The Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation premium Hammer Action keybed from Kawai. Combining the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano with our world renowned Sound Libraries and a tactile user interface, the sleek and elegant Nord Grand 2 offers a genuinely unique experience.
MAIN FEATURES
General
New generation Premium Kawai Hammer Action keybed
Advanced Layering (2 Pianos + 2 Sample Synths)
Individual Split settings per Layer with optional crossfades
Support for Nord Piano Monitor
Nord Triple Pedal 2 (included)
Sample Synth
2 independent Sample Synth Layers
Expanded memory for Nord Sample Library
Soft and Bright options
Unison for rich, ensemble-like sounds
Tru-Vibrato with real time control
Round robin for natural sounding repetitions
Mono and Legato modes with Glide
Attack, Decay/Release and Dynamic controls
Piano Section
2 independent Piano Layers
120 Voice Polyphony
Soft, Mid, Bright and Dyno filters
Dynamic Compression
3 Keyboard Touch options
Advanced String Resonance
Soft Release
Effects
Dedicated Effect section per Layer
Modulation Effects with Rate and Amount
Global Reverb with Send per Layer, Pre-Delay, Chorale and Bright/Dark mode
New Spring, Booth and Cathedral Reverb
New Spin Effect
New Delay with Filter, Flam and Ping Pong
Compressor
Amp with Tone variations
The Nord Grand 2 features a new and improved Kawai responsive hammer keybed 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 flexibility 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.
PERFORMANCE
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.
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.
