The Ultimate Nord Stage 4 Walkthrough!

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Introducing the Nord Stage 4
» 1:30 The Organ Section
» 1:55 Stop Mode Angles
» 3:02 B3 Bass
» 3:45 The Piano Section!
» 4:09 The Keybed Feel?
» 4:45 Dynamic Comp
» 6:16 Unison Modes!
» 7:47 The Middle Section!
» 7:55 Sticky Mode?
» 8:52 Morph Sources & Pedal
» 9:30 Programs, Presets & Live Sounds!
» 11:37 Layer Scenes!
» 13:45 Preset Library
» 16:35 Another Split Point?
» 17:04 Tap Tempo With Footswitch
» 18:27 Soloing Sounds!
» 19:25 Section Edit
» 20:04 Copy/Monitor/Paste Options!
» 22:16 About the New Triple Pedal!
» 23:25 Controlling Each Layer Via Different Midi Channels!
» 24:35 How to Share the Nord with Aux Keyboard!
» 28:32 External MIDI Section?
» 29:33 The Synth Section!
» 29:52 Keyboard Hold!
» 30:36 Pitch Bend Per Layer!!
» 31:52 Panning!
» 32:04 More Morphing Possibilities!
» 34:00 Hi Lo Note Priority Modes!
» 36:51 Polyphonic Arpeggiator!
» 39:06 Vibrato!
» 40:02 Unison
» 42:14 Layer Effects Section!
» 42:50 Amp Sim Variations
» 45:08 EQ Every Layer!
» 45:55 Mod FX Variations!
» 47:06 Delay
» 47:30 Two Shift Buttons!!!
» 48:58 Delay Effects
» 50:09 Compressor
» 50:22 The House Piano Thing!
» 51:07 Program Volume Level Offset!
» 51:40 The Reverbs!
» 53:49 Clav & Spring Reverb!
» 55:58 Final Thoughts!

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[jimharris]

Honestly from the amount of whining on the Nord user forum you'd think this thing's junk. It's an absolute beast!

[desmoriderssthlm]

Thank you King Jack for an outstanding next level review of the Stage 4! No one else on YouTube can put together such an interesting and inspiring deep diggin' review like you just did with this one. Yes, it was almost an hour long but I could watch this for another 2 hours. Man, you are so skilled, both as a keyboard player AND as a pedagogue, hats off! A week ago I told my self to keep my Stage 3 and stay happy....Now I really understand what an incredible upgrade the Stage 4 is and I'm definitely getting one. Keep up the good work, love watching you reviews 🥳🎹🎶🥇

[Justin_collier]

I’ll never be able to afford a nord but i enjoy your plating and watching the videos. Id love to stop by somewhere that has one and play with it

[tanner]

One of the best detailed videos (on any keyboard) I've ever seen! Definitely NOT too long.

[mark.sismore]

I’ve just replaced my MODX8 with the 73 key compact Stage 4 and I am blown away by the difference in how I can get to the stuff I need when playing live. This video has been a massive help in getting me familiar with the layout, I’ve watched it through probably 5 times now and every time I see it I learn something new.
Thanks Jack and thanks Andertons, looking forward to seeing the next one.

[eythorgunn]

Been a Nord user for years. This is the best one yet by far! Great video! You nailed all the important details.

[Nacho]

Thank you, Jack, for this awesome video. Keep 'em coming! I got my Stage 4 Compact at the beginning of March and this video has really helped me to delve deeper and get stuck in. As a first time Nord user there's so much to learn but I'm absolutely in love with this thing. It is amazing.

[Vincenade]

I got mine one week ago, and coming from NS2: this unit is just mind blowing in terms of flexibility, accessibility, playability and sound shaping! Clavia people have really done a great great job! And your video is a wonderful deep overview of the capacities of NS4!! ❤❤❤

[timtigerjazz]

presentation is astonishing: your knowledge, passion, ability to impart all of the above. I'm waiting on my new Stage 4 to arrive as we speak, and will definitely run through the things you demonstrated when it arrives. Thanks so much for sharing.

[luiscora]

Insane… who can manage this keyboard to the fullest will have my respect! Nord couldn’t resist anymore and put all their keyboards together lol

[zackD]

You made a 3 hour expo fit into one: beautifully organized and super comprehensive... and fun.

[alanskeys]

Top demo fella, the clearest on YouTube
Massive help getting me round this monster .
Had a compact version for two months and still not used it on stage. But after this vid I think I’m a week away to finish programming it .
Thanks again dude .
Al🎹🎹

[deronhutchinson]

Best keyboard I’ve ever purchased and I’ve been a Yamaha Kurzweil Roland Korg user prior to my first Nord P5 and now S4. P5 is my church board along with my Modx plus. I’m still learning how the S4 and all is can do and how it applies to what I need in my gigs.

[nhaze]

Jack, I need one! Gonna have to sell my stage 3 now, i had a piano 5 (first piano ever) than upgraded to the stage 3, and im just a random bloke that barely knows how to play. I just need it to play in my living room simple as that, Nord sure makes some amazing products, this pared with some good speakers ❤ I'm buying one this summer! Let's go! 🎉

[andreievkalupniek]

This is great and helpful . Just ordered one for the church yesterday - really looking forward to it!🎉❤

[soots-stayingoutofthespotl]

The way I see Aux Keyboard working quite well, either live or in the studio, is if you have the Stage 4 88 as your main keyboard for playing piano, and above that on your stand (or to the side) you have a decent synth-action or waterfall contoller keyboard for playing synth runs and organ, assigned to whatever sound suits at any given moment obviously. Or perhaps an alternative scenario, where you would use a Stage 4 Compact as your main all-round keybed, and above/ to the side of that you'd have a top-end Kawai VPC-1 or lesser 88-key controller for occasional piano playing with a heavier action. Or even the first scenario but with the positions switched around, so you'd have the Stage 4 88 within easy reach for tweaking, but your main keyboard (directly in front of you) for general tinkering would be something with a lighter touch.

If anyone has any opinions on whether the above makes sense or not, and what the best combo would be if so, I would be genuinely interested in hearing your thoughts, because I think it could ultimately save some money, or at least add versatility for a relatively modest amount of money.

[WoodyPianoShack]

congrats jack on the new board, youre worth it. brian btw plays without leslie, so disable the rotary sim and whack up the dist, i love that sound!

[BarryWarne]

wow, super nice refinements to all things making Nord Stage so great (and video length is just right for me. Love seeing what's new presented by someone that knows what they are talking about!)

[josue]

I just bought the Nord Stage 4 a little hesitating, you just convinced me I made the best choice ever!

[Keyboardnut]

I have a compact 4 and loving it so much better than the 3