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The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage
series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the
performing musician.
Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest
award-winning technologies including the Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine
with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly
enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on Effects - all in one
exceptional performance keyboard.
NEW FEATURES NEW
Performance/General
- OLED-displays for Program and Synth section
- Seamless transitions when changing programs
- Extended Split functionality with optional Crossfade
- Song List Mode
- Extended Morph Destinations
Piano section
- Doubled memory (2GB) for the Nord Piano Library
- Greatly expanded polyphony (120 voices)
- Creative Filter presets
- Layer category
Synth section
- Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample playback
- Dedicated OLED display for Oscillator functions
- Expanded Memory (480 MB) for the Nord Sample Library
- Extended Polyphony
- Super Wave category (S-wave)
Organ section
- Nord C2D Organ Engine
- 2 new Pipe Organ models
- Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker - available per
Slot
- Physical Drawbars for Nord Stage 3 Compact
Effects
- Improved Delay with added Feedback filters and
Analog Mode
- Filter Mode with Resonance
- Separate Compressor per Slot with Amount
and Fast mode
- Separate Reverb per Slot with Bright mode
PERFORMANCE
Two super-clear OLED displays for on-stage clarity, Seamless
Transitions when changing programs/sounds, extended Split
functionality with optional crossfade, and the addition of the new
Song List Mode makes the Nord Stage 3 more intuitive and flexible
than ever before for the live performer.
Massive sonic flexibility
The Nord Stage 3 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ
and Synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously.
Furthermore, the Nord Stage 3 has 2 separate slots allowing you to
have 2 Pianos, 2 Organs and 2 Synths plus Effects at the same time
for massive sonic flexibility.
Seamless transitions
The Nord Stage 3 features automatically seamless transitions when
changing sounds or programs while playing.
Song Mode
 A
new Song Mode let's you easily organize a group of Programs for
each specific song in the list. Each song can consist of up to 5
different Programs, freely assignable from your existing Programs.
You can create unique Song Lists for different bands or situations
and the names and order can be easily customized on the fly without
connecting it to a computer. The super clear new OLED display offers
excellent overview when selecting sounds and editing programs.
Advanced Split functionality with
optional crossfade
The Nord Stage 3 also features 3 Split Points and a new Split Point
Crossfade functionality. Choose among 3 different crossfade widths
(Small, Large or Off) indicated by different LED colors.
A new Split Point Editor Mode lets you easily organize and set up
Split Points using the OLED display giving you a great overview
of the assigned sound sources for each Split zone.
Support for Program change via
pedal
The Nord Stage 3 also supports Program change via pedal allowing for
flexible program changes (up/down) while keeping your hands on the
keyboard.
PIANO SECTION
 The
greatly enhanced Piano section features doubled memory (2 GB) for
the exclusive Nord Piano Library, 120 voice polyphony and creative
new Piano Filters.
The Nord Piano Experience
The Nord Stage 3 features a wide selection of Grands, Uprights,
Electric Pianos, Digital Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord from our
exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique
characters! The Nord Stage 3 Piano section also features a brand new
“Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches.
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.
Replaceable sounds
The Nord Stage 3 Factory Bank features a very extensive selection of
the Nord Piano Library but you can easily add or replace any of
these sounds using the Nord Sound Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano
Library is constantly updated with new exclusive world class sounds,
and always free of charge.
Long Release
A Long Release-mode adds a slightly longer release, more suitable
for legato playing, emulating a looser damper tension in an acoustic
or an electromechanical instrument.
Nord Triple Pedal
The Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) features our unique
dynamic sustain pedal that enables the use of half-pedaling and
"release and catch" techniques and also Sustenuto and Soft Pedals.
The Nord Triple Pedal also recreates the mechanical sounds of
lifting and releasing the damper mechanism, producing the
characteristic thomp and sizzle sounds. The Pedal Noise feature
responds dynamically to the force/momentum used when pressing or
releasing the sustain pedal on the Nord Triple Pedal.
ORGAN SECTION
The Nord Stage 3 features our latest award-winning C2D Organ
simulations of B3 Tonewheel and Vintage Transistor Organs plus two
brand new Principal Pipe Organs. Two different Organ models can be
used simultaneously and the updated vintage 122 Rotary Speaker
simulation is also available for each slot independently.
B3 Tone-Wheel simulation
The Nord Stage 3 Organ section features our award winning Nord C2D
organ including the extremely authentic B3 Tone-Wheel simulation
with four different tone wheel settings, ranging from factory new
clean to leaky old vintage.
