Clavia Nord Stage Revision C Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

User ManualNord Stage 2OS Version 1.xPart No. 50341 Copyright Clavia DMI AB 2011Print Edition 1.1

Turning the Memory Protection Off When the Nord Stage 2 is shipped from factory, the memory protect is turned on to prevent you from accidentally over

If you have more than one effect activated in a program, you can shift the focus by pressing the Focus button between the Encoders. Focus will automat

Load a Synth sound1 Hold Shift and press the Load Synth button. Let go of the buttons.This allows you to select any of the 300 synth patches that are

The SynthesizerLet’s have a look at some of the features in the Stage 2 Synthesizer. 1 Hold Shift and press the Bank D/Synth Init but-ton above the di

Master ClockNow that we got an arpeggio going, let’s try the Master Clock feature to synchronize the arpeggio and to bring in an effect as well. 1 Hol

The program section gives you access to performance functions such as recalling and storing of programs, system/menu pages etc. The four menus and the

keyboard to play the Nord Stage 2 as a “second manual”. By activating Dual KB you can quickly switch between these modes without having to bother with

Storing a ProgramTo store a program without changing its name or category, proceed as follows:1 Press the Store button once. The Store button and the

Program Bank buttonsSelect a desired Bank by pressing a Program Bank button. The cur-rently active Program Button’s LED will start to flash to indicate

Morph AssignThe Morph is a very powerful tool, which allows you to control several parameters at once with one “source”. You can use a foot pedal to c

CAUTION - ATTENTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENRISQUE DE SHOCK ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMO

20 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XThe Nord Stage 2 instruments, effects and the Extern section share a few common features and characteristics.M

Chapter 5 refereNCe: CoMMoN featUreS | 213 Assign one of the active instruments to play on the lower Key-board Zone by holding Shift and then pres

22 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.X M The bend range is fixed to -/+ 2 semitones  In most of the factory programs, the organ has neither sustain,

Chapter 6 refereNCe: orgaN | 23The Nord Stage 2 features three organ models, all digitally modeled; a tonewheel/B3 organ and two transistor organs

24 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XB3 Drawbars The harmonic intervals for the tonewheel organ are printed on the panel below the drawbars.For bas

Chapter 6 refereNCe: orgaN | 25The Vox ModelThe original Vox™ organ is probably the most famous of all the transis-tor based combo organs that eme

26 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XThe illustration below shows the pitch interval between each voice when the key of C3 is played. Though some v

Chapter 7 refereNCe: pIaNo | 27The Piano soundsThe Pianos in the Nord Stage 2 are organized into six types. Each type can contain several instrume

28 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XPick-up Type DescriptionClav Model A: Only the “neck” pick-up; a warmer, less bright sound.Clav Model B: Only

Chapter 8 refereNCe: SyNth | 29BasicsThe Synth section in Nord Stage 2 was designed to be a versatile yet easy to use stage synthesizer to supplem

| 31 IntroductionThank you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XShape ModThis knob governs the amount of modulation applied to the Shape parameter. The Shape parameter can be

Chapter 8 refereNCe: SyNth | 31sources, or by the Modulation Envelope. This will generate a signal with continuously varied harmonic content.If yo

32 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XLED LCD Description (FB = feedback)1.1 3-OP 1:1:1(+FB)Carrier + Mod + FB, same frequencies1.2 3-OP 1:2:1(+FB)

Chapter 8 refereNCe: SyNth | 33High Pass - HP If HP is used, frequencies below the Filter Frequency setting will be at-tenuated, frequencies above

34 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XReleaseWhen the key is released, the envelope enters the release stage. The release time is set with the relea

Chapter 8 refereNCe: SyNth | 35Legato modeTo activate Legato mode, press the selector button until the Legato LED lights up. In Legato mode you ca

OverviewThe effects available in the Nord Stage 2 can be divided into three main categories:Slot Effects - these can affect one instrument (per Slot)

The Focus button If you have more than one effect activated in the Effects section (e.g. Effect 1 and Effect 2), the Focus button is used to select wh

Effect 2 The Effect 2 section offers six types of vintage style effects to add that special flavour to your sounds.Phaser 1 & 2The digital models o

