Coming back to this demonstration again and again after hearing it lots of years ago. It´s just so beautiful! I especially love the way you play from 3:27. This video has been a huge inspiration for me getting the nord stage. Thank you!
What a brilliant talent you've got! Clear and stright to the point. I am fully convinced I have actually wasted all my life prior to getting hold of this perfect tool!
Joe, thank you for this great demo. The sounds on this keyboard is so good I'm thinking of getting one, and I don't even play. I knock around with a bass every now and again, but for the odd jam at home, and the few piano players I know, it's worth having one. Thanks again.
I remember watching this video with my dad and then searching for the nearest Guitar Center with a new Nord Stage 2. There were only three available in stock in the entire country. We drove over three hours to the Guitar Center in Houston, arriving just as the store was closing. We walked in, tinkered with the keyboard a bit, and then brought it home. It's one of my favorite memories with my dad.
Sounds good - it was lacking in control, but they've updated the firmware and it now has acceleration and speed settings in the menus - slightly clunky to get to, but better than nothing!
You can set up how many zones you want (2 or 3) with the buttons top right of the centre section, then move the split points by shift clicking the same buttons (the points are marked with green LEDs by the keys).
Gorgeous-sounding instrument, and extremely well-done demo! I just watched & listened to some Korg Kronos demos, and to my ears, it does not compare to the Stage 2. As much as Korg HAS improved their piano sounds (finally!), the Kronos' pianos still sound synthetic in the middle range. The Nord is warm, full & rich throughout, Organ-wise, there's also no comparison - Nord wins, hands-down. If the Stage 2 feels as good as it sounds, I'll be a proud owner very soon.
Hi jo - depends on the where I'm playing it... in the studio it goes through my Mackie HR624mk2 monitors, live I use an old SRM350 as a foldback wedge. Would recommend Genelec actives as well!
Hey mate, firstly really nice video, couldn't find a decent sound demo of the upright piano sounds anywhere. Secondly, in terms of space saving - do know if the 76 key version is identical in key response and functionality but just..shorter? Love this piano but I'm also concerned about space and weight. Cheers
Thank you! It's a very very good demo! Can you make video about synth section? not sample library demo, but VA, FM and wavetable - it will be demo for all Stages :)
What a great demo. The Nord2 has to be the best sounding piano keyboard I have ever heard. I thought the Ensoniq ZR-76 with the piano module sounded great. The Nord2 makes it sound like a Casio VL-1 Keyboard. :)
@adrianh63 It's the full length 88 key with fully weighted action. To be honest I'd say I slightly prefer the yamaha action, but this is perfectly playable and has really quick bounce back - which they've improved since the stage 1.
Of course you are a very good musician!Can you tell me which is the name of the first Piano sound?Is it from a factory presets?Is it from a Nord Piano library?if a use a Nord Piano can I have there the amazing Piano Sound?Thanks for your time!!!
I love, love, love the way this keyboard sounds, but would like to know what you (or anyone) think about how it feels. I want to make sure it's suitable for classical playing.
Also wanted to know, I would like to buy a keyboard - one main keyboard for live playing and studio work, you mentioned that you prefer the touch of Yamahas. please clarify which Yamaha keyboards you prefer, and also how do the pianos of the Yahamas (and please state which ones) compare with the Nords. It is so apparent that the Nord piano is in a league of its own, I just needed some comparison.
Its nice that Nord Keep making new samples of diffrent instruments and you can download them for free. How many sounds can you load into the keyboard all together so you can call them up at anytime?
@tijmenjanssen Hi... It is connected via the outputs from Ch1 and Ch2 but it sounds too me like your problem is to do with the balanced signals. I'm pretty sure the Nord outputs are unbalanced, so if you're using TRS connectors into your monitors it will sounds tinny as you describe. Try using unbalanced jack leads, or go via a mixer into your monitors. There's also the old trick of pulling the jack leads out a little on the back of your monitors.
Coming back to this demonstration again and again after hearing it lots of years ago. It´s just so beautiful! I especially love the way you play from 3:27. This video has been a huge inspiration for me getting the nord stage. Thank you!
who could dislike this. these sounds are fantastic
What a brilliant talent you've got! Clear and stright to the point. I am fully convinced I have actually wasted all my life prior to getting hold of this perfect tool!
