NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

General Discussion of the Nord Stage (EX), Nord Stage 2 (EX), Nord Stage 3, and Nord Stage 4 Synths, FAQ, Troubleshooting etc.
ericL
Patch Creator
Posts: 1196
Joined: 23 Jun 2012, 00:36
11
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Stage 3
Has thanked: 422 times
Been thanked: 614 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by ericL »

ndaustin wrote:It would be a huge advantage if the sustain pedal would be assignable for all sounds especially organs. When using a multi keyboard set-up it's important for continuity to be able to move one's hands to another keyboard without a break in sound. It seems stupid not to be able to do this on a modern keyboard regardless of whether this was possible or not on a B3 for instance.

Thanks :keyboard:
I may not be understanding your first concern about the sustain pedal - the NS2 does have the ability to assign sustain pedal on/off for each one of the sounds (organ, piano, synth).
Nords: NE2, NS2 88, NS3 Compact x 2
Live rig: NS3, Vent, Radial KL-8, Shure PSM-900 IEM Rig, UE18 & UE7 IEMs.
Studio: Hammond A-101 & Leslie 122, Yamaha CP-80, Yamaha S90, NS2, DSI Prophet-6, Vent II, Roland JX-8P.
User avatar
pablomastodon
Patch Creator
Posts: 4389
Joined: 30 Apr 2010, 20:45
14
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Wave
Has thanked: 1895 times
Been thanked: 1963 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by pablomastodon »

ndaustin,

perhaps you misunderstand -- this forum is not affiliated with Nord in any way, shape or form. It is a public gathering place created by Johannes for Nord enthusiasts worldwide. This particular thread, and others like it, is an outlet for people to express their opinions, but this is not a direct request line to the people who design and build these instruments.

And, as ericL correctly pointed out, the sustain pedal IS assignable independently as to all instrument sections, Organ/Piano/Synth/External A&B.

There are many who will agree with you on the issue of PB range, myself included, but it is silly to suggest that Nord abandon use if their signature pitch stick design that they've been using for 20+ years. That is really not going to happen. Ever. Note, this is only a guess on my part, but I'd bet the house on it.

Bless, Pablo
Last edited by pablomastodon on 09 Jul 2016, 08:31, edited 1 time in total.
bun fyah weh fyah fi bun
User avatar
Mr_-G-
Moderator
Posts: 4628
Joined: 18 Aug 2012, 16:48
11
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2
Has thanked: 1419 times
Been thanked: 1230 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by Mr_-G- »

ndaustin wrote:Forth request is for an assignable knob for oscillator detune in the synth section.
I suppose you know the "dtn" function of the 2nd oscillator?
User avatar
Ricoflex
Posts: 60
Joined: 26 Aug 2015, 11:40
8
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2 EX
Has thanked: 28 times
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by Ricoflex »

[quote="Frantz"]+1 with Mr Marko,
and by extent from a section to a program : "Seamless Transition" (as they call it on the kronos).[/quoteYes

Yes, seamless transition among programs is imho the mostra important feature missing very useful live.Hope Nord will implementare that.Do they read the forums ?
I Aldo wrote directly to them bit received a laconic answer: we're working on it :(
caso12
Posts: 25
Joined: 10 Sep 2011, 03:43
12
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by caso12 »

I know it's been mentioned before, but I would request to PLEASE add a midi thru port. A lot of people (me included) control this keyboard with another "master" keyboard and it would be very helpful to have the ability to control a 3rd keyboard via a midi thru port on the Stage.
swarupm
Posts: 22
Joined: 21 Oct 2016, 21:55
7
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 2 EX
Has thanked: 22 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by swarupm »

I would like to have the following features on the NS2EX -

1. At least 4 slots for the Synth samples
2. Bigger display and a set list mode like Korg Kronos.
3. True draw bars on the organ section like Electro

I hate to carry a laptop or iPad and even a second synth module with me. I would love an all in one keyboard.

Thanks
-Swarup
Last edited by swarupm on 24 Oct 2016, 17:46, edited 1 time in total.
Mr. Marko
Posts: 178
Joined: 08 Mar 2009, 19:15
15
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Nord Modular
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 44 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by Mr. Marko »

Add Aftertouch setting on morph to Toggle Leslie speed...
Press hard... Turn on fast...release AT - remain fast
Press hard again to switch to slow...
NS4 / NS3 / NS-EX / Modular G1 / G2 / G2X / NL3
Basically Too Many Nords to Haul to a Gig
Synthnut
Posts: 21
Joined: 28 Nov 2015, 19:50
8
Has thanked: 2 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by Synthnut »

There is nothing more awkward than a real piano player/synth bass trying to play a 73 or 76 note keyboard with E for the low bass note, what guitar idiot decided this is what the low note on a more portable piano should be??? transposing either end just makes it worse! piano players need those lower notes---- C to C= 73 note is perfect, and intelligent transposing would now work as well, wow! imagine that!
Nord, please have the balls to consider/implement a change in what a 73 note board SHOULD be.
Last edited by Synthnut on 04 Feb 2017, 18:52, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
ChillOnTheSun
Posts: 67
Joined: 26 Feb 2017, 16:53
7
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Stage 3
Your Nord Gear #2: Other Brand
Location: Bratislava
Has thanked: 71 times
Been thanked: 12 times
Contact:

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by ChillOnTheSun »

I am just making a decision to buy a new stage piano. I am making decision between KURZWEIL FORTE or NORD STAXE 2 EX88. Are here any users who played them both and share the pros and cons of each?
User avatar
costaseglezos
Posts: 110
Joined: 01 Jan 2013, 11:18
11
Your Nord Gear #1: Nord Electro 2
Location: Athens Greece
Has thanked: 19 times
Been thanked: 17 times

Re: NS2 Wish List: Something missing on the NS2?

Post by costaseglezos »

Mr. Marko wrote:Add Aftertouch setting on morph to Toggle Leslie speed...
Press hard... Turn on fast...release AT - remain fast
Press hard again to switch to slow...
This is already here...
Nord Electro 2
Kawai ES-110
Yamaha Stagepas 400i
Post Reply