Nord Piano 5 73-Key Portable Digital Stage Piano.

With a reputation for design, playability, and quality of sounds, the Nord Piano 5 73-Key Portable Digital Stage Piano expands on the excellence of the previous generation to offer a superior studio and stage piano with significant upgrades and improvements under the hood. Combining two powerful piano engines, dual independent sample synths, and twice the memory of its predecessor with a premium, Triple Sensor keybed (with grand weighted action) and the company's proprietary Virtual Hammer Action Technology, the Piano 5 delivers an exceptional playing experience for professional pianists performing live or in recording sessions. This 73-key model is 8.6" shorter and 3 lb lighter than the 88-key version, making it easier to transport when touring or traveling to local gigs.

The Piano and Sample Synth sections each contain two independent Layers. The two Pianos and two Sample Synths can be used simultaneously in a variety of split or Layer configurations. Combined with the versatile effects routing, a wide range of sounds can be quickly achieved—from classic ensemble settings to rich soundscapes.

The Nord Piano 5 features a live-focused design with dedicated dials and buttons for full, hands-on control during a live performance. Transposing, setting up a split point, or creating a layered sound can be accomplished instantly. You can immediately execute seamless transitions for glitch-free changing of sounds or programs while playing. The LED-equipped Level controls allow for fast and precise balancing of all Layer volume levels. For even more expressivity, a volume pedal and/or sustain pedal can be assigned to each Layer.

Extremely popular with discerning musicians, Nord pianos are built by hand in the company's Stockholm Factory and adhere to the most stringent standards for years of professional use. The Piano 5 features that distinctive red chassis, which elegantly stands out on stage and on screen.

Dual Piano Engines with Authentic Sounds

• The piano section features two piano engines that can be used simultaneously in a layer or a split. 
• The factory bank contains 9 Grands, 9 Uprights, 10 Enhanced Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Digital Pianos, Marimba, Vibraphone and much more from the exclusive Nord Piano Library—all carefully selected for their unique character.
• The company's state-of-the-art sampling technology captures the nuances and real character of the source instruments. The proprietary Nord Piano Library is regularly updated with new and unique world-class sounds, and always free of charge. All sounds are easily replaced using the Nord Sound Manager.

Accurate Piano Feel with Ivory-Touch Keys

Triple Sensor Keybed

• The Piano 5's triple-sensor keybed has added weight for improved dynamic control providing authentic Piano touch and feel. It also provides authentic features like repeating a note without lifting the key completely to ensure the smooth repetitions and fluent transitions associated with an acoustic grand piano. Each individual keybed is meticulously calibrated at the Nord factory to ensure an even response over the whole range.

Virtual Hammer Action Technology

• Nord's proprietary Virtual Hammer Action Technology—in conjunction with the physical hammer movements—delivers outstanding authenticity and dynamic response resulting in a keyboard action that handles dynamic playing with amazing control at any velocity level. Three dynamic curves are available to suit your playing style, from heavy to light.

Advanced String Resonance

• The company's proprietary Advanced String Resonance technology accurately reproduces the complex interplay of the piano strings, while adding the rich ambience of a real piano when playing with the pedal down.

Creative Piano Filters

• The dedicated piano filters provide an additional level of sonic control, accentuating softness, mids, or brilliance for the acoustic uprights and grands. The electric pianos have tailored filters that even include emulations of the legendary Dyno preamp.

Nord Triple Pedal with Dynamic Pedal Noise

• The provided Nord Triple Pedal includes soft and sostenuto pedals in addition to a unique Dynamic Sustain Pedal. The Triple Pedal also enables the company's Pedal Noise feature that dynamically simulates the mechanical sounds of lifting and releasing the damper mechanism. A Soft Release mode adds a slightly longer release, more suitable for legato playing, emulating the looser damper tension you would hear in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.