Nord User Forum

Nord User Samples (.nsmp, .nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: Hammond NSMP Samples

2026-03-13T18:01:14+02:00

Great samples - I use the 888 NL mono for adding a synth-based bass pedal sound to my Nord Stage 3, while using the Organ engine on Layers A and B for upper and lower manual. Works excellent and sounds much better than any of the standard "mini bass" samples, also allows for a little key-click when using zero attack. Can apply a filter to adjust amount of 8' a little, unfortunately not for the 5 1/3. Put everything through a Ventilator to add leslie and tube.

My concern: organs usually fold back when playing really low notes on a larger keyboard, because the original Hammond and basspedal wouldn't allow for such deep notes, nor are there any tonewheels to support it.

So I was about to implement foldback with the sample editor, but BANG, no reverse engineering starting from .nsmp files (which I can understand).

So I am asking, if you could consider implementing foldback on this one sample, or, otherwise, open up the original sample editor project file to the community for further editing as an exception. Know, this is a copyright concern somehow...
Stefan

Statistics: Posted by swegenki — 31 minutes ago

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

2026-03-13T16:23:14+02:00

Macsaint, I'm not sure you can address this, but this is my overriding concern when considering an Electro 7. I have been committed to a single board rig with as small a footprint and being as light as possible. The compromise I made was to play organ on the HA keybed, since I couldn’t deal with piano playing on the SW keybed. I have adjusted well and now think I play organ just fine on that. Do you think that the new Kawai action would make that task more difficult, easier or no difference on balance than the HA action does? Thanks!
Jeff

Statistics: Posted by jeffkeys — Today, 16:23

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

2026-03-13T10:09:15+02:00

Many thanks for the info, very helpful!

EDIT: So you say that this is same or very close to Nord Grand 2. If true, this makes it quite interesting if think about whole Nord Product line. In terms of piano action Electro 7 HP is better than Nord Piano 6 or Stage 4.... Hmm

Statistics: Posted by Ecaroh — Today, 10:09

Your Music & Keyboard Rig • Re: Gear besides keyboards

2026-03-13T09:52:10+02:00

My setup in rehearsal last night.

Statistics: Posted by Heatha05 — Today, 09:52

Nord Stage 4 Programs (*.ns4p files) • NS4 Program: Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega

2026-03-13T08:22:17+02:00

Dear Community,
since I'm currently struggling with the filter settings and it doesn't sound right, I have a request:

Would someone be so kind as to share the sound of "Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega" or a similar-sounding synth? I would be very grateful for any tips!

All the best, Florian

Statistics: Posted by Huflo — Today, 08:22

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

2026-03-13T05:17:54+02:00

I can answer this.

I own a Nord Grand 2, which has the KAWAI RH3 modified triple sensor action in it. It is WONDERFUL. Fast, responsive, light but not too light.
I went to Winter NAMM 2026, and played the Electro 7 HP they had at The Nord booth. While it was lacking the mod wheel and pitch stick, it did have the final action in it. It feels, responds, and plays...EXACTLY like my Nord Grand 2, except that I would describe the HP action in the Electro 7 HP, as tighter... it doesn't wobble side to side as much as the one in the Grand 2. Otherwise, the texture of the keys, the weight, the ultra fast response, and every else about the action, feels identical to what is in the Grand 2. More than one Nord employee has stated that they have only used this action once before... and it isn't hard to piece together the rest. I fully agree with you that the HP (Fatar Tp/100) in the previous models, was a nightmare. Fatar themselves have replaced it with the Tp/110. I also really dislike the Fatar TP/40 H in the Piano series, and the Tp/40M in the Stage series. I've had nothing but trouble from them in every Nord I've owned - while I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with the SW actions, and at least since November 2025, the Grand 2.

Statistics: Posted by Macsaint777 — Today, 05:17

Nord Stage Forum • Re: NS3: Various Synth and Aftertouch Questions

2026-03-13T03:30:37+02:00

I knocked these out this morning on my Stage 3 76 - forgive the playing but just wanted to give you idea of each on the Stage 3. The Prophet 6 example steps through the three preset square waves to give you an idea of those when using the LFO as discussed above. The Moog example uses both synths set an octave apart and both with the same LFO settings. The control pedal is used for the filter adjustment on both. Take care.
Stage 3 Prophet6Lead.mp3
Stage 3 MoogSawLead.mp3

Hi WannitBBBad!

