Introduction; Thank You; Features; Nord Online - Kawai Nord Grand User Manual

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IntroductIon

tHAnK You!

thank you for choosing the nord Grand. this stage keyboard has
been designed to present the user with an uncompromising piano
playing experience, as well as an easy-to-use interface with an elegant,
retro styling. the premium Kawai responsive Hammer Action keybed
features triple, hammer tracking sensors for every key, giving an
unprecedented level of realism and dynamic control. Powered by the
free and ever growing nord Piano Library – an extensive collection of
meticulously sampled piano and keyboard instruments – we hope the
nord Grand will keep your playing inspired for many years to come.

FEAturES

the nord Grand has the following main features:
‹ Piano section with acoustic Grand and Upright pianos, tine and reed
based Electric pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord sounds and a Dig-
ital category which also houses rich sounding Layer combinations.
the memory capacity for the Piano section is 2 GB.
‹ 88 key Kawai responsive Hammer Action keybed with triple sensors
and Ivory touch keys.
‹ Sample Synth section with 512 MB of sample memory and intuitive
envelope and dynamics controls.
‹ comprehensive Effects section.
‹ Seamless transitions: Sustaining notes are not cut off when chang-
ing programs.
‹ Keyboard split functionality with optional split widths, allowing
sounds to smoothly cross-fade over split point.

nord onLInE

on the website nordkeyboards.com
» Information about the nord Grand and other nord instruments
» Latest operating Systems for download
» Free software: nord Sound Manager, nord Sample Editor and
drivers
» nord Piano Library sounds for free download
» nord Sample Library sounds for free download
» nord World: nord releated news stories and videos
» user Manuals for download
» tutorials can be found at nordkeyboards.com/tutorials
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you will find:

ABout tHE uSEr MAnuAL

the manual is arranged mainly as a reference manual. In many cases
you'll also get tips on how to practically use the various features in a
musical context.

rEAdInG tHE MAnuAL In PdF ForMAt

this manual is available as a digital PdF file. It can be downloaded
from the nord Grand section on our website.

rEStorInG tHE FActorY PrESEtS

the factory programs, samples and pianos are available as individual
nord Sound Manager backup files for download from our website.
there is also a complete backup of the entire instrument and its factory
content, in case it needs to be restored to its original state at some
point.

oS uPGrAdES

the latest oS (operating System) version for the nord Grand is always
available for download from our 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 Grand is designed as an open system, each and every
piano and sample in the nord Grand can be replaced. this is done
using the Nord Sound Manager application which is available as a free
download from our website.
the nord Grand is compatible with the continuously expanding
nord Piano Library and the nord Sample Library. When new sounds
become available, these can be download for free from the Sound
Libraries section of our 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 certain sound qualities reproduced by the nord Grand.
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