Nord NS2-EX-COMPACT73 Stage 2 EX Compact Stage Piano with 73-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Keybed

OUR PART #: NS2-EX-COMPACT73 MFR #: AMS-NSTAGE2-EX-COMPA

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The Stage 2 EX series updates Nord's flagship instrument line with 1GB of memory for the Nord Piano Library, along with a factory bank featuring 5 Grand Pianos... ...Read more

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Nord NS2-EX-COMPACT73 Stage 2 EX Compact Stage Piano With 73-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Keybed
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Product Overview

The Stage 2 EX series updates Nord's flagship instrument line with 1GB of memory for the Nord Piano Library, along with a factory bank featuring 5 Grand Pianos, 7 Upright Pianos, 11 Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Harpsichords, and a vastly improved Nord Sample Library including Strings, Choir, and Folk Instruments. The Stage 2 EX Compact offers a Fatar 73-key semi-weighted waterfall keybed with a key range from E to E, the most portable model available in the Stage 2 EX series.

Nord Stage 2 EX Compact Features:

  • Piano Section:
    • 1GB of memory for the Nord Piano Library
    • State-of-the-art sample-based Acoustic and Electric Pianos
    • Advanced String Resonance (Gen 2)
    • Long Release option
    • Dynamic Pedal Noise via optional Nord Triple Pedal (
  • Synth Section:
    • 380MB for the Nord Sample Library
    • Powerful Classic analog, FM, and Wavetable synthesis
    • Arpeggiator
    • Unison mode
    • Master Clock
  • Organ Section:
    • B3 Tone-Wheel simulation
    • Rotary Speaker simulation
    • Faithful simulations of classic Vox and Farifsa organs
    • Digital LED Drawbars for easy overview of active drawbar settings
  • Global Features:
    • Comprehensive Effects section
    • Single-function control knobs and instant visibility of current settings
    • External section allowing the Nord Stage 2 EX to serve as a master keyboard
    • Expanded Live Mode with 5 locations
    • USB-MIDI, no driver required for Mac OS X. WHQL certified driver available for Windows
  • Multitimbral Powerhouse
  • New Factory Sound Banks
    • DX Electric Pianos
    • Strings
    • Voice
    • Folk instruments
  • Piano Section
  • The Stage 2 EX Compact Piano section features Nord's state-of-the-art sampling techniques that capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the individual source instruments. Combined with the Advanced String Resonance that reproduces the sound of the piano strings resonating at their fundamental or harmonic frequencies when other strings are played, and compatibility with the optional Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately) that adds Dynamic Pedal Noise – the result is breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed expressiveness.
  • In addition to vivid acoustic Grand and Upright pianos, the Piano section also features some of the finest, most desirable vintage electric pianos. The Stage 2 EX’s piano sounds are future-proof thanks to its compatibility with the Nord Piano Library. This free online library is continuously updated with both upgraded existing pianos and all-new pianos to keep your instrument constantly renewed.
  • Long Release
  • Nord Triple Pedal
  • Organ Section
  • B3 Tone-Wheel Simulation
  • Rotary Speaker Emulation
  • Digital LED Drawbars
  • Transistor Organ Simulations
  • Synth Section
  • The Stage 2 EX Compact’s powerful synthesizer engine is capable of classic analog synthesis, three operator FM synthesis, Wavetable synthesis and compatible with the Nord Sample Library. The Nord Sample Library gives Stage 2 EX owners access to the huge free library of world-class sounds, including the famous vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin samples. The included Nord Sample Editor for Mac and PC, makes it possible to create your own samples easily, and transfer them to your keyboard in no time, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.
  • The Synth engine itself features classic analog synthesis with dual saw, hard sync and pulse wave modulation, three-operator FM synthesis with 32 different modulation frequencies, Wavetable synthesis with 62 waveforms and Sample based synthesis. A great-sounding multimode filter features 12 and 24dB low pass, high pass, band pass and notch filters. And with an Amp envelope, Modulation envelope, an LFO, and Unison control, the Stage 2 EX’s synth capabilities are hugely powerful, delivering amazing on-stage sound.
  • The Synth section also features an Arpeggiator that can be easily synced to the Stage 2 EX Compact’s Master Clock for perfect timing with other elements of the Stage 2 EX, including its effects.
  • Programming and Control
  • To make programming and on-stage control as simple as possible Nord has arranged the sound generators and controls of the Stage 2 EX into dedicated sections – Piano, Organ and Synth. Not only does this make for a very intuitive approach to programming but also instantly shows you which settings are active. There are no deep menus, no complicated screens to navigate. All vital functions are controlled by dedicated single-function knobs.
  • Extern Section
  • The Nord Stage 2 EX wouldn’t be a master keyboard if it couldn’t control external devices with ease. The Extern Section is designed solely for this purpose, so that any MIDI-connected gear gets seamlessly integrated with the Stage 2 EX Compact’s built-in instruments. Zones, splits and layers are handled exactly as if the external equipment was a part of the Stage 2 EX itself. All settings are saved together with a Program so advanced setups can be immediately recalled in real-time during a performance. You can even use the Extern Section to automatically transmit Bank Select and Program Change messages to your external units.
  • Effect Section
  • No sound is complete without the proper use of effects. In the Nord Stage 2 EX Compact Nord incorporated all the effects required to cover musicians’ needs. All of the three instrument sections - Organ, Piano and Synth - can be routed individually through the Stage 2 EX Compact’s built-in effect units. Turning the effects on and off, and controlling the routing is easily done by a touch of dedicated buttons, readily accessible at the bottom of each effects unit. The Nord Stage 2 EX Compact has a dedicated Effect Section for each of the 2 slots.
  • Effect 1
  • Effect 2
  • Delay
  • Amp Simulation & Equalizer
  • Master Effects
  • Master Clock

