Hi man! I'm looking forward to buy a stage 3, I just wanted to ask you, did you install the samples you're using here like 3rd party sounds ? Or are those samples already installed in the stage 3 ? Thanks!
Hello George! I believe the samples used in this video are all built-in and on the board already. On that same topic, as you may already know, you can make your own custom samples and I have a free course for that on my main website. If you are in the U.S. and haven't bought your Nord yet, consider going with Sweetwater to get the 2-year warranty and finance options - I recently became an affiliate and you don't pay a dime more to use my link here: bit.ly/Sweetwater_Nord_Keyboards
@rodrigoalzogaray968 All that is covered in my pro courses but once you create a split, you can hold the shift button and click on the red "Store" button. This gives you the opportunity to save your program (along with all the split settings) for later user. You'll also be able to name it and place it in a given location all in that same screen - just follow the screen closely after click Shift/Store and you'll be good to go!
Thank you so much, Marc! This not only answers my question in great detail, it goes above and beyond with the addition of effects enhancement. Keep up the great work! Your efforts are much appreciated!
Thanks for the suggestion. I already have courses for the Nord Electro 5 and 6 as well as the Stage 3 and Wave 2. I also have free courses for the synthesizer fundamentals and Nord Sample Editor. You can find it all here at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Thanks!
Hi Mark! I have a question about the Nord Stage 3 and there's no one better than you to ask :) In your opinion, which is the best way to get a realistic Brass Sound in the NS3? I'm trying to play with sounds similar as those in "September" - Earth, Wind & Fire, or similar Brass Sounds in Big Bands, Funk songs, etc. Thanks a lot!
@Eduardo Juri I was wondering when the day would come that someone would ask about brass sounds! I have this on my long-range list of things to review and potentially create a video for. Brass, or more specifically, brass stabs are an important role for most any keyboard player where the group isn't lucky enough to have a real brass section (which I assume is the case for most groups). Let me give you a few tips that I use: 1) Mix a trumpet section with a trombone section each on its own layer. A. Use something like "Brass Section Pop 1" on panel A with a touch of release and reverb B. Use something like "Trombones Legato" on Panel B with the same settings as panel A as far as the effects and release go. C. Turn on the organ engine on Panel A and mix in some bass-like tones to bring out the bottom end. Bring it down 1 octave, bring the volume level to 3/4 (assuming both brass settings are at full volume), and use the drawbars set to 880000000 (on the B3 setting) and leave everything else in the organ engine off. This should get you started. Adjust the EQ to taste but start flat and test it against various songs you're working on. Then, you must play both with both hands using octaves in each of you're looking for the really big stabs. That's the only way you're going to get that "full brass sound". In some cases, this will be hard to play such as for the song _September_ by EWF. In those cases, you're going to have to play the doubled part in each hand. I just tested that theory and it works "pretty well" (not ideal, but pretty well) for that song. Well, hopefully, that gets you started. Yes, this may make a good video. Brass sounds in general are very controversial because it's one of the harder things to imitate on any keyboard. - especially solo trumpet for example. There is a good virtual software solution if you're looking for solo trumpet/trombone or horn: czcams.com/video/PoefakTkCt8/video.html
@@MyKeysToMusic Wow, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation! I agree, haven't heard a really good brass sound in Keyboards (at least from my experience). A video about it would be great. But the information you just gave me will help me get started. So again, thanks a ton!
@@MyKeysToMusic Hey Mark! I've been trying the settings you wrote down. It sounds waaay better than the Sample Alone. Specially adding the B3 bass tones. I will keep working on it. Everything that you explained I tried on a new program so I could use both Panels (A and B) as you explained. The thing is that when I'm playing September I have the Nord divided into 3 parts. Lower part for a Upright Piano, middle part for Brasses and Higher octaves for Strings. This is were I'm getting confused. Because my Panel A originally was filled for the Grand Upright and Brasses. My Panel B was filled with the Strings. But now that I'm using your approach to create a better Brass Sound, I'm already using both panels to create the Brass sound alone. Is there any possibility to divide the piano as I wanted for the song (Piano, Brasses and Strings)? As both Panels are occupied for my Brasses now. Thank you for your time and knowledge
@@eduardojuri9813 Great question but unfortunately I don't have an answer you are going to want to hear. The Stage 3 has two panels and since the synth is being used on each panel, there is nothing left to play the strings. What I've done in the past to get around this situation (besides buying another keyboard) is to duplicate the program. One program has your brass and the other program has your strings (and everything else between the two programs is exactly the same). You can switch back and forth between the programs seamlessly (even if you're playing it while switching). In this way, you may be able to play the entire song between the two programs without skipping a beat. If you want to see a good example of this concept, I have one where you have to flip between THREE programs on the Nord Stage 3 for the song _"Mr Blue Sky"_ from *ELO* www.patreon.com/posts/elo-mr-blue-sky-47503116. This will require the paid membership for the Discovery level on Patreon however so I want to warn you of that. But, it will demo the concept for when it's time to work with more complex songs. _Mr. Blue Sky_ in particular, was the most difficult I've done to date as ELO plays live with not one, not two, but THREE keyboard players!
