Nord Stage 4 73 | 73-Key Triple Sensor Hammer Action Keyboard with Aftertouch

Nord Stage 4 73 | 73-Key Triple Sensor Hammer Action Keyboard with Aftertouch

A new generation of their 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

With specially designed LED faders for every Layer, the Nord Stage 4 has a completely redesigned panel layout that offers remarkable versatility and overview for sound creation and live performances. For quick and seamless patch building, the new Preset Library is filled with inspirational ready-to-use piano, synth, and organ sounds.

With a single button press, you may effortlessly transition between two distinct sound configurations with the Layer Scene. With the addition of a potent new Effect section, several pedal configurations, and a high-end Triple Sensor keybed, the Nord Stage 4 opens up new avenues for creative expression.

The Piano

Nord Stage 4 includes a new and improved collection of pianos, uprights and electric pianos from our unique Nord Piano Library, 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 are based on the powerful Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, which includes virtual analog synthesis, samples, FM and digital waves. An extensive new collection of samples from the Nord Sample Library offers a wide palette of sounds for strings, bass, choirs, guitars and more. The improved Arpegitor includes new polyphonic, gate and patterns and can be used for a variety of custom pattern rhythm applications.

• 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 simulations of the award-winning B3 Tonewheel, B3 Basso, classic Vox and Farfisa, as well as two pipe organ models. All Stage 4 models are equipped with our new drawbars with physical LED indicators for optimal driving experience and visibility.

• Award-winning organ simulations of B3, Vox/Farfisa and Pipe Organ models
• Physical drawbars with LED indicatorp
• 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

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