Nord Stage 2 EX Compact Specifications:

  • General:
    • Master Level Control
    • Wooden Pitch Stick
    • Modulation Wheel
    • 400 Programs - 4 Banks with 20 Pages each. Each Page has 5 Program locations
    • Program Categories
    • Program Sort Modes - numerical, alphabetical or by category
    • 5 Live Buffers
    • 2 Individual Slot Setups
    • 3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)
    • Global Mono output
    • Programmable Transpose +/- 6 semitones
    • Master Clock functionality with manual, external and tap-tempo rate control
    • Internal and MIDI clock source
    • MIDI over USB functionality
  • Organ Section:
    • B3 Tone wheel Organ, Vox Continental and Farfisa models with full polyphony
    • 9 digitally controlled Drawbars
    • Percussion controls
    • Vibrato / Chorus control
    • Two Drawbar settings per program
    • 2-Part Multitimbral (2 manuals)
  • Piano Section:
    • 1 GB memory for Piano sounds
    • Acoustic Grand Pianos
    • Upright Pianos
    • Electric Pianos
    • Synth Pianos
    • Wurlitzer A200 Electric Piano
    • Clavinet D6
    • Harpsichords
    • Electric Grand Pianos incl. CP-80
    • 40-60 Voices Polyphony
    • 4 Selectable Velocity Curves
    • Clavinet EQ controls
    • String Resonance (Generation 2) on acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights
    • Selectable Piano Release
    • Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) on selected acoustic and electric pianos
    • Slot Detune functionality
    • 2-Part Multitimbral
  • Synth Section:
    • Sample Playback synthesis: approx. 380 Megabytes of sample memory, up to 999 Sample Instruments.
    • Analog synthesis: Multiple waveforms - including Dual Saw, Hard Sync and PWM
    • FM synthesis: 2 & 3 Operator FM synthesis
    • Wavetables synthesis: 62 waveforms
    • 18 Voices polyphony
    • Unison control - with no reduction in polyphony
    • Amplitude envelope
    • Modulation envelope
    • 12 & 24 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Notch Filter with Resonance
    • LFO with 4 waveforms (square, triangle, ramp and sample & hold)
    • 300 Patch memory locations
    • Arpeggiator (Up, Down, Up-Down and Random). Range: 1, 2, 3 or 4 octaves.
    • LFO and Arpeggiator synchronizable to Master Clock
    • 2-Part Multitimbral
  • Global Parameters:
    • Level Control
    • Zone (split assignment) control
  • Effects:
    • Effect 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Pan, Wah, AutoWah 1, Autowah 2
    • Effect 2: Flanger, Vibe, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses
    • Delay - with Ping Pong (stereo taps) and Tap-Tempo
    • 3 types of Speaker simulations, JC, Twin and Small
    • Tube amp simulation with adjustable overdrive
    • 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. EQ ranges: 100 Hz, 200 Hz - 8 kHz and 4 kHz
    • Rotary Speaker: selectable speed (Stop, Slow and Fast) and separate overdrive
    • Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock
  • Master Effects:
    • Compressor
    • Reverb - 6 algorithms
  • Keyboard:
    • Keybed: Fatar 73-key velocity sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keyboard
    • Range: E to E
    • Aftertouch
    • Supports 3 split zones with visual LED indication
  • Connections:
    • 4 Assignable Audio Outputs: 1/4" (6.35 mm) jacks, unbalanced
    • Stereo Headphone Output: 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo jack
    • 1 Monitor Input: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo jack
    • Sustain Pedal: 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack. Use a momentary pedal such as Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc
    • Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal
    • Rotor Pedal: 1/4" (6.35 mm) jack. Use a momentary pedal or switch type pedal
    • Organ Swell Pedal: 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal such as Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc
    • Control Pedal: 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal such has Yamah FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc
    • MIDI In: 5-pin DIN
    • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN
    • USB: Type-B
    • Power Cord with IEC C14 connector
  • Included Accessories:
    • User Manual
    • Dust Cover
    • Sustain Pedal
    • Power Cord
    • Nord Sample and Piano DVDs
    • USB Cord
  • Dimensions: 42" x 4" x 12" (1070 mm x 104 mm x 302 mm)
  • Weight: 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)

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