Mark, my first Nord was the Electro 4D 61 about 10 years ago ... pretty much sat in the closet. I'm pretty much a solo or duo acoustic player. I started playing keys again in my duo (now trio and quartet at times); upgraded to the Electro 6HP - couldn't be happier with the sound and feel and your tutorials on how to use!
@@Schembre So happy to hear this. My first Nord was the Electro 3. Then the 5. Had to get the Stage 3 and then I started to make videos. I recently realized that the channel is really about music appreciation for keyboardists and I mostly use Nord as the foundation toolset to build with. It has been quite the journey so far surrounded by a great community of like-minded individuals who also love music. 🎼
Dear Master, Thank you for all the information! I need to know if in the sample editor 2 /3 /4 I can make a sound with different velocity range like the famous take 6 sound in the Roland XP-30 of Spectrasonics Jazz Scat do bo bap paw. I have the keyboard, the five samples, but, I cant find this function in the sample editor or in the nord stage 3. A big hug for you. God Bless You.
@mikeluisipiano Hey Mike! So, unfortunately the Nord Sample Editor doesn't support multiple velocities in this way. The only way I can think to do something like this would be to incorporate a MIDI Filter box and have it sense incoming velocity to target one layer or the other. The setup would be a lot of monkey business and and in the end, you may not get the desired result and it may require the use of all 3 layers as well (at least two layers).
Dear Marc, Can I make a sound with a 4 samples in a one note , for example, C4, from 4 different wavs files? For example a piano, an organ, trumpet and string, all with the same key velocity? I try to do that but when i consolidate the sound only the active layer, 1, 2 ,3 or 4 exports to the NS3. Can I export one file with the 4 samples in the same note? Thank You Master. God bless you.
@mikeluisipiano Hi Mike! Yes, in order to "layer" sounds so that they play under a single key or single set of keys, you'll need to mix the sounds first during the recording process. You cannot do this directly in the Nord Sample Editor software alone. In fact, I demonstrate exactly how to do this in my free course at www.MyKeysToMusic.com called "Master the Nord Sample Editor"
@@MyKeysToMusic Thank You Master! and when you have 4 samples in the buttons on the bottom of the page are for the key zone asignement, really? Big Hub for you.
@@mikeluisipiano I'm not sure I understand your question here. The Nord Sample Editor allows you to import multiple samples that can be assigned to a keyboard range. The buttons allow you to pick which sample to choose from. You can only have one sample assigned to the same key at one time. THat's why if you want to have multiple sounds layered on a single key, you have to do that ahead of time in your Wav file at the recording stage long before you import into the Nord Sample Editor.
@@MyKeysToMusic thank you very much Master, you can understand very well my question . Im researching outside the editor the files with open code apps for the study of the files with key velocity and need to see if in NS4 how many samples i can play at a same time (in ns3 only two with the two panels) Thank you for your attention. Big hug from Argentina.
Thank you @pete batt for following the channel. When you are ready and if you think you need to, I have complete training on the Nord Electro 6 available online. In the meantime, you may want to check a couple of these out (Arpeggiator for Electro 6): ua-cam.com/video/Uct-VVwS2KY/v-deo.html and this one (Roll With the Changes): ua-cam.com/video/UD75MVVnRKQ/v-deo.html
Hi Mark! I wanted to thank you for your great work, I'm from Italy and I bought a Stage 3 compact few days ago and you're videos really helped me understanding many things about this machine! In particular regarding the synth section, those video tutorial are top notch! Your content is really precious for Nord users, keep it on 💪
Thank you @Lady B. Goode I agree but it seems like every time we make videos on a topic, something new comes along and we start all over again. Such is life - never a dull moment and always something to do...
@artnelsoncreative Hey Art! So, recording directly from the keyboard to the sample editor has been very tricky for me (I'm using a Mac). I think it has to do with the sound routing and I really haven't been able to easily click a button and go right from the Nord to the Nord Sample editor. I also haven't taken the time to deeply explore this and solve that issue. So, what I end up doing is using a DAW to record the initial sound(s) and then I save it as a WAV file or AIFF file. Then, I bring that into the Nord Sample Editor. This also gives you the advantage of preparing the sample a bit ahead of time where you can make last-minute adjustments to volume and cut out any wrong notes you might have played, etc. I do make a free course available on my website called "Master the Nord Sample Editor" if you haven't already checked that out. There, I demonstrate a few different sampling techniques depending on the situation. www.MyKeysToMusic.com Later this year I hope to add a few more lessons there specific to the Nord Stage 4 as well. I'm still finishing up the NS4 Pro course which now has over 25 hours of content and 125+ lessons!
