Walkthrough of some of the amazing new features of the A1!
2014-05-13
Watch this new video for a glimpse of some of the unique new features of the Nord Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer – a stunning sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interface.
Producing stand-out sounds for live or for the studio, the Lead A1 is ideal for all musical genres. Thanks to its carefully thought-out user interface, the Lead A1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be possible, and ultimately delivers sensational sonic results.
Read more about the new Nord Lead A1 on the Product Page!
The innovative drummer/percussionist/producer and composer Marque Gilmore has put toghether a signature bank for the Nord Drum 2. Marque has been working globally as a professional musician for nearly 25 years and has a long experience combining the best of the acoustic and electronic world of percussion, as well as being a pioneer in combining and uniting musical expressions from all over the world.
The Marque Gilmore Bank contains 23 kits and can be downloaded here, where you'll also find some really brilliant sound demos showcasing the expressive, dynamic range of the Nord Drum 2!
Check out a taste of his sounds in the sound player below.
We're thrilled to present to you 3 amazing sound banks for the Nord Lead A1 by the reputable sound designers ASL, James Wiltshire of Freemasons and Federico Solazzo!
Each artist has designed 100 single programs and 100 Performances, which means you lucky A1 owners have 600 new sounds to play with this weekend! Enjoy!
Check out some sound demos below and head over to our Nord Lead A1 Product Library to download the new sounds for free!
Over 300 Fairlight sounds added to the Nord Sample Library!
2014-04-10
We're very happy to announce this major addition to the Nord Sample Library, the sounds of the legendary Fairlight digital sampler. The Fairlight was the first commercially available polyphonic sampler when launched back in 1979 and it opened up the doors of sampling to many artists and producer during the 80's. The sounds in this collection were all sampled from a newly overhauled Fairlight CMI System IIx, with detailed mapping to capture that characteristic Fairlight sound!
Read more about the Fairlight and listen to sound demos here.
The Nord Sample Library is compatible with the Nord Wave, Nord Electro 3/4, Nord Piano 2 and Nord Stage 2.
These 25 new Nord Drum 2 kits are much inspired by classic analogue drum machines. In this 25 programs Clavia employee Kristofer Ulfves has tried to capture the vintage sound as well as sweetspots in the Nord Drum 2.
Listen to sound demos and download the new sounds here!
Welcome to our new site!
Nordkeyboards.com got a total makeover!
2014-03-20
We're very happy to finally go live with the all-new nordkeyboards.com! We hope you like the new design and our efforts to make downloads and sound libraries easier to find!
If you notice anything strange, let us know by using the Feedback form!
Musikmesse Photo Report
See some snapshots from Musikmesse!
2014-03-18
Musikmesse 2014 is now over we're back home filled with good memories of our booth crowded with music lovers! Lucky attendants could also hear great performances by Lars Peter and Jon-Eirik Boska, showcasing the Nord Lead A1 and Nord Drum 2!
Click for a slideshow from our booth as well as some other random discoveries from our days at the Messe!
Two amazing new Electric Pianos in the Nord Piano Library
2014-02-07
Welcome two new additions to the Nord Piano Library! Continuing the series that was started with the Wurly Amped recently, we are proud to present the new Electric Grand Amped and the EP7 Tines Amped MK1! Both classic keyboards were recorded through a custom built tube amp and some magical vintage outboard gear.
The Nord Piano Library is compatible with the Nord Stage Classic, Nord Stage EX, Nord Stage 2, Nord Electro 3, Nord Electro 4, Nord Piano and Nord Piano 2.
Can't wait for Christmas Day? Download your present here!
2014-02-03
Welcome our latest addition to the Nord Piano Library! The new Wurlitzer 2 Amped was recorded through a custom built tube amp and some magical vintage outboard gear, and has a nice crunchy bite in the top as well as rougher barky personality.
Head on over to the Electric Piano section to download the new Wurly!
The Nord Piano Library is compatible with the Nord Stage Classic, Nord Stage EX, Nord Stage 2, Nord Electro 3, Nord Electro 4, Nord Piano and Nord Piano 2.
We invited the talented Italian keyboard player and producer Federico Solazzo over to our factory in Stockholm to demo some of the powerful new features in the Nord Lead 4! Everything was recorded live, with no overdubbing.