EQ sectionThis is a 3-band equalizer which features bass, sweep-able midrange and treble controls. The bass frequency is 100 Hz, the treble frequency

4 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.X9 Reference: EffectsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Abo

Extern section Control of external MIDI instruments is an integrated feature of the Nord Stage 2. You have all the essential external MIDI control fun

Extern ParametersThe Parameter section comprises the three buttons in the Parameter Select section and the Parameter rotary encoder at the top. Simply

System MenuHold Shift and press Program 1/System to access the System menu settings. Use the Page 3 and 4 buttons to navigate between the vari-ous men

Ctrl Pedal TypeDifferent brands of control pedals have different specifications (re-sistance, offset and linearity). To simplify setup and to optimize

MIDI MenuHold Shift and press Program 3/MIDI to access the MIDI menu set-tings. Use the Page 3 and 4 buttons to navigate between the various menu item

Extern MIDI A/B Bank Sel cc32This allows you to set a value for a MIDI Bank Select message on Control Change address 32 (cc32). M There are many diffe

InstallationUSB Driver M Mac OSX user may skip this section1 If you use a Windows computer (XP, Vista or 7), locate the Clavia USB Driver v3.0 Setup.e

The ToolbarThe Toolbar gives you direct access to some of the more frequently used functions in the Nord Sound Manager. Clicking on an icon will activ

The Quick TourLet’s get acquainted with some of the functions in the Nord Sound Manager.Transfer pianos to the Stage 2When the Nord Stage 2 leaves the

Upload a complete partition1 Make sure that the desired partition (and bank) is focused in the Nord Sound Manager. You will also have the opportunity

Thank you!We’d first like to thank you for purchasing the Nord Stage 2! Our goal when developing the Nord Stage 2 was to create a flagship stage instrum

Sound Manager referenceToolbarOrganizeWhen this option is active, the lists will show all the available locations in the selected partition/bank and n

MenusIn the Nord Sound Manager, the usual Windows and Mac OSX key-board commands can be used. The menus can be accessed by press-ing the Alt key and t

52 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XAuto Select (Ctrl+K)When this function is active, pianos or programs will be automatically selected in the Nor

About the MIDI implementationThe following MIDI messages can be transmitted and received from Nord Stage 2:Note On/Off• Note On and Note Off messages

MIDI Controller listNord Stage 2 Parameter MIDI CC #Organ Preset II 3Organ Swell 4Organ Drawbar 1 9Organ Drawbar 2 14Organ Drawbar 3 15Organ Drawbar 4

MIDI Implementation ChartFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic ChannelDefault Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Mode Default Message AlteredMod

Audio connectionsHeadphonesThis is where you connect a ¼" stereo connector from a pair of head-phones.Audio Outputs 1-4The four audio outputs (CH

Music StandThe rear panel on the Nord Stage 2 has two brackets where the Music Stand (optional accessory) can be mounted.Connecting PedalsThe Nord Sta

Factory Presets and OSInternal memoryThe Operating System, Programs, Pianos and Samples in the Nord Stage 2 are stored in a Flash memory. A Flash memo

III INdeX | 59IndexIII IndexAAcoustics 28Amp Envelope 34Amp model 38Amp Sim 38A-Pan 37Arpeggiator 35Attack 34A-Wha 37BB3 Model 23B3 V

Great sounds and maximum expressiveness are two essential features in the Nord Stage 2. To make a great tool we believe that you have to put all the f

60 | Nord Stage 2 USer MaNUal oS v1.XSSamples 32Sawtooth 30Select All 51Shape 29Shape Mod 30Shift 16Size 52Skip Sample Attack 32Slot Button

Pedal NoiseThe Nord Stage 2 is compatible with the accessory Nord Triple Pedal (not included, sold separately) which offers an unprecedented function-

Hook it up1 Connect the Nord Stage 2 power cord to the unit and a mains power supply, connect the sustain pedal and a set of headphones or a sound sys

The Shift ButtonMany buttons on the Stage 2 have a secondary function, which is printed immediately below the button. These additional functions and/o