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nord Electro 4 HP User Manual

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User Manual
Nord Electro 4 HP
Nord Electro 4 SW
OS Version 1.x
Part No. 50385 Copyright Clavia DMI AB
Print Edition 1.1
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nord Electro 4 HP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys73
Piano SectionYes
Sample Synth SectionYes
Sound EnginesNord Sample Library
EffectsReverb, EQ, Delay
ConnectionsMIDI In/Out, USB
Power SupplyExternal power adapter

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating electrical products, including handling, environment, and maintenance.

Additional Safety Information

Specific warnings regarding fire hazards, tropical climates, and protection from moisture and liquids.

2 Overview of Controls and Features

Drawbar Operation

Explains the use of up/down buttons and LEDs for drawbar control, offering visual feedback.

3 Connections and Interfaces

Audio Connections

Covers headphone, line outputs, and monitor input for audio connectivity.

USB Connection

Explains the USB port's function for computer communication, OS updates, and MIDI data.

4 Pedal Connections

Sustain Pedal Input

Describes the 1/4" connector for a switch-type sustain pedal.

Control Pedal Input

Explains the 1/4" stereo connector for potentiometer-type pedals (expression/swell).

5 Getting Started

Understanding Programs

Explains how sound and effect settings are stored in the program memory.

Selecting and Editing Programs

Guides users on navigating, selecting, and modifying program settings.

Selecting Pianos and Samples

Details how to choose and cycle through different piano models and sample library sounds.

Using the Organ Section

Instructions on activating and selecting organ models (B3, Vox, Farfisa).

The Rotary Effect

Explains the rotary speaker simulation, its speeds, and controls.

6 Nord Electro 4 HP/SW Reference

Organ Section Models Overview

Overview of the three organ models: B3, Vox (Vx), and Farfisa (Farf).

The B3 Model Details

In-depth explanation of the B3 tonewheel organ simulation, including its sonic characteristics.

The VX Model Details

Details the VX model, emulating vintage transistor organs with its specific drawbar functions.

The Farf Model Details

Explains the Farf model, known for its distinctive 'buzzy' sound and unique drawbar controls.

Rotary Speed Control

How to adjust rotary speaker speed using buttons or an external pedal.

Percussion Effect

Explains the percussion effect for the B3 organ, its controls, and settings.

Clavinet Sound Options

Explains selection of pick-up types and filter combinations for Clavinet sounds.

Storing Programs

Step-by-step instructions on saving edited programs.

Live Buffer Functionality

Explains the Live buffer for temporary saving of panel changes.

Effects Section Overview

General introduction to the effects section and its programmability.

Delay and Reverb Effects

Explains Delay and Reverb simulation, including Dry/Wet balance and types.

7 The Menus

System Menu Configuration

Explains how to access and navigate System, MIDI, B3, and Rotary menus.

MIDI Menu Configuration

Covers Local Control, MIDI Interface, MIDI Channel, and split settings.

B3 Menu Settings

Adjustments for B3 organ: Tonewheel Mode, Key Click, Percussion, and Drawbar 9 Cancel.

Rotary Menu Settings

Configuration for rotary speaker simulation: Model, Balance, Speed, and Acceleration.

8 Nord Sound Manager

Quick Tour: Managing Sounds

Overview of Sound Manager functions for transferring, deleting, and replacing sounds.

Downloading Program Bundles

Process for downloading bundles to the instrument, including adding or replacing content.

Creating Backups

How to create a backup file of the entire instrument's content.

Restoring from Backup

Steps to restore the instrument from a previously created backup file.

Sound Manager Reference

Detailed reference for Sound Manager features like toolbar, info, and view options.

Backup and Restore Functions

Detailed explanation of the backup and restore processes.

Sound Manager Menus

Reference for File, Edit, and View menus within the Sound Manager.

10 MIDI Functions

MIDI Implementation Overview

Details transmitted and received MIDI messages: Note On/Off, Controllers, Program Change.

Program and CC Dumps

Procedures for sending and receiving program SysEx and MIDI Controller data.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Table detailing transmitted/recognized MIDI messages, channels, and modes.

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