Is there any chance you still have those patches and if so is there any chance you could attach the program files for these 2 sounds?

Statistics: Posted by Curlykeys53 — Today, 03:30

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Synth presets for external synth

2026-03-13T00:30:01+02:00

Well done, Nord.

I have not actually hooked up an extern synth, but I did study the manual and created some presets with EXTERN parts.

The EXTERN menu settings are saved on a per program basis and all 3 synth layers are set up there… which CCs the virtual knobs control, whether to send program change info, sustain, control, swell, volume, pitch bend, mod wheel data for each layer.

I zeroed out 2 layers, and set up the 3rd layer with some easy-to-recognize parameters that were different from layers 1 and 2, which were internal synth configs. I saved the 3rd layer as a preset, then loaded it back into layer 1. Now I had 2 identical layers set up to control an external synth with identical settings. Woot!

I am totally confident that I’ll be able to create tweaked SuperNatural Roland presets that will play on the Integra and re-use them in any program.

Now I just have to actually get an Integra… I was half hoping that there was a major obstacle that would prevent me from doing it : )

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Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

2026-03-13T00:06:28+02:00

He's playing a highly compressed Nord white Grand with high eq ... but out through a Roland Jazz Chrous JC120 amp (into stereo mics).

It's a basically what many 1970s keys players did ie. hunt for and create a "unique sound" to set themselves apart and be interesting. Best example of this idea is a Wurlitzer ep200 through an early Fender twin reverb, with half the signal compressed and through a 1976 Boss CE-1 guitar footpedal (utilising the same chip as in the Rolnd Amp)... achieving that amazing Supertramp sound.

I highly doubt this is going through the amp. I guess that is for the clav and ep sounds he is playing on the other Nord.

Statistics: Posted by Latebloomer — Today, 00:06

Nord Electro Forum • New HP keyboard

2026-03-12T21:17:06+02:00

From Electro 7 (73) specs:

► New HP model with Kawai Hammer Action
The Electro 7 HP model introduces a new lightweight triple sensor keybed developed in collaboration with Kawai. Carefully balanced for playability and portability, the new Kawai keybed delivers excellent responsiveness for acoustic and electric pianos.

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Any experience or ideas about the new Kawai HP action? I remember HP (Hammer Action Portable) action in NS3 76 and this was a nightmare. In a week it started to have noises and I traded this to NS3 compact. Since that time I have tested some instruments with HP action which have been played for years and those are horrible. Time hasn’t clearly treated them well. For comparison my NS3 with waterfall action is still quite good after years of heavy usage. So my question is that how good is this new Kawai developed HP? Of course we don’t have much to tell yet or do we?

Statistics: Posted by Ecaroh — Yesterday, 21:17

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

2026-03-12T20:06:17+02:00

He's playing a highly compressed Nord white Grand with high eq ... but out through a Roland Jazz Chrous JC120 amp (into stereo mics).

It's a basically what many 1970s keys players did ie. hunt for and create a "unique sound" to set themselves apart and be interesting. Best example of this idea is a Wurlitzer ep200 through an early Fender twin reverb, with half the signal compressed and through a 1976 Boss CE-1 guitar footpedal (utilising the same chip as in the Rolnd Amp)... achieving that amazing Supertramp sound.

i saw the Roland JC and the mic as well, but there are also two direct boxes on top left of the JC. I don’t know what the mics on stage are being used for, but pretty sure what you are hearing in the recording is not coming from the amp. same thing with the guitar amp and mic.

Statistics: Posted by cgrafx — Yesterday, 20:06

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Re: Some requests

2026-03-12T19:33:58+02:00

I have good "Flashdance" sample which I have used many times on stage. I use a Yamaha pedal to switch between two main sounds, and the board is basically split into two halves (from memory - Im on tour). It allows you to gently play the intro, move down an octave to support the vocals, then with the pedal pressed play the main chorus "synths treble wave riff" hits on the upper octaves each time needed, then back down again towards the power end (F & C chords and a bit of fiddling to mimic that part). If you have a pedal set up.

