General
Nord instruments are intelligently designed inside and out. This not only makes these stage pianos instantly recognisable, but also the most comprehensive products Clavia Nord have to offer. If you were impressed by the Stage 2 EX series, then the Stage 3 is sure to overwhelm you. This Stage 3 Compact is the lightest and smallest model, hence the name and features 73 semi-weighted Waterfall keys and physical drawbars.
Piano, Organ, and Synth
On every Stage 3, you find a control panel split into four sections dedicated to piano, organ, synth, and effect. To suit the particular needs of live keyboard players, each can be used simultaneously and are fully-adjustable. Once you get the hang of it, you'll quickly see how easy it is to find the sounds and settings you're after. Some of the welcome upgrades included in the design of the Stage 3 are the bright OLED displays, seamless program integration, higher piano polyphony (120 voices instead of 60), double the piano memory (2 GB), and an A1 synth and C2D organ engines.
New Features
For live keyboardists, an instrument can never have enough memory, so the Stage 3's 2 GB piano memory will be apprecaited. You can use the inbuilt sounds, or replace them using the Nord Sound Manager and the organs and synths sound better than ever thanks to the Nord A1 synth engine and Nord C2D organ engine. When editing or selecting sounds and programs, the crystal-clear OLED displays make the experience smooth and intuitive and when toggling between programs, the transition is seamless, making sure that your flow remains uninterrupted. The Clavia Nord Stage 3 is a thoroughly designed, superior quality instrument, simply built for the stage.