Working with Samples Versus Programs (Nord Electro 6 and others)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 6. 06. 2024
- This video explains how to work with samples on a Nord Electro 6, specifically focusing on loading a steel drum sample with the NSMP3 extension. It details the steps required to load and organize the sample, adjust settings, and save it as a new program. The video emphasizes the difference between samples and programs, noting that samples require additional steps and adjustments. It also provides tips for transferring programs and samples collectively using the Nord Sound Manager.
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Marc's explanations are concise and thorough. 10 Stars for this extremely helpful video.
@genekelly3961 Thanks Gene! Appreciate the comment. đ
Great video Marc, as always!
@davevaebutuoy Hey Dave! Thanks!
Oboy!! Just what asked Nord for yesterday. Thank You Sir for saving my day!
Glad to help
Excellent! Thank you đ
@jimcoupe6247 Happy to do it Jim!
I downloaded a Signature Sound Bank from the nord website and saved it to the empty program (P). The programs use 2 or 3 engines at a time (organ, piano, synth). But when I scroll through, it only shows the custom synth part but in the sound manager it shows the program has 2 engines on that patch. When I use the factory programs (A-O) the patches automatically turn the engines on/off as I scroll through. Help please!
Hello Marc, I have a question I canât seemed to see a video for. If I am multitracking a Nord stage 3 into a daw, well for my FOH, Iâm using output 1 & 2 coming out as stereo, in the daw however, it seems to be recording 2 independent mono channels on the channels (5&6) which I use on my mixer. Would you advice I use only one channel in the daw then? How could I get stereo in a daw coming through from the mixer? Hope you understand my question.. thanks
(Btw I use di box going into the mixer)
@ProclaimJesus Hello!
*Let's see if I have this correctly first:*
1) I assume your Nord keyboard is connected from audio out 1 & 2 into a Stereo DI box that goes into the FOH mixer on channels 5 & 6.
2) You then want to record everything from the mixer into your DAW and maintain the Nord Stage 3's stereo sound in the recording.
*Assuming I have understood this correctly, here are a few questions to help us get oriented:*
Q1: Are you recording and/or mixing in other instruments (an entire band) from the mixer or just the keyboard?
Q2: Do you want to see the keyboard as separate mono tracks in your DAW where you can then dictate each track's exact panning and details? Or do you want the keyboard to be recorded as a single stereo track in your DAW? (A lot of this may be decided upon by your mixing board's capability).
Q3: Does your mixing board double as an audio interface, where you capture the audio via USB directly into the computer, or is it going into a separate audio interface first?
@@MyKeysToMusic thank you very much for your reply. Yes you have it correctly for number 1 and 2. The problem is in the daw, the piano sounds bad to start with. Iâm using a Midas m32R, the quality of the piano seems to be lost in the chain.
So Iâm capturing everything into the daw via the interface of the mixer. What I used to do is pan channel 5 to the left and 6 to the right in the daw but that just gives me 2 mono tracks panned left and right whereas a proper stereo piano recording for a keyboard will normally pan the low end on the left and the high end on the right in the stereo spectrum.. so as I walk right on the keys, itâs evident in the recording.. because the notes are spread out⊠really hope you get me..đ
How do I get it to sound stereo in the daw
@@ProclaimJesus I know what you are talking about when it comes to the bad-sounding piano, and this is likely because your audio ends up as mono. You may have to set your DAW channel so that it receives 5 & 6 together as a single stereo track from your mixer (if your mixer /DAW supports that functionality). I have a demonstration here of what this looks like using GarageBand and a Focusrite product: czcams.com/video/UU6j5o3YfaA/video.htmlfeature=shared&t=494 (note that I've bookmarked this halfway through the video).
@@MyKeysToMusic Thank you very very much Marc. I really appreciate your help. Iâm gonna attempt that tonight and I will let you know if I get any Joy.
Hopefully I should be able to send Chanel 5&6 into the DAW as stereo. Iâm gonna also watch the video.
Thanks for tagging it.
@@ProclaimJesus Good luck, and feel free to report back.
Hi Marc! Iâm about to buy a used Nord Stage 3 compact and itâs my first time buying a Nord. What things can I check in order to see if itâs full functional?
PD. I admire your Nord expertise
@albertoloera3001 Hey Alberto! First, welcome to the club, and congrats on your decision to purchase a Nord Stage 3 Compact!
