NORD Stage 3 Compact

Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest award-winning technologies includingthe Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on Effects - all in one exceptional performance keyboard.

PERFORMANCE

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.

Massive sonic flexibility

The Nord Stage 3 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ and Synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously. Furthermore, the Nord Stage 3 has 2 separate slots allowing you to have 2 Pianos, 2 Organs and 2 Synths plus Effects at the same time for massive sonic flexibility.

Seamless transitions

The Nord Stage 3 features automatically seamless transitions when changing sounds or programs while playing.

Song Mode

A new Song Mode lets you easily organize a group ofPrograms for eachspecificsong in the list. Each song can consist of up to 5 different Programs, freely assignablefrom your existing Programs. You can create uniqueSongLists for differentbands orsituations and the names and order can be easily customized on the fly without connecting it to a computer.The super clear new OLED display offers excellent overview when selecting sounds and editing programs.

Advanced Split functionality with optional crossfade

The Nord Stage 3 also features 3 Split Zones and a new Split Point Crossfade functionality. Choose among 3 different crossfadewidths (Small, Large or Off)indicated by different LED colors.
A new Split Point Editor Modelets you easily organize and set up Split Pointsusing the OLED display giving you agreat overview ofthe assigned sound sourcesfor each Split zone. 

Support for Program change via pedal

The Nord Stage 3 also supports Program change via pedal allowing for flexible program changes (up/down) while keeping your hands on the keyboard. 

PIANO SECTION

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 Piano Experience

The Nord Stage 3 features a wide selection of Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianos, DigitalPianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord from our exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique characters! The Nord Stage 3 Piano section also features a brand new “Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches.

Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments. Our unique ‘Advanced String Resonance’ and Dynamic Pedal Noise features deliver breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.

Replaceable sounds

The Nord Stage 3 Factory Bank features a very extensive selection of theNord Piano Library butyou can easily add or replaceany of these sounds using the Nord Sound Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated with new exclusive world class sounds, and always free of charge.

Long Release

ALong Release-mode adds aslightly longer release,more suitable for legato playing,emulating alooserdamper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.

Nord Triple Pedal

The Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) features our unique dynamic sustain pedal that enablesthe use of half-pedaling and "release and catch" techniques and also Sustenuto and Soft Pedals. The Nord Triple Pedal also recreates the mechanical sounds of lifting and releasing the damper mechanism, producing the characteristic thomp and sizzle sounds. The Pedal Noise feature responds dynamically to the force/momentum used when pressing or releasing the sustain pedal on the Nord Triple Pedal.

ORGAN SECTION

The Nord Stage 3 features our 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.

B3 Tonewheel simulation

The Nord Stage 3Organ section featuresour award winning Nord C2D organ including the extremely authentic B3Tonewheelsimulation with four different tone wheel settings, ranging from factory new clean to leaky old vintage. 

Vintage Rotary Speaker

The Nord Stage 3 features the latest generation of ourvintage 122 Rotary Speaker simulationaddinganessential character to a live organ performance and featuresSlow, Fast and Stop mode as well as a Drive control. The 122 Rotary Speaker simulation is available on each slot and can also be used with the Piano or Synth section

Classic Transistor Organs

The Organ section also features impeccablesimulations ofthe classic 1960’s Transistor Organs,Vox Continental andFarfisa Compact with all the classic settings.

Pipe Organs

The Organ section also contains two different newPipe Organ models. Pipe1 is a pureOrgan with few harmonics. Pipe 2 is a recreation ofmetal pipes that commonly make up the backbone of a pipe or church organ, with a special detune mode when enabling Vibrato/Chorus.

PhysicalDrawbars for Stage 3 Compact

The Nord Stage 3 Compact now features Physical Drawbars offering ultimate hands-on experience for the dedicated organ players.This model also supports the Nord Half-moon Switch.

The Nord Stage 3 88 and HP76 features Digital LED Drawbars, offering excellent overview over currentsettings.

SYNTH SECTION

The Nord Stage 3 Synth section features the acclaimed Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine combined with Sample Playback and a brilliant OLED display for all Oscillator functions.

