Nord Stage 3 - Advanced Tutorial with Chris Martirano

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Chris Martirano shares his extensive knowledge and walks us through some advanced features on the Nord Stage 3 performance keyboard.

Nord Stage 3 Overview 2:08
Organ Section 9:31
Piano Section 16:05
Master Control Section 24:14
Synthesizer Section 34:15
Effects Section 47:06

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The Nord Stage 3 is Nord's flagship keyboard, combining piano, organ, and synthesizer technologies in an instrument with a user-friendly, performance-oriented interface. All three sound generating sections can be used simultaneously, with three slots per section for sonic flexibility. The Stage 3's Piano section provides 2 GB of memory for the Nord Piano Library's grand, upright, and electro-mechanical piano samples, while the Synthesizer section features the Lead A1 synth engine with support for the Nord Sample Library. The Organ section offers tonewheel and transistor organ models, along with rotary speaker simulation.

The Nord Stage 3 is available in three configurations: Stage 3 88, with 88-note fully weighted Hammer Action piano keybed and digital drawbars; Stage 3 HP76, with 76-note weighted Hammer Action Portable piano keybed and digital drawbars; and Stage 3 Compact, with 73-note semi-weighted organ-style waterfall keybed and physical drawbars.

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[horowizard]

What a great instrument! Hey Nord, you need to extend the frequency range on the Mid Band of your Equalizer to notch out well below 200Hz for 'problem' rooms where certain fundamentals of a patch can boom in volume. It's nice to be able to shape your sound but if the EQ could serve double duty to fix a less than ideal acoustical environment in a pinch, it becomes a true working musician's tool.

[patrickgallagher]

Thanks Mr. Martirano! I know the release of the Stage 3 is few months behind us now, but I still am contemplating to save up for one because it's an amazing instrument! Love the early Mark Is

[BrJD-iiiv]

Can't wait for Chris to demonstrate the Montage ..

[hots]

May I be the first to say thanks for another informative tutorial.

[marfars]

Chris sneeks in some mahavishnu at the end, always good demos from the man!

[ryanhernandez]

32 people disliked because they don’t have 5K for a keyboard 😢

[jupitermarx]

Btw! You are so good at your job that you could sell anything by utilizing your talent! Your a great player. I wish you were my teacher!;)

[LouisSerieusement]

Thank you !! cheers and love from france :)

[timstrel]

Thank you Christian for another informative video. I’m sold. I’ll be reaching out to you soon.

[tlazohtlalia]

19:00 Digi grand 1, 19:24Digi grand 2, 19:42Ballad EP1, 20:14Ballad EP1

[AlexanderNagel]

Thanks for the video! Some corrections though: 1.) Analog mode for delay is nothing new, NS2 had it (hidden in the menu) 2.) Detuning pianos did also exist in NS2. 3.) Copying / pasteing panels/slots could also be done on NS2.

[remmie]

Great tutorial!! This instrument is what I need on stage!

[jokumvildmoosehawkfield]

Why aren't there a video where you compare the organs in Nord Stage 3 vs. Dexibell S9.

[therealborischang]

What does Nord mean by pipe organ model? Two different physical organs that have been sampled? Or just two voices/patches?

[mcardlepm]

Maybe a noob question, but haven't found an answer anywhere: understand the stage 3 has 2 organ engines, so combined with the split point capability, should be able to set up like a double manual (B3), correct? I have a Nord CD1 clonewheel but might retire it if I can get something akin to a double-manual using a single 88.

[terrymacklin]

So I've done my homework and have come to the understanding that if you want a mod wheel, pitch bend and the affordability of the Electro 5 I will have to find twice the amount of cash. Albeit, the Stage 3 is an amazing instrument for live and studio. Just so expensive, hope Nord bridge the gap for us mortals one day. Suppose I can always wait for 5 years and have browse on EBay.

[jonathanbarker]

Chris, is there a more detailed user manual available? I am interested in creating my own arpeggiator notes.... the manual is fairly basic.

[l.mrteera]

Could you please explain more about the compressor?

[jupitermarx]

Are the draw bars only for use with the organ?

[pfylim]

unable to layer more than 2 samples? what???