Nord User Forum

[De fursaK NE5]

Hello everybody,

I would like to know if the NP3 comes with the Triple Pedal or do I have to buy it separatly ?

Same question for the Music Stand (I mean not the Stand supporting the intrument but the one for the Sheets Music) ?

Thank you

Best regards,

De fursaK

[jackdwosh]

The NP3 comes with the triple pedal but not the music stand. The music stand wll need to be purchased separately, but is well worth it. The key bed in my opinion is quite good, definitely playable from someone who plays two acoustic pianos (Yamaha grand and Yamaha upright). The keys do not have the same weight as the acoustics but fairly close and it is easy to adapt to the the differences in keyboard feel going from one to the other. The expressiveness of the Nord Piano 3 in terms of dynamics is truly remarkable and the piano samples themselves are outstanding. My favorite
Is Velvet grand for piano jazz standards, which is mostly what I do now. I can't compare to other Nords except the NP2 which I trialed last year. The NP2 had a poor keybed ,in my opinion ,for a PIANO player- the NP3 is light years better, but not perfect. I've had the NP3 3 weeks now and am very pleased with it.

[De fursaK NE5]

Hi Jackdwosh,
Thank you very much for your precise answer and for the complement of informations !
Best regards
De fursaK

[bluemonk]

Yes, I agree that the music stand is well worth it. Extra wide and attaches firmly. And I'm quite happy that the triple pedal is included. It is nifty. It's the first digital I've owned that can accurately replicate the 3 pedal functions of a grand - complete with pedal noise!

I'd also add that the soft case is beautiful. Secure & snug fit, plush interior and plenty of protection. Plus built-in wheels and a huge pocket large enough for a ton of accessories including the music stand. Top notch.

[De fursaK NE5]

Hi Bluemonk,
I was looking for this soft case also...
Thanks for sharing your experience about the accessories, it helps to make choices.

I wish now Nord making the red stand for home use available... It's on their website but no sellers...


Cheers
De fursaK

[cphollis]

+1 for the Nord soft case. The way they did the handles and wheels makes it very easy to wheel around. Looks fabulous, well built, protects your board, etc. Yes, it's a bit pricey.

[bluemonk]

I wish now Nord making the red stand for home use available... It's on their website but no sellers...

Yes, that is attractive. It looks quite striking in the Piano 3 demo video. I've ordered their Keyboard Stand EX for gigs that require me bringing just the P3. It evidently requires some additional setup time but will fit in the soft case and should be more stable than placing the board on a double-X stand. Yes, it too is pricey!

[derrellpiper]

Both the music stand and the stage stand are nice. I personally think the red wood stand is aesthetically unpleasant but that's just my danish modern taste. The dust cover is a little disappointing though compared to other covers I have. It could be a little thicker but maybe the Sub 37's cover just spoiled me. It was cheap enough and you can fold it so the back's not really on which works when you have the music stand attached, so maybe I shouldn't be complaining...

[De fursaK NE5]

Hi,
You mean that in the box there was a dust cover ????

Thanks for u'r answer

De fursaK

[bluemonk]

You mean that in the box there was a dust cover ????

No, it's an optional accessory. I have it and it's fine - rather thin and basic. But it is in the trademark red and has a big ol' nord logo.