Digital Piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact Full Review. Is it a good one?
Digital Piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact Full Review. Is it a good choice?
Clavia Digital Musical Instruments (Clavia DMI AB) is a Swedish manufacturer of virtual analog synthesizers, virtual electromechanical pianos and stage pianos, founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1983 by Hans Nordelius and Mikael Carlsson. Since 1995, Clavia’s keyboards have been branded Nord. Now, we are going to review the Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact, one of the most popular choice by a sort of pianists in the world. It costs around €2.990/$3600/£2,699.
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.) keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standar midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) in/out
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and Weight of 10 kg
Includes power cord, USB cable
Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.
Now let’s compare the Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact vs Clavia Nord Electro 6
Now, we are going to compare the following models: The digital piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact which costs around €2.990/$3600/£2,699 and the Clavia Nord Electro 6 which costs around €1.775/$2500/£1,599.
Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact
Clavia Nord Electro 6
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standar MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and Weight of 10 kg
Includes power cord, USB cable
73 Keys with Nord Hammer Action Portable
Advanced Splitting and layering
Piano with Synth functions
6 Split points with LED display
1 GB Memory for Nord Piano Library
512 MB Memory for Nord Sample Library
North C2D B3 Tone Wheel simulation
Principal Pipe Organ model
B3 Tone Wheel bass
Transposer
Leslie 122 Simulation of the North C2D
Extended polyphony, enought to play everything
Program selection with set-list function
Organise mode for rearranging programs and samples
Seamless transitions function. Professional transitions
Quick access to two-manual setups with the dual-organ mode
9 LED pull bar
Holder for optionally available Half-Moon switch from Nord
All effects are in stereo
Tube Overdrive simulation
Vibe effect
reverb and delay effects separated
2x Line-Out jack (L/R)
Monitor input mini stereo jack
Headphone output
Input for control and sustain pedal (not included)
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact vs Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73
Now, we are going to compare the following models: The digital piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact which costs around €2.990/$3600/£2,699 and the Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73 which costs around €1.775/$2500/£1,599.
Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 73
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standar MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and Weight of 10 kg
includes power cord, USB cable
73 Semi-weighted Hammer Action keys
Piano with Synth functions
Splitting and layering functions
6 Split points with LED display
1 GB memory for Nord piano library
512 MB memory for Nord sample library
Nord C2D B3 tone wheel simulation
Principal pipe organ model
B3 tone wheel bass
Transposer
Leslie 122 simulation of the Nord C2D
Extended polyphony, enought to play everything
Program selection with set list function
Organize mode for rearranging programs and samples
Seamless transitions function. Professional transitions
Quick access to two-manual setups
9 Physical draw bars
Holder for the optional Half Moon switch from Nord
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact vs Clavia Nord Stage 3 HP76
Now, we are going to compare the following models: The digital piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact which costs around €2.990/$3600/£2,699 and the Clavia Nord Stage 3 HP76 which costs around €3.290/$4200/£2,999.
Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact
Clavia Nord Stage 3 HP76
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standar MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and Weight of 10 kg
includes power cord, USB cable
76 Keys, hammer mechanism
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Seamless transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis
Arpeggiator, Unison mode and Master Clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input: 3.5mm stereo jack
Sustain pedal: 6.35 mm jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately)
Rotor pedal: 6.35 mm pawl
Organ sill pedal: 6.35 mm TRS stereo jack
Control pedal: 6.35 mm TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input: 6.35 mm jack
Midi In: 5-Pin Din
Midi Out: 5-Pin Din
USB Type B connector for USB Midi, Software Update and Sound Transfer
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1122 x 347 x 127 mm
Weight: 12.5 kg
Includes dust cover, sustain pedal, power cord, Nord Samples and piano DVDs, USB cable
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact vs Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61
Now, we are going to compare the following models: The digital piano Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact which costs around €2.990/$3600/£2,699 and the Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61 which costs €1.625/$2500/£1,479.
Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences
Clavia Nord Stage 3 compact
Clavia Nord Electro 6D 61
73 Half-Weighted Hammer Action keys
2 GB of memory
120-Voice polyphony
Creative Piano Filters
Continuous transitions for inaudible program changes
Song mode for a set-list functionality
Comprehensive piano section
String Resonance (Gen 2), Pedal Noise and Long-Release Option
Powerful synth section provides subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, arpeggiator, unison mode, and master clock
True to original B3, Vox / Farfisa and Principal Pipe organ simulations
Vintage 122 Leslie simulation
Extended effect section
OLED display for program and synth section
4 Assignable audio outputs: 1/4″ jack, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4″ stereo jack
1 Monitor input mini jack
Sustain pedal jack – Sustain input compatible with Nord Triple Pedal (sold separately). Sustain pedal not included
Rotor pedal Jack
Organ sill pedal TRS stereo jack
Control pedal TRS stereo jack
Program change pedal input jack
Standar MIDI in/out
USB to HOST Type B
Power cable with ICC c14 plug
Dimensions 1070 x 302 x 104 mm and Weight of 10 kg
Includes power cord, USB cable
61 Semi-weighted Hammer Action waterfall keys
Advanced Splitting and layering
Piano with Synth functions
6 Split points with LED display
1 GB memory for Nord piano library
512 MB memory for Nord sample library
Nord C2D B3 tone wheel simulation
Principal pipe organ model
B3 tone wheel bass
Transposer
Leslie 122 simulation of the Nord C2D
Extended polyphony, enought to play everything
Program selection with set list function
Organize mode for rearranging programs and samples
Seamless transitions function
New dual-organ mode that allows quick access to two-manual setups
9 Physical draw bars
Holder for the optional Half Moon switch from Nord
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