Hi, I was wondering if you have any videos on how to create splits on the Nord Stage 4. Also is it possible to create splits using 2 synth sounds, for example a synth sound on the lower keys and another synth on the upper keys. Thanks
@ferrarilucasdobreplays4557 Great question and congrats on your NS4! So, for the past several months (actually over a year now), I've been working on (and now finishing up) a Nord Stage 4 Master Class that includes everything you ever wanted to know and master on your Nord Stage 4. As such, nearly all my time has been poured into that course, and I don't necessarily have plans to create a split video here on CZcams. The course has over 130 lessons and 27+ hours of video content - all ad-free and subtitled in multiple languages recorded in 4K. That would be my recommendation to you, as it's a proven step-by-step method to master your NS4. With that said, yes, absolutely. You can split two synth sounds (three, actually) and have one sound played on the left side and another on the right. You could even have a third synth sound play on either side as a layer or even have it play across the entire keyboard. So, it's very flexible in that way. If you are interested in the master class, my website is www.MyKeysToMusic.com, and there, I have both free and paid courses on most Nord keyboards and related topics. Good luck and if you have more questions along the way, you know where to find me! 🎹
I just purchased a Nord Electro 6 and your videos are a God send! any plans for a Nord Electro SIX course? I'd pay for that for sure. also, I'm relying on the programs to make my patches and need to combine two of them in a split keyboard as I haven't mastered all the effects yet and am relying on the programs. anyway to put two programs into one on a split?
Hi Carol! Congrats on your purchase! To answer your question, you can't automatically combine two programs into one or against a split exactly. *Here's what you can do:* 1) Pick a program that is close to what you are looking for (something to use as a starting point) 2) Split the keyboard 3) You have 3 sound engines to pick from (Organ, Piano, and Synth). You can have all 3 sound engines playing against a defined split at one time. However, once you decide on the sound for a given engine, it's the only one you can assign at one time. In other words, you can't have two pianos playing at the same time. You can have a single piano play on any part of the keyboard, but it's the only piano you can have doing so. The same rule applies to the synth and the organ. 4) You can click "save as" (hold the shift button and click the save button). From there, you can place your new program in an empty location and give it a custom name. This would be easier to learn from via video which I don't have on CZcams but I do have a Master the Nord Electro 6 course on the way (to be released December 2019) at www.mykeystomusic.com. Keep in mind that what you see above here with the Nord Stage 3 is different for the Nord Electro 6. The Stage has two panels (panel A and B). You can think of the Nord Electro as having a single panel. So, you can't do things like have a bass guitar play from the synth engine while at the same time you have Strings from the synth engine (see #3 above). In other words, you can have only a single piano, organ or synth sound at any one time. Yes, you can mix all three at the same time, but you get one type of sound engine at one time. Hope that makes sense. Enjoy your board!
Hola!, Una pregunta, los efectos del piano nord stage 3 (específicamente los que usas en este video) sirven para el nord stage EX? Y los descargaste de algún sitio web o ya venían incorporados?. Saludos! :)
Hola Valentina San Martin! Estas muestras vienen con el Nord Stage 3 listo para usar y las selecciona Nord de Nord Sample Library 3.0. Sin embargo, en el Nord Stage 2 EX, debe utilizar Nord Sample Library 2.0. Por lo tanto, algunas muestras que vio aquí, como "Brass Ensemble 2" NO están disponibles para el Stage EX. Sin embargo, la otra muestra que utilicé como "12 Violin Legato" está disponible en Nord Sample Library 2.0. Por lo tanto, las muestras cargadas en su Nord variarán de las mías según la configuración en la fábrica. Pero, recuerde que para el EX, puede descargar muestras de Nord Sample Library 2.0. Las bibliotecas son similares, pero también hay algunas diferencias. Espero que ayude. ¡Gracias por ver! === *Translated in English* Hi Valentina San Martin! These samples come with the Nord Stage 3 out of the box and they are selected by Nord from the Nord Sample Library 3.0. However, on the Nord Stage 2 EX, you must use the Nord Sample Library 2.0. So, some samples you saw here such as the "Brass Ensemble 2" are NOT available for the Stage EX. However, the other sample I used such as the "12 Violin Legato" is available within the Nord Sample Library 2.0. So the samples loaded on your Nord will vary from mine based on how it's set up at the factory. But, just remember for the EX, you can download samples from the Nord Sample Library 2.0. The libraries are similar, but there are some differences as well. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Hello Cepillao, yes you can do this. You need to save the program and to do this you would use the red "Store As" button found at the top left of the OLED screen. You might also have to first turn your memory protection off in the system settings. When you "Store As", follow the prompts on the screen if you want to save to a new location. I have all these lessons in my Pro course found at the website www.MyKeysToMusic.com . I might also have that here on CZcams as well where I show you how to save a sound. I think I have it in this video somewhere in the middle: czcams.com/video/tEzCHdu-2Ak/video.html
I'm new to nord but how do I use the KB hold button to hold a note say (F) key for strings on the right side of the keyboard and playing piano on the left side split point using just the sustain pedal for piano and again using the F key to have that note "held" continuously for about 2 min or so.
