Nord Grand 2 — 88-Key Stage Piano with Kawai Hammer Action
Nord 88-key stage piano built on the latest-generation Kawai hammer action. Two piano layers from the Nord Piano Library, two Sample Synth layers, effects per layer, 576 programs; Triple Pedal 2 and dust cover in the box.
A pianist can tell right away when a key doesn't answer like a grand piano's: that's where a stage piano wins or loses. The Nord Grand 2 is an 88-key stage piano built around the latest-generation Kawai hammer action. It plays the pianos from the Nord Piano Library and the samples from the Nord Sample Library on two piano layers and two Sample Synth layers, with the Triple Pedal 2 supplied.
Highlights
- Kawai action: Kawai Responsive Hammer with Triple Sensors, 88 keys, 3 touch response curves.
- Four layers: 2 pianos and 2 Sample Synths, each with its own keyboard split and an optional crossfade.
- Piano section: 120 voices, string resonance, pedal noise, soft release, Soft, Mid, Bright and Dyno filters.
- Sample Synth: unison, Tru-Vibrato, round robin for natural repetitions, Mono and Legato modes with glide.
- Effects per layer: modulation, 3-band EQ, amp, compressor and delay; global reverb with a send per layer.
- 576 programs and 6 Live programs, OLED display.
- In the box: Nord Triple Pedal 2 and dust cover.
Specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, Kawai Responsive Hammer action, Triple Sensors; 3 response curves |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 120 voices (piano section) |
| Layers | 2 pianos, 2 Sample Synths; split per layer, crossfade |
| Piano section | Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital/Layer, Clav/Harpsichord, Misc; string resonance; pedal noise; dynamic compression; unison |
| Sample Synth | Attack and decay/release envelope; vibrato; 3-level unison; Mono, Legato, Glide |
| Libraries | Nord Piano Library v6; Nord Sample Library v4 |
| Effects | Mod 1: tremolo, pan, Spin, wah, ring modulation; Mod 2: phaser, flanger, chorus, Vibe, Spin; 3-band EQ (mid 200 Hz – 8 kHz); Twin, JC, Small amp; compressor; delay with ping-pong; Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall, Cathedral reverb |
| Memory | 576 programs (16 banks × 36), 6 Live programs |
| Outputs | 2 unbalanced ¼" line outputs (L and R); ¼" stereo headphones |
| Inputs | ⅛" stereo monitor; ¼" sustain; Triple Pedal (5-pin DIN); ¼" TRS control or volume pedal |
| MIDI and USB | MIDI In, MIDI Out (5-pin DIN); USB type B |
| Dimensions | 128.6 × 39.6 × 17.4 cm |
| Weight | 21.3 kg |
| Included | Nord Triple Pedal 2, user manual, power cord, dust cover |
Grand 2 or Piano 6: the real difference
The two share the essentials: 120 voices, two piano layers and two Sample Synth layers, the same Nord library versions and 576 programs. What sets them apart is the keyboard. The Grand 2 gets the Kawai hammer action; the Piano 6 keeps Nord's own Triple Sensor keybed with weighted action. The Grand 2 weighs 21.3 kg, against 19.2 kg for the Piano 6 88. For the pianist who plays acoustic piano first and wants that touch on stage, the Grand 2 is Nord's answer.
Pedals and accessories
- Supplied: Nord Triple Pedal 2, three pedals with continuous sensors.
- Control pedal: Nord Single Pedal 2 (SP2) with a continuous sensor, or EP-15 and EP-30 expression pedals.
- Stage monitoring: Nord Piano Monitor, which the Grand 2 supports.
- Stand: Nord Keyboard Stand, or the wooden Nord Wood Keyboard Stand, fixed at grand piano height.
- Transport: Nord Soft Case with wheels.
- Music rest: Nord Music Stand V2 or Nord Wood Music Stand, for four sheets.
Alternatives from other brands
| Model | Keyboard | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord Grand 2 | 88 keys, Kawai hammer action | 2 piano layers and 2 Sample Synth layers; Triple Pedal 2 included |
| Kawai MP11SE | 88 wooden keys, Grand Feel action | Harmonic Imaging XL engine; GFP-3 pedal unit included; balanced XLR outputs |
| Yamaha CP88 | 88 wooden keys, NW-GH, triple sensor | 128-note polyphony; pianos, electric pianos and synth sounds |
Frequently asked questions
- Nord Grand 2 or Nord Piano 6?
- The sound and features are very close: the same 120 voices, the same four layers, the same libraries. The Grand 2 stands out with its Kawai hammer action; the Piano 6 is 2.1 kg lighter. The choice comes down to touch.
- Does the Grand 2 have built-in speakers?
- No, Nord doesn't list any. It supports the Nord Piano Monitor speakers, sold separately; otherwise, the two line outputs go to a keyboard amp or the mixing desk.
- Is there a French user manual?
- Yes. Nord publishes the Grand 2 user manual in French, in addition to the English version.
- Which pedals are included?
- The Nord Triple Pedal 2, which plugs into its 5-pin DIN jack. A sustain input and a TRS control pedal input remain free for an SP1, an SP2 or an EP-15 / EP-30.
- Can I add sounds?
- Yes. The Grand 2 accepts pianos from the Nord Piano Library (version 6) and samples from the Nord Sample Library (version 4), which Nord makes available on its website.
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