Live-focused improvements
Two super-clear OLED displays for on-stage clarity, Seamless Transitions when changing programs/sounds, extended Split functionality, and the addition of the new Song List Mode makes the Nord Stage 3 more intuitive and flexible than ever for the live performer.
Massive sonic flexibility
The Nord Stage 3 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ and Synthesiser, 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.
Factory Bank
The Nord Stage 3 features an outstanding selection of Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianos, Digital Pianos, 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.
The Nord Piano Experience
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.
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. Single oscillator setups including Shape, FM, Ring Mod, Detune and Sync. Dual oscillator modes include Noise, Sine, Saw, Triangle and Square Mix. The Synth section also includes a brand new Oscillator category with massive “Super Waves”.
Sample Synth
The Nord Stage 3 Synth Section has powerful sample playback capabilities and comes with a wide selection of samples from our Nord Sample Library. All samples can be tweaked creatively inside the A1 Synth Engine and it is even possible to create and transfer your own samples using the Nord Sample Editor.
Separate Organs and Rotary per Slot
It is now possible to use two different Organ models simultaneously, allowing you to creatively blend a B3 with a Vox/Farfisa or a Principal Pipe organ. The updated vintage Model 122 Rotary Speaker simulation is also available for each slot independently.
Physical Drawbars for Compact model
The Nord Stage 3 Compact features our physical drawbars, and semi-weighted waterfall keybed. This model also supports the Nord Half-moon Switch.
Highlights
- 2 GB Memory (doubled from Stage 2 EX)
- Greatly expanded polyphony (120 voices)
- New Layer category
- Creative Piano Filters
- Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample Playback
- Dedicated OLED display for Oscillator configurations
- 480 MB memory for Sample Library
- New Super Wave category and new classic waveforms
- Classic Transistor Ladder Filter emulation, flexible LP+BP Filter and Filter Drive
- Extended Morph functionality
- Nord C2D B3 Tone Wheel simulation
- Model 122 Rotary Speaker simulation
- 2 new Principal Pipe organs
- Physical Drawbars for Compact model
- Separate Rotary Speaker setting per slot
- Delay with added Feedback filters (HP/LP/BP) and dedicated Analog Mode
- Filter Mode with Resonance (HP/LP)
- Separate Compressor per slot including new Fast Mode
- Separate Reverb per Slot including new Bright Mode
- Extended Morph functionality
