r/nordkeyboards

I've had a stage 4 for a few years.. I just use it in the studio (which it seems perfect for.. kind of annoying everything about it is about "gigging")

anyway.. it always confused the F out of me.. and I really just used it to pull up some Rhodes presets or mess with the synth.. finally had time between projects to dive in and figured out the biggest problem for me... the default set up for the programs is insane.. I mean, I guess if you do use it for a stage thing having different programs right next to each other makes sense? but still a no for me..

So I spent a few hours rearranging everything.. making bank A electric pianos, B synths etc. Saved a blank bank for my own creations and got rid of a ton of stuff id never use.

got that new Lo-fi sound set thats pretty great.. uploaded the wave 2 fairlight samples.. which was a way bigger pain then they make it seem like it'll be.. put the mellotrons on etc..

And now I finally have a set up thats great for me and easy to find programs or even better, find layers to make my own..

anyway.. just thought Id share.. because maybe this is your problem too.. I like like minded instruments to be grouped together..

now if they'd just release more organ alternatives.. I'll never use a B3

Uploading samples with the Nord Sound Manager to the Nord Grand 2 is slow. Windows shows that the instrument is connected using USB 2, not the faster USB 3 or later. My question is whether the Nord Grand 2 supports USB 3. If it does, then the problem must be with my PC or the cable. If USB 2 is as much as the instrument manages, I need not spend more time troubleshooting. Thanks.

I like the new video about the making of Nords! I like how much attention to detail and craftsmanship goes into every single one of them...

To those who have been playing Nord Grand 2 and Nord Piano 5 (or any version of the 2) for a long time, what's your honest take to these questions?

• Is the Nord Grand 2 keyboard action much much better than Nord Piano 5? By that, I meant is the difference significant that you will feel the difference in your everyday playing?
• I have heard comments that Nord Grand 2 (and its predecessor Nord Grand 1) have equal amount of weights throughout its keys (not really graded). Is that really true?

I was saving up for Nord Grand 2 until the Nord Piano 5 in my local store went on crazy sale that I got it instead. I am still wondering until this day if I made the right decision and if I missed a lot for not going to Nord Grand 2 instead.

By the way, I play classical music on my piano to give you a perspective of who I am.

Like the title says I'm looking for the best way to attach external speakers to my Nord stage 2. I recently got it second hand (conservatory where I study has sales of old materials and I got lucky this time) but I don't know through what outlet I can best use the speakers. Should I just use the headphone or one of the chain options?

Any and all advice welcome!