The Nord Grand 2 features a new and improved Kawai responsive
hammer keyboard with triple sensors for accurate tracking of hammer
movement. Maintaining the ease of use of the original Nord Grand
while adding dual layers of Piano and Synth, the Nord Grand 2 offers
greater Vexibility for performance and sound creation.
The well balanced and responsive triple sensor keybed features an
advanced hammer mechanism providing extraordinary control
through the entire dynamic range.
The Nord Grand features dedicated LED faders for each layer, as well
as knobs and buttons for all essential functions required in a live
performance. Performing tasks such as Creating Layers and Splits,
adding effects or transposing the instrument can be performed
instantly.
Performance
The dual Piano and Synth engines can be combined in a layer or split
across the keyboard. Each layer has a dedicated effects section.
The Nord Grand 2 has 7 Split Points indicated with LED lights and the
Split Point Crossfades offer smooth transitions between two split
zones. Choose from 3 different crossfade widths (Small, Large or Off)
as indicated by different LED colors.
The Nord Grand 2 comes with an extensive collection of Grands,
Uprights and Electric Pianos from our exclusive Nord Piano Library
combined with new features such as Dynamic Compression and
Unison.
Our state-of-the-art sampling technique captures the extraordinary
nuances and real character of the source instruments. Our unique
‘Advanced String Resonance’ and Dynamic Pedal Noise features
deliver stunning realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness
Two independent Sample Synths with greatly expanded memory and
a large variety of new and updated sounds ranging from wind, brass,
strings, basses and guitars to classic analog leads and basses. Also
included is a selection of samples from the Symphobia and Swing
libraries by ProjectSAM.
Synth Section
The Sample Synth section provides two fully-featured and
independent Layers and is equipped with intuitive controls for attack,
decay/release and dynamic velocity response. The Soft and Bright
settings provide a quick way of shaping the tone of the sound.
The Grand 2 Sample synth engine offers several new features. Unison
creatively blends several sample voices for rich, ensemble-like
sounds, “Tru-Vibrato” accurately models the unique vibrato
characteristics of a wide variety of wind, brass and string instruments
and round robin allows natural sounding fast repetitions. Vibrato is
controlled by button, pedal, or the preset delay setting. The Sample
Synth section also features Mono and Legato modes with adjustable
Glide rate
Effect Section
The Nord Grand 2 has a powerful new Effect section per Layer. The
extensive range of Effects includes brand new types of Reverb, Delay,
Amps and Modulation effects.
