http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/rss_all.xml en-us © Copyright 2012, Sound Technology. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:47:42 GMT 60 http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/piano-2-arrives-ukAnnounced at NAMM less than two weeks ago, the Nord Piano 2 has arrived in the UK and is in stores now.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/piano-2-arrives-ukhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-c2d-drawbar-organPlayers have been begging us for drawbars for years. We didn’t want to do it until we’d found a perfect, compact solution with the right feel.Complete with 2 sets of physical drawbars per manual the Nord C2D is the ultimate portable organ for musicians that play with their drawbars as well as the keys. We have also added left-hand preset sections for an unsurpassed level of hands-on control.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-c2d-drawbar-organhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-drumThe Nord Drum is a Virtual Analogue Drum Synthesizer where all sounds are real-time generated as you play. Create classic retro-futuristic percussion with analogue waveforms or mix harmonically complex waveforms with different colours of noise for results that both sound and respond stunningly organic. The impressive dynamic range and fast response adds to the feeling of playing a real instrument. 4 flexible inputs lets you play the Nord Drum with both acoustic drum triggers, digital drum pads or any kind of MIDI-equipment.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-drumhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-piano-2The Nord Piano 2 gives you our best acoustic and electric piano sounds as well as access to our versatile Nord Sample Library. It’s amazingly simple to layer and split sounds from both our sound libraries and we’ve added a volume pedal input for sneaking in those strings while you keep playing. All sounds can be replaced and its even possible to create your own samples using the Nord Sample Editor.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-piano-2http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/namm-2012The annual NAMM music exhibition in California takes place 19 - 21 January 2012. Nord will be exhibiting - booth #6464. Make sure you keep up with the latest news by following us via the links below!Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/namm-2012http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-stage-piano-of-the-year-music-radarMusicRadar.com, the website for musicians from Future Publishing, has announced their \best music tech gear of 2011\. The Nord Stage 2 has won the award for \Best Stage Piano\.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-stage-piano-of-the-year-music-radarhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/mencap-little-noise-sessions-auctionSound Technology Ltd have been proud sponsors of Mencap\s Little Noise Sessions for the past few years. This week Mencap are auctioning exclusive signed items from the Little Noise Sessions which includes Nord Keyboards signed by Elbow and Pet Shop Boys and Larrivée acoustic guitars signed by Coldplay, Paolo Nutini and Lostprophets.Up for auction are a Nord Stage EX 76 signed by Elbow (as used on their tour this year), a Nord Piano 88 signed by the Pet Shop Boys, a Larrivée L-09 signed by Paolo Nutini, a Larrivée L-03 signed by Lostprophets and an LV-03E signed by Coldplay.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/mencap-little-noise-sessions-auctionhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-mia-award-winnerNord UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd is very proud to announce the Nord Stage 2 has won the UK\s Music Industry Association\s (MIA) Best Music Hardware of the Year award sponsored by Future Music / Music Radar as voted for by the public. This is the first time the MIA awards have been voted for by the public which makes this award all the more important to us!Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-mia-award-winnerhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/little-noise-sessions-2011Sound Technology Ltd and Nord Keyboards are once again proud to announce sponsorship of Mencap\s acclaimed Little Noise Sessions acoustic gigs in London this month. Nord Stage signed by Elbow to be auctioned, and a pair of Little Noise tickets to be won!Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/little-noise-sessions-2011http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/classic-synth-nord-sample-library-ob-8In the following weeks Nord will be adding a bunch of classic sounds from some legendary synthesizers to the Nord Sample Library.First out is the classic Oberheim OB-8, a 2 oscillator analogue polyphonic synth released in 1983. Only 3000 were made but it made its way to many popular songs including Prince\s 1999. Other famous OB-8 users include Depeche Mode, The Police, Trent Reznor (NIN), Thompson Twins, Rush, Simple Minds, KLF, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks and Future Sound of London.Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/classic-synth-nord-sample-library-ob-8http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-electro-3hp-future-magazine-reviewNord\s Electro 3HP adds a weighted keyboard and other new features to the ever popular Electro 3 Series. Future Music magazine award the Electro 3HP the magazine\s Platinum Award and a 10 out of 10 rating in the latest issue.Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-electro-3hp-future-magazine-reviewhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage-2-ha-88-sound-on-sound-magazine-reviewNord\s flagship product, the Nord Stage 2 HA88, is reviewed in the new issue of Sound On Sound magazine where it is praised extremely highly throughout.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage-2-ha-88-sound-on-sound-magazine-reviewhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/optigan-orchestronNord Keyboards are very pleased to announce new sounds in the free Nord Sample Library from the legendary Optigan and Orchestron.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/optigan-orchestronhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-os-1-4Nord Keyboards have released OS v1.4 for the Nord Stage 2 series, an extensive update with new features and bugfixes.Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-os-1-4http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-piano-1-4-update-long-releaseNord Keyboards have released a free software update (v1.40) which adds the Long Release function from the Nord Stage 2 and Nord Electro 3 HP to the Nord Piano.Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-piano-1-4-update-long-releasehttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage2-ha76-musictech-magazinePart of Nord\s new flagship Stage 2 range, the Nord Stage 2 HA76 is reviewed in this month\s MusicTech magazine where it receives a 10 out of 10 rating and the magazine\s \Excellence\ award. This award is given to products which are "...at the very least, the best in its class".Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage2-ha76-musictech-magazinehttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-keyboard-mag-review"It’s a model of how a premium instrument for professional keyboardists should sound and behave." The Nord Stage 2 has been reviewed in Keyboard Mag. "All of Nord’s best sounds in one keyboard. Exceptional organs, EPs, and Clavs. Beautiful acoustic piano sounds. Can load user samples as well as diverse, high-quality sounds from Nord’s extensive online libraries."Tue, 9 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-keyboard-mag-reviewhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage2-ha88-future-music-magazineThe first Nord Stage 2 review is in...and it is an award-winning one! The Nord Stage 2 HA88 receives the Future Music Platinum award and 10/10 in 3 review categories, \Build\, \Ease of use\ and \Results\, and in the other 2 categories (\Value\ and \Versatility\) 9/10!Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage2-ha88-future-music-magazinehttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/stage-2-demo-videoNord Keyboards have published an excellent new video demonstrating the capabilities of their flagship Stage 2 keyboard.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/stage-2-demo-videohttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/kylie-world-tour-2011Kylie’s ‘Aphrodite – Les Folies’ and ‘Aphrodite Live 2011’ tour commenced in Denmark on the 19th February 2011 and has travelled extensively throughout Europe before moving onto Japan, North America, Australia, South East Asia and South Africa. The tour\s musical director, keyboard player and programmer, David Tench, is using two Nord Keyboards in his four keyboard rig - a Stage EX and Lead 3x.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/kylie-world-tour-2011http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-series-os-1-3The Nord Stage 2 OS has now been updated to version 1.30. This update contains a few bugfixes and some new important features.Thu, 7 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-series-os-1-3http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/bright-grand-added-nord-piano-libraryNord Keyboards have added a brand new Grand Piano to its free Nord Piano Library for the Nord Stage Series, Nord Electro 3 Series and Nord Piano.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/bright-grand-added-nord-piano-libraryhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/booker-t-on-nord-c2-organ"Don’t get me wrong--I’m Booker T. – I am a Hammond B-3 person at my core. But, I became infatuated with the Nord. As I write this, my Hammond New B-3 is in a trailer in southern California, and this red thing is in my music room and I’m playing with it, and loving it."Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/booker-t-on-nord-c2-organhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage-pictured-elbow-tourElbow added a Nord Stage to their live set-up for their recent stadium tour. The Nord Stage 88 was embedded into an upright piano case and used for a key "unplugged-style" section of the show with Guy Harvey performing \Some Riot\, \Weather to Fly\ and \Puncture Repair\ largely with just Craig Potter and the Nord for accompaniment.Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-stage-pictured-elbow-tourhttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-os-1-26-updateThe OS v1.26 update brings two all-new features to the Nord Stage 2. The first is an Arpeggio Hold feature. This is activated by double-tapping the Arpeggio On button and allows you to release keys while the arpeggio keeps playing. The second feature is a System Menu option for using a sustain pedal connected to the Rotor Speed input as a Latch/Sostenuto pedal. This makes it possible to latch a held chord or note from one instrument while continuing to play (and to use the regular sustain pedal independently) on another instrument, without having a Nord Triple Pedal.Wed, 4 May 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-os-1-26-updatehttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-wins-best-stage-piano-mipa-award-2011ord Keyboards are honoured to have been awarded the MIPA Award 2011 for the Nord Stage 2 in the category \Best Stage Piano\. The Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) was held for the 12th time and is the result of over 100 magazines from the international music press voting for the best products in their respective categories.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/stage-2-wins-best-stage-piano-mipa-award-2011http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/electro-3-hp-hammer-action-portableThe new Nord Electro 3 HP includes all the award-winning features of the Nord Electro 3 but we’ve taken it one step further! The Electro 3 HP sports our brand new Hammer Action Portable keybed (E-E) combining impeccable playing experience with the renowned ultralight portability (11kg/24.25lbs) of the Electro 3 series.Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/electro-3-hp-hammer-action-portablehttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/frankfurt-musikmesse-2011Nord Keyboards will be exhibiting at Frankfurt Musikmesse. Visit Stand B90 in Hall 5.1 to try out all the latest gear. And we\ve also got a surprise for you ... http://www.facebook.com/nordkeyboardsukFri, 1 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/frankfurt-musikmesse-2011http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/elbow-add-nord-stage-to-live-rigWith the release this week of new album "Build A Rocket Boys!" and UK tour kicking off in Glasgow next week, Elbow have added a Nord Stage to their live rig. Craig Potter, Elbow\s keyboard player and producer says, "I\m so impressed by the Nord Stage 88 that it\s made its way into our full time live set up. I have a feeling it\ll be there for some time!"Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/elbow-add-nord-stage-to-live-righttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/software-tools-updateNord Software tools have been updated with added support for the Nord Stage 2 and some minor changes.Fri, 4 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/software-tools-update