedal 2, included for optimal expressiveness, further enriches your performance. Redesigned with LED Faders, the intuitive panel ensures seamless operation even in low-light environments.
• Performance Excellence - Dedicated LED faders, knobs, and buttons for each layer facilitate instant tasks like Layer Creation, Split points, and adding effects or transposition steps during live performances. The Dual Piano & Synth engines offer versatility, allowing layered or split configurations with dedicated effects for each layer. Seven Split Points with LED lights and Crossfade options provide smooth transitions between split zones.
• Piano Section - From the Nord Piano Library, the Nord Grand 2 boasts an extensive selection of Grand, Upright, and Electric Pianos. Advanced features like Dynamic Unison and Compression technologies enhance the experience, capturing the nuances and character of original instruments. 'Advanced String Resonance' and Dynamic Pedal Noise add unprecedented realism and expressiveness.
• Synth Section - Expanded memory includes new and updated sounds covering Brass, Wind, Strings, Basses, Guitars, and classic analogue sounds. The Sample Synth section, with two independent Layers, offers intuitive controls for shaping tonal elements. Bright and Soft settings provide quick tonal customization.
• Effects Section - The Nord Grand 2 boasts an enhanced Effects section with new Reverb, Amps, Modulation, and delay effects. Global Reverb options, including Send per Layer, Pre-Delay, Chorale, and Bright/Dark Modes, elevate the sonic landscape. New Spring, Booth & Cathedral Effects, along with the ultra-realistic Spin Effect, enrich your listening experience, delivering unmatched tremolo effects. The Nord Grand 2 Digital Stage Piano is a masterpiece, combining cutting-edge technology with the timeless essence of grand pianos, offering an unparalleled musical experience.

Nord Grand 2 Digital Stage Piano Specifications:

GENERAL:

• Dual Piano and Dual Synth Layers
• OLED Display
• Seamless Transitions
• Split Point Crossfades
• 12 banks with 36 programs - 432 locations
• Organize programs
• Live Mode - 6 Live programs
• Global Transpose: +/- 6 semitones
• Program Transpose: +/- 6 semitones
• Fine-tune: +/- 50 Cents
• Kbd Touch: 3 velocity response curves
• 88-note Kawai Responsive Hammer keybed with Triple Sensors
• Selectable split point with LED indication
• Nord Triple Pedal 2 included
• MIDI over USB

PIANO SECTION:

• 2 GB memory for Piano sounds
• All sounds can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)
• 120 Voice Polyphony
• Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital/Layer, Clav/Harpsichord, and Misc
• 3 Selectable Keyboard Touch Curves (Heavy, Medium, Light)
• Piano Timbre controls with custom settings for Electric Pianos and Clavinet
• String Resonance for acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights
• Selectable Soft Piano Release
• Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal 1, Nord Triple Pedal 2, or Nord Single Pedal 2 on select acoustic and electric pianos
• Dynamic Compression
• Unison functionality
• 2 independent Layers

SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION:

• 1 GB memory for Samples
• 40+ Voice Polyphony
• Amp envelope with Attack and Decay/Release controls
• Bright and Soft options
• Vibrato with Rate/Amount, Delay, button or pedal
• Unison with 3 amounts
• Mono, Legato and Glide
• Octave transpose: -1/+1 (-6/+6 in Split mode, depending on Split position)

EFFECTS SECTION:

• Mod 1: Tremolo, Pan 1 (Soft), Pan 2 (Hard), Spin, Wah, Ring Modulator (controllable via optional pedal)
• Mod 2: Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Flanger, Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Vibe, Spin. Stereo/Mono options for each effect
• Equalizer: Per Layer or Global, 3-band with sweepable mid (200 Hz - 8 kHz).
• Amp: Twin, JC and Small. Each with an Alternate Tone option
• Compressor: Per Layer or Global, Amount of control
• Delay: Per Layer or Global, Tempo, Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet) controls, Ping Pong with 3 amount options, Tap-Tempo, Feedback Filter (HP/LP/BP), Flam.
• Reverb: Global Reverb with Dry Wet amount optionally controllable per Layer. Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall and Cathedral Reverb types, each with optional Pre-Delay, Chorale and Bright/Dark modes.

CONNECTIONS:

• 2 Audio outputs L & R - ¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
• 1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
• 1 Headphone output - ¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
• 1 Sustain Pedal input - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use the included Nord Triple Pedal or a momentary pedal.
• Triple Pedal - 5-pin DIN connector. Compatible with Nord Triple Pedal 2
• 1 Control/Volume Pedal input - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack.
• MIDI In, MIDI Out - 5-pin DIN connectors
• USB - type B connector - for transferring sounds and USB MIDI
• IEC C14 power connector

DIMENSIONS:

• Nord Grand 2: 1286mm(50,6”) x 396mm (15,6”) x 174mm (6,8”)

WEIGHT:

• Nord Grand 2: 21,3kg (47lbs)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

• Nord Triple Pedal 2
• User Manual
• Power cord

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

• Nord Piano Monitor
• Nord Keyboard Stand
• Nord Wood Keyboard Stand
• Nord Soft Case
• Nord Music Stand
• Nord Wood Music Stand
• Dust Cover