@artnelsoncreative Hello, Art! Ideally, after you sample something and have it prepared for the Nord Stage 4, you would use the "KB Hold" button found in the synth section and turn it on for that synth layer. Then, when you play the sample, it "sticks," and you don't have to hold down the key with your finger. If you also split the keyboard and have the sample assigned to only play on one side or the other, you can then use the other part of the keyboard with another synth sound or piano/organ as well. That way, your sample continues to hold while you use the other part of the keyboard to either play along and/or do something else. The setup will depend on what song you plan to do and what is needed for a particular performance. Pro tip: If you turn the "KB Hold" on and want to apply it only to a single layer, you need to go to the other synth layers and exclude the hold. You'll find the "Exclude" option available when you hold the shift button and push the KB hold button. It takes some getting used to that at first, but once you get the concept, it's very powerful (and essential) for many synth sounds and/or samples you use.
Thank you @monsterjazzlicks So I have a complete free course for The Nord Sample Editor located www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Some of the lessons have been updated to accommodate the new version 4 as well. Thanks for watching!
Hi Mark, here's a tip I find useful. For sampling chromatic instruments I have a midi file that plays the notes I want to sample on my Modx, with a nice gap between each one, all set at 127 velocity. I can then record this sequence of notes using any selected sound on the Modx, bounce it to wave and drag into the sample editor. I can then select all samples, set up the loop on the first one, which then does it to all. This is a really quick way of getting a fully looped sample to the Nord. I also have a similar set up on an Akai key 61. Once you can play the sample on the Nord you can spot anything that needs tweaking and go back to the editor.
@lofty1963 This is a brilliant way to sample and I think it would work for most sounds. Last week I was sampling the Nord White Grand and found that when I used 127 velocity, it would sound each key at the “max strength” and it ended up being too much expression on every note. I settled on about two thirds instead. The Nord pianos are very dynamic as you know. Now, if there was only a way where we could sample notes and include multiple levels of velocity per note like Nord does with the pianos… Thanks for your input here, love this idea.
Hi @phil Wheeler Machynlleth wheeler great question and the answer is not really. Once you have a completed sample from the Nord factory, you cannot open it up and tweak it to add your own samples to it. You'd have to re-record their sample first so that you have the raw WAV files. Then you could merge this sample with your own drums. *Here are instructions on creating your drum samples from scratch and then merging that with a given Nord sample:* 1) First, record your drum samples if you don't already have them. Record or prepare drum samples and save them as Wav files. (you can also record each drum tone and export it as a single Wav file too). 2) Load your favorite Nord sample. Record that into your DAW and save several notes as a single Wav file. 3) Connect your Nord keyboard and position it in a brand new (blank) program. This will be where you'll assign your custom sample. 4) Prepare and configure your recorded sounds in the Nord Sample Editor (assign each sound to a given key on the keyboard - tweak as needed - you'll have both your drum wav and your Nord factory sample loaded at the same time in the Nord Sample Editor). 4) When you save your sample, it should auto-upload to your keyboard. This will not remove existing samples but, rather, add your custom sample to your keyboard. 5) Make sure your new sample is assigned to a program on your Nord keyboard. Save that untitled program you have (which now has your sample assigned) and give it a name of your choosing like "Phil Drum Mix". If you haven't already, I highly recommend you enroll in my free "Master the Nord Sample Editor course". This will be a couple of hours (and more) but well worth spending because there is a lot to all this the first time out. What you are asking to do is a bit on the high end of complexity for sampling with your Nord keyboard. This is why I recommend you take the course so you can walk before you run - especially if this is all new to you. There are many aspects to sampling and lots of options for you too. You can find the free course at www.MyKeysToMusic.com and it's called "Master the Nord Sample Editor" Good luck! - Marc
Hi Marc thank you so much for creating a free Nord sound editor course. It has been very useful so far! I was very excited to see part of the lesson is on the song Time by Pink Floyd because that is next on our band docket. You are awesome!
