Nord - Stage 4 88
The Nord Stage 4 88 features 88 weighted keys, enhanced piano, synth and organ sections, and a dedicated effects section. Its doubled memory and advanced features like arpeggiator and sidechain compression deliver an unmatched sonic experience.
Specifications
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Nord Stage 4 88
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Fully weighted 88-key (A-C) Triple Sensor keyboard with aftertouch
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Physical drawbars with LED indicators
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Physical drawbars with LED indicators.
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Game zones: 4 real-time assignable zones
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Modulation: Modulation wheel and pitch stick
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Morph: Simultaneous change of several parameters
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Storage: 512 slots for user programs
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Presets: Organ, piano and synth presets
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Solo: Solo functions to isolate a module
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Sound change: Seamless transition with pedal
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Display: OLED display
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Organ sections:
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Organ module: 1 module with 2 organs
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Polyphony: Full polyphony
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Modeling: 3 types, including 1 tone wheel and 2 analog electric
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Pipe organs: 2 organs controlled by 9 harmonic drawbars
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Drawbars: Physical harmonic drawbars with LED bargraphs
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Percussion: Parameters for 2nd, 3rd, normal/soft, fast/slow
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Percussion volume: Adjustable percussion volume
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Decay and click: User-definable click decay and volume
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Vibrato/Chorus: Separate control for each modeling type
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Piano sections!
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Pianos: 2 sections with several multi-sampled instruments
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Memory: 2 GB flash memory
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Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Clav, Digital, Misc
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Sample Replacement: Via Nord Sound Manager
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Sympathetic Resonance: Yes
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Mechanical Noise: Sustain Pedal Noise
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Long Release: Long release mode available
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Velocity Curves: 4 curves
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Filters: Creative Filters
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Compression: 3 dynamic compressions
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Unison: 3 unison modes
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Synthesizer Section:
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Synthesizers: 3 sections with Nord Wave 2 sound engine
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Configurations: Analog modeling, FM synthesis, wavetables
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Samples: Sample playback with 1 GB flash ROM
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Compatibility: Compatible with Nord Sample Library
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Sample Replacement: Via Nord Sound Manager
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Display: Dedicated OLED display
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Midi Controller: 2 assignable potentiometers
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Effects section, independent, dedicated by layer: x6:
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Organ, Piano A, Piano B, Synth A, Synth B, Synth C & rotary speaker emulation
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Module 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Pan, Wah, Autowah, Pump,
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Module 2: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Vibe, Ensemble, Spin
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Module 3: 3 tube amp emulations + adjustable overdrive, high / low pass filter & 3-band EQ
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Module 4: ping pong mode delay + Tap Tempo with filter
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Module 5: compression
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Module 6: Reverb 6 algorithms, dark / bright modes
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Connections:
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Audio outputs: 4x Jack Ø6.35mm
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Headphone output: Jack Ø6.35mm
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Footswitch input: Jack Ø6.35mm
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Input Sustain: Jack Ø6.35mm
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Triple Pedal Input: Jack Ø6.35mm
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Rotor Pedal Input (rotary speaker speed control): Jack Ø6.35mm
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Monitor Input (for mixing an external source on the headphone output): mini-jack Ø3.5mm TRS
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MIDI in / MIDI out: 2x DIN 5 pins
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USB-B port: for managing internal sounds, updates and transferring Midi data
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Oled screen
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Dimensions: 1282 x 349 x 121mm
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Weight: 19.60 kg
Presentation
With its 88 weighted Hammer Action keys, it offers a natural and dynamic touch response, ideal for performing complex or expressive pieces.
Its modular design gives you independent piano, synth, and organ sections, enhanced by a powerful dedicated effects section.
Piano Section: The built-in collection offers high-quality grand, upright, and electric pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano library. New features like unison and dynamic compression add new sonic depth, while expanded memory lets you explore a wide range of acoustic and digital instruments.
Synth Section: Inspired by the Nord Wave 2 sound engine, this section offers three independent layers with analog models, FM, wavetables, and samples. The Nord sample library includes a rich selection of strings, basses, choirs, and guitars. The advanced arpeggiator with polyphonic and customizable modes opens up new rhythmic perspectives.
Organ Section: Find the famous B3, Farfisa and Vox organ simulations, accompanied by two pipe organ models. Physical harmonic drawbars with LED indicators offer intuitive manipulation and real-time visualization.
Effects Section: Each module has its own effects section. Explore innovative effects like Pump (sidechain compression), Spin, and enriched reverbs such as Spring and Cathedral. The advanced MIDI external mode and seamless transition between sounds provide unparalleled fluidity.
With the Nord Stage 4 88, benefit from intuitive integration, increased memory, and precise control for performances in the studio or on stage.
Information
To go further...
- Enhanced Piano Sample Collection
- Dynamic Compression
- Unison Function
- Piano Preset Set
- Nord Wave 2 Synthesis Engine
- 3 Independent Synthesis Layers
- Doubled Sample Memory
- Enhanced Samples with Tru-Vibrato, Unison and Round Robin (avoids phase phenomena related to double playback of the same sample)
- Expanded Real-Time Control
- Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic, Gate and Pattern Mode (with editable presets)
- External Mode for advanced MIDI control
- Award-winning B3, Vox/Farfisa and Pipe Organ Models Organ Simulations
- Physical Harmonic Drawbars with LED Indicator
- New B3 Bass Mode
- Drawbar Live Mode
- Vintage Model 122 Rotary Speaker with Normal or Close Mic Positions
- Dedicated Effects Section per Layer
- New Variations for Modulation, Amplification, Delay and Reverb Effects reverb.
- New Spring, Booth and Cathedral reverbs
- New Pump effect
- New Spin effect
- New Flam and Space Delay effect
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