NORD Stage 2 HA76 76-Key Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard

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NORD Stage 2 HA76 Specifications

Connections

Connections

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  • Connections

    4x Assignable Audio Outputs - 1/4", 6.35mm jacks, unbalanced
    1x Stereo Headphone output - 1/4", 6.35mm stereo jack
    1x Monitor input - 1/8", 3.5mm stereo jack
    Sustain Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc
    Sustain input compatible with NORD Triple Pedal (sold separately)

  • Connections (Cont.)

    Rotor Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
    Organ Swell Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc
    Control Pedal - 1/4", 6.35mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc
    MIDI In - 5 pin DIN connectors
    MIDI Out - 5 pin DIN connectors
    USB - type B connector
    IEC320 C7 power connector

Hardware

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  • Keybed

    76-key Weighted

  • Outputs

    4 (Configurable)

  • Monitor input

    Yes

  • Programs

    4 Banks x 20 Pages x 5 Programs (400 locations)

  • Live/Auto save programs

    5 locations

  • Midi over USB

    Yes

  • Split Keyboard

    Yes, 3 zones

Piano Section

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  • Piano Memory

    500MB

  • Piano Sample locations

    6 types x 9 models (54)

  • Soundformat Piano

    .npno v5

  • Piano Polyphony

    40/60 (Stereo/mono)

  • String Resonace

    Yes

  • Selectable Piano Release

    Yes, Dynamic

  • Pedal Noise

    Yes, with Triple Pedal (optional)

  • Dynamic pedal

    Yes, with Triple Pedal (optional)

Organ Section

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  • Organ Modelling generation

    Generation 3 (NORD C2 Organ)

  • Organ Polyphony

    Full

  • Rotary Speaker Simulation

    Generation 2

Synth Section

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  • Synth Section

    Extended Subtractive with FM, Wavetable and Sample Player

  • Sample Playback

    Yes, NORD Sample Library support (.nsmp)

  • Sample Memory

    380MB

  • Arpeggiator

    Yes, with MasterClock synchronization

  • Synth Polyphony

    18 voices

  • LFO

    Yes, with MasterClock synchronization

Effect Section

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  • Mod Effects

    Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Auto Wah, Pedal Wah, Tremolo, Pan, Ringmod, Vibe

  • Effects Settings

    Rate + Continuous depth

  • Delay

    Yes

  • Rate of FX / Synchronization

    Yes, with MasterClock synchronization

  • Eq

    3 band, Mid sweep

  • Amp/Speaker Simulation

    Jc, Twin and Small with Overdrive

  • Master Effects

    Reverb (6 modes) and Compressor

General

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  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    1121 x 334 x 118mm (44.13 x 13.15 x 4.65")

  • Weight

    16.5kg (36.38 lbs)

  • UPC Code

    834035001011

About NORD Stage 2 HA76

The NORD Stage 2 features NORD Sample Library-compatibility, the B3 and transistor organ engine from the C2, MIDI over USB and more memory for your favorite sounds. All in an amazingly user friendly interface where all vital functions are only button away! Representing a stunning new take on the famous Stage series, the NORD Stage 2 is our flagship instrument line. Utilizing our very latest sound generation technology in the three categories of Piano, Organ and Synthesizer combined with a well thought-out, user friendly interface, premium keybed and an almost obsessive level of quality control, the Stage 2 truly sets itself apart as an instrument for the professional performing musician.

The Sound Inside
The Stage 2 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ and Synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously. Furthermore, up to two sounds from each section can be combined in a single program for massive sonic flexibility.

Piano Section
The Stage 2 Piano section has evolved from the multi award winning NORD Piano; featuring our state-of-the-art sampling techniques the Stage 2's pianos capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the individual source instruments. Combined with the intelligent String Resonance that reproduces the sound of the piano strings resonating at their fundamental or harmonic frequencies when other strings are played and compatibility with the optional NORD Triple Pedal that adds Dynamic Pedal Noise - the result is breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed expressiveness.

An all-new feature in the NORD Stage 2 is the Long Release function. With Long Release activated you get a slightly longer release more suitable for legato playing. This important feature reflects adjusting the damper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument. The NORD Triple Pedal (optional accessory) features our unique dynamic sustain pedal that gives you exceptional control of the mechanical noise during operation and also sostenuto and soft pedals for half-pedaling and "release and catch" techniques.

In addition to vivid acoustic Grand and Upright pianos, the Piano section also features some of the finest, most desirable vintage electric pianos. The Stage 2's piano sounds are future-proof thanks to its compatibility with the NORD Piano Library. This free online library is continuously updated with both upgraded existing pianos and all-new pianos to keep your instrument constantly renewed.

Organ Section
Over ten years have passed since we made our first digital model of a tone wheel organ. The Stage 2's dedicated organ section now uses our third generation B3 Organ model, the same as found in our acclaimed NORD C2 Organ. Considered by many to be the most accurate emulation of the B3 ever, the Stage 2's organ model is based on the analysis of the signals from each of the 91 spinning discs inside several original instruments and painstaking work on understanding exactly how all the components interact with each other. The virtual circuitry reacts not only to the settings on the panel but also during the real time performance.

The Stage 2 will faithfully reproduce the important foldback and energy robbing characteristics; the latter will produce the gentle compression effect that makes those lovely smears absolutely wonderful. There are 3 tone wheel modes that allow you to switch from a clean, factory spec'd instrument to a worn and battered workhorse with many years of touring. We also created carefully modeled emulations of two of the most famous transistor organs from the 1960's, the Vox Continental and the Farfisa Compact. Alongside the organ's themselves, the Stage 2 features our very latest rotary speaker simulation derived from the C2.

