Description

Nord Stage 3 HP-76 76-Key Stage Digital Piano with Hammer Action Portable Keybed Overview :

The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of the successful Stage series continuing a vision of the ultimate instrument for the performing musician.

Features :Performance/GeneralOLED-displays for Program and Synth section Seamless transitions when changing programs Extended Split functionality with optional CrossfadeSong List Mode Extended Morph Destinations Piano sectionDoubled memory (2GB) for the Nord Piano Library Greatly expanded polyphony (120 voices)Creative Filter presets Layer categorySynth sectionNord Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample playback Dedicated OLED display for Oscillator functions Expanded Memory (480 MB) for the Nord Sample Library 3.0Extended Polyphony Super Wave category (S-wave)Organ sectionNord C2D Organ Engine2 new Pipe Organ models Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker – available per SlotPhysical Drawbars for Nord Stage 3 Compact EffectsImproved Delay with added Feedback filters and Analog Mode Filter Mode with Resonance Separate Compressor per Slot with Amount and Fast modeSeparate Reverb per Slot with Bright modeThe Nord Piano ExperienceThe Nord Stage 3 features a wide 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.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 soundsThe Nord Stage 3 Factory Bank features a very extensive selection of the Nord Piano Library but you can easily add or replace any 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 ReleaseA Long Release-mode adds a slightly longer release, more suitable for legato playing, emulating a looser damper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrumentHammer Action Portable (HP)The Nord Stage 3 HP76 keybed uses amazingly portable weighted hammer action piano keys, limiting the weight of the Nord Stage 3 HP76 to only 12,4 kg (27,3 lbs). Key range E-G.Specifications :GENERAL

Master Level Control

Wooden Pitch Stick

Modulation Wheel

400 Programs – 8 Banks with 10 Pages each. Each Page has 5 Program locations

Song Mode – 8 Banks with 50 Songs each (400 Songs in total). Each Song has 5 Song Parts (Programs).

5 Live Buffers

2 Individual Slot Setups

3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)

Global Mono output

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

Up to 3 Split Points (4 Keyboard Zones) with visual LED indication between zones

3 Split Point width (crossfade) options: Lrg, Sml or Off

Keyboard Zones editor mode

ORGAN SECTION

Nord C2D B3 Tone wheel Organ simulation

Vox Continental and Farfisa models

2 Digital Pipe Organ models

9 digitally controlled Drawbars

Percussion controls

Vibrato / Chorus control

Two Drawbar Presets per Slot

2-Part Multitimbral (2 manuals)

PIANO SECTION

2 GB memory for Piano sounds

All sounds can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)

120 Voice Polyphony

Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer and Clav/Harpsichord

4 Selectable Velocity Curves

Dedicated Piano filters

Clavinet EQ controls

String Resonance (Generation 2) on acoustic Grand Pianos and Uprights

Selectable Soft Piano Release

Pedal Noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal (optional accessory) on selected acoustic and electric pianos

Layer (Slot) Detune functionality

2-Part Multitimbral

SYNTH SECTION

Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with Sample Playback

Dedicated OLED Display for Oscillator section

480 MB Memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0

All samples can be replaced using Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)

34 Voice polyphony

Oscillator Types: Classic, Wavetable (Wave), Formant, Super Wave (S-Wave) and Sample

Oscillator Configurations: Pitch, Detune*, Shape*, Sync*, Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw, Bell and Noise Mix, FM* and Ring Mod

*=Not available for Sample/Superwave

Classic Transistor Ladder Filter (LP M), 12 & 24 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and combined Low Pass/Band Pass (LP+BP) filter

Filter Drive: Off, 1, 2 and 3

Filter Tracking: Off, 1/3, 2/3 and Full

3 Unison modes

Amplitude envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control

Modulation envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain) with Velocity control

LFO with 5 waveforms/modes: Square, Triangle, Ramp Dn, Ramp Up and Sample & Hold

400 (8×50) Synth Preset locations with Synth Preset categories

Arpeggiator (Up, Down, Up-Down and Random). Range: 1, 2, 3 or 4 octaves.

LFO and Arpeggiator synchronizable to Master Clock

2-Part Multitimbral

EFFECTS

Effect 1: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Auto Pan, Wah-Wah, AutoWah 1, Autowah 2

Effect 2: Flanger, Vibe, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses

Delay with Tempo, Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet) controls, Ping Pong (stereo taps), Tap-Tempo, Feedback Filter (HP/LP/BP) and panel selectable Analog mode.

3 types of Speaker simulations, JC, Twin and Small

Filter Mode (HP24/LP24) with Cut-off, Resonance and Mix controls

Tube amp simulation with adjustable overdrive

3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid. EQ ranges: 100 Hz, 200 Hz – 8 kHz and 4 kHz

Rotary Speaker: selectable speed (Stop, Slow and Fast) and separate overdrive

Extended Morphable Parameters – (Filter Resonance, Reverb Dry/Wet, Delay Feedback, Amp Drive)

Effect rates/tempo can be synchronized to the Master Clock

Compressor with Fast Mode

Reverb – 6 algorithms with Bright Mode

KEYBOARD76-key Velocity sensitive Hammer Action Portable keyboard with Aftertouch. Range: E-GCONNECTIONS

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. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.

Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)

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. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.

Control Pedal – ¼”, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.

Program Change Pedal input – ¼”, 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary two-button pedal like e.g. Boss FS-6, Boss FS-7 etc.

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

Nord Stage 2 Connections

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

User Manual

Dust cover (88 and HP76 only)

Sustain pedal (88 and HP76 only)

Power cord

Nord Sample and Piano DVDs

USB cord

DIMENSIONS1122 mm (44″), 127 mm (5″), 347 mm (13,6″)WEIGHT12.5 kg (27.5 lb)

Made in Sweden