Nord Piano 2 HP Stage Piano, 73-Key

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A live performer's dream, the Piano 2 HP comes with Nord's Piano and Sample libraries, plus dedicated knobs and buttons for splits, layers, effects and more.

The Nord Piano 2 HP 73-Key Digital Piano and Synthesizer features a 73-key hammer-action keyboard and is compatible with the Nord Piano and Sample Libraries, which are included. All of the sounds in the library are replaceable with library additions from Nord via the included Nord Sound Manager software. The Piano 2 HP can split and layer sounds from both libraries, allowing you to create a variety of unique set ups and sounds from the libraries provided.

The piano section includes Grand, Upright, two versions of Electric Piano, Clavinet, and Harpsichord categories with 40 or 60 voice polyphony based on mono or stereo modes. The Grand and Upright piano sounds feature Advanced String Resonance, which emulates the naturally occurring resonance of piano strings when other notes are played. The included Nord Triple Pedal has Soft and Sustenuto pedals and enables half-pedaling and release and catch techniques. The Piano 2 HP also recreates mechanical pedal noise caused by the lifting and releasing of pedals on a piano.

The sample synth section provides control for the attack, release and volume of the included samples and supports the creation of your own sample instruments via the included Nord Sample Editor software. The Piano 2 HP features dedicated knobs and buttons for functions frequently used in live or performance scenarios, allowing for quick access to parameters such as transposition, setting a split point, or layering sounds.

Effects Section

The Nord Piano 2 HP read more has an Effect section with tweakable effects. Each effect section can be assigned to either the Piano or the Sample Synth section and lets you add some dirt, glimmer or atmosphere to your sound

- Effect 1 - Pan, Tremolo, Auto-wah (stereo)
- Effect 2 - Phaser, Flanger and Chorus (stereo)
- Delay - Stereo delay effect with Tap Tempo button
- Three band EQ, with sweepable mid
- Compressor/Amp - Twin, JC, Small (mono), Tube distortion (stereo) and compressor (stereo)
- Reverb with six algorithms - Room 1 & 2, Stage 1 & 2, Hall 1 & 2

Performance

The Nord Piano 2 HP has dedicated knobs and buttons for all vital functions you need in a performance situation. Transposing, setting up a split point or creating a layered sound is accomplished in seconds. There are 240 locations, organized in 2 banks with 24 pages with 5 programs each. It also has 5 Live locations that automatically save the current settings - ideal as a sketching pad at rehearsals when trying out sound combinations in the search of the perfect sound.

MIDI Over USB

The USB-port also serves as a USB-MIDI interface. No driver required for Mac OS X and a WHQL certified driver is available for Windows

Monitor Input

Plug your MP3 or CD player to the Nord Piano 2 HP monitor input to play along, rehearse to or jam with previously recorded music without the need of an external mixer or sound system. The signal is monitored through the headphone output
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- Inputs: 1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Monitor Input
- 1x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Piano Pedal Input
- 1x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Volume Pedal Input
- 1x 5-Pin Din MIDI Input
- 1x USB Type-B Connector
- Outputs: 2x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Audio Outputs
- 1x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Headphone Output
- 1x 5-Pin DIN MIDI Output
- Display: LCD
- Sound Banks: 2x With 24 Pages, 5 Programs, and 240 Locations
- Modes: Live Mode: 5 Live Programs
- Transpose: Global: +/- 6 Semitones
- Program: +/- 6 Semitones
- Fine Tune: +/- 50 Cents
- Keyboard: 73-Key Hammer Action with 4 Velocity Response Curves
- Split: Split Functionality with Selectable Split Point
- Piano Section: 6 Types: Grand, Upright, Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2, Clavinet, Harpsichord
- 40 Voices Polyphony (Mono)
- 60 Voice Polyphony (Stereo)
- Long Release: Selectable
- Pedal Noise: Selectable, with Adjustable Amount
- Octave Transpose: +/- 1
- Synth Section: Up to 99 Sample Instruments
- 16 Voice Polyphony
- Attack and Release Controls
- Octave Transpose: -1, +3
- Sustenuto pedal can be set as sustain or gate pedal for the Sample Synth section
- Effects: Effect 1 - Pan, Tremolo, Stereo Auto-wah. Three selectable depths for the pan and tremolo, rate controlled with the Effect 1 Rate knob
- Effect 2 - Stereo Phaser, Flanger and Chorus. Three selectable depths, rate controlled with the Effect 2 Rate knob
- Delay - Four levels of feedback amount, Dry/Wet adjustment. Tempo can be set manually or with Tap Tempo button. Range: 20 ms ~ 750 ms
- Three band EQ, with sweepable mid. +/- 15 dB gain/attenuation (100 Hz, 4 kHz and 200 Hz ~ 8 kHz)
- Comp/Amp - Twin, JC, Small (mono), Tube distortion (stereo) and compressor (stereo). Drive/compression amount controlled with the Drive knob
- Reverb with six algorithms - Room 1 & 2, Stage 1 & 2, Hall 1 & 2, Dry/Wet control
- Memory: 500 MB (Approximate) Dedicated to Nord Piano Library
- 128 MB (Approximate) Dedicate to Nord Sample Library
- Power: IEC C14 Power Connector
- Dimensions: Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Weight: 24.25 lb (11 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/support

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