Factory Presets and OS
Internal memory
The Operating System, Programs, Pianos and Samples in the Nord
Stage 2 are stored in a Flash memory . A Flash memory keeps the data
also when the power is turned off . Another big advantage is that you
can replace data in the Flash memory at any time . This means that
you will be able to download OS upgrades and Programs to your Nord
Stage 2 from a computer or sequencer without needing to replace
or add any new hardware . Nord Stage 2 also features a USB port for
quick and easy download of new Pianos and Samples . The total ca-
pacity of the Stage 2’s Flash memory is 500 Megabytes for the Pianos
and 384 Megabytes for the Samples .
The internal sound memory of Nord Stage consists of 4 Program
Banks, each holding 20 Pages with 5 Programs each . This gives you
a total of 400 Programs . There are 5 separate Live programs, which
will continuously store any changes as they are made, and remember
these settings after the power is shut off . Furthermore, the Synth is
capable of storing 300 synthesizer sounds .
The content of Program Bank A is duplicated in Bank D . This allows
you to store any edits you make in either Bank A or D, without risking
to overwrite anything that you might want to keep .
Factory presets
Every factory Program in the Nord Stage 2 can be replaced . To make
sure you don’t accidentally overwrite Programs you want to keep, it’s
a good idea to back up your sounds regularly on a computer . This is
done with the Nord Sound Manager .
Restoring the factory content
The Nord Stage 2 factory setup is available as a Sound Manager
backup file on the DVD that was included with the unit . This file is also
available at the www .nordkeyboards .com web site .
OS upgrades
The latest OS version for Nord Stage 2 is available for download at:
www .nordkeyboards .com . Since the operating system can be updated
to include new and/or improved functionality, please visit our web site
from time to time to check if a new OS is available .
II
Appendix: Factory Presets
56 | NordStage2USerMaNUaloSv1.7X