NORD
“West Michigan Piano has been so helpful to our school. Our school (NorthPointe Christian) was in desperate need of a couple pianos. They donated us two pianos in great shape, delivered them to the school. Our future business will always be with them as they have been so helpful to us; from moving pianos, to helping set up dollies for our Clavinova’s, to donating pianos out of the kindness of their heart for a school in need”.
Lisa S.
NORD KEYBOARDS
For the home musician and the in- studio professional
We’re excited to offer the nord® family of keyboards for the home musician and the professional studio artist!
Nord’s very clear mission is to build instruments for the gigging musician.
That means robust, reliable, lightweight and portable, designed to be easy to use quickly, and of course, with incredible sound. It is no surprise that you see so many musicians around the world using Nords live – it is because they are both beautiful sounding instruments and professional tools. Every instrument is handmade in Sweden – you can take a peek inside the factory in Stockholm in this video. Also bear in mind Nord have no artist endorsement policy – everything you see being used is because the keyboardist has chosen to do so.
The Nord front panel
At first glance a Nord front panel may appear complicated – perhaps especially the Stage since it has the most features – but once you understand the thinking behind it you’ll find it’s simplicity itself. First of all you’ll see the panel is very clearly divided into sections – for example, Piano/Organ/Global/Synth/Effects. And the reason it looks full of knobs and buttons is because, very deliberately, no major function is hidden in a menu – everything you need to see or adjust live is on the front panel for you to access instantly, with LEDs too so you can see it on a dark stage. Anyone who plays live will know that delving through a menu is the last thing you want to be doing on stage!
This is a major Nord feature that’s not immediately obvious on first glance. Nord’s built-in piano samples and presets are also all user-replaceable and updatable. New pianos and samples are regularly added to the exclusive Nord libraries and all are free to download. There are no extra costs for new sounds. All of the Programs can be re-arranged in any order you want and you can store your programs anywhere you want, too. You can even create and add your own custom samples using Nord’s free Sample Editor software. A Nord keyboard is therefore an instrument that is not out of date the moment you purchase, it can be updated and customised over many years to come to suit any live situation you may find yourself in. Go to nord home for the full listing of instruments, software, and accessories.
NORD PIANO 5
Our Featured Nord® Instrument
Our featured nord® piano instrument is equipped with dual piano engines, dual sample synths and twice the memory of the previous generation. With the combination of a premium Triple Sensor keybed and our exclusive Virtual Hammer Action Technology, the portable Nord Piano 5 delivers an exceptional playing experience.
- 88-note Triple Sensor keybed with grand weighted action
- 73-note Triple Sensor keybed with grand weighted action NEW
- Nord Virtual Hammer Action Technology
- Advanced Layering (2 Pianos + 2 Sample Synths) NEW
- Advanced KB Split with optional crossfades NEW
- Seamless Transitions
- OLED display for excellent overview
“West Michigan Piano has been so helpful to our school. Our school (NorthPointe Christian) was in desperate need of a couple pianos. They donated us two pianos in great shape, delivered them to the school. Our future business will always be with them as they have been so helpful to us; from moving pianos, to helping set up dollies for our Clavinova’s, to donating pianos out of the kindness of their heart for a school in need”.
Lisa S.