Buttons instead of a touchscreen, you've got to admire Nord's dedication to hands-on usability.

@scottcupp8129

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Yes sir. I noticed that too. God I love these things!!!

@dinsmoor366

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Along with those buttons come loads of printed information you can't see on a dimly lit stage.

@dcpayne5264

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Totally agree, touch screens become outdated so quickly and are horrible to use, particularly if you have sweaty fingers under harsh stage lights

@longnhatnguyen7531

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@@scottcupp8129😅

@longnhatnguyen7531

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@@scottcupp8129😅😅

gotta hand it to stefan. he gave a terrific breakdown of the new features (in a second language!) and played beautifully. there's something about the nord pianos, they just sit so well in a live mix.

@antgeeze7129

Жыл бұрын

Cldn’t hv said it better

This boards are beyond anything I’ll ever need but still, I’m in complete awe of its quality & capabilities.

So rich in sound. This is not just a new Nord Lead, this is a huge block of gold!

@MrCcfly

Жыл бұрын

and like guy say it boost sound that dynamic thingy ,that u usually do on mixete wow so new

Much Kudos to Andertons and Jack. Just goes to show how much Nord respect the pair of them, to give them this opportunity.

@dhammarosi

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they get tons of exposure snd good PR

So happy to see Jack being recognized by Nord and invited to Sweden to this one on one presentation. You are huge men, you deserve it. Saludos from México.

Jack I must say. Being from the states it is a absolute pleasure to watch your videos. Watching your videos is the reason I’m a Nord guy. You have the most informative and entertaining videos out there. Thank you to you and your team for the work you put in and just know they are appreciated

@HOLLASOUNDS

Жыл бұрын

When Jack first started doing videos for Anderton's He received alot of hate for His almost childlike behaviour but I love it and alot of this channels success is due to Jack and Falcon.

@annother3350

Жыл бұрын

Shame they didnt let him have a go with the keyboard though!!

@HOLLASOUNDS

Жыл бұрын

@@annother3350 Nobody outside of Nord can tutch the unreleased product, its actually Law, all products must be signed off and approved as safe before anyone outside the company tutch it.

@davepluth8219

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@@HOLLASOUNDS I love the excitement. He acts about how I would act in that situation, giddy. A true keyboard nerd that is excited about the new toy.

@andertonsfan3144

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@@annother3350 I suspect this will follow very shortly

That $5,700 price tag is the 11th new feature.

@musikone1780

Жыл бұрын

LMFAO!

Still loving my Nord Stage 3, barley touched half the features on the instrument since it came out and it’s toured with me all around the Uk over the past 5 years, and I can’t wait for a full review from this channel as I’m still not convinced the new features showed will be useful to previous Nord users maybe 😌

@richardyoung641

Жыл бұрын

Thinking the same..time will tell though.

Sold. I have been waiting two years for the Stage 4, and this has been the first video that really brought out the improvements over the Stage 3. I'm so glad I waited; now just a matter of finding it in Australia. Thanks, Jack.

Jack is a natural and the Nord guy was great too..These short films are so good ..thanks

I watched one of Anderton’s blindfolded challenges when shopping for a keyboard last year, and I’m so glad I chose a Nord! Nice to see how the magic is made.

Very nice video and rundown of the new stuff. Can't wait to see one in your hands for a full review! Thank you for sharing!

great stuff! I've been waiting for this keyboard to come out!! And nicely done review. We need to see Jack put it through it's paces.

Congratulations, guys - a great product intro! ..wish I had the big bucks for this wonderful instrument! ..and Jack: thanks for your great moderation!!❤

Nord keyboards have always been one of those dream keyboards I love and respect, Years ago a friend of mine purchased their first release and we were blown away at the time. The damn build quality was just second to none. Great company!

what an honor to get such an exclusive look at an important release! This was so helpful to understand all the changes and improvements. SO COOOOOL

@antgeeze7129

Жыл бұрын

Maaaan i was thinking the-same thing…was nice to finally visit the factory even virtually

I'm super happy right now! Loving the new features and changes. I hope to have a Stage 4 soon. I will say, having played a Stage 3 and Wave 2 before, as a blind user I love using them because of the amount of tactile controls on there.

@BrianCaseyMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat here and it gives me great joy each time nord releases a new product while sticking to the largely tactile controls.

