Hello Nord forum users,
After having browsed this forum as a guest user for all kinds of information over the past couple of years, I now have registered, as I have something to share.
What?
I have made an app that allows the triggering of dynamic pedal noises with a simple switch-type sustain pedal (so a binary switch, non-continuous pedal). That means you do not require a separate and expensive Triple Pedal unit anymore for that added bit of piano realism. I have done this by reverse-engineering the pedal noise triggering algorithm used in the Nord Piano 88.
Currently, the app is only available on Android (7+), check the link below. I'm working on porting the app to iOS, which will take a few more weeks.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... _noise_pro
Testers wanted
The app has been tested with my own first generation Nord Piano 88 as standalone, as well as in combination with a synthesizer (Yamaha MODX) employed as MIDI controller to which a sustain pedal is connected. I need to verify that the pedal noise algorithm of the Nord Piano 88 is still the one used in more recent instruments. I'm expecting the same algorithm to be present in all but (perhaps) the Stage 4, which might have a changed algorithm due to the introduction of the Triple Pedal 2.
I'd like to ask for testers who are willing to test it on other Nord instruments that are capable of dynamic pedal noises, which, to the best of my knowledge, are the ones listed in the table below (if I missed something, let me know!).
For this, I will be handing out app promotion codes on a first-come-first-served basis with which you can install the app completely free of charge, and use it without any time or feature restrictions. It will be one code per listed instrument below.
Instrument | Tester | Result & remarks |
---|---|---|
Nord Piano 88 (OS 1.50) | technlgyst | Compatible |
Nord Piano 2 (OS 1.22) | ||
Nord Piano 3 (OS 2.00) | ||
Nord Piano 4 (OS 2.62) | ||
Nord Piano 5 (OS 1.24) | ||
Nord Grand (OS 1.62) | ||
Nord Grand 2 (OS ?) | ||
Nord Stage 2/2 EX (OS 3.00) | Other | Pending |
Nord Stage 3 (OS 2.62) | Other | Compatible |
Nord Stage 4 (OS 1.24) |
What you will need for testing
- your Nord
- a switch-type sustain pedal
- an Android smartphone or tablet capable of USB-OTG (On The Go)
- a USB-cable connecting the USB-To-Host on the back of your Nord (the square-ish connector) to the USB-port on your Android device
Post a message in this topic indicating which Nord you can test (important: verify the OS version!) and which type of pedal you are using (if known: brand and model).
Posting a reply here will keep the first-come-first-served transparent, as I will be going over the topic from top to bottom. Eligible users that are the first to post a message willing to test an instrument that has not been tested before, will receive a code via DM.
To redeem the promotion code, do the following:
- Open the Google Play app
- At the top right, tap the profile icon
- Tap Payments & subscriptions and then Redeem gift code
- Enter the code
Install the app and be the first to test it on your Nord model!
What I want to know is whether you can connect to your Nord instrument and whether the app allows you to trigger dynamic pedal noises by pressing a switch-type sustain pedal.
If it works: great! Post a message here, then I will update the table above so that everybody is informed.
If it doesn't work: that's a pity. I would like to know what the problem is. If the MIDI connections are all made properly, I might need to add a new pedal noise algorithm to support that particular instrument. We'll probably be communicating via DM to not pollute this topic with too much debug-talk.
Note that this test is mainly done to verify the app's compatibility with Nord's line-up. However, if you have other remarks, questions, tips, etc. regarding the app and its usability, I would also be happy to hear about them.
Questions?
Let me know below and I'll be happy to help.
Cheers!
Stefan