1) Check the OS version. (Watch the screen as it turns on, and it will list the OS version.) The latest version is 2.62 (released Nov 16, 2021). If the number is smaller than that, you'll have to upgrade the OS. This is a fairly easy process but does require a Mac or Windows computer (versus an iPad). This is more of a homework item once you get the keyboard versus something you need to be wary of.
2) The first wear-and-tear item on a Nord keyboard is the side panels. Make sure you look at the side panels' top, back, front, and sides. They are made of softwood and chip/dent/scrape easily. The good news is that they are easily replaceable on your own: I have a video of that here: czcams.com/video/801cx-oa_m8/video.htmlfeature=shared (this is a fairly expensive part, by the way).
3) There are two OLED screens on the Nord Stage 3. Check that they both turn on and are of equal (and good) brightness. These also have a tendency to die over time for some people. I had a Nord Stage 3 76, whereby the screen still worked, but it went very dim. This, too, is replaceable but a bigger effort as it requires more of the keyboard to be disassembled, and this level of "mechanical engineering" is not for everyone. If you are a person who regularly services your own keyboard, then this shouldn't be an issue. The good news is that you won't be voiding any warranty with the used NS3 if you decide to venture in, but of course, you are taking a risk every time you open the keyboard up.
4) Play each key softly and listen to see if any key "stands out" as either being too loud or too quiet. There are two sensors under each key. When one of the sensors goes, you'll hear the key as either too loud or too quiet. This is a common issue for just about any electronic keyboard made today. Dust and dirt get inside the contact surfaces and cause this issue. Again, this is something you can self-repair but does require a high level of disassembly. There are videos on YT about the repair for this if need be. Repairing the contact keys is a large repair item that requires almost the entire keyboard to be disassembled.
5) Ideally, make sure all knobs and buttons are working. Missing knobs are easy to replace and can be purchased cheaply. There are two types of knobs. Ones with a line and one without (this is not their technical name, but it's the easiest way to describe them to someone new). Regarding buttons: You won't necessarily know at first glance if a button is operational or not, but you can push a button and watch its associated red light and also keep your eyes on the middle screen. You'll often see hints about the button functionality when you push it. The screen hint is a good indicator of whether a button is working (or not).
6) If you have the chance to test all the input/output jacks, that would be ideal. To do this, you'd need a sustain pedal and a control pedal, along with headphones and a small amp. Test all 4 audio outputs, the sustain pedal jack, organ swell, control pedal, etc. The program/up-down can be tested with a sustain pedal, but you'll only get functionality in one direction. I have seen situations where this functionality dies if the keyboard was used with "bad power" in an old house or used at an outdoor gig with a generator. When you are testing the audio, move the volume knob up and down to be sure you don't hear static. Again, this is another wear and tear item - although this issue never happened with any of my Nord keyboards.
7) Test the pitch stick and mod wheel. You'll want to make sure both have free and smooth movement. Not all sounds are triggered by the mod wheel but most synth sounds are. Just turn the synth engine on and test those two items.
8) Turn the organ engine on and test each drawbar. Sometimes, the OLED display doesn't correctly display the position of the drawbars. Although I never had an issue with any Stage keyboard, I have an Electro 6 whereby the screen doesn't always match the drawbar - (it's an issue with the drawbars, but it wasn't a big enough issue for me to fix). I had purchased that one second-hand, so I suspect something happened along the way with the previous owner.
9) Test the aftertouch. The NS3 has "aftertouch," which will respond when the keys are "pushed in and held." You'll have to dial up a program that has the letters "AT" at the end of its name. When you see "AT" at the end of the name, it typically means the sound has an aftertouch morph built-in. Just make sure you can trigger it.
Those are the main items to check. Obviously, play it and make sure the keys feel good, are responsive and smooth, and are all aligned properly, etc.
Best of luck. *When ready, you can consider checking out my free and paid courses for the Nord Stage 3 found at my website www.MyKeysToMusic.com*
@@MyKeysToMusic Hey Marc, I canât thank you enough for the awesome and detailed response to my comment, it was everything I needed and thank God the Nord was in excellent almost new conditions, now i've downloaded every video you have on the Stage 3 to try get the best of it haha. Thank you very much, greetings from Mexico
@@albertoloera3001 I'm glad to hear it! You'll also find free and paid training on my main website, much of which you won't find here on CZcams: www.MyKeysToMusic.com. I also have a growing Patreon site where members experience my "overflow" content on all things Nord www.Patreon.com/MyKeysToMusic Enjoy your Nord Stage 3!