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4 | Nord PiaNo 2 User MaNUal os v1.1X
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Introduction
Thank you!
We'd first like to thank you for purchasing the Nord Piano 2. Our goal
when we developed the instrument was to create the best professional,
very portable stage piano with an integrated sample synth on the mar-
ket. We hope that you will have as much fun owning, playing and using
the instrument, as we had developing it.
About this manual
You are probably very eager to start using your new instrument, and we
sure don't want to keep you from having fun. We will try to cover all the
essential aspects on how to use the Nord Piano 2 in the very first few
pages of this manual. After that follows the reference section where all
the functions are explained in detail.
OS and internal memory
The operating system, programs and pianos in the Nord Piano 2 are
stored in a Flash memory. A Flash memory is a great thing, it retains the
data when the power is turned off. Another big advantage is that you
can replace data in the Flash memory at any time. This means that you
will be able to download upgrades, pianos and programs to your Nord
Piano 2 from a computer. The Nord Piano 2 features a USB port for
quick and easy download of new pianos and samples.
Nord Sound Manager
The Nord Sound Manager is a computer application that allows you
to organize and change the sounds and memory content in the Nord
Piano 2. This easy to use application is included on the DVD that was
delivered in the box with the instrument.
Factory programs
The internal program memory of the Nord Piano 2 consists of 240
programs, organized in 2 banks A & B, each with 24 pages with 5
programs in each page. There are also five Live buffer memories, which
will continuously store any changes as they are made.
All of the 240 programs in the Nord Piano 2 can be used to store your
own settings. To make sure you don't accidentally overwrite programs
you want to keep, it's a good idea to regularly back up your sounds on
a computer using the Nord Sound Manager application.
Restoring the factory content
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 Piano DVD.
OS upgrades
The latest OS version for Nord Piano 2 is available for download at the
NordKeyboards.com website. Please visit us on the web from time to
time, to make sure you have the latest version in your instrument.
Free sounds
Since the Nord Piano 2 is designed as an "open system", each and
every piano and every sample in the Nord Piano 2 can be replaced by
you. This is done using the Nord Sound Manager application.
The Nord Piano 2 is compatible with the continuously expanding Nord
Piano and Nord Sample Libraries. Many of these sounds are included
on the DVDs that accompanies the Piano. When new sounds are
available, you can download these for free from the Nord website. Yet
another good reason to visit the website from time to time.
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 Piano 2.
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