Nord Stage 4 88 Stage Keyboard — 88 Weighted Hammer Action Keys with Aftertouch
The Stage 4 in its most complete form: the full 88 piano keys, weighted Hammer Action with aftertouch, under three independent sections (piano, organ, Wave 2 synth). Up to four split zones and four assignable outputs; 19.6 kg.
A pianist backing a band always ends up short of keys: bass on the left, piano in the middle, strings on the right, and the low octave disappears. The Nord Stage 4 88 is an 88-key stage keyboard, the full piano range, on a Triple Sensor weighted Hammer Action keybed with aftertouch. It brings together a 2 GB piano, an organ with physical drawbars and a Wave 2 synth, each with its own effects, so a whole show can be played on a single 19.6 kg instrument.
Highlights
- 88 keys, A to C: Triple Sensor weighted Hammer Action keybed, medium touch according to Nord, with aftertouch.
- Piano section with 2 GB and 120 voices: grand, upright, electric and digital pianos, with string resonance and pedal noise.
- Organ section: C2D B3, Vox Continental, Farfisa and two pipe organ models, under physical drawbars with LED graphs.
- Wave 2 synth with three independent layers, 1 GB of samples, polyphonic arpeggiator.
- Up to 4 zones across 88 keys, with adjustable crossfades between them.
- Effects dedicated to each layer, including the new Pump and Spin, and Spring, Booth and Cathedral reverbs.
- 4 assignable outputs to separate piano, organ and synth at the mixing desk.
Specifications
| Keyboard | 88 Triple Sensor weighted keys, Hammer Action (medium), aftertouch; A to C |
|---|---|
| Piano | 2 GB; 120 voices; Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer, Clav; dynamic compression; unison |
| Organ | C2D (B3), Vox Continental, Farfisa, 2 digital pipe organs; Drawbar Live mode; B3 bass; model 122 Vintage rotary speaker |
| Synth oscillators | Analog (including Super, Noise and Misc), digital waves, FM, samples |
| Synth filters | Ladder LP M, 12 and 24 dB low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, combined low-pass and band-pass |
| Synth | 1 GB for the Nord Sample Library; 46 voices; 3 layers |
| Effects | Modulation, tempo-synced delay with stereo ping-pong, 3 amp simulations, 3-band equalizer, compressor, 6 reverbs |
| Memory | 512 programs, 8 Live programs |
| Zones | 3 split points, 4 zones |
| Outputs | 4 assignable ¼" audio outputs; stereo headphone jack |
| Inputs | Monitor; sustain; Triple Pedal; rotor; swell; control pedal; foot switch |
| Digital connections | MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB type B |
| Dimensions | 128.2 × 12.1 × 34.9 cm |
| Weight | 19.6 kg |
| Included | Single Pedal 1, user manual, USB cable, power cord |
What 88 keys change on stage
All three Stage 4 models have the same sounds and the same jacks; the 88 stands out for its range. For classical repertoire, solo jazz or a piece that goes down to the low A, nothing is missing. For the keyboardist who splits a lot, the four zones have room to breathe: a synth bass over two octaves, a piano in the middle and a pad on the right stay playable without stepping on each other. The trade-off is transport: 128.2 cm wide and 19.6 kg, which is 2.9 kg more than the Stage 4 73. It is also the only Stage 4 for which Nord lists its wooden stand, the Wood Keyboard Stand, which puts the keyboard at grand piano height.
Pedals, stand and transport
- In the box: Nord Single Pedal 1 for sustain.
- Finer piano pedalling: Nord Single Pedal 2, with continuous sensors, or the Triple Pedal 2 and its three pedals.
- Volume and organ swell: Nord EP-15 and EP-30 expression pedals.
- Bass with your feet: Nord Pedal Keys 27 and Pedal Keys 25 MIDI pedalboards.
- Stands: Nord Wood Keyboard Stand, in wood, for the 88 size only; Nord Keyboard Stand, lighter.
- Travel: Nord Soft Case with wheels, a padded soft case; Nord dust cover in the 88 size.
Alternatives from other brands
| Model | Keyboard | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord Stage 4 88 | 88 Triple Sensor weighted keys, aftertouch | Piano, organ and synth sections, effects per layer; 19.6 kg |
| Yamaha YC88 | 88 NW-GH3 wooden keys | VCM organ, AWM2 and FM; 18.6 kg |
| Korg Nautilus 88 | 88 RH3 weighted keys | Nine engines, including the CX-3 organ and the SGX-2 piano; 23.1 kg |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 88-key version worth the extra weight?
- If you play piano across the full range or often split the keyboard into several zones, yes. If you mostly play in the middle of the keyboard and carry your gear alone, the Stage 4 73 does the same job and is 2.9 kg lighter.
- Is the keybed as heavy as a grand piano?
- No. Nord rates the Stage 4 Hammer Action as medium. For an action rated heavy, look at the Nord Piano 6.
- Do the 73 and the 88 have the same feel?
- Nord describes both as Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybeds with a medium touch and aftertouch. The question comes up often among users, and trying them in person remains the best answer.
- Can I load my own samples?
- Yes. The synth plays sounds from the Nord Sample Library in the Nord Sample Editor 4 format, in 1 GB of dedicated memory.
- Which stands fit the Stage 4 88?
- Nord lists the Keyboard Stand for all Stage 4 models, and the Wood Keyboard Stand for the 88 size only.
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