I wish that song at the 4:00 mark would go on for much longer!
One of the best demo videos of the NS2 yet. Bravo!
Best Nord demo i have seen so far
Awesome sound of piano! With pad and bass especially AMAZING! The best piano in synth I've ever heard. No words...
That is such a beautiful pad sound blended with the piano. It's not messy... just pure smoothness
OMG so greaaaaaaaaat. loved this part 3:40. GORGEOUS. I´d just love to have such an exceptionary piano
Agreed. This is a very clear, simple demo and shows a good variety of each of the functions in context. Thanks Joe, well done.
You have literally just sold it to me
See!! Now this is how you do a demo!! Awesome!
very nice demonstration....what a lovely sound....thank you ....
i definitely agree with you on piano patches.. they're amazing and im still not over it.
im saving up for this. $4,200 dollars to go!
FuriousMuze and?
@@RNDClipse13 He probably has $2,000 to go lol
It's been 7 years mate, you got one yet ? 😊
Espectacular Dvicio Gracias por la recomendación
Beautiful! I almost started crying listening to you play at one stage haha :) You've just convinced me to buy a Nord instead of a Korg!
I love this song 3:39
Joe, thank you for this great demo. The sounds on this keyboard is so good I'm thinking of getting one, and I don't even play. I knock around with a bass every now and again, but for the odd jam at home, and the few piano players I know, it's worth having one. Thanks again.
This demo is the reason I purchased a Nord Stage 2.
I remember watching this video with my dad and then searching for the nearest Guitar Center with a new Nord Stage 2. There were only three available in stock in the entire country. We drove over three hours to the Guitar Center in Houston, arriving just as the store was closing. We walked in, tinkered with the keyboard a bit, and then brought it home. It's one of my favorite memories with my dad.
Brother, your music (and the Nord keyboard) inspire me to study music.
Rock on!!
Incredible. What a beautiful stage piano, but your playing is absolutely incredible.
This is what the official Nord demo SHOULD have been. Awesome video.
Can you make a full version of 3:30?
Ah my god. Such a brilliant demo. Great work, man.
Beautyful piano sounds!
Fantastic! Awesome demo bro! +yaya Sara Bareilles yesssssss
that bright piano in the beginning sounds phenomenal omg
Great introduction to a great product. Kudos and thanks!
3:38 ❤
Great review - would love one of these.
Beautiful piece of equipment
I stopped it at 4:31, looked over at my Casio LK-265 and I said, "You and I need to talk."
these piano samples are the best ive ever heard too !
Beautifully done! Thank-you.
What the name sonh at 3:43 ?
beautiful demo
wow the trumpet is fantastic
gorgeous sounds and excellent review.
You should approach Nord and do demos for them.
Thanks, Great demonstration, Great Keyboard.
Brilliant demo! Good work
lovely recording
Wawww... u killed it bro seriously nice Demo, thank you.
Great demo - thanks for uploading
That is very cool how you can bring in thing to modify sounds so fast in real time.
Awesome video!! so descriptive. Informative. This keyboard is incredible!!!
Very nice demo. I would have liked listening to the electric piano features, too! 😀
This video made me purchase an ns2. Such a wonderful board. Dont even care if a ns3 comes out, this baord is all i need
Great sounds, great demo - thx !
Really great demo, playing and sounds! Thumbs up from me!
The synth is something I built using one of the inbuild pad samples - I think it's number 74 in the factory sample set.
Excellent demo
Sounds good - it was lacking in control, but they've updated the firmware and it now has acceleration and speed settings in the menus - slightly clunky to get to, but better than nothing!
Wow. The patch you played with the aftertouch reminded me of the original Sanxion by Rob Hubbard. Love it.
I like music (3:23 to 4:25) is your one piece or are you improvising? If this your compliments. Maybe one day you will hear in its entirety.
You can set up how many zones you want (2 or 3) with the buttons top right of the centre section, then move the split points by shift clicking the same buttons (the points are marked with green LEDs by the keys).
I.NEED.THIS
You are really really good :) I now want a Nord 2 !!
My Roland RD 500 is dying
I'm dying for one of these. Awesome pianos. I'm saving up!
Excellent, thank you very much for this great review!!
