Stage 2 – For those new to programming...20+ programs
Posted: 28 Dec 2018, 19:47
I posted something similar to this for the Stage 3 and thought it might be helpful to post one for the Stage 2. For those of you new to programming, an excellent source of information on synthesizers and the keys to programming is the collection of SOS magazine old articles called Synth Secrets at https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques ... d-on-sound (thanks for the link Mr_-G-)
One of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of the Stage 2 is to download programs and go through the synth and morph settings to figure out what makes them tick. Prior to selling my Stage 2 EX, I posted quite a few Stage 2 programs that may not be something you’d use playing out, but could learn from if you don’t know how you would recreate it yourself. Below are samples of some of those programs and links to original posts. I use the "morph" function quite a bit with the Control Pedal, it's well worth getting one. I hope you find these helpful. Take care.
My Stage 2 "Utility" Program – I used this a lot but it is also a good starting point for other programs. Slot A has piano, strings, and a Hammond with "drawbars" morphed to the Mod Wheel. Slot B has a left-hand bass, and right-hand piano and strings.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15752.html Hammond with Leslie/Tremolo on Wheel, DX7, Bass – Somewhat similar to my “utility” program but this one focused on the Hammond with Leslie and tremolo effect on Mod Wheel. The tremolo makes for a more "pulsing" Leslie sound similar to a closer microphone setup. The MP3 includes holding a chord and turning the tremolo on and off.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... tml#p48819 10 Classic Rock and Other Programs (really 11)
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... t7676.html From the second page of the post at nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... ml#p100028 Ambrosia – “Biggest Part of Me” – Piano, Hammond, and Synth Brass are progressively used in the song.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15716.html Bruce Springsteen – “Glory Days”
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15718.html Bruce Springsteen – “Dancing In The Dark” - new version posted at:
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... ml#p104167
Pedal Steel Patches – Two pedal steel patches for the Stage 2
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15753.html James Taylor – “Every Day” – Left-hand pad and right-hand Rhodes with soft analog brass
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15720.html Jaw Harp - Juice Harp – Synth-created Jaw Harp with control pedal on wah
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... tml#p49346 The Rolling Stones – “Miss You” – Wurlitzer Piano and Blues Harp with FREQ on control pedal to move into LFO range to emulate the hand over the harmonica providing the tremolo.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15719.html The Who – “Baba O’Riley” – Samples provided
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 54-10.html LINK TO STAGE 3 POST WITH OVER 80 PROGRAMS --> nord-stage-3-programs-ns3p-ns3pb-files- ... 15748.html
One of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of the Stage 2 is to download programs and go through the synth and morph settings to figure out what makes them tick. Prior to selling my Stage 2 EX, I posted quite a few Stage 2 programs that may not be something you’d use playing out, but could learn from if you don’t know how you would recreate it yourself. Below are samples of some of those programs and links to original posts. I use the "morph" function quite a bit with the Control Pedal, it's well worth getting one. I hope you find these helpful. Take care.
My Stage 2 "Utility" Program – I used this a lot but it is also a good starting point for other programs. Slot A has piano, strings, and a Hammond with "drawbars" morphed to the Mod Wheel. Slot B has a left-hand bass, and right-hand piano and strings.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15752.html Hammond with Leslie/Tremolo on Wheel, DX7, Bass – Somewhat similar to my “utility” program but this one focused on the Hammond with Leslie and tremolo effect on Mod Wheel. The tremolo makes for a more "pulsing" Leslie sound similar to a closer microphone setup. The MP3 includes holding a chord and turning the tremolo on and off.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... tml#p48819 10 Classic Rock and Other Programs (really 11)
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... t7676.html From the second page of the post at nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... ml#p100028 Ambrosia – “Biggest Part of Me” – Piano, Hammond, and Synth Brass are progressively used in the song.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15716.html Bruce Springsteen – “Glory Days”
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15718.html Bruce Springsteen – “Dancing In The Dark” - new version posted at:
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... ml#p104167
Pedal Steel Patches – Two pedal steel patches for the Stage 2
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15753.html James Taylor – “Every Day” – Left-hand pad and right-hand Rhodes with soft analog brass
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15720.html Jaw Harp - Juice Harp – Synth-created Jaw Harp with control pedal on wah
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... tml#p49346 The Rolling Stones – “Miss You” – Wurlitzer Piano and Blues Harp with FREQ on control pedal to move into LFO range to emulate the hand over the harmonica providing the tremolo.
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 15719.html The Who – “Baba O’Riley” – Samples provided
nord-stage-2-programs-ns2p-ns2pb-files- ... 54-10.html LINK TO STAGE 3 POST WITH OVER 80 PROGRAMS --> nord-stage-3-programs-ns3p-ns3pb-files- ... 15748.html