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 Wavetable.

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 customizable patterns.

Synth Section Highlights

• 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 section features our award-winning simulations of B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, classic Vox 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.

Organ Section Highlights

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

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 side chain simulation, a new Spin effect and brand new variations of Reverb, Delay, Amps and Modulation effects.

The Effect Section Highlights

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

Nord Triple Pedal 2

• Continuous sensors for maximum control
• Pedal Noise and Half Damping
• Can be assigned to control Layer Scene II, Pump, Tap Tempo, Synth Vibrato, Program Up/Dn and Rotor Speed

Nord Single Pedal 2

• Continuous sensor for maximum control
• Pedal Noise and Half Damping
• Can be assigned to control Rotor Speed or used as a Morph source

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. 2×64 Organ Preset locations, 2×64 Piano Preset locations, 8×64 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
• 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
• 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
• Vibrato modes controllable from Mod Wheel, Aftertouch and pedal.
• 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. 
• Control Pedal – ¼”, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. 
• Foot Switch input – ¼”, 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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Nord Triple Pedal 2
• Nord Single Pedal 2
• Nord Sustain Pedal 1
• Nord Triple Pedal 1
• Nord Piano Monitor
• Nord Keyboard Stand EX
• Nord Soft Case
• Nord Music Stand EX
• Nord Half-Moon Switch (for Compact model)
• Dust Cover

DIMENSIONS

• Nord Stage 4 88: 1282 mm (50.5″), 121 mm (4.7″), 349 mm (13.7″)
• Nord Stage 4 73: 1069 mm (42″), 121 mm (4.7″), 349 mm (13.7″)
• Nord Stage 4 Compact: 1066 mm (42″), 104 mm (4,1″), 322 mm (12.7″)

WEIGHT

• Nord Stage 4 88: 19.6 kg (43.2 lb)
• Nord Stage 4 73: 16.7 kg (36.8 lb)
• Nord Stage 4 Compact: 10.4 kg (22.9 lb)

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