The Evolution of the Ultimate Stage Experience The Nord Grand 2 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of professional stage pianos, blending the artisanal touch of a traditional grand piano with the cutting-edge digital innovation that has made Nord an industry standard. Building on the success of its predecessor, this second-generation instrument has been re-engineered to provide an even more immersive playing experience. At its heart lies the latest generation of Kawai’s premium Hammer Action keybed. This sophisticated mechanism utilizes triple sensors to track hammer movements with extreme precision, allowing for a level of dynamic control that satisfies even the most demanding classical and jazz pianists. The "Ivory Touch" keys provide a natural tactile response, ensuring that every nuance of a performance is captured faithfully.
The architecture of the Nord Grand 2 has been vastly expanded to offer unprecedented flexibility. It now features a dual-layer system for both the Piano and Sample Synth sections, allowing musicians to blend two different pianos and two different synths simultaneously. This capability is managed through an intuitive new panel design that features dedicated LED faders for each layer. Whether you are performing in a quiet studio environment or on a loud festival stage, the ability to balance sounds instantly without diving into menus is a transformative advantage for the modern performer.
The Piano section continues to draw from the world-renowned Nord Piano Library, offering a vast array of Grand, Upright, and Electric pianos. New to the Grand 2 are advanced features like Dynamic Compression and Unison. Dynamic Compression helps maintain a consistent level in complex mixes without sacrificing the natural character of the instrument, while Unison allows for rich, thickened piano tones that cut through any arrangement. These features, combined with Advanced String Resonance and the included Nord Triple Pedal 2 for dynamic pedal noise, create a level of realism that was previously unattainable in a portable stage instrument.
In the Sample Synth section, the Nord Grand 2 shines with doubled memory capacity and enhanced sound-shaping tools. It introduces "Tru-Vibrato," which accurately models the vibrato characteristics of acoustic wind and string instruments, and "Round Robin" samples for natural-sounding fast repetitions. The inclusion of high-quality samples from ProjectSAM’s Symphobia and Swing libraries further expands the sonic palette. To round out the sound, the effect section has been completely overhauled. Each layer now has its own dedicated effect chain, featuring new types of Reverb (such as Booth and Cathedral), enhanced Delays with "Flam" and "Ping-Pong" modes, and specialized Amp simulations. This ensures that every part of your sound can be sculpted with professional-grade precision.
Technical Specifications
Keybed: 88-note Kawai Responsive Hammer Action with Triple Sensors
Piano Section: 2 independent layers, 120-voice polyphony, 2 GB memory
Synth Section: 2 independent layers, expanded memory for Nord Sample Library, 46-voice polyphony
Controls: Dedicated LED faders per layer, 7 Split Points with Crossfades
Effects: Per-layer Modulation, Delay, EQ, Amp/Compression, and Global Reverb
Included Accessories: Nord Triple Pedal 2, Dust Cover, Power Cord
Dimensions: 1286 x 396 x 174 mm
Weight: 21.3 kg
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