User manual

Factory Presets and OS
Internal memory
The Operating System, Programs, Pianos and Samples in the Nord
Stage 2 are stored in a Flash memory. A Flash memory keeps the data
also when the power is turned off. Another big advantage is that you
can replace data in the Flash memory at any time. This means that
you will be able to download OS upgrades and Programs to your Nord
Stage 2 from a computer or sequencer without needing to replace
or add any new hardware. Nord Stage 2 also features a USB port for
quick and easy download of new Pianos and Samples. The total ca-
pacity of the Stage 2’s Flash memory is 500 Megabytes for the Pianos
and 384 Megabytes for the Samples.
The internal sound memory of Nord Stage consists of 4 Program
Banks, each holding 20 Pages with 5 Programs each. This gives you
a total of 400 Programs. There are 5 separate Live programs, which
will continuously store any changes as they are made, and remember
these settings after the power is shut off. Furthermore, the Synth is
capable of storing 300 synthesizer sounds.
The content of Program Bank A is duplicated in Bank D. This allows
you to store any edits you make in either Bank A or D, without risking
to overwrite anything that you might want to keep.
Factory presets
Every factory Program in the Nord Stage 2 can be replaced. To make
sure you don’t accidentally overwrite Programs you want to keep, it’s a
good idea to back up your sounds regularly on a computer. The easiest
way of backing up your data is with the Nord Sound Manager.
Restoring the factory content
The Nord Stage 2 factory setup is available as a Sound Manager
backup file on the DVD that was included with the unit. This file is also
available at the www.nordkeyboards.com web site. Read more on how
to use a backup file to restore the content of the Stage 2 in the Sound
Manager chapter, at “Restore” on page 50.
OS upgrades
The latest OS version for Nord Stage 2 is available for download at:
www.nordkeyboards.com. Since the operating system can be updated
to include new and/or improved functionality, please visit our web site
from time to time to check if a new OS is available.
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Appendix: Factory Presets
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