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ON/OFF AND SOURCE BUTTONS
ON OFF buttons are used for activating any of the sections on the Nord Piano 3 panel, such as the Piano,
Sample Synth or any of the six effect units. For effects units On/Off buttons also act as source selectors,
where holding down SHIFT while pressing will let you select either Piano or Synth as source.
Quickly double clicking the Source button provides a shortcut for switching between the Piano or
Synth as source.
PRESS-HOLD FUNCTIONS
Buttons marked with the “ “ symbol have a press-hold function. When these buttons are pressed and held
down a menu will appear on the display and the related parameter value can be adjusted using the PROG/
MENU dial. Note that the menu screen will disappear as soon as the button is released.
Examples of press-hold buttons on the Nord Piano 3 are those for TRANSPOSE and Delay TEMPO.
KNOBS
Most parameter values are adjusted using knobs, which have a start and a stop position and a fixed range.
When you load a stored Program the physical positions of the knobs may not correspond to the actual
value of their respective parameters. As soon as a knob is turned the value will ‘snap’ to the knob’s physical
position. As adjustments are being made the value of the relevant parameter will be shown on the display.
Pressing down SHIFT while turning a knob prompts the current parameter value to be displayed
without changing it.
DIALS
The Nord Piano 3 has three dials of an endless, rotary type. The PROG/MENU dial is used for selecting Pro-
grams and for navigating and changing menu settings. The PIANO SELECT dial is used for selecting Pianos,
and the SAMPLE SELECT dial for selecting Samples. The names of Piano sounds and Sample Synth sam-
ples are shown at the bottom part of the display. Press SHIFT and turn any of the three dials to enter LIST/
ORGANIZE mode for Programs, Piano or Sample Synth respectively.
VALUE MODIFIER
The VALUE modifier is used together with the PROG/MENU dial when changing a menu setting or selecting
characters when naming a Program. It is also used for accessing the ORGANIZE function, when in LIST
mode. In this case the dial can be used to move a Program, Piano or Sample within each list. Whenever the
Value modifier can be used, its LED will be lit with a yellow color.
THE KEYBED
The Nord exclusive Virtual Hammer Action Technology simulates the mechanics of a grand piano action
for maximum authenticity and dynamic response. By using a triple sensor keybed, key movements can be
determined with great precision, and a wider range of playing techniques are facilitated. The result is a key-
board action that responds very well to dynamic playing, at any velocity level.
REPETITIONS AND KEY RANGE
With the Nord Piano 3 it is possible to produce a new note without lifting the key to its top position. This
allows for smoother repetitions, trills and legato playing as the tone is not completely dampened between
the strokes, much like the fluent transitions possible on a grand piano. A variety of other techniques, such
as quick note repetitions at the key bottom or high velocity strokes within the top of the key range can also
be performed as a result of the Virtual Hammer Action Technology.
GRAND WEIGHTED ACTION
The Nord Piano 3 uses a heavy – grand weighted – action keybed for a more authentic grand piano touch
and increased dynamic control.
M Every Nord Piano 3 keybed is individually calibrated and tested at the Nord factory to ensure an even
response across the entire keyboard range.
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