Hello @Sammy Khayo Great question. First, you need to make a single split. Then assign the synth engine on the right-hand side of the split and turn the KB hold on. Then, make sure that the sustain pedal option for that is off. Then you play your F key on the right. Next, assign the piano to the left side of the split and make sure the sustain pedal is on. You should be good to go. Additionally, you can dedicate an entire panel for the held notes. Check out my video here where I use a sustained background effect while playing the piano on top (with sustain).: czcams.com/video/qP2bnApIHbM/video.html
Hey Marc. I am a User of your website. But I have a problem with the split areas. My Nord Stage 3 is the new version (for your information). I think it is not possible to use 2 programs as a split sound? I want to play a pad that I created and its on the position F 54 and a Lead Synth wich is located on M12. how can i make a program with this 2 sounds with a split? I can not find a possibility to do this. I can not find this in your videos on your learning program. Can you help me? thx
Hello Wolf. First, thanks for being a student! The good news is that yes this is possible and there is a lesson for this in the course. I sent you an Email directly on this too with more info. Thanks - Marc
@@perkockum9249 Thanks for your question. I didn't see you signed up a student? The lesson is available for those enrolled in the course called "Master the Nord Stage 3" found here: www.MyKeysToMusic.com "Master the Nord Stage 3" is a paid course. Thanks for your interest!
Hello @sunnypm please reach out to me directly via Email. I read on another comment that you are a student now, so I can assist directly. Thanks - Marc
Hi Hott 88s. Wanted to let you now that we finished the complete course for Nord Electro 5 found at www.mykeystomusic.com. There will more stuff coming out on CZcams in the future which should include some Electro 5 stuff too. Thanks for watching!
Really useful! Thanks Quick question. Do you know how to add keyboard sensitivity when I add Synth sample? For instance, I want to add Sample 16 that are some soft strings Legato but it doesn't matter the strength I use to press the keys, it always sounds at the same volume. I'm looking to create a sound where I can control the intensity with my touch. Thank you!
Hi Eduardo! Try pushing the "Velocity" button at the bottom of the AMP Env and put it to 3 (with both lights illuminated). This should allow you to play harder/softer and hear a difference in volume as you play. Of course, you can choose intensity levels of 1, 2, 3 or none. Good luck!
Thanks for your video. My question is, for live performances: Can I take various custom created splits - such as the one you created on this video, and store them as permanent patches so that I can bring any custom one up quckly? And if so, how many such custom patches can I store? Thanks in advance.
Hi Lou! Thanks for your questions. The answer is yes to all of your questions. You can make various custom edits and then immediately save them as a "Program" (A.K.A. Patch) in your Nord. You'd do this by selecting the red "Store" button. You can choose to overwrite the program you are on or store it to a new location. (I recommend a video at the end of my comment here to learn more). You have up to 400 locations where you can store programs/patches on your Nord. Note that 300 locations have already pre-defined from the factory leaving you with 100 locations that are completely blank. You can also delete/rename/overwrite the ones already stored from the factory as well. Now, the easiest way to bring up your custom patches quickly is to create a song list. I recommend you watch the following videos/playlists that touch upon these subjects. Thanks for watching! I recommend watching my Sound Manager Series. The Nord Sound Manager allows you to create and organize song lists as well as help you organize your programs: czcams.com/play/PLvND2qkkWygoQCy9WDSx3w6XBM-9e4Lkz.html You may want to consider watching this video which touches upon how to save programs and discusses song mode as well: czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=tcBsWyUl1Ao Good luck and please report back - Marc
My Keys To Music Hi! What about the different split points. I heard you can split the piano up to four sections (3 split points) at the same time. Is that possible?
Can I ask a question too? How do I split the keyboard in such a way, that I have my bass on the left side and e.g an ogran on the right, but I want to run the bass channel into the amp, and the organ into the line input, so I'll need to separate the outputs. Is it possible? Thanks in advance!