@Stephanie Casey This is so great to hear! I knew that someday that lesson would directly help somebody and today I have confirmation that it did - Yippie! Keep up the good work on your end. Floyd rocks!
Does the Nord sample editor accept pcm files like used BY SONY audio recorders.Im going to use a Sony audio recorder to capture raw patches from a Yamaha headphone out
Hello Random Vlogs. You would have to first convert the files from the Sony format to a WAV file format. (I'm assuming that the Sony recorder saves them as an ICS file). The Sample editor is compatible with AIFF AND WAV formats only.
I was wondering about that update, pretty straight forward. It would be great addition to have all that on the iPad and ready to hook up the Nord’s by usb or perhaps by WiFi midi, all thou, that’s an idea for their future synths and keyboards
@Alexandra Senna - Great idea and that has been mentioned by others as well. As more and more people move to mobile devices as their primary computer, this request becomes more of a reality I would think. It does become a bigger investment however for the manufacturers so I think that's largely why you don't see these things happen right away if at all. Clavia/Nord don't have the deep pockets of a Yamaha, Korg, or Roland for example. But in any case, you're right. We want slick tech to accompany our keyboard if possible. 👍🏼
Great question! @Deja Gruv Band I just tested this and it works! The stereo sound is maintained. However, as you move up the notes, the pan speed increases and when you move down the notes, the pan speed descreases (because the sample is trying to align the pitch). You'd have to sample every note if you wanted the pan speed to be the same on every note. However, when it comes to sampling the Kronos Rhodes, why not first remove the auto panning from the Kronos, then record your sample of just the tones (with no effects and no pan). Then you can add the pan effect directly on the Nord and you'll get a much more pro result that way. Same with reverb - at it after the fact for your samples. In any case, I was excited to hear however that the stereo aspects of a given sound/sample are maintained via the Nord playback. Hope that helps!
You have been a good Nord Clavia tutor indeed for many months ) ) !!! I should admit they must have listened to your advises considering updates though. I wish they add a feature to accept in NSE 4 different formats like Akai or SF2 , and most important to recognise LOOP points already made for those formats including Wavs. (To make life of Nord customers easier))
Hey there @Ivan Jochner I agree! Perhaps this is easier said than done however. Plus it's likely not in the interest of one manufacturer to directly help another. Althogh thank goodness they collaborated in the 80s or else we'd never have a MIDI standard. Now we look forward to MIDI 2 on the near horizon.
Hi again Marc - I am working with your sample editor course and when I tried to save my garage band sample to the desktop, it would only allow me to save it as .m4a and not .wav. Do you have any advice? Thank you!
Hello @Stephanie Casey and thanks for being a student of the Nord Sample Editor course. Please double-check these steps: 1) While in GarageBand, go to the menu called "Share" at the top 2) Select the option "Export Song To Disk" 3) From that dialog box you should see options to name your sound and it will includes formats for ACC, MP3, AIFF, and WAVE Let me know if that worked for you!
Great, thanks! I can't seem to direct the audio from my daw into the sample editor. I have the RME UCX and the sample editor detects it, with all ita ins and outs. But i can't succeed choosing or understanding which outputs and inputs i should choose in order for the sample editor to pick it up. Advice??
Hello @Tzachi Keinan - I just did some testing and like you, I'm not able to have the DAW send sound directly to the Nord Sample Editor even if I use an audio interface. To do this we may need special software which re-routes the sound. I've included a link here for this. At this point, it may be just as easy/efficient exporting from the DAW to a WAV or AIFF file. Here is the software called Loopback which was designed for things like this: rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ Note this is a paid program but they do offer a free trial.
Hello @Javier Vargas Great question but no, the editor is simply to allow you to edit and assign sampled sounds to keys on the Nord keyboard. It's not meant for anything else. I like your idea however. There are a great many people that want "workstation-like" features from their Nord keyboard. In particular, drum/percussion sounds and the ability to create sequences or recorded audio playback. But here again, all of that can be done today with a standard computer DAW or a purpose-built workstation keyboard. But people still ask none the less...
Great question @Berk Wow, I'm not sure I'm up for that challenge just yet. Chick used SO MANY sounds throughout the years that I wouldn't even know where to begin. On a somewhat related note, I have on the bucket list to learn "Got a Match" because it's one of my favs from him and it's particularly tricky (and fast) which makes for a nice challenge.
