Nord Stage 2 EX 88 Stage Piano with Stand and AKG Headphones

Full Description

Nord Stage 2 EX 88 Stage Piano

Piano Section

The Nord Stage 2 EX Piano section features 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 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.

Organ Section

B3 Tone-Wheel Simulation: The Stage 2 EX's dedicated organ section is based on the award winning B3 tone-wheel simulations, based on thorough analysis of the 91 spinning discs inside several original instruments and painstaking work on understanding exactly how all the components interact with each other. The virtual circuitry reacts not only to the settings on the panel but also during the real time performance. The Nord Stage 2 EX 88 will faithfully reproduce the important foldback and energy robbing characteristics; the latter will produce the gentle compression effect that makes those lovely smears absolutely wonderful. There are 3 tone wheel modes that allow you to switch from a clean, factory spec'd instrument to a worn and battered workhorse with many years of touring.

Rotary Speaker Simulation:The vintage Rotary Speaker simulation adds an essential character to a live organ performance and features Slow, Fast and Stop mode as well as a Drive control. The Rotary Speaker simulation can also be used with the Piano or Synth Section.

Digital LED Drawbars: The Nord Stage 2 EX 88 features Digital LED Drawbars, offering excellent overview over current settings and let's you easily change the drawbar settings while playing.

Transistor Organ Simulations: The Organ section also includes carefully modeled simulations of two of the most famous transistor organs from the 1960s, the Vox Continental and the Farfisa Compact.

Synth Section

The Nord Stage 2 EX'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.

AKG K167 Closed Back Headphones

Closed Back Design

The K167 DJ headphones excel in any performance or production arena thanks to their closed-back, over-ear design. The drivers are sealed off from outside noise, and deliver true, powerful sound reproduction on stage and in studio. And the over-ear fit helps keep the sound you want, and the sound you don’t, in their proper places.

Powerful 40mm Drivers

Producing defined bass, sparkling highs and balanced mid-range the K167 DJ headphones feature powerful 40mm drivers optimized for electronic music to produce a lively and powerful sound perfect for living mixing.

Features

Nord Stage 2 EX 88 Stage Piano

Piano Section

• State of the art sample-based acoustic and electric pianos
• Advanced string resonance (gen 2)
• Long release options
• Dynamic pedal noise via optional Nord triple pedal

Organ Section

• B3 tone-wheel simulation
• Vintage 122 rotary speaker simulation
• Faithful simulations of Vox and Farfisa drawbar settings.

Synth Section

• 380 MD for the Nord sample library
• Powerful classic analogue, FM and wavetable synthesis
• Arpeggiator
• Unison mode
• Master clock

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

Keybed - Hammer Action

• The EX 2 88 keybed uses top-of-the-line fully weighted weighted hammer action piano keys. Perfect for electric and acoustic piano sounds, but also works great for organ playing. Key range A-C.

AKG K167 Closed Back Headphones

• Over-ear (circumaural) closed back design
• Impressive noise attenuation
• XRP glass-fiber reinforced polymer parts
• Powerful 40mm drivers with low resonance
• Robust and roadworthy design
• 3D-axis folding mechanism