Hi Astronavigator1812. Thanks for your question here! Well, it inspired an entire video! Check out the video created especially for you and others who want to learn how to route individual outputs sounds with the Nord Stage 3. Oh, and there's a portion where you get a special highlight and mention. Have a look: .czcams.com/video/o61ov_qAQqk/video.html . Thanks for watching!
Hi David! Thank you for your great question. So, if you are seeing only banks A-H, then you just need to upgrade your Nord to the latest operating system. Here is a video on how to update your OS: czcams.com/video/bkPAmWBnF5c/video.html And here is the official reason from Nord as to why the bank numbering has changed with the latest OS: "In order to facilitate the optional Numeric Pad program selection mode, the program bank structure of the Nord Stage 3 has been modified so that banks now contain 25 programs (5 program pages): The programs within each bank are numbered 11-15, 21-25, 31-35, 41-45 and 51-55. The total number of Program banks is 16, labeled A-P The total number of program locations is still 400 The order in which programs are placed on the Nord Stage 3 is not altered by this update, and Song lists will remain intact." Thanks for watching!
Hello Wolf B. Yes, you can split up to 3 times on a Nord Stage 3 providing for a total of 4 zones. However, at the end of the day, you can only have 1 engine per panel playing at one time. I created a video to explain this in great detail here if you haven't already seen it: czcams.com/video/VdNzg1SPWKs/video.html
@@MyKeysToMusic Hey. Thx. My nord (my very first nord) stage 3 will arriving tomorrow. I play in an synth band and my plan is to sample the sounds form my other keys to play live all with the nord and I can use the great piano sounds for other songs as well. but I am not sure if it`s possibile with 4 sample sounds on the nord. Thats my question
Hi Wolf B. How is the Stage 3? Sorry for the delay in this response. With the Nord Sample Editor software, you can assign various sounds to various keys independent of any splits you might have on the actual keyboard. If you haven’t already, check out my free course for the sample editor at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Would love to know how things are going thus far for you.
Olá, como faço para colocar um sinth lead no lado esquerdo do teclado e depois colocar outro tipo de sinth lead no lado direito do teclado porém isso tudo no meso slot
Olá, Julian Desculpe pela demora nessa resposta. A fim de obter uma vantagem tanto no lado esquerdo quanto no lado direito do teclado, você precisaria invocar o Painel A e o Painel B. Então, você poderia dividir o teclado em duas partes. O painel A pode tocar uma pista no lado esquerdo e o painel B pode tocar o outro lado no lado direito. Espero ter respondido sua pergunta corretamente. Obrigado por assistir! (Este foi traduzido pelo Google Translate)
@@MyKeysToMusic Ajudou perfeitamente!! Tenho só mais uma dúvida: tenho colocado uma Pad no slot B e pressionado a tecla "hold" pra ele ficar segurando o Pad, entretanto, quando faço muitas notas no slot A, o Pad que estava no slot B para de funcionar. Creio eu que seria um problema de polifonia, porém não sei se é possível resolver ;)
Why do most digital pianos with acoustic piano patches don't sound like acoustic pianos at all? They sound so flat or metallic on live recordings. Can't the keyboard companies have excellent samples of acoustic pianos including the time the keys are stuck and the sound resonance that travels around the wooden piano board . . . . that should be like that. Just like the piano sound on Chris Stainton's solo on Eric Clapton's Crossroads. The digital piano's sound is so flat and dry.
Hi Benjamin. I really don't know the answer to this question which explains my delay in answering it! On a somewhat related side note, prior to owning a Nord, I never dreamed a company would go through the lengths they do to imitate "Pedal noise" for example with the Nord Triple Pedal. I always thought that was a step beyond what other manufacturers have done and I find that interesting to say the least. Thanks for your question and for watching...
Hi man! I'm looking forward to buy a stage 3, I just wanted to ask you, did you install the samples you're using here like 3rd party sounds ? Or are those samples already installed in the stage 3 ? Thanks!
Hello George! I believe the samples used in this video are all built-in and on the board already. On that same topic, as you may already know, you can make your own custom samples and I have a free course for that on my main website. If you are in the U.S. and haven't bought your Nord yet, consider going with Sweetwater to get the 2-year warranty and finance options - I recently became an affiliate and you don't pay a dime more to use my link here: bit.ly/Sweetwater_Nord_Keyboards
Please how can I reduce the bass side my is to high
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL. Greetings from Bamberg (Germany) to great Marc!
Glad you like it @Matthias Lay thanks for stopping by and greetings from So Cal USA.
one of your best ------ very clear and articulate and efficient presentation Marc
Thanks so much, Thomas! Great to hear from you as always...
thanks!!! you save me! I love you :))))
Awesome video explanation!! Thanks.
