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Nord Stage 4 88

Nord Stage 4 88

  • Stage Piano
Triple sensor keybed provides exceptional control and expressivity
Dedicated effect sections per layer allow for complex sound design
Seamless transitions prevent sound dropouts when changing programmes
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A new generation of our iconic flagship series.


With an intuitive new panel design, a premium triple sensor keybed, complete effect sections for each layer and massive enhancements to our award-winning technologies, the Nord Stage 4 sets a new standard.

 

The New Experience.
 

The Nord Stage 4 features a brand new panel design with dedicated LED faders for each Layer, providing exceptional overview and flexibility when creating sounds and performing live. The new Preset Library is packed with inspiring ready-to-use Piano, Synth and Organ sounds for quick and smooth patch creation.

The Layer Scene lets you seamlessly switch between two different sound setups at the touch of a button. Adding a powerful new Effect section coupled with versatile pedal options and a premium Triple Sensor keybed, the Nord Stage 4 offers a new level of musical expression.

 

THE PIANO


The Nord Stage 4 comes with a new enhanced collection of Grands, Uprights and Electric Pianos from our exclusive Nord Piano Library combined with new features such as Dynamic compression and Unison.

 

•    Enhanced collection of Uprights, Grands, EPs and more
•    Dynamic Compression
•    Unison feature
•    Creative Timbre presets

 

THE SYNTH


The Synth section with its three independent Layers is based on the powerful Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, including Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Digital Waves. An extensive new collection of samples from the Nord Sample Library offers a broad sonic palette of Strings, Bass, Choirs, Guitars and much more. The advanced Arpeggiator features new Polyphonic, Gate and Pattern modes and can be used for a huge variety of rhythmic applications with customisable patterns.


•    Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine
•    3 independent Synth Layers
•    Doubled sample memory
•    Enhanced samples with Tru-Vibrato, Unison and Round Robin
•    Extensive real time controls
•    Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic, Gate and Pattern modes
•    Extern mode for advanced MIDI control

 

THE ORGAN
 

The Organ section features our award-winning simulations of 83 Tonewheel, 83 Bass, classic Vax and Farfisa as well as two Pipe Organ models. All Stage 4 models are equipped with our new Physical drawbars with LED indicators for optimal hands-on experience and overview.


•    Award-winning organ simulations of B3, Vox/Farfisa and Pipe Organ models
•    Physical drawbars with LED indicators
•    New B3 Bass mode
•    Drawbar Live mode
•    Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker with normal or close mic positions

 

THE EFFECTS
 

The Nord Stage 4 has a powerful new Effect section offering a complete setup of Effects for each Layer. The extensive range of Effects includes a new Pump effect for tempo synced or pedal controlled side chain modulation, a new Spin effect and brand new variations of Reverb, Delay, Amps and Modulation effects.


•    Dedicated Effect section per Layer
•    New Variations for Modulation, Amp, Delay and Reverb Effects
•    New Spring, Booth and Cathedral Reverb
•    New Pump effect
•    New Spin effect
•    New Flam and Space Delay

 

THE MODELS
 

The Nord Stage 4 comes in 3 models:


Nord Stage 4 88 with a fully weighted Triple Sensor keybed (A-CJ) with aftertouch and Physical Drawbars with LED indicators.


Nord Stage 4 73 with a fully weighted Triple Sensor keybed (E-E) with aftertouch and Physical Drawbars with LED indicators.


Nord Stage 4 Compact with a 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall Triple Sensor keybed (E-E) with aftertouch and Physical Drawbars with LED indicators.

    Specifications



    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

     
    • 2 GB 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
    • 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
    • 1 GB 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
    • Filter envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control
    • Amplitude envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control
    • Oscillator envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) 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

     
    • Nord Stage 4 88: 88-key Triple Sensor Hammer Action keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: A-C
    • ​Nord Stage 4 73: 73-key Triple Sensor Hammer Action keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-E
    • Nord Stage 4 Compact: 73-key Triple Sensor Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-E
     

    Connections

     
    • 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - ¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
    • Stereo Headphone output - ¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
    • 1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
    • Sustain Pedal - ¼", 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 - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
    • Organ Swell Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
    • Control Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
    • Foot Switch input - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary two-button pedal like e.g. Boss FS-6, Boss FS-7 etc 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
    • Sustain pedal (88 and 73 only)
    • Power cord
    • USB cord

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