Nord User Forum

[AlexNagel]

So far there's nothing new at the mothership. I hope this won't be the first year without new sounds for Christmas...

[Schorsch]

Let's wait and see ....

[MvanD]

We still have more than a week 'till Xmas.

[ajstan]

Here is what I have for release dates for new Piano Library Samples since 2015. The December releases have taken place between the 18th and the 22nd:

Jun 27, 2019 Marimba
Jun 27, 2019 Vibraphone
Jun 13, 2019 White Grand

Dec 18, 2018 New EPs (8 Versions)

Dec 21, 2017 Baby Upright
Aug 22, 2017 Ballad EP1
Aug 22, 2017 Ballad EP2
Aug 22, 2017 Hybrid EP
Aug 22, 2017 Silver EP
Aug 22, 2017 DigiGrand1
Aug 22, 2017 DigiGrand2
Jul 04, 2017 Amber Upright
Jan 19, 2017 Steinway No.1

Dec 21, 2016 Royal Grand 3d
Jul 06, 2016 Bambino Upright
Jan 28, 2016 Broadwood Fortepiano
Jan 28, 2016 Mozart Fortepiano

Dec 22, 2015 Velvet Grand
Jul 01, 2015 Silver Grand
May 16, 2015 DX Full Tines
May 16, 2015 DX Rubba Tines

[cphollis]

I am speculating here, so you've been warned.

I think the White Grand set a new standard in terms of popularity and playability. Many people here now consider it their "go to" AP, including me. Yes, the instrument was exceptional, but I also believe they used a new recording/sampling technique. I have no evidence to support this other than what my ears tell me. It just "plays better" than most of the other samples.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nord applied the improved approach to other classic grand piano instruments.

BTW, cool list ajstan. It looks quite impressive when you lay it out that way.

[monsterjazzlicks]

Thanks ajstan,

That's helpful to reference.

I am looking forward to testing out the White Grand with a band in the New Year.

I would hope Clavia have some EP's up their sleeve (or at least greater 'enhanced', as they did with some of them). Another super-duper Grand would also be welcomed...

Paul

[daniel70]

Really nothing this year??

[Schorsch]

Looks like Santa got stuck ....

[Eumel]

...mabe there‘s one colleague at Nord that does an ‚Open Sesame‘ tomorrow morning. Let‘s see...

Merry Christmas to all of you,

Greets,

Eumel

[Schorsch]

Seems as if nothing is coming this year - have we really not been good this year?