Nord Stage 4 Compact

Nord’s Stage 4 compact is the latest incarnation of their flagship piano, organ, and synthesizer instrument, boasting 73 semi-weighted keys, high quality effects, and an interface that encourages inspiration almost instantly. Divided into three sections, the Stage 4 gives you completely redesigned sound engines for the Piano, Organ, and Synth sections. Designed to work with the new Triple Pedal 2 and Sustain Pedal 2 with their own inputs, while featuring the latest Triple Sensing Keybed, the Nord Stage Piano is great for studio or stage.

The Organ section has Nord’s incredible simulations of the Hammond B3, Vox, Farfisa, and pipe organs, complete with physical drawbars with LED indications and rotary speaker emulation. Based on the powerful Nord Wave 2 engine, the Synth section features three independent layers and uses sample-based, virtual analog, FM and wavetable synthesis to create sounds that are vintage or modern. The Piano engine has an extensive collection of grand and upright pianos along with electric piano sounds with added string resonance features and pedal noise for an authentic acoustic sound and playing feel.

Nord’s Stage 4 finishes the signal with a brand new Effects section independent to for each layer. Effects include: multiple reverb types including cathedral and spring, a redesigned Spin effect, new Pump effect, and Space delay, along with others. If you need several versatile sound engines with in an inspiring, performance-ready package, the Nord Stage 4 compact might be your best option.

Stage 4 Compact Features

73 semi-weighted triple sensor keybed
Redesigned interface
Upgraded Piano, Organ, and Synth sound engines
Dedicated Effects section
Wooden pitch stick
512 Programs
Physical drawbars for the Organ section
B3, Vox, Farfisa, and Pipe organ sounds
Piano section features three velocity curve options
Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer and Clav/Harpsichord sound options
Piano Timbre controls with custom settings for Electric Pianos and Clavinet
String Resonance for acoustic Grand and Upright pianos
Selectable Soft Piano Release
Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal 1, Nord Triple Pedal 2 or Nord Sustain Pedal 2 on selected acoustic and electric pianos
Synth section uses Nord Wave 2 engine
46 Voice polyphony
Oscillator Types: Analog, Digital Waves, FM and Sample-based
Analog Waveform options: Pure, Shape, Shape Sine, Multi, Super, Sync, Bell, Misc (Noise)
Classic Transistor Ladder Filter, 12 & 24 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and combined Low Pass/Band Pass (LP+BP) filter
Built-in Arpeggiator
Dedicated Effects section
Effects include 12 types of Modulation, 6 Types of Reverb, 3 Types of amp/speaker simulation, EQ, Rotary, Compressor, and Filter