Clavia Announces New Nord Stage 2 EX

"Press Release, Stockholm 13-04-2015

The Nord Stage 2 EX updates our award-winning Nord Stage 2 instrument line with 1 GB memory for the Nord Piano Library and a new ultra lightweight Hammer Action Portable HP76 model.

Our outstanding new Factory Bank features 5 Grand Pianos, 7 Upright Pianos, 11 Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Harpsichords and a vastly improved Nord Sample Library selection including brand new Strings, Choir and Folk instruments.

NEW DOUBLED MEMORY FOR NORD PIANO LIBRARY
The Nord Stage 2 EX features 1 GB memory for the Nord Piano Library allowing you to bring even more of our unique sampled acoustic and electric pianos on stage.

NEW ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT 76-KEY MODEL
The Nord Stage 2 EX HP76 sports an ultra lightweight Hammer Action Portable keybed (E-G) as found in the Electro 3/4/5 HP and Piano 2 HP models. Weighing only 12 kg (27,3 lb), this makes the Nord Stage 2 EX HP76 the most portable Hammer Action Stage instrument ever.

NEW IMPROVED FACTORY SOUND BANK
The Nord Stage 2 EX features a brand new Factory Sound Bank with both new sounds in the Piano Library as well as a completely updated and refined selection of sounds from the Nord Sample Library. We've also optimized our sounds allowing you to fit even more sounds without comprising playability. New sounds include:

Nord Piano Library:
DX Electric Pianos

Nord Sample Library
Great new Acoustic Strings (solo and ensemble), Female Choirs, Ethnic Stringed Instruments, Flutes and Woodwinds, Brass/Orchestra and Tuned Percussion sounds.

NEW FRESH NEW COLOR SCHEME
The Nord Stage 2 EX panel has been updated with a bright orange color scheme.

THREE MODELS
The Nord Stage 2 EX comes in three models:

The Nord Stage 2 EX 88 features our top-of-the-line fully weighted Hammer Action Keybed (A-C) and weighs 18,5 kg (40,7 lb).
The Nord Stage 2 EX HP76 has the extremely lightweight Hammer Action Portable keybed (E-G), the same type as from the Electro 3/4 HP and Piano 2 HP and weighs only 12 kg (27,3 lb)
​Nord Stage 2 EX Compact features a 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard (E-E) and weighs 9,7 kg (21,4 lb)
Apart from the keyboard type and the number of accessories available, all three models have identical features.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
All models shipping in May 2015 with pricing to be announced. Like all Nord keyboards, the Stage 2 EX is handmade in Sweden with meticulous attention to detail and quality control."

New Nord Stage 3 with Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine Introduced at the #Musikmesse

Introducing Nord Stage 3 at Musikmesse 2017

Published on Apr 4, 2017 NordKeyboards

"The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the 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. #nordstage3 #iseenord"

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NAMM: Clavia Announces The Nord Stage 2

"Nord Keyboards are proud to announce the Nord Stage 2 Series featuring our latest sound generation technology in the Piano, Organ and Synthesizer sections.
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0111 Nord Stage 2 panel

The Piano section includes String Resonance, Dynamic Pedal Noise, and a completely user-replaceable piano memory, twice the size of Nord Stage EX, compatible with the free of charge Nord v5 Piano library.

The Organ section features the tonewheel and transistor organ modeling of the C2 Organ together with a newly developed rotary speaker model.

The Synthesizer section includes an arpeggiator and the Nord sample playback functionality with a memory size storing 120 sounds from the Nord Sample Library including Mellotron and Chamberlin samples. In addition, Nord Stage 2 users can also create their own samples by mapping sound files in .wav format with the Nord sample editor. The genes of the Nord Wave brings analog-style and digital waveforms as well as FM synthesis.

Additional new features include MIDI over USB, monitor input, midi sync for the global master clock, and master clock sync for LFO, arpeggiator, and delay.

With the performing musician in mind the control panel gives immediate access to all key functions and instant visibility of all settings. Single function controls and dedicated selectors make for exceptional ease-of-use.

