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Nord Grand 2: More Layers, more Memory, more Effects!

19 Jan · The new Nord Grand 2 boasts a new keybed, new user interface, and of course more of everything – more layers, more memory, more effects!

Access Virus Alternatives for Virtual Analogue Synthesis

04 Nov 2023 · Ever wondered why the Virus is still around? We look into virtual analogue synths and check out some of the best Access Virus alternatives.

Synth Deals from Roland, KORG, Novation, and Nord

18 Oct 2023 · In this week's instalment of Synth Deals, we've got a range of instruments for studio and stage, from grooveboxes to workstations.

Converting Vegetarians: How to Sound Like Infected Mushroom

23 Sep 2023 · Israeli duo Infected Mushroom evolved from EDM styles like Psytrance and evolved into the multi-genre hybrid live act they tour as today.

Synth Deals from Strymon, Elektron, Roland, and Sequential

19 Jun 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've selected offers ranging from creative samplers and effects units to classic analogue keyboards.

Nord Keyboards introduces the new Stage 4

16 Feb 2023 · We knew it was a Stage 4 keyboard from the teasing photo, and now Nord has confirmed it. We have all the details on this ultimate keyboard.

Nord Piano 5: two sizes, two layers, twice the memory

31 Mar 2021 · The new Nord Piano 5 comes with twice the memory size for the piano and synth sections. They've also doubled up the sections for enhanced splits and layers. What else is new?

NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Synthesizers by Korg, Erica, Nord, Sequential

29 Jan 2020 · NAMM threw up loads of new synth gear and sound manipulators this year - but here are the 5 that topped our list of the Coolest New Synths at NAMM 2020!

NAMM 2020: Nord Wave 2 4-Part Performance Synthesizer

13 Jan 2020 · Nord is introducing the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable and have covered it with controls.

Musikmesse 2018 Rolling Report: All The latest news from Frankfurt

11 Apr 2018 · Musikmesse 2018 is well under way, and although the show has got a lot smaller overall over the last few years, we nosed around and managed to dig up some nice bits of gear for your perusal. Have we missed ...

Musikmesse 2018: Nord Piano 4 – this time it’s personal

11 Apr 2018 · We thought the Nord Piano 3 was the pinnacle of all red pianos, but just two years later the virtually hammered machine returns as the Nord Piano 4. It's red, it's seamless, it has crossfades and filters.

NAMM 2018: Nord Electro 6 stage piano/organ/sampler synth

24 Jan 2018 · Nord's famous three personality Electro keyboard gets an update with seamless transitions between patches, layering of all three sections, more memory, polyphony and organisation.