Nord Stage 4 73 Stage Keyboard — 73 Weighted Hammer Action Keys with Aftertouch
Nord stage keyboard with 73 weighted Hammer Action keys and aftertouch. A 2 GB piano, a C2D organ with physical drawbars and a Wave 2 synth in a size that travels better than an 88-key board: 106.9 cm, 16.7 kg, Single Pedal 1 included.
Going from electric piano to organ to a synth pad in the same song, on a real weighted keyboard, without hauling an 88-key board out of the trunk for every gig: that's the compromise many band keyboardists are after. The Nord Stage 4 73 is a 73-key stage keyboard with a Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed and aftertouch, bringing together three complete sections: piano, organ and synth. It is 106.9 cm wide and weighs 16.7 kg.
Highlights
- 73 weighted Hammer Action keys, Triple Sensor, with aftertouch, E to E; Nord rates this action as medium.
- Three independent sections: 2 GB piano with 120 voices, C2D organ, Wave 2 synth with 46 voices.
- Physical drawbars with LED graphs, to set organ registrations by hand while playing.
- One LED fader per layer and a complete effects section for each one.
- Layer Scene: switch between two layer setups with a single button, in the middle of a song.
- Extern mode to control a module or software over MIDI from the Stage.
- Nord Single Pedal 1 included in the box.
Specifications
| Keyboard | 73 Triple Sensor keys, Hammer Action (medium touch), aftertouch; E to E range |
|---|---|
| Piano section | 2 GB memory; 120-voice polyphony; Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer, Clav categories |
| Organ section | C2D B3 tonewheel, Vox Continental, Farfisa, two pipe organs; physical drawbars; B3 Bass mode; 122 Vintage rotary speaker |
| Synth section | Wave 2 engine: analog oscillators, digital waves, FM, samples; 1 GB; 46 voices; 3 layers; arpeggiator |
| Effects | Per layer: modulation (including Pump and Spin), delay (including Flam and Space), amp, 3-band equalizer, compressor; reverb with 6 algorithms |
| Programs | 512 in 8 banks; 8 Live programs |
| Keyboard split | Up to 3 split points (4 zones), 3 crossfade widths |
| Audio | 4 assignable ¼" outputs; stereo headphones; monitor input |
| Pedals | Sustain, Triple Pedal, rotor, organ swell, control pedal, foot switch |
| MIDI and USB | MIDI In and Out; USB type B |
| Dimensions | 106.9 × 12.1 × 34.9 cm |
| Weight | 16.7 kg |
| In the box | Nord Single Pedal 1, user manual, power cord, USB cable |
Why the 73-key version
The Stage 4 73 has the same sounds, the same memory, the same jacks and the same type of weighted keybed as the Stage 4 88. It is 21.3 cm narrower and 2.9 kg lighter. For the band, bar or church keyboardist who rarely plays in the two outer octaves of the piano, it is often the most practical size: it fits more easily on a small stage, on a two-tier stand or in a compact car. The pianist who plays repertoire across the full range, or who often splits the keyboard into four zones, should look at the 88. And the player who mostly plays organ and synth will find a 10.4 kg semi-weighted waterfall keyboard in the Stage 4 Compact.
Pedals and accessories
- Included: Nord Single Pedal 1, sustain pedal.
- Continuous-sensor sustain: Nord Single Pedal 2.
- Triple pedal: Nord Triple Pedal 2, on the Triple Pedal input.
- Expression and swell: Nord EP-15 or EP-30.
- Pedalboard: Nord Pedal Keys 27, with a built-in swell pedal, or Pedal Keys 25, with wooden keys.
- Transport: Nord Soft Case, a padded soft case with a pocket, or the Nord Soft Case with wheels.
- Stand and protection: Nord Keyboard Stand; Nord dust cover in the 73 size.
Alternatives from other brands
| Model | Keyboard | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord Stage 4 73 | 73 weighted Hammer Action keys, aftertouch | Piano, organ and synth in separate sections; 16.7 kg |
| Yamaha YC73 | 73 weighted BHS keys | VCM Organ, AWM2 and FM engines, 128 voices; 13.4 kg |
| Korg Nautilus 73 | 73 Natural Touch semi-weighted keys | Workstation with nine synthesis engines; 14.6 kg |
Frequently asked questions
- Stage 4 73 or Stage 4 88?
- Same instrument, two sizes. The 73 weighs 16.7 kg and is easier to carry; the 88 gives you the full piano range and more room for split zones, at 19.6 kg.
- Is the Stage 4 73 keybed heavy?
- Nord describes it as a Hammer Action with a medium touch, with aftertouch. It is a true weighted keyboard, without being as heavy as a grand piano action; the Nord Piano 6, for its part, is rated heavy.
- Stage 4 73 or Stage 4 Compact?
- Both have 73 keys and the same sections. The 73 has a weighted keybed and weighs 16.7 kg; the Compact has a semi-weighted waterfall keybed, more natural for organ, and weighs 10.4 kg.
- Is a pedal included?
- Yes, a Nord Single Pedal 1 for sustain. The Triple Pedal 2 and expression pedals are sold separately.
- Which case should I use to carry it?
- For the 73 size, Nord lists its Soft Case, with a pocket for cables, and its Soft Case with wheels.
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