Introduction; Thank You; Features; About The User Manual - Clavia NordStage2 EX 88 User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you!

We'd first like to thank you for purchasing the Nord Stage 2 EX! Our
goal when developing the Nord Stage 2 was to create a flagship stage
instrument encompassing the whole range of our company's accumu-
lated expertise. Building on the success of the original Nord Stage, the
Nord Stage 2 incorporates the best emulations of electromechanical
and acoustic keyboard instruments on the market as well as a syn-
thesizer section designed for maximum ease of use, yet offering wide
sonic possibilities. With Nord Stage 2 EX the instrument also benefits
from an expanded Piano memory.
The Nord Stage 2 EX features outstanding classic keyboard sounds
with true feel, from natural keyboard response to authentic sound. A
medium weighted hammer action 88 note keyboard, 76 key por-
table hammer action keyboard or a 73 note semi-weighted waterfall
keyboard makes this instrument the biggest in the Nord range, yet it
weighs only 18,5/12,4/9,7 kilos which is an achievement in itself.

Features

The Nord Stage 2 EX has the following main features:
• Organ section with faithful reproductions of three classic organ mod-
els; B3, Vox and Farf (Farfisa).
• Piano section with acoustic grand and upright pianos, tine-based
electric pianos, Wurlitzer electric pianos, Digital FM pianos, Clavinet,
and Electric Grand. The memory capacity for the Piano section in the
Stage 2 EX is approximately 1 Gigabyte.
• Synth section with sample playback, FM, analog-style and digital
waveforms in a subtractive synthesis architecture.
• Comprehensive effects section.
• A medium weighted hammer action 88 note keyboard with after-
touch, a portable hammer action 76 note keyboard with aftertouch,
or a 73 note semi-weighted waterfall keyboard with aftertouch.
• An Extern section for controlling external MIDI instruments.
• A powerful Morph feature for applying multiple parameter changes to
a sound with controllers.
• Splits and layers are easily set up by assigning instruments to Key-
board Zones.
But that's not all. There are two independent Slots "A" and "B", each
containing a full setup of the Stage 2 instruments. This means that you
have access to six instrument sections and two independent effect
sections! Amongst other things, this allows for "dual manual" B3 organ
emulation, and easy setup of all kinds of instrument layering and splits.

About the User Manual

The manual is arranged mainly as a reference manual. In many cases
you'll get tips on how to practically use the functions, alone and also
together with other functions.

Reading the manual in Adobe Acrobat Reader

This manual is also available in the digital PDF-file format. It can be
downloaded, free of charge, from the Nord web site at
www.nordkeyboards.com. With Adobe Acrobat Reader it is possible
to use special navigation features like hyper links. This means that you
can click with the mouse on a word or sentence and automatically get
to the location indicated by the word/sentence.

Nord on the Internet

If you have access to the Internet, you're very welcome to visit
www.nordkeyboards.com. There you will find the latest information
about the Nord Stage 2 EX and other Nord products. You can also
download new Nord Stage 2 EX sounds and software upgrades, free
of charge.

Restoring the factory presets

The factory programs, samples and pianos are available as Nord
Sound Manager backup files for download at the Nord web site at
www.nordkeyboards.com or on the included Nord DVD.

OS upgrades

The latest OS version for Nord Stage 2 EX is available for download at
the www.nordkeyboards.com website. Please visit our website from
time to time, to make sure you have the latest version in your unit.

Free sounds

Since the Nord Stage 2 EX is designed as an open system, each and
every piano and sample in the Nord Stage 2 EX can be replaced by
you. This is done using the Nord Sound Manager application.
The Nord Stage 2 EX is compatible with the continuously expanding
Nord Piano Library and the Nord Sample Library. These sounds are
included on the DVD that accompanies the Stage 2 EX. When new
sounds become available, you can download these for free from the
www.nordkeyboards.com website.

Disclaimer

Any trademarks and brand names mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners and are not affiliated or associated
with Clavia. These trademarks and brand names are only mentioned to
describe the types of sounds reproduced by Nord Stage 2 EX.
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