Yes, more like an update - true. I guess it was enough for them to bump the version number up from a 3 to a 4 but I kind of agree with what you're saying. This is more like a version 3.5 here... We'll take it just the same 😃
Hi Sam Are you referring to the update itself (the new software is over complicated) or are you referring to my video presentation of the update to be over complicated?
@@MyKeysToMusic No - the update... I think I may be over-thinking it and probably need more training, but I fine the software not particularly easy to use.
@@vitsamutsu Ah, yes, there is likely room for improvement in their offering. From what I hear, the #1 request from people is that they wish the sample editor allowed them to sample multiple velocities per note. I tend to agree with this. Also, I want to invite you to my free course which you may find helpful for this available at www.MyKeysToMusic.com "Master the Nord Sample Editor". In the course, I break down each type of sample you may want to do in its own lesson and take things step by step. It covers many of the concepts of sampling and puts a practical spin on things that may have more meaning and context to what your end goal might be as a keyboard player. Worth a look if you have a couple hours to invest. Most walk away having the skills to sample their old keyboard or create layered sounds on a single program etc. Lots of stuff in there. In any case, if have questions along the way, I'm happy to assist where possible. 🎹
@@MyKeysToMusic The "sample multiple velocities per note" is the kicker. Do you think this may happen at some stage? Is there a technical reason why it's not available?
@@sharondavismusic7594 My guess is that they won't incororate this anytime soon. They "recently" released version 4 of the Sample Editor and it did not have this feature. I suspect that incorprating this advanced option would make the software more difficult to use (and program). Here too, perhaps only a smaller subsection of people wanting to make samples would have the need (or the discipline) to create multiple velocities per sample. It means a lot more work for the creator which could perhaps backfire on them leaving people ultimately frustrated. But, I really don't know the reason they leave this option out. If you look at their MIDI implemnation on the boards themselves, they include basic features but not advanced features. This again is another example where perhaps they limit the options to keep the programming easier and the usage and understanding that much easier for the end user too. It could also be a resources issue as their company is notably smaller than the likes of a Roland, Yamaha or Korg for example. So, asyou can clearly tell, I'm making some wild guesses here as to "why" they don't include velocities but I really don't know for sure. ❓
Just when you thought the Nord Sample Editor 3 would be the last version you'd ever need, they release version 4. I'm working hard at getting the free course current with the latest offering by adding lessons to discuss the new features. The video above will orient you to what's new in version 4 and the free course is perfect if this is your first time out and you need a leg up on how all this stuff works. *www.MyKeysToMusic.com* Thanks for joining me in the world of making samples for your Nord keyboard! _(Note: I'm not in any way affiliated with Clavia/Nord - I just have used the platform for years and feel compelled to share what I learn along the way)._
Thanks! Over the last 4 months you have been my NORD bible for “how to”
Thank you so much @Robert Schembre for the support - it's very much appreciated! Continue to enjoy your Nord keyboard. 🎹
Mark, my first Nord was the Electro 4D 61 about 10 years ago ... pretty much sat in the closet. I'm pretty much a solo or duo acoustic player. I started playing keys again in my duo (now trio and quartet at times); upgraded to the Electro 6HP - couldn't be happier with the sound and feel and your tutorials on how to use!
@@Schembre So happy to hear this. My first Nord was the Electro 3. Then the 5. Had to get the Stage 3 and then I started to make videos. I recently realized that the channel is really about music appreciation for keyboardists and I mostly use Nord as the foundation toolset to build with. It has been quite the journey so far surrounded by a great community of like-minded individuals who also love music. 🎼
Dear Master, Thank you for all the information! I need to know if in the sample editor 2 /3 /4 I can make a sound with different velocity range like the famous take 6 sound in the Roland XP-30 of Spectrasonics Jazz Scat do bo bap paw. I have the keyboard, the five samples, but, I cant find this function in the sample editor or in the nord stage 3. A big hug for you. God Bless You.
@mikeluisipiano Hey Mike! So, unfortunately the Nord Sample Editor doesn't support multiple velocities in this way. The only way I can think to do something like this would be to incorporate a MIDI Filter box and have it sense incoming velocity to target one layer or the other. The setup would be a lot of monkey business and and in the end, you may not get the desired result and it may require the use of all 3 layers as well (at least two layers).