But... I have it on a Nord stage 4 and I have no ideal if you can use complex programs on previous models. If so, hunt for the basic Flashdance sound and try and set your nord 3 up as I did ... using the dyno / digital piano lower down.

Statistics: Posted by Wurliman69 — Yesterday, 19:33

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

2026-03-12T19:20:33+02:00

He's playing a highly compressed Nord white Grand with high eq ... but out through a Roland Jazz Chrous JC120 amp (into stereo mics).

It's a basically what many 1970s keys players did ie. hunt for and create a "unique sound" to set themselves apart and be interesting. Best example of this idea is a Wurlitzer ep200 through an early Fender twin reverb, with half the signal compressed and through a 1976 Boss CE-1 guitar footpedal (utilising the same chip as in the Rolnd Amp)... achieving that amazing Supertramp sound.

Statistics: Posted by Wurliman69 — Yesterday, 19:20

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

2026-03-12T18:39:42+02:00

Don't know which sample, but he's playing on a Stage 2, so limited to what ever samples are installable on that version of the keyboard.

Statistics: Posted by cgrafx — Yesterday, 18:39

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

2026-03-12T18:36:13+02:00

I think this piano sounds soooo good.. just love it.
I know much of it lays in the hands of this amazing player... But anyway, could anybody point out which of the sounds in the Nord Piano Library he is using?

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Watch the solo at 47 min. It is so well performed and I just love how good it sounds

First guess: Grand Imperial?

Statistics: Posted by pianoharri — Yesterday, 18:36

Nord Stage Forum • What piano sample is this?

2026-03-12T15:03:35+02:00

I think this piano sounds soooo good.. just love it.
I know much of it lays in the hands of this amazing player... But anyway, could anybody point out which of the sounds in the Nord Piano Library he is using?

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Watch the solo at 47 min. It is so well performed and I just love how good it sounds

Statistics: Posted by Latebloomer — Yesterday, 15:03

Nord Lead Forum • A1 rate and amount separately

2026-03-12T14:23:11+02:00

Hey guys,
A few months ago I bought a brand new Nord Lead A1 and it immediately became the most favorite synth in my arsenal (and I own pieces like Prophet 6, Subsequent, or Montage M). I love it mainly because of its beautiful sound and ease of use. However, one thing is driving me crazy. Why on earth is it not possible to set the rate and amount separately in the modulation effects (especially Chorus)?! This makes the modulation effects almost unusable. When I want to set a higher value (amount) for the Chorus effect, the rate immediately increases to an unusable level and vice versa. The only thing (in a possible update) I wish the Clavia engineers would implement some shortcut (Shift + turn the knob) to set the Rate and Amount separately.

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Nord Stage Forum • Re: Nord Stage 4 AI Program Maker

2026-03-12T10:51:11+02:00

Wow I missd this thred!

But been thinking of whether it is possible, should be to some extent, so very interested to see if this really works and how well?!
If anyone can uplaod a video or recording would be great! Or create a NS2 version of it, shoudl be not too different?

Reminds me of the other thread shoudl there be more AI in this forum, this is definitively a good use!
BTW did you use Gemeini standard or do some proprietary trainign like based on existing patches or the user ones?

cheers
johannes

Statistics: Posted by Johannes — Yesterday, 10:51

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Nord Stage 4 AI Program Maker

2026-03-12T11:20:26+02:00

Google Build updated its terms, which made the app unavailable for a few months. They now allow apps to be shared directly via a link, so I’ve updated it. Here it is:

https://ai.studio/apps/2fcdf5e5-0a2b-45 ... pplet=true

Statistics: Posted by Tony Fuzz — Yesterday, 10:38

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Stage 4 Compact (73) cases

2026-03-12T10:22:35+02:00

Hi

I got a Stage 4 compact and i'm using the Korg SV1 73 bag. The compact fits perfectly and i made custom moss pads to cover the top of the boards in case of shocks as it's not a hard case. The edges and bottom of the case are much harder than the top. It got 2 big pockets, one at the front and one at the bottom, i always put my clothes in the bottom pockets and my pedals, RC505 and microphone on the top pocket.
I covered the 'KORG' name with tape so it doesn't attract the attention too much and is just a black case .

