Some of the main features of the piano section are a doubled memory (2GB) for the piano library, expanded polyphony (120 voices), and creative filter presets. The A1 synth engine is equipped with sample playback, a dedicated OLED display for oscillator functions, expanded memory (480MB) for the sample library, and a Super Wave category (S-wave). Additional features of the organ section are a Nord C2D organ engine, two new pipe organ models, and a Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker.

Furthermore, the Nord Stage 3 effects section features a new filter effect, extended morphable parameters, and enhanced delay effects with a separate reverb and compressor for each slot. Also, the effects sections have a wide range of instantly tweakable high-quality effects, all of which are modeled after classic stompboxes and are available for each slot. Finally, a new Song Mode lets you easily organize a group of programs for each specific song in the list. Each song can consist of up to 5 different programs, which are freely assignable from your existing programs.

Performance/General

OLED displays for program and synth section

Seamless transitions when changing programs

Extended split functionality with optional crossfade

Song list mode

Extended morph destinations

Piano Section

Doubled memory (2GB) for the Nord Piano Library

Expanded polyphony (120 voices)

Creative filter presets

Layer category

Synth Section

Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback

Dedicated OLED display for oscillator functions

Expanded memory (480MB) for the Nord Sample Library

Extended polyphony

Super Wave category (S-wave)

Organ Section

Nord C2D organ engine

2 new pipe organ models

Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker - available per slot

Physical drawbars for Nord Stage 3 Compact

Effects

Improved delay with added feedback filters and analog mode

Filter mode with resonance

Separate compressor per slot with Amount and Fast mode

Separate reverb per slot with Bright mode

In the Box

Nord Stage 3 Compact 73-Note Semi-Weighted Waterfall Keyboard with Physical Drawbars

Power Cord

USB Cord

Limited 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

Item Type

Piano/Organ

Keyboard

73 Organ Keys with Semi-Weighted Action

Touch Sensitivity

4 Levels of Sensitivity

Aftertouch

Yes

Expression Controls

1 x Pitch Bend

1 x Modulation

9 x Drawbar

Display

Monochrome OLED

Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples

400 x Sound Preset

Number of Song Presets

400

Maximum Polyphony

Pianos: 120 Voice

Synths: 34 Voice

Multitimbrality

Pianos: 2-Part

Organs: 2-Part

Synths: 2-Part

Internal Memory

Sound Library: 2 GB

Sample Library: 480 MB

Built-In Effects

Amp Simulator, Auto-Pan, Auto-Wah, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Drive/Overdrive, EQ, Filter, Phaser, Reverb, Ring Modulator, Rotary

Performance Functions

Arpeggiator, Dual Zone, Split/Layer, Transpose, Tuning Adjustment

Built-In Speakers

None

Oscillators

5 x Variable (FM, Formant, Noise, Sample, Sawtooth, Sine, Square, Triangle, Wavetable)

Audio I/O

1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Aux Input

4 x 1/4" TS Line Output

1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output

Pedal Support

1 x 1/4" Sustain

1 x 1/4" Rotary Switch

2 x 1/4" TRS Expression

1 x 1/4" Patch Change

MIDI I/O

1 x DIN 5-Pin Input

1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

USB 1 x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI, Update)

Media/Memory Card Slot

None

OS Compatibility

macOS 

Windows 

*As of December, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Included Software

None

Color

Red

Included Accessories

USB Cable

Dimensions

42 x 4 x 12" / 1066.8 x 101.6 x 304.8 mm

Weight

22 lb / 10 kg

Package Weight

28.5 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

54 x 7.5 x 7"