Dear Marc, Can I make a sound with a 4 samples in a one note , for example, C4, from 4 different wavs files? For example a piano, an organ, trumpet and string, all with the same key velocity? I try to do that but when i consolidate the sound only the active layer, 1, 2 ,3 or 4 exports to the NS3. Can I export one file with the 4 samples in the same note? Thank You Master. God bless you.
@mikeluisipiano Hi Mike! Yes, in order to "layer" sounds so that they play under a single key or single set of keys, you'll need to mix the sounds first during the recording process. You cannot do this directly in the Nord Sample Editor software alone. In fact, I demonstrate exactly how to do this in my free course at www.MyKeysToMusic.com called "Master the Nord Sample Editor"
@@MyKeysToMusic Thank You Master! and when you have 4 samples in the buttons on the bottom of the page are for the key zone asignement, really? Big Hub for you.
@@mikeluisipiano I'm not sure I understand your question here. The Nord Sample Editor allows you to import multiple samples that can be assigned to a keyboard range. The buttons allow you to pick which sample to choose from. You can only have one sample assigned to the same key at one time. THat's why if you want to have multiple sounds layered on a single key, you have to do that ahead of time in your Wav file at the recording stage long before you import into the Nord Sample Editor.
@@MyKeysToMusic thank you very much Master, you can understand very well my question . Im researching outside the editor the files with open code apps for the study of the files with key velocity and need to see if in NS4 how many samples i can play at a same time (in ns3 only two with the two panels) Thank you for your attention. Big hug from Argentina.
@@mikeluisipiano The NS4 can play up to 3 samples at the same time (one for each synth layer).
Hi Mark, just got an electro 6 hp. This is the first video I’ve looked at. Very well done. I shall be following and jumping on the website. Thanks.
Thank you @pete batt for following the channel. When you are ready and if you think you need to, I have complete training on the Nord Electro 6 available online. In the meantime, you may want to check a couple of these out (Arpeggiator for Electro 6): ua-cam.com/video/Uct-VVwS2KY/v-deo.html and this one (Roll With the Changes): ua-cam.com/video/UD75MVVnRKQ/v-deo.html
Hi Mark! I wanted to thank you for your great work, I'm from Italy and I bought a Stage 3 compact few days ago and you're videos really helped me understanding many things about this machine! In particular regarding the synth section, those video tutorial are top notch!
Your content is really precious for Nord users, keep it on 💪
Thank you @Rello Your comments and thoughts here are very much appreciated. Glad to see you able to come along with your new Nord Stage 3 - enjoy it!
Thank you, Marc, for translating, once again, "manualese" into real English for us!
Thank you @Lady B. Goode I agree but it seems like every time we make videos on a topic, something new comes along and we start all over again. Such is life - never a dull moment and always something to do...
useful video ! thanks man :)
Thanks! Glad you found it useful. Happy to see they continue to invest in this app.
How do you record directly from The Nord to The Nord Sample Editor. Do you need to go into your sound card first?
@artnelsoncreative Hey Art! So, recording directly from the keyboard to the sample editor has been very tricky for me (I'm using a Mac). I think it has to do with the sound routing and I really haven't been able to easily click a button and go right from the Nord to the Nord Sample editor. I also haven't taken the time to deeply explore this and solve that issue. So, what I end up doing is using a DAW to record the initial sound(s) and then I save it as a WAV file or AIFF file. Then, I bring that into the Nord Sample Editor. This also gives you the advantage of preparing the sample a bit ahead of time where you can make last-minute adjustments to volume and cut out any wrong notes you might have played, etc.
I do make a free course available on my website called "Master the Nord Sample Editor" if you haven't already checked that out. There, I demonstrate a few different sampling techniques depending on the situation. www.MyKeysToMusic.com Later this year I hope to add a few more lessons there specific to the Nord Stage 4 as well. I'm still finishing up the NS4 Pro course which now has over 25 hours of content and 125+ lessons!
Great vids thankyou.
Thank you Phil and thanks for watching!
A model TY video ----- great production values, clear, concise, precise. So well done.
Thank you Thomas!
