Nord PiaNo 3 User MaNUal os v1.X | 3
1. iNTrodUCTioN
THaNK YoU!
Thank you for purchasing the Nord Piano 3. This instrument has been designed to present the most uncompromising piano playing experience
possible in a stage keyboard, without sacrificing ease of use or portability. a triple sensor key bed coupled with our virtual Hammer action Technol-
ogy provides an unprecedented level of realism and control and enables a wide range of pianistic playing techniques. Powered by the free and ever
growing Nord Piano library – an extensive collection of meticulously sampled piano and keyboard instruments – we hope the Nord Piano 3 will keep
your playing inspired for many years to come.
TaBle oF CoNTeNTs
1. iNTrodUCTioN
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Thank you!
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2. overvieW
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The front panel
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The Nord user interface
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shift button........................................................................................................4
selector buttons ................................................................................................4
on/off and source buttons................................................................................5
Press-hold functions ..........................................................................................5
Knobs ...............................................................................................................5
dials ..................................................................................................................5
value Modifier ....................................................................................................5
The keybed
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repetitions and Key range ...............................................................................5
Grand Weighted action .....................................................................................5
3. UsiNG THe Nord PiaNo 3
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The Program section
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about Programs ................................................................................................6
Memory Protection .......................................................................................6
Keyboard split ...................................................................................................6
Transpose .........................................................................................................6
Mono.................................................................................................................6
Panic .................................................................................................................7
storing and naming Programs ...........................................................................7
store as... .....................................................................................................7
live Mode .........................................................................................................7
storing sounds to and from live Programs ...................................................7
list/organize ....................................................................................................8
Piano
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Kbd Touch .........................................................................................................8
Pedals ...............................................................................................................8
octave Up, octave down ..................................................................................8
acoustics ..........................................................................................................8
string res .....................................................................................................8
soft release .................................................................................................9
Pedal Noise ..................................................................................................9
The Nord Triple Pedal ........................................................................................9
Half pedaling .................................................................................................9
sostenuto .....................................................................................................9
soft Pedal .....................................................................................................9
Nord Piano library size comparison chart..........................................................9
list/organize .....................................................................................................9
sample synth
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dynamics ........................................................................................................10
Pedals .............................................................................................................10
octave Up, octave down ................................................................................10
attack, decay/release and sustain .................................................................10
attack .........................................................................................................10
decay/release and sustain ........................................................................10
list/organize ...................................................................................................11
effects
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effects 1 ..........................................................................................................11
effects 2 ..........................................................................................................11
delay ...............................................................................................................12
equalizer .........................................................................................................12
amp/Comp .....................................................................................................12
reverb ............................................................................................................12
4. Midi
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about the Midi implementation
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Midi messages ................................................................................................13
Control Change ..........................................................................................13
Program Change ........................................................................................13
Midi and Transpose.........................................................................................13
Nord Piano 3 with a sequencer
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5. MeNUs
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system
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Midi
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sound
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Pedal
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6. Nord soUNd MaNaGer
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system requirements
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installation
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overview
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downloading Programs and samples
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downloading Piano sounds .............................................................................17
downloading samples for the sample synth ....................................................17
deleting sounds and samples ..........................................................................17
substituting sounds and samples ....................................................................17
The organize function......................................................................................17
Uploading Programs ........................................................................................18
sound Up and sound down ............................................................................18
Bundle Upload and Bundle down ....................................................................18
Full Backup and restore
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i aPPeNdiX: CoNNeCTioNs
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audio Connections
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Headphones ...................................................................................................19
left and right out ...........................................................................................19
Monitor in ........................................................................................................19
Midi Connections
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Midi in ............................................................................................................19
Midi out .........................................................................................................19
UsB Connection
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Pedal Connections
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sustain pedal ..................................................................................................19
vol/Ctrl Pedal...................................................................................................19
ii aPPeNdiX: Midi CoNTroller lisT
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iii iNdeX
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