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Since Hans Nordelius developed the first dynamic-playback digital drum pad in 1983, Nord has remained at the forefront of sonic innovation, handcrafting every keyboard in their Stockholm-based operation while maintaining tradition through meticulous research and design. With the Stage 4, they’ve once again raised the bar on lightweight stage pianos that retain sonic scope and aural fidelity and provide unmatched nuance and control for dialing in a suite of versatile tones. From FM and Virtual Analog synthesis via the Wave 2 Synth Engine to the doubled sample memoryproviding even greater quality of their award-winning piano, organ, and EP emulations, the triple-sensor keybed feels every piece of each note. Robust effects can be assigned per layer, with new physical drawbars, LED indicators, and the advanced MIDI control of the Extern mode granting unparalleled control over the Stage 4’s impressive array of sonic sculpting options, hand-delivering keyboard pros and synthesists alike at Sweetwater an incredible sandbox of music production.





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Nuanced sound with expert emulation





In addition to Nord’s award-winning B-3, pipe organ, and Farfisa patches, the Stage 4 introduces a new B-3 bass mode, in addition to Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker modeling that includes standard and close microphone positions. Its doubled sample memory allows for more instruments to be included at even greater fidelity, with a new, enhanced collection of upright, grand, and electric pianos provided via the Nord Piano Library. The powerful Wave 2 Synth Engine plays host to sample-based, Virtual Analog, and FM synthesis modes, as well as a collection of guitars, strings, choirs, and much more that can now be implemented across three independently manageable synth layers. Plus, the already-advanced arpeggiator is outfitted with brand-new gate, polyphonic, and pattern modes to supplement your sound with highly detailed and customizable rhythmic opportunities.





Sculpt and shape your tones





A reimagined panel design is also present with the Stage 4, armed with physical drawbars and LED faders for each layer. The panel provides plenty of real-time feedback and flexibility in creating, designing, saving, and recalling patches as you need them. The triple-sensor keybed provides lifelike sensitivity with fully weighted keys, offering unparalleled expression across every instrument. New features like the dynamic compression and unison mode are accompanied by a freshly developed variation on their hallmark reverb, delay, amplifier, and modulation effects, including spring, cathedral, and booth reverb, as well as a new spin effect and space delay.





Real-time, reactive control





The Nord Stage 4 brings physical drawbars and LED indicators to its interface, facilitating reactive design of organ patches and real-time feedback as you dial in your sound. With the new Extern mode, deep and precise MIDI control allows the Stage 4 to integrate into any arrangement seamlessly. The Tru-Vibrato, Unison, and Round Robin modes have been bolstered with enhanced samples to provide even greater flexibility in cultivating and crafting your sound, with plenty of room for aftertouch.





Nord Stage 4 88 Stage Keyboard Features:


Digital stage piano with piano, organ, and synthesizer sound engines


Fast, smooth feel from the 88-key fully weighted, triple-sensor keybed


2 OLED displays for Program and Synth sections provide clear navigation and operation


Seamless Transitions between program changes eliminate interruptions in your sound when changing patches


Doubled sample memory to add your favorite instrument sounds from the Nord Piano Library with even greater fidelity and range than before


3 synth layers can be independently managed and attenuated for complex patch construction with the Wave 2 Synth Engine


Dedicated per-layer FX control allows for increased variety and depth of texturizing tools


Expanded instrument selection includes electric pianos, strings, voices, folk instruments, and more


Extern Section will enable you to integrate external MIDI sound modules as if they were part of the keyboard


LED indicators accompany physical drawbars for immersive and informative real-time patch development for organ sounds


Supports Program Changes from external footswitch (not included)