How do you play a wav file by just pressing a key on the Stage 4. It seems like I have to hold the key to play the entire wav file.
@artnelsoncreative Hello, Art! Ideally, after you sample something and have it prepared for the Nord Stage 4, you would use the "KB Hold" button found in the synth section and turn it on for that synth layer. Then, when you play the sample, it "sticks," and you don't have to hold down the key with your finger. If you also split the keyboard and have the sample assigned to only play on one side or the other, you can then use the other part of the keyboard with another synth sound or piano/organ as well. That way, your sample continues to hold while you use the other part of the keyboard to either play along and/or do something else. The setup will depend on what song you plan to do and what is needed for a particular performance.
Pro tip: If you turn the "KB Hold" on and want to apply it only to a single layer, you need to go to the other synth layers and exclude the hold. You'll find the "Exclude" option available when you hold the shift button and push the KB hold button. It takes some getting used to that at first, but once you get the concept, it's very powerful (and essential) for many synth sounds and/or samples you use.
Very helpful THANKS, Marc. Is there a series just on the Editor v.4, please?
Thank you @monsterjazzlicks So I have a complete free course for The Nord Sample Editor located www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Some of the lessons have been updated to accommodate the new version 4 as well. Thanks for watching!
@@MyKeysToMusic Great, I'll have a look at it tomorrow
@@monsterjazzlicks Sounds good. Let me know your thoughts once you go through it if you have the time...
@@MyKeysToMusic Of course.
Fantastic as always Marc
@Steve Batty - long time no hear! How are things? Great to have you stop by - take care...
Hi Mark, here's a tip I find useful. For sampling chromatic instruments I have a midi file that plays the notes I want to sample on my Modx, with a nice gap between each one, all set at 127 velocity. I can then record this sequence of notes using any selected sound on the Modx, bounce it to wave and drag into the sample editor. I can then select all samples, set up the loop on the first one, which then does it to all. This is a really quick way of getting a fully looped sample to the Nord. I also have a similar set up on an Akai key 61. Once you can play the sample on the Nord you can spot anything that needs tweaking and go back to the editor.
@lofty1963 This is a brilliant way to sample and I think it would work for most sounds. Last week I was sampling the Nord White Grand and found that when I used 127 velocity, it would sound each key at the “max strength” and it ended up being too much expression on every note. I settled on about two thirds instead. The Nord pianos are very dynamic as you know. Now, if there was only a way where we could sample notes and include multiple levels of velocity per note like Nord does with the pianos… Thanks for your input here, love this idea.
Electro 6 I would like to add drum samples to the existing Nord samples. Is there a way to do this without resampling the Nord sample?
Hi @phil Wheeler Machynlleth wheeler great question and the answer is not really. Once you have a completed sample from the Nord factory, you cannot open it up and tweak it to add your own samples to it. You'd have to re-record their sample first so that you have the raw WAV files. Then you could merge this sample with your own drums.
*Here are instructions on creating your drum samples from scratch and then merging that with a given Nord sample:*
1) First, record your drum samples if you don't already have them. Record or prepare drum samples and save them as Wav files. (you can also record each drum tone and export it as a single Wav file too).
2) Load your favorite Nord sample. Record that into your DAW and save several notes as a single Wav file.
3) Connect your Nord keyboard and position it in a brand new (blank) program. This will be where you'll assign your custom sample.
4) Prepare and configure your recorded sounds in the Nord Sample Editor (assign each sound to a given key on the keyboard - tweak as needed - you'll have both your drum wav and your Nord factory sample loaded at the same time in the Nord Sample Editor).
4) When you save your sample, it should auto-upload to your keyboard. This will not remove existing samples but, rather, add your custom sample to your keyboard.
5) Make sure your new sample is assigned to a program on your Nord keyboard. Save that untitled program you have (which now has your sample assigned) and give it a name of your choosing like "Phil Drum Mix".
If you haven't already, I highly recommend you enroll in my free "Master the Nord Sample Editor course". This will be a couple of hours (and more) but well worth spending because there is a lot to all this the first time out. What you are asking to do is a bit on the high end of complexity for sampling with your Nord keyboard. This is why I recommend you take the course so you can walk before you run - especially if this is all new to you. There are many aspects to sampling and lots of options for you too. You can find the free course at www.MyKeysToMusic.com and it's called "Master the Nord Sample Editor"
Good luck! - Marc
Thank you very much again. Your tutorials are very helpfull.
