Installation question: Slightly rounded black keys on Nord Stage 2EX Compact?

[Palle Dahlstedt]

I have a 73-key (E-E) TK system waiting to be installed since a while, originally planned for a Nord Electro 3HP which has very straight, long and piano-like keys. However, I wanted to combine the TK with a fully featured keyboard controller (while still portable) for my experiments, so I now plan to install it on a Nord Stage 2EX Compact, which has the same key range, but also has after touch, pitch bender and modulation wheel - and in addition, has more complex sound sources. However, the Compact model has shorter keys, and the black keys are slightly rounded.

The length can be adjusted by cutting according to the TK installation instructions, but what about the rounded keys? Can the sensors be installed to follow the contour, or should I try to put something in between to build up so they become straight?

I attach a pic to show what I mean. Does anybody have experience from a similar situation?

Thanks,

Palle

[Andrew McPherson]

Hi Palle,

For rounded keys like this I can send you some plastic wedges that go underneath the back part of the key. Though you can gently bend the sensor downward at the back on keys that are slightly sloped, I don't recommend this because it puts a tension on the adhesive. In the long term (months/years), it would be possible that the tape would eventually loosen and the sensor would spring back up. Also, on these particular keys it looks like the slope is fairly significant so I wouldn't suggest it anyway.

The alternative to the plastic wedges is just to use an extra layer or two of the tape at the back, which would achieve a similar effect. Let me know if you need either of those things (wedges / extra tape).

Best wishes,

Andrew

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