Can you explain how to save this kind of split sounds? Is there any video for that ?? Thanks again
@rodrigoalzogaray968 All that is covered in my pro courses but once you create a split, you can hold the shift button and click on the red "Store" button. This gives you the opportunity to save your program (along with all the split settings) for later user. You'll also be able to name it and place it in a given location all in that same screen - just follow the screen closely after click Shift/Store and you'll be good to go!
Thank you so much, Marc! This not only answers my question in great detail, it goes above and beyond with the addition of effects enhancement. Keep up the great work! Your efforts are much appreciated!
John, happy to help and thanks for watching and your support! - Marc
Dude. Exactly the tutorial I was looking for. (I think it will be handy to put high strings down in my bass piano notes.)
Sounds Great - thanks for sharing this. Have fun!
Can't wait to the Stage 4 lessons !!!!!
@pablogallardovarela1613 Thank you for signing up as a student on my website. I'll reach out to you directly via Email about this. 👍🏻
Awesome! Thank you! Would be very helpful to make a course not only for Electro 5 for the Stage keyboards too
Thanks for the suggestion. I already have courses for the Nord Electro 5 and 6 as well as the Stage 3 and Wave 2. I also have free courses for the synthesizer fundamentals and Nord Sample Editor. You can find it all here at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Thanks!
extremely useful and well made
Thank you!
Really good video. Suscribed and waiting for more. Keep them coming!
Much appreciated Carl! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and thanks for subscribing! - Marc
I have been trying to find this for some time. Thanks man !
HI Cem Öztürk - so glad this video helped you. Thanks for watching!
Hi Mark!
I have a question about the Nord Stage 3 and there's no one better than you to ask :)
In your opinion, which is the best way to get a realistic Brass Sound in the NS3?
I'm trying to play with sounds similar as those in "September" - Earth, Wind & Fire, or similar Brass Sounds in Big Bands, Funk songs, etc.
Thanks a lot!
@Eduardo Juri I was wondering when the day would come that someone would ask about brass sounds! I have this on my long-range list of things to review and potentially create a video for. Brass, or more specifically, brass stabs are an important role for most any keyboard player where the group isn't lucky enough to have a real brass section (which I assume is the case for most groups). Let me give you a few tips that I use:
1) Mix a trumpet section with a trombone section each on its own layer.
A. Use something like "Brass Section Pop 1" on panel A with a touch of release and reverb
B. Use something like "Trombones Legato" on Panel B with the same settings as panel A as far as the effects and release go.
C. Turn on the organ engine on Panel A and mix in some bass-like tones to bring out the bottom end. Bring it down 1 octave, bring the volume level to 3/4 (assuming both brass settings are at full volume), and use the drawbars set to 880000000 (on the B3 setting) and leave everything else in the organ engine off.
This should get you started. Adjust the EQ to taste but start flat and test it against various songs you're working on.
Then, you must play both with both hands using octaves in each of you're looking for the really big stabs. That's the only way you're going to get that "full brass sound". In some cases, this will be hard to play such as for the song _September_ by EWF. In those cases, you're going to have to play the doubled part in each hand. I just tested that theory and it works "pretty well" (not ideal, but pretty well) for that song.
Well, hopefully, that gets you started. Yes, this may make a good video. Brass sounds in general are very controversial because it's one of the harder things to imitate on any keyboard. - especially solo trumpet for example. There is a good virtual software solution if you're looking for solo trumpet/trombone or horn: czcams.com/video/PoefakTkCt8/video.html
@@MyKeysToMusic Wow, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation!
I agree, haven't heard a really good brass sound in Keyboards (at least from my experience). A video about it would be great. But the information you just gave me will help me get started. So again, thanks a ton!
@@eduardojuri9813 Happy to help! If you find out any revelations of your own, do come back and share them here... THanks!
@@MyKeysToMusic Hey Mark!
I've been trying the settings you wrote down. It sounds waaay better than the Sample Alone. Specially adding the B3 bass tones. I will keep working on it.
Everything that you explained I tried on a new program so I could use both Panels (A and B) as you explained.
The thing is that when I'm playing September I have the Nord divided into 3 parts. Lower part for a Upright Piano, middle part for Brasses and Higher octaves for Strings. This is were I'm getting confused. Because my Panel A originally was filled for the Grand Upright and Brasses. My Panel B was filled with the Strings. But now that I'm using your approach to create a better Brass Sound, I'm already using both panels to create the Brass sound alone.
Is there any possibility to divide the piano as I wanted for the song (Piano, Brasses and Strings)? As both Panels are occupied for my Brasses now.
