The Nord Stage EX comes in three different models, 88, 76 and Compact. The 88 and 76 both feature weighted hammer-action keyboards while the compact is equipped with a semi-weighted organ (waterfall profile) keyboard. Other than keyboard type and the number of accessories available, all three models share the same set of features. The latest version - the Stage EX - boasts an internal memory which is twice the size of the previous models. This allows you to bring even more pianos to each and every performance.

New features in Nord Stage EX

The Stage EX stems directly from the Nord Stage, but have gone through a major hardware change and also received a cosmetic makeover. The new features are:

 Increased memory capacity for the piano samples. The EX units have twice the internal memory capacity compared to the former models, an increase from 128 to 256 MB.
 The front panel sports a new color scheme.
 The Stage EX 88 and Stage EX 76 models have text printed on the front panel upper rim to indicate the position and function of the rear panel jacks. (The NS Compact EX will not have these labels, there isn’t room on the panel on this unit.)

The increased memory allows users to add more pianos from the Nord Piano Library, to bring an even greater selection of these sounds to each and every performance.

The Stage’s user interface is designed from a basic concept: All vital functions are represented on the front panel - easy to access, and never further away than a press of a single button. After more than 20 years of experience in designing instruments to be used by professional musicians, we know how important it is to make the technology completely transparent for the user. With the Nord Stage EX you only need to focus on your performance, which means never having to struggle with the technology.

Our patented Pitch Stick and Modulation Wheel are included for maximum musical expression. A top-of-the-line weighted hammer-action keyboard makes you feel that the Stage’s sound is balancing at the tip of your fingers, completely under your control. Our efficient Morph Grouping technique is also included, allowing you to assign sound and effects parameters to one physical controller.

All together, the Nord Stage EX is a musical, reliable, efficient, and roadworthy companion that delivers results, and provides the means to express your passion for playing.

Features

GENERAL

 Master Level Control
 Wooden Pitch Stick
 Modulation Wheel
 21 x 6 Program Locations
 2 Live Buffers
 2 Individual Panel Setups
 3 Morph sources (Modulation Wheel, Control Pedal, Aftertouch)

ORGAN SECTION

 B3 Tone Wheel Organ-, Vox Continental- and Farfisa-models with full polyphony
 9 Digitally Controlled Drawbars
 Percussion Controls
 Vibrato / Chorus Control
 2-Part Multitimbral (2 manuals)

PIANO SECTION

 2 Acoustic Grands
 1 Upright Piano
 4 Electric Pianos (Mk I, i Suitcase, II, V)
 Wurlitzer A200 Electric Piano
 Clavinet D6
 Harpsichord
 CP-80 Electric Grand
 40-60 Voices Polyphony
 4 Selectable Velocity Curves
 Clavinet EQ Controls
 2-Part Multitimbral

SYNTH SECTION

 Analog synthesis: 10 Modeling Waveforms - including Dual Saw, Hard Sync and PWM
 FM synthesis: 2 & 3 Operator FM Synthesis
 Wavetables synthesis: 77 waveforms
 16 Voices Polyphony
 Unison Control - with no reduction in polyphony
 Timbre Controls
 Amplitude Envelope
 Modulation Envelope
 12/24 dB LowPass Filter with Resonance
 300 Memory Locations, 3 Categories
 2-Band Equalizer
 2-Part Multitimbral

COMMON PARAMETERS

 Level Control
 Zone (split assignment) Control

INSTRUMENT EFFECTS

 Unit One: Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Pan, Wah 1, Wah 2, AutoWah
 Unit Two: 2 Flangers, 2 Phasers, 2 Choruses Delay - includes Ping Pong and Tap-Tempo Function
 Amplifier/Speaker Simulation: 3 types of Speaker simulations, 3-band Equalizer and Overdrive
 Rotary Speaker: selectable Speed and Overdrive

MASTER EFFECTS

 Compressor
 Reverb - 5 Algorithms

KEYBOARD

 88/76-models: Hammer Action Weighted Keys
 Compact-model: Medium Weighted Keys
 Aftertouch
 Supports 3 split zones with visual LED indication

CONNECTIONS

 4 Assignable Audio Outputs - ¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
 Stereo Headphone Output - ¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
 Sustain Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
 Rotor Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
 Organ Swell Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
 Control Pedal - ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Control/Expression pedal like e.g. Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-5 etc.
 MIDI In - 5 pin DIN connectors
 MIDI Out - 5 pin DIN connectors
 USB - type B connector
 IEC320 C7 power connector

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

 Owner’s Manual
 Sustain Pedal (Nord Stage 88 and 76 only)
 Power Cord
 Nord CD/DVD-ROM
 USB Cord

DIMENSIONS

 Nord Stage 88: 1297 mm (51"), 121 mm (4.5"), 334 mm (13")
 Nord Stage 76: 1132 mm (45"), 121 mm (4.5"), 334 mm (13")
 Nord Stage Compact: 1111 mm (44"), 102 mm (4"), 297 mm (12")

WEIGHT

 Nord Stage 88: 18,5 kg (41lb)
 Nord Stage 76: 16,5 kg (36lb)
 Nord Stage Compact: 9,7 kg (21lb)

Reviews on Web

 Youtube (en)
 Harmony Central (en)
 MusicRadar (en)
 Musicians Friend (en)
 Sound On Sound (Stage 88) (en)
 Bonedo (Stage 88) (de)
 Thomann (de)