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 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)

Comparison Chart

	NORD STAGE 4			NORD STAGE 3
Hardware	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Keybed	88-key Triple Sensor Weighted Hammer Action	73-key Triple Sensor Weighted Hammer Action	73-key Triple Sensor Semi-weighted Waterfall	88-key Weighted Hammer Action	76-key Hammer Action Portable	73-key Semi-weighted Waterfall
Keyrange	A-C	E-E	E-E	A-C	E-G	E-E
Outputs	4 (Configurable)			4 (Configurable)
Monitor input
Foot Switch input	Yes, with User Assignable features incl. Program Up/Dn functionality			Yes, for Program Up/Dn functionality
Nord Triple Pedal 2 compatibility	Yes, dedicated input
Nord Sustain Pedal 2 compatibility
System	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Programs	8 Banks x 8 Pages x 8 Programs (512 locations)			16 Banks x 5 Pages x 5 Programs (400 locations)
Live/Auto save programs	8 locations			5 locations
Preset Library	Organ, Piano and Synth Section/Layer presets incl. Effects			Synth Presets
Seamless Transitions
Midi over USB
Split Keyboard	Yes, 4 zones and 11 split points (C2-C7)			Yes, 4 zones and 10 split points (F2-C7)
Crossfade between Split-points	Yes, with 3 crossfade widths (Large, Small or Off)			Yes, with 3 crossfade widths (Large, Small or Off)
Piano Section	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Piano Memory	2 GB			2 GB
Piano Locations	6 types x 20 models (120)			6 types x 20 models (120)
Piano Polyphony	120 (Stereo/mono)			120 (Stereo/mono)
Avdvanced String Resonance
Piano Timbre settings
Soft Release
Pedal Noise	Yes, with Nord Triple Pedal 1 or 2, or Nord Sustain Pedal 2 (optional)			Yes, with Nord Triple Pedal 1 (optional)
Dynamic pedal	Yes, with Nord Triple Pedal 1 or 2, or Nord Sustain Pedal 2 (optional)			Yes, with Nord Triple Pedal 1 (optional)
Dynamic Compression
Piano Unison
Organ Section	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Physical Drawbars	Yes, for all models			Compact only
Drawbar LEDs	Yes, for all models			Stage 3 88 and Stage 3 HP76 only
Organ Modelling generation	Nord C2D Organ			Nord C2D Organ
B3 Bass mode
Principal Pipe Organ	Yes, Pipe 1 and Pipe 2			Yes, Pipe 1 and Pipe 2
Organ Polyphony	Full			Full
Rotary Speaker Simulation
Synth Section	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Synth Section	Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, 3 independent Layers/Synth engines			Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with Samples, 2 independent Synth engines
Sample Playback	Yes, Nord Sample Library 4.0 support (.nsmp4)			Yes, Nord Sample Library 3.0 support (.nsmp3)
Enhanced Sample Unison	Yes, 3 amounts
Tru-Vibrato	Yes, user adjustable with 3 Dly options and Pedal control
Round Robin
Mono and Legato Lo/Hi Priority modes
Oscillator Types	Analog (incl. Multi, Super Wave, Misc/Noise), Wave, FM, and Samples			Classic, Wave, Formant, Super Wave and Samples
Sample Memory	1 GB			480 MB
Arpeggiator	Yes, with Master Clock synchronization			Yes, with Master Clock synchronization
Polyphonic Arpeggiator
Gate mode
Pattern mode
Synth Polyphony	48 voices			34 voices
LFO	Yes, with Master Clock synchronization			Yes, with Master Clock synchronization
Effect Section	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Complete, independent effects sections	Yes, for Piano A, Piano B, Synth A, Synth B, Synth C and Organ A+B			One effects section per Panel (A/B)
Mod 1 Effects	Auto-Pan (Soft), Tremolo (Soft), Ring Mod (Mono), Auto-Wah (Cry), Wah (LFO) and Pump (LFO)			Auto-Pan, Tremolo, Ring Mod, Wah, Auto-Wah 1 and Auto-Wah 2
Mod 1 Effects Variations	Auto-Pan (Hard), Tremolo (Hard), Ring Mod (Stereo), Auto Wah (Envelope), Wah (Pedal), Pump (Pedal)
Mod 1 Master Clock synchronization	Yes, for Auto-Pan, Tremolo, Wah (LFO) and Pump (LFO)			Yes, for Auto-Pan and Tremolo
Mod 2 Effects	Phaser Type I, Flanger (Stereo), Chorus, Vibe (Stereo), Ensemble (Stereo), Spin (Treble)			Phaser 1+2, Flanger, Vibe, Chorus 1 and Chorus 2
Mod 2 Effects Variations	Phaser Type II, Flanger (Mono), Chorus (Analog/Vibrato), Vibe (Mono), Ensemble (Mono), Spin (Bass)
Delay	Yes, Master Clock syncable with Ping-Pong, and Analog modes + Global option			Yes, Master Clock syncable with Ping-Pong and Analog modes
Delay Feedback HP/LP/BP Filters
Delay Feedback Effects	Ensemble, Vibe (Mono), Chorus, Flam (20 ms) and Space (50 Wet)
Delay Feedback Effects Variations	Ensemble (Deep), Vibe (Stereo), Chorus (Analog/Vibrato), Flam (40 ms) and Space (100 Wet)
EQ	3 band, Mid sweep, LP24 and HP24 filters with resonance			3 band, Mid sweep, LP24 and HP24 filters with resonance
Amp/Speaker Simulations	Enhanced Twin, JC and Small models with Overdrive			Twin, JC and Small with Overdrive
Amp/Speaker Variations
Compressor	Yes, with Fast mode and Global option			Yes, with Fast mode
Reverb	Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall and Cathedral modes and Global option			Room 1, Room 2, Stage 1, Stage 2, Hall 1 and Hall 2 modes. Independent Reverb per Panel
Reverb Variations	Spring (Long), Booth (Pre-delay), Room (Pre-delay), Stage (Chorale), Hall (Chorale), Cathedral (Chorale)
Reverb Bright/Dark settings				Bright only
Dimensions	Stage 4 88	Stage 4 73	Stage 4 Compact	Stage 3 88	Stage 3 HP76	Stage 3 Compact
Weight	19.6 kg / 43.2 lb	16.7 kg / 36.8 lb	10.4 kg / 22.9 lb	19 kg / 41.8 lb	12.5 kg / 27.5 lb	10 kg / 22 lb
Width	1282mm / 50.5″	1069mm / 42″	1066mm / 42″	1282mm / 50.5″	1120mm / 44″	1066mm / 42″
Depth	349mm / 13.7″	349mm / 13.7″	322mm / 12.7″	342mm / 13.5″	354mm / 13.9″	312mm / 12.2″
Height	121mm / 4.7″	121mm / 4.7″	104mm / 4.1″	121mm / 4.7″	127mm / 5″	106mm / 4.2″