Vintage Rotary Speaker
The Nord Stage 3 features the latest generation of our vintage 122
Rotary Speaker simulation adding an essential character to a live
organ performance and features Slow, Fast and Stop mode as well as a
Drive control. The 122 Rotary Speaker simulation is available on
each slot and can also be used with the Piano or Synth section
Classic Transistor Organs
The Organ section also features impeccable simulations of the
classic 1960’s Transistor Organs, Vox Continental and Farfisa
Compact with all the classic settings.
Pipe Organs
The Organ section also contains two different new Pipe Organ models.
Pipe 1 is a pure Organ with few harmonics. Pipe 2 is a recreation
of metal pipes that commonly make up the backbone of a pipe or
church organ, with a special detune mode when enabling
Vibrato/Chorus.
Physical Drawbars for Stage 3 Compact
The Nord Stage 3 Compact now features Physical Drawbars offering
ultimate hands-on experience for the dedicated organ players. This
model also supports the Nord Half-moon Switch.
The Nord Stage 3 88 and HP76 features Digital LED Drawbars, offering
excellent overview over current settings.
SYNTH SECTION
The Nord Stage 3 Synth section features the acclaimed Nord Lead A1
Synth Engine combined with Sample Playback and a brilliant OLED
display for all Oscillator functions.
Powerful Smart Oscillator
The Lead A1 Synth Engine is renowned for its analog-modelling
warmth, and utilises brilliant Smart Oscillator Configurations to
deliver stunning results with little programming. There are both
Single oscillator setups including Pitch and Shape modes, and Dual
oscillator setups including Detune, Sync, Waveform, Bell and Noise
Mix modes, FM and Ring Mod. The Synth section also provides 3 Unison
modes, without reducing voice polyphony.
The Nord Stage 3's new Oscillator section features 5 oscillator
categories: Classic, Wave, Formant, Sample and brand new Super Wave
(S-wave).
OSCILLATOR CONFIGURATIONS
The Oscillator Configuration concept allows for extremely quick
and flexible programming, suitable for both advanced synth nerds
and and less experienced sound creators.
Start with a single Oscillator
waveform, select an Oscillator Configuration, and use the
secondary Oscillator Control to adjust the amount of desired
parameter (pitch/shape/FM-modulation etc).
These are the Oscillator
Configurations available when using Classic, Wave or
Formant oscillator types:
Pitch
Allows for adjusting the
pitch of the main oscillator.
Detune*
Adds a second oscillator
which can be pitched separately from the main
oscillator.
Shape*
Allows for shaping
Classic waveforms using a traditional waveshaping
method. Waveforms from the Wave and Formant categories
are shaped using a spectral shaping process.
Sync*
Emulates Hard sync by adding
an additional oscillator that is the sync reference.
Waveform Mix (Dual Oscillator)
Adds a second oscillator,
providing a Sine, Triangle, Square or Saw wave. The
pitch of the second oscillator can be adjusted
separately.
Bell Mix
Adds a dedicated "Bell"
oscillator, which uses a special FM algorithm to create
a good foundation for bell type sounds.
Noise Mix
Adds a White Noise element
which can be mixed with the main oscillator.
Noise Mix 2
Adds a filtered and slightly
resonant Noise element to the main oscillator.
Freq Mod 2 (FM)*
The main oscillator is
frequency modulated by a second sine wave oscillator
with several pitch offsets for the second oscillator
(-12 to +48 semitones).
Freq Mod 3 (FM)*
The main oscillator is
modulated by a combination of two additional oscillators
with several pitch offsets to choose from (-12 to +48
semitones).
Ring Modulation
In this mode the main
oscillator waveform is multiplied with a sine wave of
selectable relative pitch, for classic Ring Modulation
sounds.
*=Not
available when using Samples and Superwaves.
 Sample
Playback
The Nord Stage 3 Synth section has powerful sample playback
capabilities and comes with an outstanding selection of samples from
our Nord Sample Library. All samples can be tweaked creatively
inside the Lead A1 Synth Engine and it is even possible to create
and transfer your own samples using the Nord Sample Editor.
Flexible Filters
The Synth section features 6 Filter types: Classic Transistor Ladder
Filter (LP M), Low Pass 12 and 24, Band Pass, High Pass and a
powerful new combined Low Pass and Band Pass (LP+BP) Filter. The
Filter section also includes a dedicated Filter Drive with 3 amount
settings, as well as selectable keyboard tracking amount (1/3, 2/3
and full).