Incorporating the acoustic variations that occur as a physical rotating spreads the sound around in a room, they bring the Stage 2's organs to life with remarkable realism. In terms of control, "Draw buttons" and LED bar graphs have replaced the original mechanical drawbars. This gives you the advantage of always having the correct drawbar settings after changing preset. For Organ sounds only, the Stage 2's keybed is programmed to respond at its highest trigger position, resulting in authentic feel and allowing lightning fast organ techniques.

Synth Section
The Stage 2's powerful new synthesizer engine was built from the DNA of the NORD Wave. Capable of classic analog synthesis, three operator FM synthesis, Wavetable synthesis and, crucially, compatibility with the NORD Sample Library. The NORD Sample Library not only give Stage 2 owners access to the huge free library of world-class sounds, including the famous vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin samples previously only available to NORD Wave and NORD Electro 3 users, but thanks to the included NORD Sample Editor for Mac and PC, allows user-created samples to be loaded into the instrument and thus opening up a whole new creative world of sound.

The Synth engine itself features classic analog synthesis with dual saw, hard sync and pulse wave modulation, three-operator FM synthesis with 32 different modulation frequencies, Wavetable synthesis with 62 waveforms and Sample based synthesis. A new great-sounding multimode filter features 12 and 24dB low pass, high pass, band pass and notch filters. And with an Amp envelope, Modulation envelope, an LFO and Unison control, the Stage 2's synth capabilities are hugely powerful, delivering amazing on-stage sound. The Synth section also features a new Arpeggiator that can be easily synced to the Stage 2's Master Clock for perfect timing with other elements of the Stage 2, including its effects.

Programming and Control
To make programming and on-stage control as simple as possible we have arranged the sound generators and controls of the Stage 2 into dedicated sections - Piano, Organ and Synth. Not only does this make for a very intuitive approach to programming but also instantly shows you which settings are active. There are no deep menus, no complicated screens to navigate. All vital functions are controlled by dedicated single-function knobs.

In addition our patented Pitch Stick and Modulation Wheel allow maximum musical expression and our efficient Morph Grouping technique is also included, allowing you to assign sound and effects parameters to physical controllers.

Extern Section
The NORD Stage 2 wouldn't be a master keyboard if it couldn't control external devices with ease. The Extern Section is designed solely for this purpose, so that any MIDI-connected gear gets seamlessly integrated with the Stage 2's built-in instruments. Zones, splits and layers are handled exactly as if the external equipment was a part of the Stage 2 itself. All settings are saved together with a Program so advanced setups can be immediately recalled in real-time during a performance. You can even use the Extern Section to automatically transmit Bank Select and Program Change messages to your external units.

The Keyboard
Naturally, a keyboard is not just about the sound but also the feel. The Stage 2 HA76 feature our new top-of-the-line fully weighted Hammer Action keyboard that also has been improved for response when playing rapid repeated notes. At NORD we also do something that nobody else does: during the assembly of each instrument in our Stockholm factory, every keybed is individually and specifically tuned for a consistent response and balance.

Effect Section
No sound is complete without the proper use of effects. In the NORD Stage 2 we incorporated all the effects required to cover musicians' needs. All of the three instrument sections - Organ, Piano and Synth - can be routed individually through the Stage 2's built-in effect units. Turning the effects on and off and controlling the routing is easily done by a touch of dedicated buttons, readily accessible at the bottom of each effects unit.

• Effect 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Pan, Wah, Autowah 1, Autowah 2
• Effect 2: Flanger, Vibe, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses
• Delay - with Ping Pong (stereo taps) and Tap-Tempo
• 3 types of Speaker simulations, JC, Twin and Small
• Tube amp simulation with adjustable overdrive
• 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. EQ ranges: 100 Hz, 200 Hz - 8 kHz and 4 kHz
• Rotary Speaker: selectable speed (Stop, Slow and Fast) and separate overdrive
• Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock

The new Master Clock function makes it easy to sync effects to other elements, like the arpeggiator, LFO or even one of the other effects. You can easily lock the effect rate to a range of note values - make the delay do quarter note triplets of what arpeggiator is playing, while the LFO gently sweeps the filter up and down in half notes, all perfectly interlocked. The Master Clock can also be controlled by an external MIDI clock - perfect for syncing your parts to a backing track, including tempo changes!

Control Pedals
Control Pedal support has been improved and now supports the following pedals: Fatar, Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.

NORD Stage 2 HA76 Features

  • Master Level Control
  • Wooden Pitch Stick
  • Modulation Wheel
  • 400 Programs - 4 Banks with 20 Pages each. Each Page has 5 Program locations
  • Program Categories
  • Program Sort Modes - numerical, alphabetical or by category
  • 5 Live Buffers
  • 2 Individual Slot Setups
  • 3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)
  • Global Mono output
  • Programmable Transpose +/- 6 semitones
  • Master Clock functionality with manual, external and tap-tempo rate control
  • Internal and MIDI clock source
  • MIDI over USB functionality

What's in the box:

  • NORD Stage 2 HA76 76-Key Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard
  • Dust Cover
  • Sustain Pedal
  • Power Cord
  • NORD Sample and Piano DVDs
  • USB Cord
  • User Manual
  • NORD 1 Year Warranty