Clavia’s newest product, the Nord Piano 88, has truly taken the press by storm. The latest magazine to show their admiration is Sound On Sound magazine who have a review in the latest issue.
“I wont beat around the bush: I think the Nord Piano is fantastic. In a world of computer-based, multi-gigabyte piano libraries that eat up even the latest multi-core CPUs, the NP88 demonstrates what can be achieved with sample sets that are a mere fraction of that size”.
“…I was repeatedly struck by just how natural and three-dimensional the sounds are. The way they respond to changes in touch is wonderfully progressive, and decay tails are rich and complex, with virtually no perceptible looping or ‘ringing, even after many seconds have elapsed. The sympathetic resonance feature contributes a great deal, and compared to the rather shimmery, artificial-sounding implementation you’ll find on some Japanese stage pianos, this is in a different league”.
“It’s going to sound like an awful cliché but I liked the NP88 so much I bought the review model. It sounds fabulous and feels like a real musical instrument, something with vibe and character that you can build a relationship with. Having the Nord around in the studio, it’s hard to imagine needing a computer-based piano library or modeling application, especially as the great keyboard and pedal action adds so much to the overall package”.
“For stage use, it looks great, it’s reliable and unfussy, and it’s easy to lug about. What’s not to like?”.
To read the full review pick up the August Issue of Sound On Sound Magazine (Volume 25, Issue 10) on sale now. The Nord Piano 88 is available now at £2091.50 RRP.
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/nord/news/nord-piano-88-sound-on-sound-magazine-review
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