I've not been nor will ever be a live performer, but I just drooled for half an hour straight. Absolutely astounding. 👍👍

Wow! This video explains all the major upgrades from Stage 3 to Stage 4. This keyboard is definitely a beast. The possibilities are endless! I want it! LOL

@user-ic3kt1eq1p

Жыл бұрын

Thing I like about it is it doesn't make the Stage 3 redundant. It's almost a completely new machine based off of the Stage.

When a new keyboard comes out, Jack is the man to see🔥 (shoutout to the Falcon as well💪🏼) keep up the amazing work guys!

first thing i noticed was 88keys + physical drawbars 😍

@andreashasenberger9516

Жыл бұрын

So you dreamed about a Yamaha yc 88?

Stefan has the perfect playing style for those demos! I want one now, and I have no need for it whatsoever!

Just love the way you react! that's LOVE in the air!

I love Jack's enthusiasm and joy! Great energy! Thanks :)

What a beast machine! it sure will dominate many stages soon!

*You guys waste no time, thank you! Wanted to see the new specs and you guys provided.*

I love the addition of the physical draw bars even if with the harder keyboard action.

OMG !!! just mindblowing sounds and demo! the way we can now change panels volume with LED faders is sooo inspiring! I think I will let go my NS2 and move to this one in coming months

😂 I saw all of the performance videos, but this is the explainer video that I was waiting for!

This is so beautiful Nord is really doing a great job as usual ❤❤❤

First time subscriber! What an amazing synthesizer. I don't play piano but might consider on learning to play after I heard the demo of the Nord Stage 4. What an amazing tool.

I never had a nord keyboard, and never will be (given my status in life haha it sucks being poor) but it's crazy that i have finished watching the whole video without skipping.. One thing is for sure, this keyboard is amazing and trying one is like a dream come true...

Great video. I love the sounds on the Stage 4. Glad nord has caught up with the RD-2000 as far as fader controls. BUT IT'S $5,700.00! THAT PRICE IS OVER THE TOP!

@tordana

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Yeah, I'll still be sticking with my RD-2000 as my primary gigging 88, it gives me 90% of the sound of the nord and 110% of the features, for 50% of the price.

Loved all the new features and the Keyboard looks like a work of art - keep up the good work!

the sounds are immaculate with the new fx and unison🔥

love Jack! this was so nice

Great video, I always enjoy the lightness of the reviews with great information, it feels like normal people with honest reviews. SIDE NOTE: what was the music you were playing at the beginning of the show, first two songs??? very chill sound. thank you.

Wow the stage 4 is another level congratulations to you demo guy 👏😎

Yes- best experienced with headphones 🎧❤💰

Been waiting for this!

polyphonic arpegiator I had in my XP80 in 1994

Amazing! Love it. 👊❤

Omg I am blown away completely!!! Oh man, I am drooling over this. So far out of my budget. Ahhhh!!!

Excellent video and clearly an amazing keyboard. I do wonder what the sales will be like however. In the States, the Stage 4 is going to sell for 4900 to 5700 dollars depending on the model. That’s quite a nut for a board that most players will use a fraction of its power. As an owner of a Stage 3 for a few years now, I can honestly say that I could have achieved the same results on jazz and rock gigs with other fine stage pianos at much less the price. Don’t get me wrong, I love Nord keyboards but it will be interesting to see if they have reached a point where most musicians simply won’t be able to afford them.

@revp01

Жыл бұрын

Truth.

@jasoniannone9675

Жыл бұрын

This is for musicians and studios that made it. Neve in the kitchen and all that.

@markiplierSINGSbadly

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it's weird because nobody would ever pick a nord over keyscape for the studio, but I agree it's kinda only for the loaded pros

@noiselabproject9659

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@@markiplierSINGSbadly moneywise ....and that`s why my Nord Electro 6D 73 is all I really need ........... and it does all the stuff ( including the excellent sample synth ) that all my other SYnths can`t really do well or at all

@markiplierSINGSbadly

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@@noiselabproject9659 electro is def very solid if you have your other bases covered

Even my goosebumps have goosebumps!

Thats the vibe, Nord is in the house!

Truly a dream keyboard! At 8 grand, dreaming is all I can do. Great demo.

@dhammarosi

Жыл бұрын

Going for those Moog heights in price 😂

That outro was really amazing too

Great overview / demo!