Thank you for your time and knowledge
@@eduardojuri9813 Great question but unfortunately I don't have an answer you are going to want to hear. The Stage 3 has two panels and since the synth is being used on each panel, there is nothing left to play the strings. What I've done in the past to get around this situation (besides buying another keyboard) is to duplicate the program. One program has your brass and the other program has your strings (and everything else between the two programs is exactly the same). You can switch back and forth between the programs seamlessly (even if you're playing it while switching). In this way, you may be able to play the entire song between the two programs without skipping a beat. If you want to see a good example of this concept, I have one where you have to flip between THREE programs on the Nord Stage 3 for the song _"Mr Blue Sky"_ from *ELO* www.patreon.com/posts/elo-mr-blue-sky-47503116. This will require the paid membership for the Discovery level on Patreon however so I want to warn you of that. But, it will demo the concept for when it's time to work with more complex songs. _Mr. Blue Sky_ in particular, was the most difficult I've done to date as ELO plays live with not one, not two, but THREE keyboard players!
Hi, I was wondering if you have any videos on how to create splits on the Nord Stage 4. Also is it possible to create splits using 2 synth sounds, for example a synth sound on the lower keys and another synth on the upper keys. Thanks
@ferrarilucasdobreplays4557 Great question and congrats on your NS4! So, for the past several months (actually over a year now), I've been working on (and now finishing up) a Nord Stage 4 Master Class that includes everything you ever wanted to know and master on your Nord Stage 4. As such, nearly all my time has been poured into that course, and I don't necessarily have plans to create a split video here on CZcams. The course has over 130 lessons and 27+ hours of video content - all ad-free and subtitled in multiple languages recorded in 4K. That would be my recommendation to you, as it's a proven step-by-step method to master your NS4.
With that said, yes, absolutely. You can split two synth sounds (three, actually) and have one sound played on the left side and another on the right. You could even have a third synth sound play on either side as a layer or even have it play across the entire keyboard. So, it's very flexible in that way. If you are interested in the master class, my website is www.MyKeysToMusic.com, and there, I have both free and paid courses on most Nord keyboards and related topics. Good luck and if you have more questions along the way, you know where to find me! 🎹
@@MyKeysToMusic Thank you. I will definitely have a look at your website and will opt in for the paid training session on the NS4
Thank you for this kind of videos!!. Survey: done!
Hey Jape Music! Always appreciate your comments - thanks for taking the survey and for watching!
Helpful, thank you.
duketranslucent3rd, Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching!
I just purchased a Nord Electro 6 and your videos are a God send! any plans for a Nord Electro SIX course? I'd pay for that for sure. also, I'm relying on the programs to make my patches and need to combine two of them in a split keyboard as I haven't mastered all the effects yet and am relying on the programs. anyway to put two programs into one on a split?
Hi Carol! Congrats on your purchase! To answer your question, you can't automatically combine two programs into one or against a split exactly.
*Here's what you can do:*
1) Pick a program that is close to what you are looking for (something to use as a starting point)
2) Split the keyboard
3) You have 3 sound engines to pick from (Organ, Piano, and Synth). You can have all 3 sound engines playing against a defined split at one time. However, once you decide on the sound for a given engine, it's the only one you can assign at one time. In other words, you can't have two pianos playing at the same time. You can have a single piano play on any part of the keyboard, but it's the only piano you can have doing so. The same rule applies to the synth and the organ.
4) You can click "save as" (hold the shift button and click the save button). From there, you can place your new program in an empty location and give it a custom name.
This would be easier to learn from via video which I don't have on CZcams but I do have a Master the Nord Electro 6 course on the way (to be released December 2019) at www.mykeystomusic.com.
Keep in mind that what you see above here with the Nord Stage 3 is different for the Nord Electro 6. The Stage has two panels (panel A and B). You can think of the Nord Electro as having a single panel. So, you can't do things like have a bass guitar play from the synth engine while at the same time you have Strings from the synth engine (see #3 above). In other words, you can have only a single piano, organ or synth sound at any one time. Yes, you can mix all three at the same time, but you get one type of sound engine at one time. Hope that makes sense.
Enjoy your board!
YEAH!
Thanks ochayedonald!
Hola!, Una pregunta, los efectos del piano nord stage 3 (específicamente los que usas en este video) sirven para el nord stage EX? Y los descargaste de algún sitio web o ya venían incorporados?. Saludos! :)
Hola Valentina San Martin!
Estas muestras vienen con el Nord Stage 3 listo para usar y las selecciona Nord de Nord Sample Library 3.0.
Sin embargo, en el Nord Stage 2 EX, debe utilizar Nord Sample Library 2.0. Por lo tanto, algunas muestras que vio aquí, como "Brass Ensemble 2" NO están disponibles para el Stage EX. Sin embargo, la otra muestra que utilicé como "12 Violin Legato" está disponible en Nord Sample Library 2.0.
Por lo tanto, las muestras cargadas en su Nord variarán de las mías según la configuración en la fábrica. Pero, recuerde que para el EX, puede descargar muestras de Nord Sample Library 2.0. Las bibliotecas son similares, pero también hay algunas diferencias.
