The Nord Piano 5-88 is a professional stage piano with 88 keys. With two powerful piano engines, two independent sample synths and twice as much memory as its predecessor, Piano 5 is a beast that can handle the most demanding live performances and recording sessions. There are two versions of the Nord Piano, one with 88 and one with 73 keys. This is the 88-key version. So the only difference between the two pianos is the number of keys.
Nord Piano 5 lets you quickly perform seamless program transitions and assign split points with optional crossfades. The Piano section has 120-note polyphony and Nord's acclaimed Virtual Hammer Action technology with three dynamic curves for amazing, customized playing feel. The Nord Piano features a fantastic Triple Sensor keyboard with a weighted action, providing an exceptional playing experience that will satisfy even the most serious pianists!
Independent Piano and Sample Synths
The Piano and Sample Synth sections of the Nord Piano 5 each consist of two independent layers, and there you can simultaneously deploy custom split or layer combo configurations as needed. Combined with the Piano 5's flexible and customizable effects routing, a wide range of combinations can be created, from vintage ensembles to rich contemporary soundscapes - and everything in between.
Innovative Nord technologies for the ultimate piano experience
The Piano 5's carefully designed keyboard gives you absolute control over dynamics at every speed level. Nord's Virtual Hammer Action technology works together with physical precision hammer movements to provide a keyboard action that delivers stunningly realistic playability and dynamic response. Advanced String Resonance accurately reproduces the complex interplay of piano strings and also adds the body resonance of a real acoustic piano when the damper pedal is depressed. The Nord Triple Pedal unit consists of Soft and Sostenuto pedals, and the unique Dynamic Sustain Pedal with Nord's Pedal Noise feature, which dynamically emulates the mechanical sounds of lifting and releasing the damper mechanism of a real grand piano.
Dual Piano Engines, Premium Sounds
The Piano 5's powerful Piano section features two powerful Piano Engines that can be used simultaneously in a layer or split. Standard features include nine sublime Grand Pianos, nine colorful Uprights and the characterful sounds of 10 Electric Pianos; plus Clavinet, Digital Pianos, a Marimba, Vibraphone and more from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - where each patch is carefully crafted for its unique character. Nord's cutting-edge sampling technology captures the minute nuances and authentic vibe of the source instruments. Need additional pianos? They are available for free download at nordkeyboards.com, which is regularly updated with new world-class sounds. All sounds are directly replaceable through the Nord Sound Manager.
The Sample Synth section
With two new independent Sample Synth engines (with greatly expanded memory for the sounds in the Nord Sample Library), the Nord Piano 5 is ideal for playing the big stages. The Sample Synth section is loaded with a thoroughly redesigned library of top-quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library that includes exclusively licensed sounds from the coveted vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin, plus a selection of samples from the ProjectSAM Symphobia and Swing! libraries. All sounds can be easily replaced via Nord Sound Manager. The Sample Synth section gives you two fully featured, independent Layers and features intuitive controls for attack, decay/release, and dynamic velocity response. You can even create your own sample instruments using the free Nord Sample Editor software for macOS and Windows. The Sample Synth section's new Unison feature creatively blends multiple sample voices for a range of lush ensemble sounds. It also features Tru-Vibrato, which accurately models the unique vibrato characteristics of a wide variety of string, brass and woodwind instruments.
Nord Piano 5 88 features:
- 88-note Triple Sensor keyboard with weighted action
- Nord Virtual Hammer Action technology
- advanced Layering, with 2 Pianos plus 2 Sample Synths
- advanced Keyboard Split with optional crossfades
- seamless transitions
- extensive effects section
- OLED display for a clear overview
- Handmade in Sweden by Clavia DMI AB
- dimensions: 1287 mm x 342 mm x 120 mm
- weight: 18.5 kg.
Comes incl. Nord Triple Pedal, manual and power cable
