73 – with a fully weighted Triple Sensor keybed (E-E) with aftertouch and Physical Drawbars with LED indicators.
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.
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.
Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments. Our unique ‘Advanced String Resonance’ and Dynamic Pedal Noise features deliver breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.
Piano Section Highlights
- Enhanced collection of Uprights, Grands,
- EPs and more
- Dynamic Compression
- Unison feature
- Creative Timbre presets
- Advanced String Resonance
- Dynamic Pedal Noise
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 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
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.
Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments. Our unique ‘Advanced String Resonance’ and Dynamic Pedal Noise features deliver breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.
Piano Section Highlights
- Enhanced collection of Uprights, Grands,
- EPs and more
- Dynamic Compression
- Unison feature
- Creative Timbre presets
- Advanced String Resonance
- Dynamic Pedal Noise
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 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
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
Enhanced Rotary Speaker Drive
Drawbar Live mode
New B3 Bass 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 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
THE MODELS
The Nord Stage 4 comes in three models:
Nord Stage 4 88 with a fully weighted Triple Sensor keybed (A-C) 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
THE PEDALS (ACCESSORIES – SOLD SEPARATELY)
Our new range of premium pedals are equipped with continuous sensors for optimal dynamic control. The left and middle pedals of the Nord Triple Pedal 2 can be assigned to control the Pump effect, Layer Scenes, Program Changes, Rotor Speed and more. Both pedals give you access to the Pedal Noise and Half Damping features of the Piano section.
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
Nord Stage 2 Connections
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)
Specifications subject to change without notice. *Steinway, Wurlitzer, Hohner, Clavinet, Farfisa and Vox are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated or associated with Clavia. These trademarks are mentioned here as a reference to a sound only. Leslie is mentioned to describe a connector standard.