Espero que ayude. ¡Gracias por ver!
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Hi Valentina San Martin!
These samples come with the Nord Stage 3 out of the box and they are selected by Nord from the Nord Sample Library 3.0.
However, on the Nord Stage 2 EX, you must use the Nord Sample Library 2.0. So, some samples you saw here such as the "Brass Ensemble 2" are NOT available for the Stage EX. However, the other sample I used such as the "12 Violin Legato" is available within the Nord Sample Library 2.0.
So the samples loaded on your Nord will vary from mine based on how it's set up at the factory. But, just remember for the EX, you can download samples from the Nord Sample Library 2.0. The libraries are similar, but there are some differences as well.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
After setting up the split, can you save it?
Hello Cepillao, yes you can do this. You need to save the program and to do this you would use the red "Store As" button found at the top left of the OLED screen. You might also have to first turn your memory protection off in the system settings. When you "Store As", follow the prompts on the screen if you want to save to a new location. I have all these lessons in my Pro course found at the website www.MyKeysToMusic.com . I might also have that here on CZcams as well where I show you how to save a sound. I think I have it in this video somewhere in the middle: czcams.com/video/tEzCHdu-2Ak/video.html
I'm new to nord but how do I use the KB hold button to hold a note say (F) key for strings on the right side of the keyboard and playing piano on the left side split point using just the sustain pedal for piano and again using the F key to have that note "held" continuously for about 2 min or so.
Hello @Sammy Khayo Great question. First, you need to make a single split. Then assign the synth engine on the right-hand side of the split and turn the KB hold on. Then, make sure that the sustain pedal option for that is off. Then you play your F key on the right. Next, assign the piano to the left side of the split and make sure the sustain pedal is on. You should be good to go. Additionally, you can dedicate an entire panel for the held notes. Check out my video here where I use a sustained background effect while playing the piano on top (with sustain).: czcams.com/video/qP2bnApIHbM/video.html
Hey Marc. I am a User of your website. But I have a problem with the split areas. My Nord Stage 3 is the new version (for your information). I think it is not possible to use 2 programs as a split sound? I want to play a pad that I created and its on the position F 54 and a Lead Synth wich is located on M12. how can i make a program with this 2 sounds with a split? I can not find a possibility to do this. I can not find this in your videos on your learning program. Can you help me? thx
Hello Wolf. First, thanks for being a student! The good news is that yes this is possible and there is a lesson for this in the course. I sent you an Email directly on this too with more info. Thanks - Marc
@@MyKeysToMusic Hi! Oh, I've been trying hard to find instructions for that too! Can I please get that link too? Thanks in advance,
Per
@@perkockum9249 Thanks for your question. I didn't see you signed up a student? The lesson is available for those enrolled in the course called "Master the Nord Stage 3" found here: www.MyKeysToMusic.com "Master the Nord Stage 3" is a paid course. Thanks for your interest!
How do you save the split now?
Hello @sunnypm please reach out to me directly via Email. I read on another comment that you are a student now, so I can assist directly. Thanks - Marc
Yes, Electro 5 video tutorial please.
Hi Hott 88s. Wanted to let you now that we finished the complete course for Nord Electro 5 found at www.mykeystomusic.com. There will more stuff coming out on CZcams in the future which should include some Electro 5 stuff too. Thanks for watching!
Really useful! Thanks
Quick question. Do you know how to add keyboard sensitivity when I add Synth sample?
For instance, I want to add Sample 16 that are some soft strings Legato but it doesn't matter the strength I use to press the keys, it always sounds at the same volume. I'm looking to create a sound where I can control the intensity with my touch.
Thank you!
Hi Eduardo! Try pushing the "Velocity" button at the bottom of the AMP Env and put it to 3 (with both lights illuminated). This should allow you to play harder/softer and hear a difference in volume as you play. Of course, you can choose intensity levels of 1, 2, 3 or none. Good luck!
@@MyKeysToMusic Solved! Thanks
@@eduardojuri9813 Glad to hear it!
Thanks for your video. My question is, for live performances: Can I take various custom created splits - such as the one you created on this video, and store them as permanent patches so that I can bring any custom one up quckly? And if so, how many such custom patches can I store? Thanks in advance.
Hi Lou! Thanks for your questions. The answer is yes to all of your questions. You can make various custom edits and then immediately save them as a "Program" (A.K.A. Patch) in your Nord. You'd do this by selecting the red "Store" button. You can choose to overwrite the program you are on or store it to a new location. (I recommend a video at the end of my comment here to learn more). You have up to 400 locations where you can store programs/patches on your Nord. Note that 300 locations have already pre-defined from the factory leaving you with 100 locations that are completely blank. You can also delete/rename/overwrite the ones already stored from the factory as well. Now, the easiest way to bring up your custom patches quickly is to create a song list. I recommend you watch the following videos/playlists that touch upon these subjects. Thanks for watching!
