Nord Piano 5 88-Key Stage Keyboard

The Piano 5 88 Stage 88-key keyboard is equipped with dual piano engines, dual sample synths and twice the memory of the previous generation. With the combination of a premium Triple Sensor keybed and the exclusive Virtual Hammer Action Technology, the portable Nord Piano 5 delivers an exceptional playing experience. The Nord Piano ExperienceThe Nord Piano 5 ships with an amazing nine Grands, nine Uprights, ten Electric Pianos, plus Clavinet, Digital Pianos, and both a Marimba and a Vibraphone.Two Independent Pianos and Sample SynthsThe Piano and Sample Synth sections of the Nord Piano 5 each contain two independent Layers. The two Pianos and two Sample Synths can be used simultaneously in a variety of Split or Layer configurations. Combined with the versatile effects routing, a wide range of combinations can be achieved—from classic ensemble settings to rich soundscapes.Virtual Hammer Action TechnologyThe unique Virtual Hammer Action Technology, in conjunction with the physical hammer movements, delivers outstanding authenticity and dynamic response resulting in a keyboard action that handles dynamic playing with amazing control at any velocity level.Two Piano EnginesThe powerful new Piano section features two piano engines that can be used simultaneously in a layer or a split.9 Grands, 9 Uprights, 10 Electric Pianos and Much MoreThe Nord Piano 5 factory bank contains nine Grands, nine Uprights, ten Enhanced Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Digital Pianos, Marimba, Vibraphone and much more from the exclusive Nord Piano Library—all carefully selected for their unique character. Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling technology captures the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments. The exclusive Nord Piano Library is regularly updated with new unique world-class sounds, and always free of charge. All sounds are easily replaced using the Nord Sound Manager.Advanced String ResonanceNord's unique Advanced String Resonance accurately reproduces the complex interplay of the piano strings and also adds the rich ambience of a real piano when playing with the pedal down.Nord Triple Pedal With Dynamic Pedal NoiseThe Nord Triple Pedal includes Soft and Sostenuto Pedals in addition to a unique Dynamic Sustain Pedal. The Triple Pedal also enables a Pedal Noise feature that dynamically simulates the mechanical sounds of lifting and releasing the damper mechanism.Two Independent Sample Synths With Greatly Expanded Memory for the Sounds in the Nord Sample LibraryThe Sample Synth Section contains a completely reworked selection of high-quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library, including exclusively licensed sounds from the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin, as well as a selection of samples from the Symphobia and Swing! libraries by ProjectSAM. All sounds can be quickly replaced using the Nord Sound Manager.The Sample Synth section provides two fully featured and independent Layers, and is equipped with intuitive controls for attack, decay/release and dynamic velocity response. can also create own sample instruments using the unique free Nord Sample Editor software for Mac and Windows.Unison and Tru-VibratoThe Sample Synth Section has a Unison feature that creatively blends several sample voices for rich, ensemble-like sounds. It also features a “Tru-Vibrato” that accurately models the unique vibrato characteristics of a wide variety of wind, brass and string instruments.The Effect Section has a Wide Selection of Instantly Tweakable High-Quality Stereo Effects Modeled After Classic StompboxesAn effect can be assigned freely to any layer in the Piano and Sample Synth section