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, Belland Noise Mix modes,FM and Ring Mod. The Synth section also provides 3Unison modes,without reducing voice polyphony. 

The Nord Stage 3'snew Oscillator section features 5 oscillator categories: Classic,Wave, Formant, Sample and brand new Super Wave (S-wave).

Sample Playback

The Nord Stage 3 Synth section has powerful sample playback capabilities and comes with an outstandingselection of samples from our newNord Sample Library 3.0. All samples can be tweaked creatively inside the Lead A1 Synth Engine and it is even possible to create and transfer your own samples using the Nord Sample Editor.

Flexible Filters

The Synth section features 6 Filter types:Classic Transistor Ladder Filter (LP M), Low Pass 12 and 24, Band Pass, High Pass and a powerful new combined Low Pass and Band Pass (LP+BP) Filter. The Filter section also includes a dedicated Filter Drive with 3 amount settings, as well as selectable keyboard tracking amount (1/3, 2/3 and full).

Syncronizable LFO and Arpeggiator

The Synth section features an Arpeggiator and LFO that can be easily synced to the Stage 3Master Clock for perfect timing with other elements of the Stage 3, including its effects.

EFFECT SECTION

The Nord Stage 3 Effect section features a brand new Filter Effect, extendedmorphable parameters, an enhanced Delay effect and a separate Reverb and Compressor for each slot.

The powerful Effectsection features a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality effects all modeled after classic stomp boxes, all available for each slot.

Effect 1

Here you can choose from Tremolo, two Wahs, an Auto-Wah, and an AutoPan. Use the AutoWah with a Clavinet for raw funk licks, create a psychedelic vibe with an Electric Piano on AutoPan, or give a Wurlitzer some body using the Tremolo. There is also a Ring Modulator on board, an effect used by many experimental and electronic musicians.

Effect 2

The two Phasers, two Choruses, the Flanger and a Vibe effect are modeled from the classic analog stomp boxes that define the sound of popular music. These swirling Phasers, metallic Flangers, and thick Choruses that are used by uncompromising professionals everywhere are crystal clear and faithfully simulated on the Nord Stage 3.

Amp Sim/EQ/Filter

Features authentic JC, Twin and Smallspeaker simulations with adjustable Drive, plus a separate Tube Drive simulation. This section also features a 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. Apowerfuladdition is the new Filter (LP24/HP24), with Cut-off and Resonance controls that apply to the entire selected sound source (Organ, Piano or Synth).

Delay

Theenhanced Delay effect features morphablecontrols for Tempo, Feedbackand Mix (Dry/Wet), as well as controls forPing-Pong mode and Tap Tempo. New additions include 3 feedback filters (HP/LP/BP) and a dedicated control for enabling the Analog mode.

Compressor

The Compressor helps you keep the overall mix tight and under control, and now also features a new Fastmode and is separate for each Slot.

Reverb

The Nord Stage 3 features six different Reverb types (Hall 1+2,Stage 1+2, and Room 1+2) for adding some ambience to your sounds, and the amount is now morphable. The Reverb effect is now separate per Slot and also features a new Bright mode.

MASTER CLOCK

The Master Clockfunction makes it easy to sync effects to other elements, like the arpeggiator, LFO or even one of the other effects. You can easily lock the effect rate to a range of note values – make the delay do quarter note triplets of what arpeggiator is playing, while the LFO gently sweeps the filter up and down in half notes, all perfectly interlocked. The Master Clock can also be controlled by an external MIDI clock – perfect for syncing your parts to a backing track, including tempo changes!

EXTERN SECTION

The Nord Stage 3 wouldn’t be a master keyboard if it couldn’t control external devices with ease. The Extern section is designed solely for this purpose, so that any MIDI-connected gear gets seamlessly integrated with the Nord Stage 3’s built-in instruments. Zones, splits and layers are handled exactly as if the external equipment was a part of the Stage 3 itself. All settings are saved together with a Program so advanced setups can be immediately recalled in real-time during a performance. You can even use the Extern Section to automatically transmit Bank Select and Program Change messages to your external units.