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Nord Stage 4 Keyboard | Product Demo and Overview at NAMM 2023play button

Nord Stage 4 Keyboard | Product Demo and Overview at NAMM 2023

Introducing the Nord Stage 4play button

Introducing the Nord Stage 4

Julian "J3PO" Pollack showcasing the Nord Stage 4play button

Julian "J3PO" Pollack showcasing the Nord Stage 4

Nord Stage 4: Joshua Domfeh - Mayfairplay button

Nord Stage 4: Joshua Domfeh - Mayfair

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The compact, 73-key Nord Stage 4 has landed at Guitar Center. Creativity and otherworldly sounds are a patch away with this easy-to-use keyboard. Featuring an intuitive panel design, premium 73-key semi-weighted triple-sensor keybed and complete effect sections for each Layer, this versatile instrument comes fully equipped for the home, studio and stage.

Nord Stage 4 Piano Section

The Nord Stage 4 Pianos

The Nord Stage 4 is loaded with sounds from the Nord Piano Library, giving you an enhanced collection of Uprights, Grands, Electric Pianos and more right at your fingertips. This versatile array of piano sounds comes complete with dynamic compression and creative Timbre presets, so you can choose your tone and create with ease. Plus, the premium 73-key semi-weighted triple-sensor keybed provides detailed responsiveness and articulation for every note.

Nord Stage 4 Synth Section

The Nord Stage 4 Synths

The Synth section on the Nord Stage 4 includes three independent Layers. Based on the powerful Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, this intuitive synthesizer features Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Digital Waves. With a range of sounds, this colorful synthesizer offers a broad sonic palette of strings, bass, choirs, guitars and more for you to experiment and explore. The onboard Advanced Arpeggiator can create unique rhythmic patterns and grooves, or you can use Extern mode for in-depth MIDI control.

Nord Stage 4 Organ Section

The Nord Stage 4 Organs

The Nord Stage 4 features an award-winning Organ Section, with rich emulations of B3, VOX, Farfisa and Pipe Organ models. The physical drawbars with LED indicators let you take hands-on control of your sound and craft the perfect tone for your performances or recordings. Dive in and explore everything from vintage vibes to enveloping B3 chords.

Nord Stage 4 Effects Section

The Nord Stage 4 Effects

The powerful Effects section of the Nord Stage 4 is extensive and includes dedicated controls for each Layer. Thanks to its reverb options, modulation, amp and delay effects, as well as pump and spin adjustments, the Effects section of the Nord Stage 4 is virtually limitless, providing you with tonal flexibility and a unique sonic fingerprint for your musical expression.

With its intuitive layout and all-encompassing effects section, the Nord Stage 4 can satisfy even the most demanding musicians. You can use the optional pedals for maximum control to accentuate your performances. The 73-key semi-weighted triple-sensor keybed provides a solid foundation for you to harness your creativity without bounds or limits. Whether you strive for the stage, studio or perfection, the Nord Stage 4 comes ready to inspire.

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  • 73-note semi-weighted waterfall triple sensor keybed (E-E) with aftertouch and physical drawbars with LED indicators
  • Nord Wave 2 synth engine that includes virtual analog synthesis, samples, FM and digital waves
  • Award-winning organ simulations of B3, Vox/Farfisa and pipe organ models
  • Powerful effects section

