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Can You Save Keyscape Samples to a Nord Keyboard

Can You Use Keyscape Samples on a Nord Keyboard?

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 11/05/2024 10:30am 4 minute read

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βœ… Yes, you can manually sample and import Keyscape sounds 🎚️ Nord only supports velocity volume, not tonal character variation πŸ› οΈ Best results come...

Is the Nord Stage 2 Compatible with forScore?

Is the Nord Stage 2 Compatible with forScore?

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 10/31/2024 10:31am 4 minute read

Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: Software | Equipment: MIDI Controllers | Ask Marc Anything

βœ… Yes, forScore can be configured to change programs on your Nord Stage 2 πŸ“Ά Works with wireless MIDI (e.g., Yamaha MD-BT01 + iPad) βš™οΈ Requires 3-part...

How to Connect Onsong, MIDI & BeatBuddy to Your Nord Keyboard

How to Connect Onsong, MIDI & BeatBuddy to Your Nord Keyboard

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 07/15/2024 1:28pm 6 minute read

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...

What To Look Out for When Purchasing A Used Nord Keyboard

What To Look Out for When Purchasing A Used Nord Keyboard

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 06/25/2024 8:30am 7 minute read

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...

Can I Use the BeatBuddy in Place of a Standard Drum Machine?

Can I Use the BeatBuddy in Place of a Standard Drum Machine?

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 04/22/2024 2:27pm 5 minute read

Equipment: Miscellaneous | Ask Marc Anything

@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...

Does the Nord Stage 4 Actually Sound Better than the Nord Stage 3?

Does the Nord Stage 4 Actually Sound Better than the Nord Stage 3?

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 01/23/2024 8:09am 4 minute read

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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...

How To Sync Sounds From Your Nord Rack 2X To Your Nord Electro 6

How To Sync Sounds From Your Nord Rack 2X To Your Nord Electro 6

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 08/30/2023 10:02am 4 minute read

Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: MIDI Controllers | Equipment: Accessories | Ask Marc Anything

@andrewredford9112 asks: Hi Marc, perhaps you could answer a question for me: Is it possible to play sounds from my Nord Rack 2X and my Electro 6 at the same time...

My Top App Recommendations to Manage Programs, Sounds, and Songs for Nord Keyboardists

My Top App Recommendations to Manage Programs, Sounds, and Songs for Nord Keyboardists

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 06/13/2023 12:00pm 4 minute read

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Berthold asks:  Dear Marc, Your Youtube video regarding "Serious Considerations" mentioned an outside app to manage the programs, sounds, etc.,...

Don’t Settle for Less – Why Every Keyboardist With Big Ambitions Needs a Small Mixing Board πŸ€”

Don’t Settle for Less – Why Every Keyboardist With Big Ambitions Needs a Small Mixing Board πŸ€”

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 05/30/2023 10:53am 4 minute read

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Carson asks:  I've seen a lot online about people recommending the use of a small keyboard mixer in a live setting to send to the FOH Front of...

Can you use a swell pedal and bass pedal with the switch simultaneously? πŸ€”

Can you use a swell pedal and bass pedal with the switch simultaneously? πŸ€”

Marc Larochelle

Marc Larochelle 03/22/2023 12:35pm 4 minute read

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@wrightmusicc386 asks: Can you use a swell pedal and bass pedal with the switch simultaneously? Hello @wrightmusicc386, great question! If I understand your...

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