Nord pianos have been used by countless artists on stages all around the world. For the fifth generation of the Stage 3, Nord have upgraded subtle functions to make it even more usable for live musicians. The two digital screens have OLED image displays for focus and clarity in all lighting situations. The Song List feature allows you to create, store and recall specific settings instantly. These can all be accessed and individually named directly from the piano, so once you have the right setting it is available quickly. The Stage 3 also benefits from a Seamless Transition function for the smoothest and most subtle switch between your programmes and sounds.
The Stage 3 utilises three interchangeable sound engines for the most creative tones available. The piano engine features six classic styles including upright and grand. The organ has the classic C2D voice as well as two completely new Principal Pipes. The synth section’s Lead A1 engine has become renowned for its warm, authentic tones. Each of the sound engines can be levelled with one another, as well as 2 organs able to be voiced simultaneously. The included sample library offers access to a wealth of voices and sounds that cover an expansive number of styles.
As well as a range of functions, the Nord Stage 3 has a developed feel that will impress traditional and modern musicians alike. The 76 notes all feature a fully weighted, hammer action mechanism for a developed feel. The keys are each programmed to have a developed feel similar to a true acoustic piano. The satin finish keys have a comfortable touch and suitable length for both live and studio use.
Nord’s expansive parameter editing section assists in achieving every artist’s specific sound. Each of the sound engines has a dedicated control section with LED labelling for easy use in low light venues. The synth’s oscillator tone shaping section benefits from a digital screen for visually analysing your sound. The controls are split into banks for easy readability, whilst the clearly labelled dials allow you to quickly check the settings. The effects section adds tremolo, delay, EQ and a range of EQs to your master sound for a final swell of tone. The Stage 3 even includes 3 cabinet speakers for a more realistic sound when going directly through MIDI.
This case is fantastic for just about any 76 key keyboard owing to its fully adjustable interior padding. All the foam is tongue and groove cut, meaning you can chop and change the amount of padding you have at any one of the eight points. This gives full customisation allowing you to fit even the most bizarre of keyboards in the case! Two fabric straps hold the keyboard down as well as sufficient padding on the roof of the case for additional protection to control knobs and dials.
This keyboard ABS case is really easy to carry to rehearsals and gigs. Featuring a heavy duty carry handle on each end of the case as well as on the top, the case is really easy and comfortable to hold. As well as this, two high quality wheels have been built in to the frame of the case meaning it can be wheeled around on most surfaces.
The Rack case has been constructed from high quality ABS, which is not only lightweight, but extremely strong. This means that it will take any punishment from transporting your keyboard around without causing any damage to your gear. The Aluminium reinforcing plates give extra rigidity. Four twist locks over the front of the case are easy to use and very strong.
