Nord User Forum

[Johannes]

Dear all:
This topic is supposed to collect the most important and relevant topics in order to provide a quick overview of mostly discussed issues on this forum.
It can also be seen as a user created Nord FAQ with a focus on how to efficiently use your instruments.
Be sure to check out the official Nord FAQ at http://www.nordkeyboards.com/main.asp?t ... t&clsm=FAQ which is very useful in troubleshooting common problems!


General NORD FAQ

Which instruments can load samples from the Nord Sample Library?

• Only the Nord Wave, Nord Electro 3, Nord Electro 3HP, Nord Stage 2, and the Nord Piano 2 can load Nord- and user created samples in the .nsmp format.

How can I create my own samples and load them into my Nord Keyboard

• Here you find a video of how to resample an instrument for your Nord: nord-stage-forum-f3/good-resampling-software-t709.html or this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWXgW0mj-JI). See nord-user-samples-nsmp-samples-f14/roland-rd300-daah-falling-voice-t1179.html#p5834 for how to use the Nord Sample Editor.

How to choose an amp/speaker for my Nord Keyboard?

• See this topic: accessories-and-amplification-f8/which-amps-do-you-folks-like-here-t36.html

Nord STAGE FAQ

Where can I find patches or programs for my Nord Stage Classic or EX?

• Here you find a collection of user created patches and programs: nord_stage_program_collection.php. NORD has not released individual programs other than the presets which you found on the Nord Website

Where can I find samples, patches or programs for my Nord Stage 2?

• Here you find a collection of user created patches and programs for the Nord Stage 2: nord_stage_2_program_collection.php. NORD has not released individual programs for the NS2 other than the presets which you found on the Nord Website
• You can also load samples from the Nord Sample Library (http://www.nordkeyboards.com/main.asp?t ... le_Library) or user created samples from the collection on this website: nord_samples_collection.php to use with your Nord Stage 2.

How can I use my Nord Stage with MIDI and my Computer?

• Nord Stage Classic/EX: You need a MIDI/USB Interface since the USB port does not transmit MIDI. For the possible configurations and settings, have a look a the the Nord Stage and MIDI Tutorial (nord-stage-forum-f3/nord-stage-and-midi-tutorial-t687.html)
• Nord Stage 2: The NS2 supports MIDI over USB so you don't nee another cable or interface. Just set the MIDI channels to USB x where x is the desired MIDI channel.

Nord ELECTRO FAQ

When I use my Nord Electro 3 with headphones, I can only hear the sound from one side. What's going on?

• The Nord's output setting has to be set to Stereo for both sides of the headphones to work. Use System parameter 2 and make sure the display reads "2.St"

I have a Nord Electro 3, and I want to use two different sounds in a split configuration. Is this possible?

• Yes and no.
• You can use two organ sounds as long as they both use the same organ model (B3, Vox or Farf).
• You can create split (or even multi-split) sample sets using the Sample Editor software, although these themselves cannot be modified within the Nord Electro.
• The Nord Electro cannot produce any type of keyboard split using Nord Piano Library sounds.

On my Nord Electro 3, can I use my expression pedal on a Clav sound for a wah effect, and can I use my sustain pedal to control Rotary speed?

• If you have a controller pedal connected to your NE3's Expression Pedal socket, it acts as an expression pedal on organ sounds and (if enabled) on samples.
• On piano/electric piano/Clav sounds, it is disabled by default (it can however be enabled) unless either Ring Mod or P Wah are activated.
• In Ring Mod mode, the pedal adjusts the mix of dry and effected signal; in P Wah mode, the pedal behaves just like a real wah.
• If you have a sustain pedal or footswitch connected to the Sustain Pedal socket, it can be set to either sustain organ as well as piano sounds, or to act as an extra Rotary speed switch when in Organ mode.

Nord PIANO FAQ
to come

[Johannes]

This FAQ/List of important topics is an ongoing project and still needs to catch up with the past three years of relevant topics.
Therefore, this topic will be edited as we go while the replies to this topic are considered as only temporary and should be integrated in the first topic to keep it up to date.

Everyone is invited to reply to this topic proposing new/useful information or links to older existing threads that should be integrated.
To edit the actual first topic, interested users can become "FAQ Editors" with the right to edit this topic. If you want to contribute, please PM one of the team members to get access to edit this posts.

Thanks to everyone for their participation and if you have any comments/questions please reply to this thread!

The Team



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Probably we will change the format and create a new page based on this FAQ that can be edited by editors as above. Please PM me for details.
The new website will be found here: nord-user-faq.php