The Nord Stage 2 is handmade in Stockholm, Sweden by Clavia DMI and is scheduled to ship in February 2011."

Update: NAMM: Nord Stage 2 - New Pics and Info

"There is a new Nord Flagship instrument on the horizon."

"The Stage 2 is compatible with the huge and free Nord Sample Library. The powerful new synthesizer engine is built from the DNA of the famous Nord Wave. Capable of classic analogue synthesis, three operator FM synthesis and Wavetable synthesis.

The Nord Sample Library not only give Stage 2 owners access to the huge free library of world-class sounds, including the famous vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin samples, but thanks to the included Nord Sample Editor for Mac and PC, allows user-created samples to be loaded into the instrument and thus opening up a whole new creative world of sound.

It is over ten years since we made our first digital model of a tonewheel organ. The Stage 2's dedicated organ section now features our third generation B3 Organ model as found in the acclaimed Nord C2 and an improved Rotary model.

The rear panel with the USB connector that also carries MIDI information and the Monitor Input for playing along to your favorite music.

Here is the Piano section with the Acoustics controls, for the String Resonance, the Pedal Noise and the new Selectable Release feature. When Release is activated pianos use a slightly longer release, which is more suitable for legato playing. This important feature reflects adjusting the damper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.

The Pedal Noise feature from the Nord Piano is available in the Nord Stage 2 if the optional Nord Triple Pedal is used.

The Piano section has a memory of 500 Megabytes. Each and every Piano sound in the instrument is replaceable with any piano sound from the Nord Piano Library.

The Synth section also features a new Arpeggiator that can be synchronized to the Stage 2 Master Clock for perfect timing with elements of the Stage 2 including the rate of effects and the delay time. The Master Clock tempo can be set numerically, ''tapped'' on the tap button or set by incoming MIDI Clock.

There are 400 Programs (recent change) in the Nord Stage 2 - These are organized in 4 Banks with 20 Pages, with 5 programs in each Page. There are 5 Live Memories that automatically saves all the settings. And a programmable Transpose.

The Effect section sports a new member: the Vibe. This is modelled from a desirable foot pedal and is a great addition to the Stage 2's sonic arsenal.

The production of the Nord Stage 2 will begin in February, 2011.

Every Stage 2 will be delivered with both the Nord Piano and the Nord Sample DVDs. These two expanding Libraries represents more than 6.5 Gigabytes of sounds at the moment. "

















via Sonic State

Update:

NAMM 2011 Nord Stage 2 Keyboard

YouTube via musicianews | January 15, 2011 |

"Chris from Nord demos the Nord Stage 2. Which uses modeling and synthesis. Grand Piano, Organ sounds and strings, and Nord Wave. Avail End of March. MAP 88 Note $4199"

Nord Stage Ex Synths

YouTube via themusicking
"Slideshow and Audio Samples of the Nord Stage EX Series of Stage Pianos, including the EX 88, EX 76 and the Compact version. Available from wwww.themusicking.co.uk"

Nord Sample Library - Choir, Bass and Synth

4 ways of using Symphonic Choirs on the Nord Stage 3 Published on Nov 12, 2018 NordKeyboards

"Check out Nord Product Specialist Staffan Lindroth demonstrating four different ways of using our brand new Symphonic Choirs by morphing and layering the sounds on the Nord Stage 3. The Symphonic Choirs are available for free download at nordkeyboards.com!

Download and listen to all samples here:
Nord Sample Library 3.0 (only Stage 3, Piano 4, Electro 6):
https://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-l...

Nord Sample Library 2.0 (Stage/EX/2/2EX, Piano/2/3, Electro/2/3/4/5, Nord Wave): https://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-l..."

The Modern Library - Sound Bank for Nord Stage 3 and Nord Stage 2/EX (Synthcloud Library)

Published on Jul 26, 2018 Synth Cloud

"download: http://www.synthonia.com

The Modern Library contains 40 new pads, leads, keys and arp synthesizers for Nord Stage 3.Trade on the power of the new Nord audio converters!!!
Patched and performed by Simone Liotta aka Nord Keyboards Italia.

