THE NEW EXPERIENCE The Nord Stage 4 features an all-new panel design with dedicated LED faders for each Layer, giving you greater overview and flexibility when building sounds and performing live. The new Preset Library is filled with inspiring, ready-to-use piano, synth and organ sounds for quick and seamless patch creation. The Layer Scene allows you to flawlessly alternate between two different sound setups with the press of a button. A powerful new effects section in the Nord Stage 4 offers a new level of musical expression by combining versatile pedal options with a premium triple sensor keybed. THE PIANO The Nord Stage 4 comes with a new, improved collection of Grands, Uprights and Electric Pianos from the exclusive Nord piano library, combined with new features like Dynamic Compression and Unison. Expanded collection of Uprights, Grands, EPs and more Dynamic Compression Unison feature Creative Timbre presets THE SYNTH Based on the powerful Nord Wave 2 synth engine, the synth section has 3 independent layers, and includes virtual analog synthesis, samples, FM and digital waves. A new library of samples from Nord's Sample Library offers a wide range of sounds including strings, bass, choirs, guitar and more. The advanced arpeggiator features new Polyphonic, Gate and Pattern modes for a huge variety of rhythmic applications with customizable patterns. Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine 3 independent Synth Layers Doubled sample memory Enhanced samples with Tru-Vibrato, Unison and Round Robin Extensive real time controls Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic, Gate and Pattern modes Extern mode for advanced MIDI control THE ORGAN The Organ section features award-winning simulations of 83 Tonewheel, 83 Bass, classic Vax and Farfisa, and two Pipe Organ models. All Stage 4 models feature Nord's new physical drawbars and LED indicators for the best hands-on experience. Award-winning organ simulations of B3, Vox/Farfisa and Pipe Organ models Physical drawbars with LED indicators New B3 Bass mode Drawbar Live mode Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker with normal or close mic positions THE EFFECTS Nord Stage 4 features a powerful new effects section that offers a complete set up effects for each layer. An extensive effects palette includes a new Pump effect for tempo-synced or pedal-controlled sidechain modulation, new Spin effect, and all-new types of Reverb, Delay, Amps, and Modulation effects. Dedicated Effect section per Layer New Variations for Modulation, Amp, Delay and Reverb Effects New Spring, Booth and Cathedral Reverb New Pump effect New Spin effect New Flam and Space Delay SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL 73-key Triple Sensor Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-E Master Level Control Wooden Pitch Stick Modulation Wheel 512 Programs - 8 Banks with 8 Pages each. Each Page has 8 Program locations Preset Library with Organ, Piano and Synth Presets including effects. 2x64 Organ Preset locations, 2x64 Piano Preset locations, 8x64 Synth Preset locations. 3 Morph sources: Modulation Wheel (also controllable by Swell pedal), Control Pedal, Aftertouch Stereo and Mono output routing options Programmable Transpose +/- 6 semitones Master Clock functionality with manual, external and tap-tempo rate control Internal and MIDI clock source MIDI over USB functionality Level control Aftertouch CONNECTIONS 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - ¼, 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced Stereo Headphone output - ¼, 6,35 mm stereo jack 1 Monitor input - 1/8, 3,5 mm stereo jack Sustain Pedal - ¼, 6,35 mm jack. Compatible with Nord Sustain Pedal 2 (continuous sensor), Nord Triple Pedal 1 and switch type pedals Triple Pedal - 5 pin DIN connector. Compatible with Nord Triple Pedal 2 Rotor Pedal - ¼, 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal. Organ Swell Pedal - ¼, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Control Pedal - ¼, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Foot Switch input - ¼, 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary two-button pedal or a single switch type pedal. MIDI In - 5 pin DIN connectors MIDI Out - 5 pin DIN connectors USB - type B connector for USB MIDI, Software Update and Sound Transfer Power Cord with IEC C14 connector INCLUDED ACCESSORIES User Manual Power cord USB cord DIMENSIONS 1066 mm x 104 mm x 322 mm 10.4 kg