It feels like this one have, hands down, the best built in reverbs on the market. Wow.

what a beautiful player! great feel

I’ll have to watch the video later tonight but I really hope Nord made this SUPER POWERFUL. Cuz if not, it’s over for me and Nord…. Can’t wait to watch the review Jack!

Greeat video, Jack! Keep on!

Wow excellent machine. Bravo Clavia Nord.

I love a great demo!

There goes my sense of superiority over Stage 2 users... This is a much bigger deal than some cynics are saying: the quality and versatility of the sounds of Nord have always been a bit limited by the UI, but this is as close as they've gotten to totally blurring the lines between stage piano and workstation keyboard. Incredible.

Oh my...I love it

Some great playing by the swede! Well done!

Stefano what a cool dude. Nord 4 is a thing of beauty. Sounds are absolutely stunning. The creativity is genius.

I want that! Fill us with more Nord content Jack so i can convince myself to upgrade from my stage 3

Best video from Today’s video, the NS4 is awesome !!!

Absolutely insightful

Now that is noyce! Pianos are stunning.

Awesome, want one..

Embodiment of beauty and quality.

It sounds beautiful. Having separate effects for each tone is something I've had on my Roland gear since 2014, did not know they did not have that before. The panel layout is excellent. Jumping around to different tones to add layers is nothing new either, they used to call it multitimbral. Didn't look like too much menu diving, a big plus. The sound coming through KZread is excellent so that means if you were there it would have been fantastic. The reverb was powerful and lush. There is no doubt there is some serious DSP going on in this synth. However, at $5,500, when considering you can get 2 VERY high quality 88 key keyboards for that price, it is most certainly for a very selective buyer’s audience no doubt. But I‘m impressed.

@jeffconley819

Жыл бұрын

At that price I’d be out. And if I’d bought it my wife would probly put me out 😳

@saloniagrawal5676

Жыл бұрын

Hey! What Roland keyboard do you have? Also, if you have a minute, would love to hear your selection of professional keyboards for live gigs and such! I'm looking to purchase a keyboard and browsing various options. Thanks :)

@SWATTECHNOLOGIES

Жыл бұрын

@@saloniagrawal5676 Hi Saloni. I have the Roland FA06. It is 16-part multitimbral so I can layer to make monster sounds or have each tone assigned to each layer and use the pads on the synth to quick cycle through them for live gigs changing sounds on a dime. I have created sounds that many on the internet say you need an expensive Prophet, Moog, or Arp Quadra to create and that is NOT true. However, it does take time, patience and learning. Also, for gigging I use the Roland RD88. I fell in love with the playing feel of the keys, the action. The menu? Ouch! But I'm used to Roland, so I get around OK. The sounds are anywhere from good, very good to Excellent (EP's are fantastic). Hope that helps. Joe

Dynamic compression - really clever name for dynamic range 😆

More of this kind of content please!

@musikone1780

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Every video should be at the corporate headquaters of instrument manufactures.

Absolutely gorgeous

YOOOOO I NEED THIS KEYBOARD IN MY LIFE AHHH

They finally added the backlit physical drawbars!

Wow insane sounds sooo good I want one! 😃

The is by far the best and most informative (and only?) Nord Stage 4 preview out here. Kudos to Jack and the Falcon! New features that I'd probably love: * physical drawbars on all models. * more direct control over the layers without switching from the A to B layer. * new FX and such Not thrilled about: 😒 * still only 2GB for piano samples? Really? Unless they've incorporated some new compression algorithms to pack more samples into 2GB. * different connector for the triple pedal (is there unique hardware in the Pedal 2 or can we just rewire the Pedal 1?) * I would like to have seen some sort of onboard USB audio to be able to balance the great Nord sounds with VSTs.

@dhammarosi

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Yeah, for that price throw in 200gb

HUGE question: What happened to the EXTERN section from the Stage 3 to this new Stage 4??

Dreamy sounds, beautifully demonstrated 🍷

Woooo 👍.....The new features Reminds me of a "Roland Fantom" but with hands on buttons.

Been thinking about a Piano 4, this new Stage 4 hurts my wallet so much more. Totally lovely!

Jack/Falcon I know people give you guys a hard time, but I’m a genuine fan of what you all do, so keep it up. Great video, and I’m just over here wishing I was half as good on the keys as you are 💁🏻‍♀️

@dankeplace

Жыл бұрын

You do a pretty damn fine job yourself, don't be so hard on yourself, and I am sure Jack and his bird would agree.

