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Nord Stage 3 88-Note Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard

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Stage 3 88-Note Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard

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Stage 3 88-Note Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard
Stage 3 88-Note Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard
Stage 3 88-Note Weighted Hammer Action Keyboard

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The Nord Stage 3, the Flagship of Nord's successful Stage series, boasts plenty of new features - including the Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback, acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on effects - all in one exceptional performance keyboard.

The Nord Stage 3 88 keybed uses Nord's 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 is A-C.

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).

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. 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 Stage 3 also features the 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. 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.

NEW FEATURES

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

Nord Stage 3 - Specifications

GENERAL

• Master Level Control
• Wooden Pitch Stick
• Modulation Wheel
• 400 Programs - 8 Banks with 10 Pages each. Each Page has 5 Program locations
• Song Mode - 8 Banks with 50 Songs each (400 Songs in total). Each Song has 5 Song Parts (Programs).
• 5 Live Buffers
• 2 Individual Slot Setups
• 3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)
• Global Mono output
• 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
• Keyboard Zones editor mode

ORGAN SECTION

• Nord C2D B3 Tone wheel Organ simulation
• Vox Continental and Farfisa models
• 2 Digital Pipe Organ models
• 9 digitally controlled Drawbars
• Physical Drawbars (Compact model only)
• Drawbar Live mode (Compact model only)
• Percussion controls
• Vibrato / Chorus control
• Two Drawbar Presets per Slot
• 2-Part Multitimbral (2 manuals)

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
• 4 Selectable Velocity Curves
• Dedicated Piano filters
• Clavinet EQ controls
• String Resonance (Generation 2) on acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights
• Selectable Soft Piano Release
• Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) on selected acoustic and electric pianos
• Layer (Slot) Detune functionality
• 2-Part Multitimbral

SYNTH SECTION

• Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample Playback
• Dedicated OLED Display for Oscillator section
• 480 MB Memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0
• All samples can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)
• 34 Voice polyphony
• Oscillator Types: Classic, Wavetable (Wave), Formant, Super Wave (S-Wave) and Sample
• Oscillator Configurations: Pitch, Detune*, Shape*, Sync*, Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw, Bell and Noise Mix, FM• and Ring Mod
*=Not available for Sample/Superwave
• 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
• Amplitude envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control
• Modulation envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control
• LFO with 5 waveforms/modes: Square, Triangle, Ramp Dn, Ramp Up and Sample & Hold
• 400 (8x50) Synth Preset locations with Synth Preset categories
• Arpeggiator (Up, Down, Up-Down and Random). Range: 1, 2, 3 or 4 octaves.
• LFO and Arpeggiator synchronizable to Master Clock
• 2-Part Multitimbral

EFFECTS

• Effect 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Auto Pan, Wah-Wah, AutoWah 1, Autowah 2
• Effect 2: Flanger, Vibe, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses
• Delay with Tempo, Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet) controls, Ping Pong (stereo taps), Tap-Tempo, Feedback Filter (HP/LP/BP) and panel selectable Analog mode.
• 3 types of Speaker simulations, JC, Twin and Small
• 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
• Extended Morphable Parameters - (Filter Resonance, Reverb Dry/Wet, Delay Feedback, Amp Drive)
• Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock
• Compressor with Fast Mode
• Reverb - 6 algorithms with Bright Mode

KEYBOARD

• Nord Stage 3 88: 88-key Velocity sensitive Hammer Action keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: A-C
• ​Nord Stage 3 HP76: 76-key Velocity sensitive Hammer Action Portable keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-G
• Nord Stage 3 Compact: 73-key Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-E

CONNECTIONS

• 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - 1/4", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
• Stereo Headphone output - 1/4", 6,35 mm stereo jack
• 1 Monitor input - 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
• Sustain Pedal - 1/4", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
• Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)
• Rotor Pedal - 1/4", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
• Organ Swell Pedal - 1/4", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
• Control Pedal - 1/4", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
• Program Change Pedal input - 1/4", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary two-button pedal like e.g. Boss FS-6, Boss FS-7 etc.
• 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
- Sustain pedal (88 and HP76 only)
- Power cord
- USB cord

DIMENSIONS
Nord Stage 3 88: 1287 mm (50.7"), 118 mm (4.7"), 334 mm (13")
Nord Stage 3 HP76: 1122 mm (44"), 127 mm (5"), 347 mm (13.6")
Nord Stage 3 Compact: 1070 mm (42"), 104 mm (4"), 302 mm (12")

WEIGHT
Nord Stage 3 88: 19 kg (41.8 lb)
Nord Stage 3 HP76: 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
Nord Stage 3 Compact: 10 kg (22 lb)

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Matt Cossey Tutorial Series: Nord Stage 3 - OverviewWatch Video
Youtube video product demo
10 handy tips for Nord Stage 3 - Part 1Watch Video
Youtube video product demo

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Great Investment/ Endgame Board. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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A BEAST, YES. EXPENSIVE...BUT AN ABSOLUTE POWERHOUSE! It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Yamaha Montage, Korg Kronos, and Roland Fantom in terms of features and presets, but who cares? The Nord provides the keyboardist with exactly what he or she needs. Is it necessary to have so many presets when you have VSTs? Is it actually necessary to integrate a guitar sound into a keyboard when one is not even a guitarist? Makes sense?What I like about the Stage is its simplicity and ease of use. No need to use the menus, everything is so obvious and straightforward. Initially, it may appear intimidating, but it only takes a day or two for you to become familiar with the basic functions, and once you do, you will never want to use these menu diving keyboards again. In terms of the pianos, organs, and the synth engine, I have no complaints at all. However, this keyboard has a few drawbacks: the price, the sample memory and velocity layers, it only supports one velocity per sample which is a bummer. I hope they update that feature, but I honestly have no complaints. In order to achieve the sounds you are looking for, you will have to work for it. It may have limitations compared to the competition, but that is a good thing in my opinion. Well done, Clava! Score of 9.8/10!
Posted by anonymous on Apr 19, 2022
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so many good things 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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you really have to spend time with this to discover what it can do. The ability to assign custom effects to each sound layer on the fly is remarkable and once used you can't live without it. I really like the light key action vrs the Nord Grand because I have some tendonitis issues. Plus for the price difference there are so many more goodies with stage 3. If a new one comes out in a heartbeat I will upgrade. Maybe it is overpriced but it certainly keeps its value. My recommendation is to buy one used from the rental dept if you can find one. Big savings.
Posted by Jay on Dec 1, 2021
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Amazing! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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I cam to this keyboard from a Stage EX88, and I am blown away. The pianos are richer and fuller, the string resonance feature has been greatly improved, and the electric pianos take things to the next level. The A1 synth engine is amazing and such an improvement over the Stage EX. Keys feel awesome, and the organ is amazing as well. I now use it midi’d with a Wave 2 as my second keyboard for live, and the 2 together are the best combo I’ve ever used. By far. I use the triple pedal, and Yamaha FC7 pedals, along with a Boss FS6 pedal from program changes. Do yourself a favour, and get the Nord case and legs. Worth every penny. Play this keyboard, and guitarists and bassists will look at you with “that” face. 😜
Posted by Andrew on Sep 22, 2021
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