Can You Use Independent Effects on Nord Samples?
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One of the distinguishing factors between the Nord Electro 6 and the new Electro 7 is the way each keyboard handles its effects signal chain. While both...
Born in New Hampshire (USA) and moved to California in 1991 having graduated with a Music Business Degree from the University of Massachusetts. My instrument was the Alto Saxophone but always loved keyboards more! Started as an intern with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) in Carlsbad California.
From there started my own software development company called "Productive Computing" as my day job but kept playing keyboards in various original rock bands since high school.
In 2017 I started the YouTube channel called "My Keys To Music" which focuses on people who are looking to use Nord keyboards or who already use Nord keyboards and they want to master them. I also like building and leading a community of like-minded musicians with a passion for keyboards and great music.
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Equipment: Software | Ask Marc Anything
One of the distinguishing factors between the Nord Electro 6 and the new Electro 7 is the way each keyboard handles its effects signal chain. While both...
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Nord announces the latest generation of their Piano series. "The latest generation of the Nord Piano series features a new panel design with LED...
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"We are proud to announce the latest generation of our Organ series featuring massive improvements to sound, design and performance. With a greatly...
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✅ Yes, you can manually sample and import Keyscape sounds 🎚️ Nord only supports velocity volume, not tonal character variation 🛠️ Best results come...
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Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: Software | Equipment: MIDI Controllers | Ask Marc Anything
✅ Yes, forScore can be configured to change programs on your Nord Stage 2 📶 Works with wireless MIDI (e.g., Yamaha MD-BT01 + iPad) ⚙️ Requires 3-part...
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Welcome to Geek Speak! 🤓 I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes work being done for those of you interested in the nuts and bolts of the operations here...
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Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: MIDI Controllers | Equipment: Accessories | MIDI Configuration | Ask Marc Anything
@josipbosnjak6808 asks: Hi. Is it possible to connect OnSong to Nord via USB cable, then Nord with BeatBuddy via MIDI so that if you change the program on OnSong, it...
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Nord Keyboards Buyers Guide | Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Ask Marc Anything
@albertoloera3001 asks: Hi Marc! I’m about to buy a used Nord keyboard (specifically, the Nord Stage 3 compact) and it’s my first time buying a Nord. What...
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@mikeapaluccisr asks: "Thanks for the great review. I'm starting to record again, and I need a new drum machine. Does the BeatBuddy contain standard drum...
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TL;DR: Does the Nord Stage 4 Sound Better Than the Nord Stage 3? Not necessarily — it depends on what features matter most to you. Both use the same...