It's quite cheap : 180 euros for me in France

It's been 2 years since i'm using it to travel every months by train to meet my music friends. Havent any problem so far. I wouldn't use it to travel by plane though.

Statistics: Posted by Tony Fuzz — Yesterday, 10:22

Nord Electro Forum • Re: I need help - Hiss - Eps Samples.

2026-03-12T06:24:29+02:00

I think what you hear there is completely normal, because the "Dyno 1" filter really boosts the treble extremely massively.

thank you!

Statistics: Posted by Manuk — Yesterday, 06:24

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Re: Four Clavinets w FX Program and NSMP Sample

2026-03-12T05:49:33+02:00

This is great! I needed a clav and Wurlitzer split for playing Kid Charlemagne. I couldn't do it with the stock sounds on my Electro 6 because it doesn't let me split two different piano sounds. Thanks for uploading your samples.

Statistics: Posted by bburtin — Yesterday, 05:49

Accessories and Amplification • New QSC CB10

2026-03-12T03:00:14+02:00

I know this Forum has for many years recommended the QSC K8.2 as one of the best ways to amplify Nord keyboards, thanks to cphollis' great blog! I have owned the K8.2 for many years. QSC has just come out with an internal battery powered ten inch portable PA speaker that has the same "QSC House Sound" (Clarity of High End) gig worthy build quality, and the great QSC 6 year warranty! Great headroom at 127dB! Hot swappable battery, Bluetooth, and a first for QSC, App control! Future Firmware updates will most likely improve the speaker further! CB10 stands for compact/battery/10 inch.
Made this video to introduce the speaker: iframe
Many players on the Acoustic Guitar Forum are picking this speaker as their new choice for clarity of tone and portability at 27 pounds. The ten inch woofer adds to the Full range sound compared to the eight inch K8.2. Other speakers I own, I can compare it to are the RCF TT515 and the RCF TT10, both MUCH more expensive alternatives!

Statistics: Posted by 57695769 — Yesterday, 03:00

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Stage 4 Compact (73) cases

2026-03-11T21:19:25+02:00

I have a Nord Stage 3 Compact and have been using the Nord Soft Case HP for about six months now.
Like mentioned here already the HP case is officially listed for the Nord Electro HP. A local dealer mentioned that other customers have chosen the HP case for the Stage Compact models because of the larger front pocket. Many had told him that the fit has been good. That has been my experience as well.

For me the reason I went with the HP version rather than the standard soft case was also the larger front pocket. It fits my pedals (sustain and expression), cables and DI box comfortably, which I can really appreciate. I was initially going to get the one with the smaller pocket. I am glad my local dealer changed my mind

I also really like the shoulder straps.

I have used the large Nord soft case with wheels for my Stage 2 HA88 and now for Nord Piano 5 for over ten years. That has also held up quite well except for the wheels. The wheels have seen better days. A small rock got jammed in one of them and I dragged the case a few meters before noticing. This wore the wheel down on one side. It’s no longer round, so pulling it is slightly annoying now. It still works, but I only use the wheels indoors these days.

Statistics: Posted by elkami276 — 11 Mar 2026, 21:19

Nord Lead Forum • Re: Nord Rack 3 screen and sound issue

2026-03-11T16:35:30+02:00

Thank you for your diagnotic,
I though the same about power supply, i send the nord rack 3 to a repair center in Paris specialised on synth and they diagnosticate next week

thanks for your time

Statistics: Posted by Rawmain — 11 Mar 2026, 16:35

Nord Lead Forum • Re: Nord Rack 3 screen and sound issue

2026-03-11T16:18:34+02:00

Hi and welcome to the forum,
Thanks for posting a video it helps illustrate the problem.

The LCD modules typically contain a Look Up Table (Read Only Memory) of the character set. Usually the LCD module contains a Roman Alphabet, and often Japanese (where the LCD module was made).

The controlling microprocessor sends messages similar to "Put Character #235 at position Row1 Column 1".

If the communication between the microprocessor and the LCD module get corrupted, you see garbage.

Your post said when you turn on the Rack 3 the screen displays correctly. I think this means both the processor and the LCD module work correctly.

