Nord Stage 4 Compact - 73-Key Stage Keyboard
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Nord Stage 4 Compact Stage Keyboard with Triple Sensor Keybed
The Nord Stage 4 Compact combines a premium Triple Sensor keybed with a redesigned performance panel featuring dedicated LED faders for each Layer, giving musicians immediate control and a clear overview when building sounds or performing live. Its expanded architecture brings together an enhanced Nord Piano Library, three independent Synth Layers based on the Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine, award winning organ simulations, physical drawbars with LED indicators, and a powerful effects section for an exceptionally flexible stage performance instrument.
Why Choose the Nord Stage 4 Compact?
The redesigned interface is built around fast, hands on control. Dedicated LED faders provide direct access to individual Layers, while the Preset Library offers ready to use Organ, Piano, and Synth sounds with effects. Layer Scene adds another level of performance flexibility by allowing seamless switching between two different sound setups at the touch of a button.
Its Piano section combines Grands, Uprights, and Electric Pianos from the Nord Piano Library with Dynamic Compression, Unison, Advanced String Resonance, and Dynamic Pedal Noise. The Synth section provides Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM, Wavetable, and an advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic, Gate, and Pattern modes, while the Organ section covers B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, and two Pipe Organ models. Musicians looking to buy a stage keyboard with extensive sound creation capabilities and immediate performance control will find the Nord Stage 4 Compact particularly well equipped for expressive live use.
Key Features
• Redesigned panel with dedicated LED faders for each Layer and two individual Layer Scene setups
• Premium Triple Sensor keybed with Aftertouch for expressive performance control
• Enhanced Piano collection with Grands, Uprights, and Electric Pianos from the Nord Piano Library
• Advanced String Resonance, Dynamic Pedal Noise, Dynamic Compression, and Unison
• Three independent Synth Layers based on the Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine with Virtual Analog, Samples, FM, and Wavetable synthesis
• Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic, Gate, and Pattern modes and customizable patterns
• B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, and two Pipe Organ models with physical drawbars and LED indicators
• Preset Library for Organ, Piano, and Synth sounds including effects
• Up to 3 Split Points creating 4 Keyboard Zones with visual LED indication and three crossfade width options
• 512 Programs across 8 Banks plus 8 Live Programs
• Three Morph sources: Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, and Aftertouch
• Wooden Pitch Stick and Modulation Wheel
• Master Clock with manual, external, and tap tempo rate control plus internal and MIDI clock sources
• Extensive Layer effects including modulation, delay, Amp/Speaker simulations, EQ, Rotary Speaker, compressor, and reverb
• Stereo and Mono output routing options
• MIDI over USB functionality
Technical Specifications
| Category Specification Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance Controls | Master Level | Master Level Control |
| Pitch Control | Wooden Pitch Stick | |
| Modulation | Modulation Wheel | |
| Level Control | Yes | |
| Aftertouch | Yes | |
| Morph Sources | 3: Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch | |
| Swell Pedal Control | Modulation Wheel also controllable by Swell pedal | |
| Programs & Presets | Programs | 512 Programs |
| Program Organization | 8 Banks with 8 Pages each; 8 Program locations per Page | |
| Preset Library | Organ, Piano, and Synth Presets including effects | |
| Organ Presets | 2 × 64 locations | |
| Piano Presets | 2 × 64 locations | |
| Synth Presets | 8 × 64 locations | |
| Live Programs | 8 | |
| Layer Scenes | 2 individual Layer Scene setups | |
| Keyboard Zones | Split Points | Up to 3 |
| Keyboard Zones | Up to 4 | |
| Split Indication | Visual LED indication between zones | |
| Split Point Width | Lrg, Sml, or Off | |
| Transposition | Programmable Transpose | +/- 6 semitones |
| Clock | Master Clock | Manual, external, and tap tempo rate control |
| Clock Source | Internal and MIDI | |
| Connectivity & Routing | MIDI | MIDI over USB |
| Output Routing | Stereo and Mono options | |
| Modulation Effects | Mod 1 | Tremolo, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Wah Wah, Auto Wah, Pump (Sidechain modulation) |
| Mod 1 Variation | Variation for each effect | |
| Mod 2 | Phaser, Flanger, Vibe, Chorus, Ensemble, Spin | |
| Mod 2 Variation | Variation for each effect | |
| Delay | Controls | Tempo, Feedback, and Mix (Dry/Wet) |
| Delay Functions | Ping Pong (stereo taps), Tap Tempo, Feedback Filter | |
| Feedback Filter | HP/LP/BP | |
| Feedback Effects | Variations | |
| Analog Mode | Panel selectable | |
| Amp & Speaker Effects | Amp/Speaker Simulations | 3 types: Twin, JC, and Small |
| Model Variation | Variation for each model | |
| Tube Amp Simulation | Adjustable overdrive | |
| Filter & EQ | Filter Mode | HP24/LP24 |
| Filter Controls | Cut off, Resonance, and Mix | |
| Equalizer | 3 band with sweepable mid | |
| EQ Ranges | 100 Hz, 200 Hz to 8 kHz, and 4 kHz | |
| Rotary Speaker | Speed | Stop, Slow, and Fast |
| Overdrive | Separate overdrive | |
| Effect Synchronization | Master Clock Sync | Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock |
| Dynamics | Compressor | Compressor with Fast Mode |
| Reverb | Algorithms | 6: Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall, Cathedral |
| Reverb Modes | Dark/Bright | |
| Reverb Options | Variation/Chorale |
Ideal Applications for the Nord Stage 4 Compact
The Nord Stage 4 Compact is designed for live musicians and keyboard performers who need immediate hands on control over Piano, Synth, and Organ sounds, flexible layering and keyboard zones, extensive effects, expressive performance controls, and fast access to presets and sound setups on stage.
Purchase Information
Items Included
Nord Stage 4 Compact Stage Keyboard.
Product Information
Brand: Nord
Model: NSTAGE4-COMPACT
UPC: 834035001653