Hi Joe,
Thanks - fantastic demo. You just inspired me to buy one of these great keyboards. Only problem I'm having now is getting off it!
Gorgeous-sounding instrument, and extremely well-done demo!
I just watched & listened to some Korg Kronos demos, and to my ears, it does not compare to the Stage 2. As much as Korg HAS improved their piano sounds (finally!), the Kronos' pianos still sound synthetic in the middle range. The Nord is warm, full & rich throughout,
Organ-wise, there's also no comparison - Nord wins, hands-down. If the Stage 2 feels as good as it sounds, I'll be a proud owner very soon.
Really powerful instrument.
I got nord stage 2 also hopefully one day i can play good as you
love nord! and love your video! awesome
I must say, that Reverb made the Piano sound really good..
Great Job,,thanks for sharing
This is really awesome!
thank you for this great demo! peace.
just perfect pianos
Joe could you talk us through your studio setup, maybe a rig video?
Hi jo - depends on the where I'm playing it... in the studio it goes through my Mackie HR624mk2 monitors, live I use an old SRM350 as a foldback wedge. Would recommend Genelec actives as well!
Your review is awesome, I just ordered one
Hey mate, firstly really nice video, couldn't find a decent sound demo of the upright piano sounds anywhere. Secondly, in terms of space saving - do know if the 76 key version is identical in key response and functionality but just..shorter? Love this piano but I'm also concerned about space and weight. Cheers
Thank you!
It's a very very good demo!
Can you make video about synth section?
not sample library demo, but VA, FM and wavetable - it will be demo for all Stages :)
song at 3:55?
The piano sounds great!
Great review dude. Love that thing!
What a great demo. The Nord2 has to be the best sounding piano keyboard I have ever heard. I thought the Ensoniq ZR-76 with the piano module sounded great. The Nord2 makes it sound like a Casio VL-1 Keyboard. :)
Great demo
Hi Dave, afraid I haven't played the Kronos yet... glad you enjoyed the video there.
awesome sound hear with my hd 25-1 2 Sennheiser. this keyboard is a must have!
Thank you so much for your advice !!! you made great job guy !! keep it up !
what the title song at 3:55m
the piano on nord is amazing.
Great video! I'm excited to get one in the near future. :)
Nice! The bit starting at 4:07 sounds Dave Grusin-esque, don't you agree?
@adrianh63 It's the full length 88 key with fully weighted action. To be honest I'd say I slightly prefer the yamaha action, but this is perfectly playable and has really quick bounce back - which they've improved since the stage 1.
Of course you are a very good musician!Can you tell me which is the name of the first Piano sound?Is it from a factory presets?Is it from a Nord Piano library?if a use a Nord Piano can I have there the amazing Piano Sound?Thanks for your time!!!
In the studio I use Mackie HR624mk2 monitors, but the keyboard is recorded direct for this video.
I love, love, love the way this keyboard sounds, but would like to know what you (or anyone) think about how it feels. I want to make sure it's suitable for classical playing.
Also wanted to know, I would like to buy a keyboard - one main keyboard for live playing and studio work, you mentioned that you prefer the touch of Yamahas. please clarify which Yamaha keyboards you prefer, and also how do the pianos of the Yahamas (and please state which ones) compare with the Nords. It is so apparent that the Nord piano is in a league of its own, I just needed some comparison.
Great vid showing the capabilities of this machine, anyone giving it a thumbs down ..wtf
very good demo, also your very talented.
Como se llama la cancion del minuto 4:35?
Wonderful this sound friggling ;) best ns2 demo on yt
Its nice that Nord Keep making new samples of diffrent instruments and you can download them
for free. How many sounds can you load into the keyboard all together so you can call them up at anytime?
awesome review, thanks!
That's incredible , if I knew how to play like him I would get this keyboard
@tijmenjanssen Hi... It is connected via the outputs from Ch1 and Ch2 but it sounds too me like your problem is to do with the balanced signals. I'm pretty sure the Nord outputs are unbalanced, so if you're using TRS connectors into your monitors it will sounds tinny as you describe. Try using unbalanced jack leads, or go via a mixer into your monitors. There's also the old trick of pulling the jack leads out a little on the back of your monitors.
Well done! Thanks!