Patches list:
80 Vox
Air Strings
Airy Pad
Amazing Box
Analog Bass
Analog brass

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Nord Piano Library: Introducing the Stockholm EP!

video upload by nordkeyboards

"We are proud to release the Stockholm EP - a vintage electric piano with exceptional sound and detail! The Stockholm EP is a classic 1976 Mark I Stage EP, delivering both a fat, round bottom with well balanced bells, as well as a more barky and shallow sound when hit hard. With its exceptional dynamic range and very versatile voicing the Stockholm EP is our most detailed electric piano yet, being equally at home in soft and singing ballads or in harder, funkier styles. Download for free at nordkeyboards.com!

The Stockholm EP requires the latest OS Updates and is compatible with Nord Stage 4/3/2 EX/2, Nord Piano 5/4/3, Nord Electro 6/5 and Nord Grand.

00:00 Stockholm EP Intro (A-Pan Variation + EQ + Compressor + Delay + Reverb)
0:57 Stockholm EP Long (EQ + Chorus Variation + Compressor + Delay + Reverb)
1:47 Stockholm EP Spin (EQ + Drive + Spin + Compressor + Reverb)

Demo and performance by Ondre J Pivec
Audio Engineer: Joel Hamilton
Location: Studio G Brooklyn
Video production: EDL Creative
Video editing: Jonas Embring
Gear: Nord Stage 4

Follow Ondre J Pivec:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ondrejpivec/"

Nord Stage 2/EX Synthesizer Session

Published on Sep 27, 2015 Jojoairbus

"A little test with my Roland Quad Catpure USB Audio Interface and Nord Stage 2 showing some potentials of the Nord Stage 2/EX synthesizer."

Nord Modular G2 v1.6 Update

"The Nord Modular G2 OS and the G2 Editor have been updated to version 1.6. This update is also accompanied by a new universal XP- and Vista-compatible USB driver - v2.14. This driver can also be used with the Nord Stage EX, Nord Electro 3, Nord Wave and the Nord C1. The driver is digitally signed which allows users with a Vista 64-bit system to install it.

The 1.6 OS and Editor update brings Windows Vista compatibility to the G2 system. Macintosh users will benefit from a native support for the Intel-based computer models. The update and the driver is available in the Nord Modular G2 Download area."

Custom Black Nord Stage EX 2 88 Used On Last Two Madonna Tours

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"This keyboard has toured the world twice with me. It is still in great condition as it was very well taken care of by my keyboard tech. It was featured on MDNA Tour in an upright piano shell during the acoustic performance of Like A Virgin/Love Spent. Then in 2015, it was painted black sparkle for the Rebel Heart Tour and lived on my keyboard rig where I played songs like La Isla Bonita, Heartbreak City, Music (Boogie Woogie/Dance rendition), and many more. All my tour Nord Stage programmed sounds, triple-pedal, and power cable will be sent to the buyer of this beautiful keyboard. It pains me to have to sell this beautiful memorabilia. Great for any die-hard fans of the Queen of Pop."

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Nord Sample Editor 3: Creating a sample instrument from a vintage synthesizer

Published on Mar 26, 2020 Midiverse NordKeyboards

"Learn how to easily create your own sample instrument from a vintage synthesizer and transfer it to your Nord keyboard in this new tutorial produced by SoundTechnology UK. NOTE: The Nord Sample Editor 3 is now compatible with the Nord Stage 2/2 EX/3, Nord Piano 2/3/4, Nord Electro 3/4/5/6, Nord Grand and Nord Wave/2. #nordsampleeditor3 #iseenord

Download the Nord Sample Editor 3 here: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/downloa..."

