It has two effects sections (chorus, flanger, tremolo, Autopan, vibe…), all of them wonderful. It has 120-voice polyphony and MIDI control. Nord stage 3 88 has 88 weighted keys, weighs 19 kilos, and measures 1287 x 334 x 118 mm. And even the limitations that set this keyboard apart from others end up making it a jewel (paradoxically). If we talk about the downside of this keyboard, in terms of creating layers of added sounds it is quite limited, being able to add up to a maximum of two layers of the same sound area (two hammonds, two pianos or two synthesizers), although you can mix several sounds by putting together synthetic pianos with realistic pianos, or even ambient hammond sounds with synthetic sounds of long decays, and the result is an incredibly personal and unique sound. In the area of synthesis it is also a titan: Nord’s quest in this area is also absolute emulation, with sounds practically identical to those of the Mellotron, the classic Minimoog or other synthesizers such as vintage, Poly Saw and other analogue and FM synthesis synthesizers. In fact, it is possibly the best on the market. It is a robust device with a beautiful design, but the most important thing you should know about this instrument is that it is a fantastic emulator of keyboard sounds (wurlitzer, wall piano, grand piano, hammond, Rhodes, etc). It is a keyboard with three sections: one for organs, one for pianos and one for synthesis. The Nord Stage is a true Clavia piano classic. At the end of each section I will also leave you a link so you can check for yourself what they have to offer, as well as an example of a video in which a professional tests the sounds of each device. Are you starting your search for a sweet new keyboard? Do you need an emulator or an ‘all-rounder’ synthesizer that’s good for live music as well as for your studio recordings? And most importantly: you need an honest opinion on what’s good about keyboards as well as what’s downright bad? If you’re a keyboard player thinking about moving from a mid-range to a high-end keyboard without going crazy along the way, this is the blog for you!!įirst of all I would like to clarify (although it is obvious) that it is important that you are well informed of every little detail when deciding on one keyboard or another if you are going to invest as much money as is done in these cases, but before considering whether or not it is worth it, it is essential to understand in which aspects each type of Workstation stands out and in which it is disadvantageous (if it is the case).Īnyway, I won’t beat around the bush, here are 5 great keyboards, each one with its own characteristics and main potentials.
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