@dimund

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@@dankeplace aww thank you!! I do alright, but I’m always so impressed by players that can just riff in any key. I can do that in a few, but I really need to practice more. Need proper keyboard first!! Synths are great, but not so much for practicing keyboard fundamentals lol

@HOLLASOUNDS

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@@dankeplace I agree.

The layer control by means of sliders and the independent layer control for FXs are obviously based on their own Nord Wave 2, and they' re just a very useful feature.

And yet another excellent RED Keyboard from the CLAVIAS from SWEDEN coming to land on mothership earth! THANKS guys. I just Funkey love it!

Liked. *informational*. Just bought the Electro 6D for our church, our Church did. First run!

Jack, this is why YOU are da man!!!

Ps Nord Guy is Stefan ..genius for designing this amazing bit of kit

0:44 We sometimes wonder the same about you Jack! (Just kidding, obvs - love your work sir)

oh man, i haven't even watched the video yet but i know i'm gonna love it :D

Great product, what I can't see is the "external" section like on the Stage 3, for me to play some vst instruments and layer them with onboard sounds is crucial. So is this feature still available?

@phxphy

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s in the synth section.

This is my dream instrument!

Wow what a sound

Could the side-chaining effect by controlled by an external input (a kick drum signal)?

I gotta give it to Nord, It has one the BEST analog emulations out there hands down in a hardware Synth, its silky smooth.

Very cool and I love my Nord Electro 6D 73 as well which isn`t too different to this on most counts. I reckon that armed with a Nord Stage 4 and a Sequential Prophet Rev2 then you could more or less make any type of pro sounding album or an onstage setup sound that you wanted .............. with a few other more niche sounding synths added only as an option

Ab-so-lute-ly...Cray-Cray! TY Guys...Got a couple Stage 3's last year...Whyyyyyy didn't I wait for the 4?!.....Great work!

Thank you gentlemen. Though I'm still yearning for the invention of the motorized drawbars... ;-)

Very cool to see a bird's-eye view of the new features in the NS4. It looks like a great keyboard, and per-section FX are a welcome (if very late) addition. Still, I think I'm not alone in voicing my doubts about whether the NS4 was all it ought to have been. Pressing quality-of-life complaints with the NS3 are now carried over into the NS4: Are the synth engine and distortion / amp sim FX oversampled? When playing B3, does turning on percussion finally cancel the 1' drawbar as on an original Hammond? Is there finally per-patch vibrato speed and max depth control? Can individual sections be addressed on their own MIDI channel? Surely some of these could (and if they can, should) be pushed to the NS4 and even the NS3, if the hardware can handle them. And as for new features: I see that the Triple Pedal 2 is connected by dedicated DIN input to provide multiple continuous pedals. Is it not possible for Nord to offer TP2 functionality to Stage 3 owners by having them plug into the MIDI in port on the Stage 3? Perhaps the TP2 DIN has a different electrical pinout, in which case I concede my ignorance! But might some of the TP2 "switch" functions, like assigning the left pedals to scene or patch change, be programmed to answer to the original Triple Pedal? And what about .nsmp4 compatibility? Will the Stage 3 eventually work with the new format's new features like round robin? I, and the rest of the Stage 3 community, hope to see some of these addressed. Now, all that said, it looks great and if I can't find something on par, I'm sure I'll take the plunge eventually. But goodness - toss a crumb or two to prior Stage boards. 😉

man this was fire

One off the things I still miss is to be able to asign aftertouch. For instance to vibrato on a synth lead. Or to the filter, or whatever on the Nord. Nowadays these features are done in a matrix. (Same goes for the velocity, FI to the amount or length of reverb or delay. Etc.

I love Nord and really enjoy my stage 3, but to be quite honest although the stage 4 seems really nice I’m not completely sold on it just yet. I don’t think Nord did enough for me to personally want to upgrade.

@musikone1780

Жыл бұрын

What you get for the $5,700.00 sticker shock isn't worth it. Keep your Stage 3.

Is it possible to assign the different layers to their own dedicated separate outputs?

Awesome video enjoyed the whole thing ! Also what is the song he plays on the outro it sounds so famiar but I can't pin point it