expanded suite of effects , alongside an equally valuable expansion to the Nord Sample Library , adding Spring , Booth , and Cathedral reverbs . Each Layer on the Nord Grand 2 also has its own independent effects chain , meaning that no compromises need to be made when choosing which effects to use for a particular sound source .
The sound engines deliver the goods … I literally played through every on-board patch . I wanted to hear them all . There were a bevy of “ meat and potatoe ” usable ones that will be in your tool kit . Add to that some more esoteric sounds for special moments and you have high quality patches at your fingertips .
Did I mention fingertips ? Nord has also redesigned the interface to better accommodate the more expressive players among us , ergonomically optimized for highcaliber performances that keep sensitive controls away from accidental disruption , all without sacrificing proximity and accessibility .
We all know how pianos and pads are needed when playing modern worship music and the NORD Grand 2 brings to the table a variety of quality pianos ( after all this is a stage piano ) from its piano engine side . Those are worth the price of admission .
Add to that classic NORD synth engine section … strings , voices and more . The electric piano patches are simply the best
You can layer in a broad array of lifelike instruments . You can push expressivity even further as individual layers are subject to adjusting dynamic velocity responses , ADR values , and a choice of Bright tones . Furthermore , a Unison mode blends voices to conjure mammoth ensembles with your sounds . Wanna go even deeper ? The Tru- Vibrato faithfully and meticulously re-creates vibrato characteristics of every onboard ensemble instrument . This keyboard oozes rich tones .
Don ’ t forget the included Triple Pedal 2 . It ensures every aspect of your upgraded Grand 2 performance . Now you really feel like you are playing a Grand ! The Grand 2 has a sleek and elegant design to it visually and it delivers all the touch and feel you could hope for in a stage piano .
The only thing from my perspective that I would add to this Grand 2 experience would be some great B3 organ patches . Of course there are several ways of accomplishing that .
NORD has certainly raised the bar for stage pianos and now I think every church needs both a Stage 4 88 synth and a Grand 2 stage piano . Better talk to your Pastor and remind the elder board that they are going to be seeing red when it comes to your 2025 worship team budget request . NORD red that is . Pound for pound the Grand 2 is well worth it !
• Number of Keys : 88
• Type of Keys : Kawai Responsive Hammer Keybed
• Touch Sensitivity : Triple Sensors
• Polyphony : 120-voice
• Effects : Reverb , Delay
• Audio Inputs : 1 x 1 / 8 ” TRS ( monitor )
• Audio Outputs : 2 x 1 / 4 ” TS ( L , R )
• Headphones : 1 x 1 / 4 ” TRS
• USB : 1 x Type B
• MIDI I / O : In / Out / USB
• Pedal Included : Triple Pedal 2
• Display : OLED Display
• Power Supply : Standard IEC AC Input
• Height : 6.85 ”
• Width : 50.62 ”
• Depth : 15.59 ”
• Weight : 46.95 lbs
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$ 4,499.00 www . NordKeyboards . com
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