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Kawai Nord Grand User Manual

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USER MANUAL
Nord Grand
English
OS version: 1.0x
Edition: A
Part number: 50476 Copyright Clavia DMI AB
Edition: A

Table of Contents

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Kawai Nord Grand Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
Sound SourceNord Sample Library
MetronomeYes
Display128 x 64 pixel OLED
USBYes
Sound LibrariesNord Sample Library
ConnectionsUSB, MIDI, Headphone, Pedal

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety measures for using electric products.

Additional Safety Information

Specific warnings about flames, moisture, and proper use.

INTRODUCTION

Features

Key characteristics of the Nord Grand.

Online Resources & Updates

Accessing website for sounds, software, and OS.

Manual & Support Information

User manual details, factory presets, and disclaimer.

OVERVIEW

The Nord Grand Panel Layout

Description of the front panel controls.

Key Sections Overview

Master, Piano, Sample Synth, Program, Effects sections.

GETTING STARTED

Initial Setup and Connections

Hooking up, power, panel controls.

Program Management Basics

Selecting, editing, and storing programs.

Live Mode and Panel Lock

Auto-saving and control panel security.

Keyboard Splits and Effects

Creating splits and activating effects.

PIANO

Piano Controls and Pedals

On/Off, Level, Octave, Sustain, Volume, Pedals, Timbre.

Piano Sounds and Selection

Library, sizes, types, models, Clavinet, List View.

Piano Characteristics

Kbd Touch, String Resonance, Soft Release, Half Pedaling, Sostenuto, Soft Pedal.

Acoustic and Electric Piano Settings

Timbre adjustments for different piano types.

SAMPLE SYNTH

Controls and Configuration

On/Off, Level, Octave, Pedals, Sample Selection.

Shaping Sample Sound

Dynamics, Amp, Filter, Envelope parameters.

PROGRAM

Program Basics and Navigation

Program definition, Dial, Lists, Buttons, Numeric Pad.

Transpose, Mono, and Splits

Setting transpose, mono mode, keyboard splits.

Storing and Organizing Programs

Store, Store As, Organize, Move functions.

Panel Lock and MIDI Indicators

Panel security and MIDI status.

EFFECTS

Activating and Routing Effects

Enabling and assigning effects to sound sources.

Effects 1

Tremolo, Pan, Wah, Ctrl Ped, Ring Modulation.

Effects 2

Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe, Deep modes.

Delay, Reverb, EQ, and Amp/Comp

Detailed descriptions of Delay, Reverb, EQ, Amp/Comp.

MIDI

MIDI Functions and Channel Setup

General MIDI operations and channel configuration.

MIDI Messages and Program Change

Understanding MIDI data and program changes.

Recording and Local Control

MIDI sequencing and local control settings.

NORD SOUND MANAGER

Software Overview and Features

Purpose, capabilities, and organization of the software.

System Requirements

Software compatibility and driver needs.

MENUS

System Menu Settings

Memory, program selection, transpose, pedal types.

Sound Menu Settings

Piano pedal noise and string resonance levels.

MIDI Menu Settings

Local control, MIDI channel, program changes.

CONNECTIONS

Audio and Pedal Connections

Headphone, outputs, monitor in, pedals.

USB and MIDI Connections

Computer and MIDI port details.

Nord Piano Monitor

Optional speaker system.

APPENDIX: MIDI CONTROLLER LIST

MIDI Controller Mapping

Table of parameters and MIDI CC numbers.

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