Nord Stage 4 Compact | 73-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Triple Sensor Keybed

Nord Stage 4 Compact | 73-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Triple Sensor Keybed

The New Experience

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

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

The Piano

Along with new features like dynamic compression and unison, the Nord Stage 4 includes an upgraded selection of grand, upright, and electric pianos from their exclusive Nord Piano Library.

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

The Synth

The robust Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, which includes Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM, and Digital Waves, is the foundation of the Synth section, which has three independent Layers. A vast array of recently added samples from the Nord Sample Library provides a wide range of tonal options, including strings, bass, guitars, choirs, and much more. With its new Polyphonic, Gate, and Pattern modes and its highly customizable patterns, the advanced Arpeggiator is ideal for a wide range of rhythmic 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

Their award-winning B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, vintage Vox, and Farfisa simulations, along with two Pipe Organ models, are available in the Organ section. Our new physical drawbars with LED indicators are standard on all Stage 4 models to provide the best possible overview and hands-on experience.

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

With a comprehensive range of effects for every Layer, the Nord Stage 4 boasts a potent new Effect section. A new Pump effect providing tempo-synchronized or pedal-controlled side chain modulation, a new Spin effect, and entirely new iterations of Reverb, Delay, Amps, and Modulation effects are all included in the wide range of 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