Here’s a handy guide for what Nord keyboard is compatible with what sample format. Currently Nord has developed 3 sample formats, each one building on the previous generation’s architecture.

IMPORTANT: Nord keyboard’s program files and sample files aren’t backward or forward compatible, so keep that in mind when upgrading.

Nord Keyboard Sample Compatibility List:

NSMP:

Nord Stage 2

Nord Stage 2 EX

Nord Electro 5

Nord Electro 4

Nord Electro 3

Nord Piano 3

Nord Piano 2

Nord Wave

NSMP3:

Nord Grand

Nord Electro 6

Nord Piano 4

Nord Stage 3

Nord Wave 2

NSMP4:

Nord Piano 5

Nord Stage 4

Nord Grand 2