I think there is another underlying issue that is corrupting the processor-LCD communication and causing the corrupted sound also. I suspect the power supply given the age of the Rack 3.

If you have experience diagnosing electronics issues, we could provide some further suggestions. Otherwise, I recommend locating a Nord repair facility.

Statistics: Posted by pterm — 11 Mar 2026, 16:18

Nord Stage 2 Programs (*.ns2p files) • sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine (V2)

2026-03-11T15:34:45+02:00

Hello,

I'm looking for the basic sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine.

I Have NordStage 2X.

Also, if it's close enough or a technique for creating it; I've already tried using the settings from a similar article ("Making the intro sound for L'Aventurier by Indochine" on AF) but the result isn't convincing…

Thanks for any help,
Eric

Statistics: Posted by erd94 — 11 Mar 2026, 15:34

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine.

2026-03-11T15:24:02+02:00

Hello,

I'm looking for the basic sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine.
See :
viewforum.php?f=15
I Have NordStage 2X.

Thanks for any help,
Eric

Statistics: Posted by erd94 — 11 Mar 2026, 15:24

Your Music & Keyboard Rig • Re: Gear besides keyboards

2026-03-11T01:21:01+02:00

Piano 3 Bottom / Electro 5D 73 Top

K&M 18810 Stand with custom extensions for NORD Piano Monitors, Microphone-Stand attatched w/ Audix OM1
SM Pro Audio DI-8 (8x DI Box with Mixer, gives me freedom for every engineer-constelation and mixing desk setup) integrated in the stand
Seat - https://www.thomann.de/de/millenium_kb_2008_red.htm
A small case with all sorts of spare cables and a Palmer Stereo DI box (https://www.thomann.de/de/palmer_pan_04.htm).
But I never actually need this stuff, since my stand has all the cables attached.
I converted my pedals (Nord Triple 1 and a Dual Fatar for rotary/sustain) to jack sockets so I can unplug them from the aforementioned cable bundle.
Korg Volume Pedal EXP-2 (Volume Pedal for Electro-Organ)

Statistics: Posted by gitarrenzupfer — 11 Mar 2026, 01:21

Nord User Samples (.nsmp, .nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: black eyed peas i gotta feeling Sound

2026-03-11T00:22:47+02:00

Don't suppose someone has the I gotta feeling sound with a .ns3f file ?? Nevermind - I think I found it. This forum is awesome !!

Statistics: Posted by ballardKeys — 11 Mar 2026, 00:22

Nord User Forum

Nord User Samples (*.nsmp, *.nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: Hammond NSMP Samples

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

Your Music & Keyboard Rig • Re: Gear besides keyboards

Nord Stage 4 Programs (*.ns4p files) • NS4 Program: Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega

Nord Electro Forum • Re: New HP keyboard

Nord Stage Forum • Re: NS3: Various Synth and Aftertouch Questions

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Synth presets for external synth

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

Nord Electro Forum • New HP keyboard

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Re: Some requests

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

Nord Stage Forum • Re: What piano sample is this?

Nord Stage Forum • What piano sample is this?

Nord Lead Forum • A1 rate and amount separately

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Nord Stage 4 AI Program Maker

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Nord Stage 4 AI Program Maker

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Stage 4 Compact (73) cases

Nord Electro Forum • Re: I need help - Hiss - Eps Samples.

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Re: Four Clavinets w FX Program and NSMP Sample

Accessories and Amplification • New QSC CB10

Nord Stage Forum • Re: Stage 4 Compact (73) cases

Nord Lead Forum • Re: Nord Rack 3 screen and sound issue

Nord Lead Forum • Re: Nord Rack 3 screen and sound issue

Nord Stage 2 Programs (*.ns2p files) • sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine (V2)

Nord Stage 3 Programs (*.ns3p files) • Sound for the intro to "L'Aventurier" by the band Indochine.

Your Music & Keyboard Rig • Re: Gear besides keyboards

Nord User Samples (*.nsmp, *.nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: black eyed peas i gotta feeling Sound

Nord User Samples (.nsmp, .nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: Hammond NSMP Samples

Nord User Samples (.nsmp, .nsmp3, *.nsmp4 files) • Re: black eyed peas i gotta feeling Sound