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General
  • Master Level Control
  • Wooden Pitch Stick
  • Modulation Wheel
  • 512 Programs - 8 Banks with 8 Pages each. Each Page has 8 Program locations
  • Preset Library with Organ, Piano and Synth Presets including effects. 2x64 Organ Preset locations, 2x64 Piano Preset locations, 8x64 Synth Preset locations.
  • 8 Live Programs
  • 2 Individual Layer Scene Setups
  • 3 Morph sources: Modulation Wheel (also controllable by Swell pedal), Control Pedal, Aftertouch
  • Stereo and Mono output routing options
  • Programmable Transpose +/- 6 semitones
  • Master Clock functionality with manual, external and tap-tempo rate control
  • Internal and MIDI clock source
  • MIDI over USB functionality
  • Level control
  • Aftertouch
  • Up to 3 Split Points (4 Keyboard Zones) with visual LED indication between zones
  • 3 Split Point width (crossfade) options: Lrg, Sml or Off
Organ Section
  • Nord C2D B3 Tone wheel Organ simulation
  • VOX Continental and Farfisa models
  • 2 Digital Pipe Organ models
  • B3 Bass mode
  • Physical Drawbars with LED graphs
  • Preset or Drawbar Live mode
  • Percussion controls
  • Vibrato/Chorus control
  • 2 Layers (2-Part Multitimbral)
Piano Section
  • 2GB memory for Piano sounds
  • All sounds can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)
  • 120-voice polyphony
  • Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer and Clav/Harpsichord
  • 3 Selectable Keyboard Touch Curves (Heavy, Medium, Light)
  • Piano Timbre controls with custom settings for Electric Pianos and Clavinet
  • String Resonance for acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights
  • Selectable Soft Piano Release
  • Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal 1, Nord Triple Pedal 2 or Nord Sustain Pedal 2 on selected acoustic and electric pianos
  • Dynamic Compression
  • Unison functionality
  • 2 Layers (2-Part Multitimbral)
Synth Section
  • Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine with Sample Playback
  • Dedicated OLED Display for Waveform/Sample selection and parameter editing
  • 1GB Memory for Nord Sample Library
  • All samples can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)
  • 46-voice polyphony
  • Oscillator Types: Analog (incl. Super, Noise and Misc waveforms), Digital Waves, FM and Sample
  • Analog Waveform options: Pure, Shape, Shape Sine, Multi, Super, Sync, Bell, Misc (Noise)
  • Classic Transistor Ladder Filter (LP M), 12 & 24 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and combined Low Pass/Band Pass (LP+BP) filter
  • Filter Drive: Off, 1, 2 and 3
  • Filter Tracking: Off, 1/3, 2/3 and Full
  • 3 Unison modes
  • Vibrato modes controllable from Mod Wheel, Aftertouch and pedal.
  • Filter envelope (Attack, Decay/Sustain, Release) with Velocity control
  • Amplitude envelope (Attack, Decay/Sustain, Release) with Velocity control
  • Oscillator envelope (Attack, Decay/Sustain, Release) with Velocity control
  • LFO with 5 waveforms/modes: Square, Triangle, Ramp Dn, Ramp Up and Sample & Hold
  • Advanced Arpeggiator with Arp, Polyphonic and Gate modes
  • Arpeggiator Patterns for all modes, with Accent and Pan options
  • LFO and Arpeggiator synchronizable to Master Clock
  • 3 Layers (3-Part Multitimbral)
Effects
  • Mod 1: Tremolo, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Wah-Wah, Auto-Wah, Pump (Sidechain modulation). Variation for each effect
  • Mod 2: Phaser, Flanger, Vibe, Chorus, Ensemble, Spin. Variation for each effect
  • Delay with Tempo, Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet) controls, Ping Pong (stereo taps), Tap-Tempo, Feedback Filter (HP/LP/BP), Feedback Effects with Variations and panel selectable Analog mode.
  • 3 types of Amp/Speaker simulations, Twin, JC and Small. Variation for each model
  • Filter Mode (HP24/LP24) with Cut-off, Resonance and Mix controls
  • Tube amp simulation with adjustable overdrive
  • 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. EQ ranges: 100 Hz, 200 Hz - 8 kHz and 4 kHz
  • Rotary Speaker: selectable speed (Stop, Slow and Fast) and separate overdrive
  • Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock
  • Compressor with Fast Mode
  • Reverb: 6 algorithms (Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall and Cathedral) with Dark/Bright modes and Variation/Chorale options
Keyboard
  • 73-key Triple Sensor Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-E
Connections
  • 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - 1/4", 6.35 mm jacks, unbalanced
  • Stereo Headphone output - 1/4", 6.35 mm stereo jack
  • 1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,.5 mm stereo jack
  • Sustain Pedal - 1/4", 6.35 mm jack. Compatible with Nord Sustain Pedal 2 (continuous sensor), Nord Triple Pedal 1 and switch type pedals
  • Triple Pedal - 5-pin DIN connector. Compatible with Nord Triple Pedal 2
  • Rotor Pedal - 1/4", 6.35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal.
  • Organ Swell Pedal - 1/4", 6.35 mm TRS stereo jack.
  • Control Pedal - 1/4", 6.35 mm TRS stereo jack.
  • Footswitch input - 1/4", 6.35 mm jack. Use a momentary two-button pedal or a single switch type pedal.
  • MIDI In - 5-pin DIN connectors
  • MIDI Out - 5-pin DIN connectors
  • USB - type B connector for USB MIDI, Software Update and Sound Transfer
  • Power Cord with IEC C14 connector
  • Included Accessories
  • User Manual
  • Power cord
  • USB cord
Dimensions
  • 1,066 mm (42"), 104 mm (4,1"), 322 mm (12.7")
  • Weight
  • 10.4 kg (22.9 lb.)

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