I recommend watching my Sound Manager Series. The Nord Sound Manager allows you to create and organize song lists as well as help you organize your programs: czcams.com/play/PLvND2qkkWygoQCy9WDSx3w6XBM-9e4Lkz.html
You may want to consider watching this video which touches upon how to save programs and discusses song mode as well: czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=tcBsWyUl1Ao
Good luck and please report back - Marc
My Keys To Music Hi! What about the different split points. I heard you can split the piano up to four sections (3 split points) at the same time. Is that possible?
Pedro Zenklusen Press SHIFT + SPLIT
Can I ask a question too?
How do I split the keyboard in such a way, that I have my bass on the left side and e.g an ogran on the right, but I want to run the bass channel into the amp, and the organ into the line input, so I'll need to separate the outputs. Is it possible?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Astronavigator1812. Thanks for your question here! Well, it inspired an entire video! Check out the video created especially for you and others who want to learn how to route individual outputs sounds with the Nord Stage 3. Oh, and there's a portion where you get a special highlight and mention. Have a look: .czcams.com/video/o61ov_qAQqk/video.html . Thanks for watching!
unrelated question but I see there is banks a-h then it says banks a -p which is it I do see you have bank m there
Hi David! Thank you for your great question. So, if you are seeing only banks A-H, then you just need to upgrade your Nord to the latest operating system. Here is a video on how to update your OS: czcams.com/video/bkPAmWBnF5c/video.html
And here is the official reason from Nord as to why the bank numbering has changed with the latest OS:
"In order to facilitate the optional Numeric Pad program selection mode, the program bank structure of the Nord Stage 3 has been modified so that banks now contain 25 programs (5 program pages):
The programs within each bank are numbered 11-15, 21-25, 31-35, 41-45 and 51-55.
The total number of Program banks is 16, labeled A-P
The total number of program locations is still 400
The order in which programs are placed on the Nord Stage 3 is not altered by this update, and Song lists will remain intact."
Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to split the nord in more than 2 zones? For live I need 4-5 different zones
Hello Wolf B. Yes, you can split up to 3 times on a Nord Stage 3 providing for a total of 4 zones. However, at the end of the day, you can only have 1 engine per panel playing at one time. I created a video to explain this in great detail here if you haven't already seen it: czcams.com/video/VdNzg1SPWKs/video.html
@@MyKeysToMusic Hey. Thx. My nord (my very first nord) stage 3 will arriving tomorrow. I play in an synth band and my plan is to sample the sounds form my other keys to play live all with the nord and I can use the great piano sounds for other songs as well. but I am not sure if it`s possibile with 4 sample sounds on the nord. Thats my question
Hi Wolf B. How is the Stage 3? Sorry for the delay in this response. With the Nord Sample Editor software, you can assign various sounds to various keys independent of any splits you might have on the actual keyboard. If you haven’t already, check out my free course for the sample editor at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Would love to know how things are going thus far for you.
Olá, como faço para colocar um sinth lead no lado esquerdo do teclado e depois colocar outro tipo de sinth lead no lado direito do teclado porém isso tudo no meso slot
Olá, Julian
Desculpe pela demora nessa resposta.
A fim de obter uma vantagem tanto no lado esquerdo quanto no lado direito do teclado, você precisaria invocar o Painel A e o Painel B. Então, você poderia dividir o teclado em duas partes. O painel A pode tocar uma pista no lado esquerdo e o painel B pode tocar o outro lado no lado direito.
Espero ter respondido sua pergunta corretamente. Obrigado por assistir!
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@@MyKeysToMusic Ajudou perfeitamente!! Tenho só mais uma dúvida: tenho colocado uma Pad no slot B e pressionado a tecla "hold" pra ele ficar segurando o Pad, entretanto, quando faço muitas notas no slot A, o Pad que estava no slot B para de funcionar. Creio eu que seria um problema de polifonia, porém não sei se é possível resolver ;)
Why do most digital pianos with acoustic piano patches don't sound like acoustic pianos at all? They sound so flat or metallic on live recordings. Can't the keyboard companies have excellent samples of acoustic pianos including the time the keys are stuck and the sound resonance that travels around the wooden piano board . . . . that should be like that. Just like the piano sound on Chris Stainton's solo on Eric Clapton's Crossroads. The digital piano's sound is so flat and dry.
Hi Benjamin. I really don't know the answer to this question which explains my delay in answering it! On a somewhat related side note, prior to owning a Nord, I never dreamed a company would go through the lengths they do to imitate "Pedal noise" for example with the Nord Triple Pedal. I always thought that was a step beyond what other manufacturers have done and I find that interesting to say the least. Thanks for your question and for watching...