@Cees Kreuning Hey there Cees. Thanks again for your support and encouragement along the way...
Hi Marc thank you so much for creating a free Nord sound editor course. It has been very useful so far! I was very excited to see part of the lesson is on the song Time by Pink Floyd because that is next on our band docket. You are awesome!
@Stephanie Casey This is so great to hear! I knew that someday that lesson would directly help somebody and today I have confirmation that it did - Yippie! Keep up the good work on your end. Floyd rocks!
Does the Nord sample editor accept pcm files like used BY SONY audio recorders.Im going to use a Sony audio recorder to capture raw patches from a Yamaha headphone out
Hello Random Vlogs. You would have to first convert the files from the Sony format to a WAV file format. (I'm assuming that the Sony recorder saves them as an ICS file). The Sample editor is compatible with AIFF AND WAV formats only.
I was wondering about that update, pretty straight forward.
It would be great addition to have all that on the iPad and ready to hook up the Nord’s by usb or perhaps by WiFi midi, all thou, that’s an idea for their future synths and keyboards
@Alexandra Senna - Great idea and that has been mentioned by others as well. As more and more people move to mobile devices as their primary computer, this request becomes more of a reality I would think. It does become a bigger investment however for the manufacturers so I think that's largely why you don't see these things happen right away if at all. Clavia/Nord don't have the deep pockets of a Yamaha, Korg, or Roland for example. But in any case, you're right. We want slick tech to accompany our keyboard if possible. 👍🏼
How does this work for a kronos rhodes with auto panning, if I record the sample in stereo will it maintain the panning?
Great question! @Deja Gruv Band I just tested this and it works! The stereo sound is maintained. However, as you move up the notes, the pan speed increases and when you move down the notes, the pan speed descreases (because the sample is trying to align the pitch). You'd have to sample every note if you wanted the pan speed to be the same on every note.
However, when it comes to sampling the Kronos Rhodes, why not first remove the auto panning from the Kronos, then record your sample of just the tones (with no effects and no pan). Then you can add the pan effect directly on the Nord and you'll get a much more pro result that way. Same with reverb - at it after the fact for your samples.
In any case, I was excited to hear however that the stereo aspects of a given sound/sample are maintained via the Nord playback.
Hope that helps!
@@MyKeysToMusicI am new at this and will have more questions for sure but this is exciting
@@DejaGruvBand Sounds good, and it's easy to sign up for my Free Sample Editor course when you're ready.
You have been a good Nord Clavia tutor indeed for many months ) ) !!! I should admit they must have listened to your advises considering updates though. I wish they add a feature to accept in NSE 4 different formats like Akai or SF2 , and most important to recognise LOOP points already made for those formats including Wavs. (To make life of Nord customers easier))
Hey there @Ivan Jochner I agree! Perhaps this is easier said than done however. Plus it's likely not in the interest of one manufacturer to directly help another. Althogh thank goodness they collaborated in the 80s or else we'd never have a MIDI standard. Now we look forward to MIDI 2 on the near horizon.
Hi again Marc - I am working with your sample editor course and when I tried to save my garage band sample to the desktop, it would only allow me to save it as .m4a and not .wav. Do you have any advice? Thank you!
Hello @Stephanie Casey and thanks for being a student of the Nord Sample Editor course. Please double-check these steps:
1) While in GarageBand, go to the menu called "Share" at the top
2) Select the option "Export Song To Disk"
3) From that dialog box you should see options to name your sound and it will includes formats for ACC, MP3, AIFF, and WAVE
Let me know if that worked for you!
Great, thanks! I can't seem to direct the audio from my daw into the sample editor. I have the RME UCX and the sample editor detects it, with all ita ins and outs. But i can't succeed choosing or understanding which outputs and inputs i should choose in order for the sample editor to pick it up. Advice??
Hello @Tzachi Keinan - I just did some testing and like you, I'm not able to have the DAW send sound directly to the Nord Sample Editor even if I use an audio interface. To do this we may need special software which re-routes the sound. I've included a link here for this. At this point, it may be just as easy/efficient exporting from the DAW to a WAV or AIFF file. Here is the software called Loopback which was designed for things like this: rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ Note this is a paid program but they do offer a free trial.