Kai Keyboard Mafia performing the Starter Pack for Nord Keyboards (Synthcloud Library)

Published on Jun 5, 2018 Synth Cloud

"download: http://www.synthcloud.com

Kai Keyboard Mafia demonstrates the Starter Pack for Nord Stage 3, Nord Stage 2/EX and Nord Electro 5 ( programmed by Nord Keyboards Italia). Download the pack below:

Patches List:
70’s strings 00:05
80’s lead 01:33
Acoustic Guitar 03:01
Atmo Pad 04:00
D50 Polybrass 05:32

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Kai Keyboard Mafia jamming on the Future Library - Nord Keyboards Sound Bank (Synthcloud Library)

Published on Jun 7, 2018 Synth Cloud

Follow-up to Kai Keyboard Mafia performing the Starter Pack for Nord Keyboards (Synthcloud Library)

download: http://www.synthonia.com

Kai Keyboard Mafia demonstrates the Future Library, a collection fo 50 patches for Nord Stage 3, Nord Stage 2/EX (programmed by Nord Keyboards Italia).

NS3: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
NS2: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

Patches list:

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Introducing the Nick Semrad Banks for Nord Stage 2/2 EX and Nord Lead A1

Published on Feb 1, 2017 NordKeyboards
Update: audio fixed Feb 2, 2017

"US keyboardist/producer and sound designer Nick Semrad (Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Miss Lauryn Hill, Bilal, Gabriel Garzon-Montano) has created a bunch of amazing signature patches for the Nord Lead A1 and the Nord Stage 2 / 2 EX. All available for free download at nordkeyboards.com.

Musicians: Nick Semrad (keys), Grace Weber (vox), Taron Lockett(drums), Joe Cleveland (bass).
Song: Crush - Jennifer Paige"

http://www.nordkeyboards.com/news/nick-semrad-sound-banks

MESSE 2015: Nord Stage 2 Ex

Published on Apr 14, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Nord Stage 2 Ex A preview of the updated keyboard from Nord"

Nord Stage2 EX LIVE ACT R'N"B

Published on Aug 6, 2015 muzykujkropkacom

Gra: Piotr Lemański
Nord Stage EX 2
Drums: Native Instruments

Nord Stage 2 EX Compact SW 73

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"Great condition. Works perfectly.
OS 3 loaded.

Supports Nord Piano Library - including classic electric piano models, Nord Sample Library, synth and organ sections, FX and compressor. Compatible with latest Nord Sample tool (version 4)."

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CatSynth TV Episode 99

Published on Dec 25, 2018 CatSynth TV

"A special video for our 99th Episode!

Video shot along Highway 99 in California from Manteca through Stockton and heading towards Sacramento. Additional video and photography at CatSynth HQ in San Francisco.

Guest appearances by Sam Sam and Big Merp.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, based on melodies from "99 is not 100" by Moe! Staiano.

Synthesizers used:
Minimoog
Arturia MiniBrute 2S
Big Fish Audio John Cage Prepared Piano Sample Library (Kontakt)
Nord Stage EX
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Metasonix R-54 and R-53
2hp Cat module
4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator
Make Noise Echophon"

US Highway 395: Owens Valley (Independence to Bishop)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We ride north on US 395 as it traverses the arid Owens Valley on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada; we start in the town of Independence and end in Bishop. In the community of Big Pine, the Californa Highway 168 joins with US 395 en route to Bishop.

The Owens Valley is among the deepest valleys, wedged between the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the Inyo and White Mountains to the east. The rain shadow leaves most of the valley a dry, desert environment. The Owens River, an which runs through the valley, has been heavily tapped as a main water supply for Los Angeles, which makes the valley even drier. Nonetheless, it is quite beautiful, as is US 395.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary (an updated version of the music from 'Highway 58: Part 3').
Drums by G Calvin Weston
Synthesizers, keyboards, and electronics by Amanda Chaudhary featuring the following instruments:
Sequential Prophet 12
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Arturia Piano V, Wurli V, Mellotron V, CS-80 V
Ministry of Rock, Fab Four, Orchestra Gold
Minimoog
Grindhouse
Styrmon Magneto
Arturia MiniFreak
Korg modwave
Nord Stage EX
AudioThing / Hainbach Wires"

MESSE09: Nord Stage EX

via Sonic State