Syncronizable LFO and Arpeggiator
The Synth section features an Arpeggiator and LFO that can be easily
synced to the Stage 3 Master Clock for perfect timing with other
elements of the Stage 3, including its effects.
EFFECT SECTION
The Nord Stage 3 Effect section features a brand new Filter Effect,
extended morphable parameters, an enhanced Delay effect and a
separate Reverb and Compressor for each slot.
The powerful Effect section features a wide range of instantly
tweakable high quality effects all modeled after classic stomp
boxes, all available for each slot.
Effect 1
Here you can choose from Tremolo, two Wahs, an Auto-Wah, and an
AutoPan. Use the AutoWah with a Clavinet for raw funk licks, create
a psychedelic vibe with an Electric Piano on AutoPan, or give a
Wurlitzer some body using the Tremolo. There is also a Ring
Modulator on board, an effect used by many experimental and
electronic musicians.
Effect 2
The two Phasers, two Choruses, the Flanger and a Vibe effect are
modeled from the classic analog stomp boxes that define the sound of
popular music. These swirling Phasers, metallic Flangers, and thick
Choruses that are used by uncompromising professionals everywhere
are crystal clear and faithfully simulated on the Nord Stage 3.
Amp Sim/EQ/Filter
Features authentic JC, Twin and Small speaker simulations with
adjustable Drive, plus a separate Tube Drive simulation. This
section also features a 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid.
A powerful addition is the new Filter (LP24/HP24), with Cut-off and
Resonance controls that apply to the entire selected sound source
(Organ, Piano or Synth).
Delay
The enhanced Delay effect features morphable controls for Tempo,
Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet), as well as controls for Ping-Pong mode
and Tap Tempo. New additions include 3 feedback filters (HP/LP/BP)
and a dedicated control for enabling the Analog mode.
Compressor
The Compressor helps you keep the overall mix tight and under
control, and now also features a new Fast mode and is separate for
each Slot.
Reverb
The Nord Stage 3 features six different Reverb types (Hall
1+2, Stage 1+2, and Room 1+2) for adding some ambience to your
sounds, and the amount is now morphable. The Reverb effect is now
separate per Slot and also features a new Bright mode.
MASTER CLOCK
The Master Clock function makes it easy to sync effects to other
elements, like the arpeggiator, LFO or even one of the other
effects. You can easily lock the effect rate to a range of note
values – make the delay do quarter note triplets of what arpeggiator
is playing, while the LFO gently sweeps the filter up and down in
half notes, all perfectly interlocked. The Master Clock can also be
controlled by an external MIDI clock – perfect for syncing your
parts to a backing track, including tempo changes!
EXTERN SECTION
The Nord Stage 3 wouldn’t be a master keyboard if it couldn’t
control external devices with ease. The Extern section is designed
solely for this purpose, so that any MIDI-connected gear gets
seamlessly integrated with the Nord Stage 3’s built-in instruments.
Zones, splits and layers are handled exactly as if the external
equipment was a part of the Stage 3 itself. All settings are saved
together with a Program so advanced setups can be immediately
recalled in real-time during a performance. You can even use the
Extern Section to automatically transmit Bank Select and Program
Change messages to your external units.
THREE MODELS
The Nord Stage 3 comes in three models:
- Nord Stage 3 88 with a fully weighted Hammer Action keybed
(A-C)
- Nord Stage 3 HP76 with a lightweight Hammer
Action Portable keybed (E-G)
- Nord Stage 3 Compact with a 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall
keybed (E-E) with Physical Drawbars. NEW
Each Fatar keybed is meticulously
calibrated at the Nord factory to ensure an even response over
the whole range.
Hammer Action (HA)
The Nord Stage 3 88 keybed
uses our top-of-the-line fully weighted hammer action
piano keys. Perfect for electric and acoustic piano
sounds, but also works great for organ playing. Key
range A-C.
Hammer Action Portable (HP)
The Nord Stage 3 HP76 keybed
uses amazingly portable weighted hammer action piano
keys, limiting the weight of the Nord Stage 3 HP76 to
only 12,4 kg (27,3 lbs). Key range E-G.
Semi Weighted Waterfall (SW)
The Nord Stage
3 Compact keybed uses semi weighted organ keys with a
rounded "waterfall" tip, brilliant for rapid organ
shredding and synthesizer licks, but also plays nice
with piano sounds. Key range E-E.
Control Pedals
The Nord Stage 3 supports
the following pedals: Fatar, Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7,
Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.
Program Change Pedal
The Nord Stage 3 supports
program change (Up/Down) via momentary two-button pedals
such as the Boss FS-6 and Boss FS-7.
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. |