@@MyKeysToMusic Thanks!
@@MyKeysToMusic I'm on PC by the way, so the app you recommended won't work for me
@@tzachikeinan3708 Have a look at this app (I haven't personally tested it but it looks like it could do the job): vb-audio.com/Cable/index.htm
Hello Marc. Thank you for this amazing video. Question Can we use this editor to work as a workstation? Thanks!!
Hello @Javier Vargas Great question but no, the editor is simply to allow you to edit and assign sampled sounds to keys on the Nord keyboard. It's not meant for anything else. I like your idea however. There are a great many people that want "workstation-like" features from their Nord keyboard. In particular, drum/percussion sounds and the ability to create sequences or recorded audio playback. But here again, all of that can be done today with a standard computer DAW or a purpose-built workstation keyboard. But people still ask none the less...
@@MyKeysToMusic Thank you for answer my question and for your help in general! Regards from Buenos Aires!!
@@javiervargas1428 Happy to help. Greetings from So Cal - USA.
Hi. Will you make a Chick Corea sound tutorial?
Great question @Berk Wow, I'm not sure I'm up for that challenge just yet. Chick used SO MANY sounds throughout the years that I wouldn't even know where to begin. On a somewhat related note, I have on the bucket list to learn "Got a Match" because it's one of my favs from him and it's particularly tricky (and fast) which makes for a nice challenge.
More like an update more than a new iteration
Yes, more like an update - true. I guess it was enough for them to bump the version number up from a 3 to a 4 but I kind of agree with what you're saying. This is more like a version 3.5 here... We'll take it just the same 😃
The update is terrible- massively over complicated and not at all intuitive
Hi Sam Are you referring to the update itself (the new software is over complicated) or are you referring to my video presentation of the update to be over complicated?
@@MyKeysToMusic No - the update... I think I may be over-thinking it and probably need more training, but I fine the software not particularly easy to use.
@@vitsamutsu Ah, yes, there is likely room for improvement in their offering. From what I hear, the #1 request from people is that they wish the sample editor allowed them to sample multiple velocities per note. I tend to agree with this.
Also, I want to invite you to my free course which you may find helpful for this available at www.MyKeysToMusic.com "Master the Nord Sample Editor". In the course, I break down each type of sample you may want to do in its own lesson and take things step by step. It covers many of the concepts of sampling and puts a practical spin on things that may have more meaning and context to what your end goal might be as a keyboard player. Worth a look if you have a couple hours to invest. Most walk away having the skills to sample their old keyboard or create layered sounds on a single program etc. Lots of stuff in there.
In any case, if have questions along the way, I'm happy to assist where possible. 🎹
@@MyKeysToMusic The "sample multiple velocities per note" is the kicker. Do you think this may happen at some stage? Is there a technical reason why it's not available?
@@sharondavismusic7594 My guess is that they won't incororate this anytime soon. They "recently" released version 4 of the Sample Editor and it did not have this feature. I suspect that incorprating this advanced option would make the software more difficult to use (and program). Here too, perhaps only a smaller subsection of people wanting to make samples would have the need (or the discipline) to create multiple velocities per sample. It means a lot more work for the creator which could perhaps backfire on them leaving people ultimately frustrated. But, I really don't know the reason they leave this option out.
If you look at their MIDI implemnation on the boards themselves, they include basic features but not advanced features. This again is another example where perhaps they limit the options to keep the programming easier and the usage and understanding that much easier for the end user too. It could also be a resources issue as their company is notably smaller than the likes of a Roland, Yamaha or Korg for example. So, asyou can clearly tell, I'm making some wild guesses here as to "why" they don't include velocities but I really don't know for sure. ❓
Just when you thought the Nord Sample Editor 3 would be the last version you'd ever need, they release version 4. I'm working hard at getting the free course current with the latest offering by adding lessons to discuss the new features. The video above will orient you to what's new in version 4 and the free course is perfect if this is your first time out and you need a leg up on how all this stuff works. *www.MyKeysToMusic.com* Thanks for joining me in the world of making samples for your Nord keyboard!
_(Note: I'm not in any way affiliated with Clavia/Nord - I just have used the platform for years and feel compelled to share what I learn along the way)._