Introduction; Welcome - Clavia Nord Stage User Manual

Nord Stage v3.1x
1. I
NTRODUCTION
W
ELCOME
We'd first like to thank you for purchasing the Nord Stage Eighty Eight/Seventy Six/Compact! Cla-
via's goal when developing the Nord Stage was to create a flagship stage instrument encompassing
the whole range of Clavia's expertise. Building on the success of the Nord Electro, the Nord Stage
incorporates the best emulations of traditional electromechanical/acoustic keyboard instruments on
the market as well as a synthesizer section designed for maximum ease of use, yet offering wide sonic
possibilities.
Nord Stage features outstanding classic keyboard sounds with true feel, from natural keyboard re-
sponse to authentic sound. A medium weighted hammer action 88/76 note keyboard, or a 73 note
semi-weighted waterfall keyboard makes this instrument the largest in Clavia's range, yet it weighs
only 18,5/16,5/9,7 kilos which is an achievement in itself.
To make a great tool you have to put all the focus on a few things, and that's what we did with the
Nord Stage. Think about it, the best tool isn't a Swiss army knife.
F
EATURES
Nord Stage has the following main features:
• Organ section with faithful reproductions of three classic models; B3 (Hammond), V-Type (Vox
Continental) and F-Type (Farfisa).
• Piano section with concert grand/upright acoustic pianos, Electric Pianos and Wurlitzer electric
pianos, Clavinet, and Electric Grand.
• Synth section with subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis.
• Comprehensive effects section.
• A medium weighted hammer action 88/76 note keyboard with Aftertouch, or a 73 note semi-
weighted waterfall keyboard with Aftertouch.
• An Extern section for controlling external MIDI instruments.
• A Morph feature for applying multiple parameter changes to a sound with controllers.
• Splits and layers are easily set up by assigning instruments to Keyboard Zones.
But that's not all. There are two independent Panels "A" and "B", each containing a full setup of the
Stage instruments. This means that you have access to six instrument sections and two independent
effect sections! Amongst other things, this allows for "dual manual" B3 organ emulation, and easy
setup of all kinds of instrument layering and splits.
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