Yamaha$2499
Nord Stage 3 specs
The Nord Stage 3 (2017-2023) is the triple-engine flagship of Nord's previous generation: Nord Lead A1 synth engine with sample playback, the C2D tonewheel organ with Vox/Farfisa and pipe models, and the Nord Piano Library - all with hands-on panels and Nord Morph. The 88 uses a medium hammer action with aftertouch.
Brand: Nord
7.7/ 10
KeyboardLookup score · how we score
Lead A1 synth, C2D organ and Piano Library engines with aftertouch - the Stage 4's per-layer effects now set the pace.
#10 of 21 stage pianos · full ranking| Status | legacy |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | Velocity sensitive Hammer Action (medium) keyboard with aftertouch |
| Polyphony | 120 |
| Sounds / presets | 0 |
| Effects | Comprehensive hands-on effects: filter mode, tube amp sim, 3-band EQ, rotary speaker, compressor, reverb 6 algorithms, delay with tap tempo, modulation effects |
| Sound engine | Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback (34-voice synth) + Nord C2D B3/Vox/Farfisa/Pipe organ + Nord Piano Library player (2 GB piano memory, 480 MB sample memory) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB audio | No |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 19 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1282, 121, 342] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Released | 2017 |
Manuals & documentation
Official manufacturer downloadsSuggest a correction
Strengths
- Three independent sound engines (piano, organ, synth) with layering
- C2D B3 tonewheel model with physical or LED drawbars depending on variant
- Extensive per-section effects and Morph control
Weaknesses
- 19 kg for the 88
- No Bluetooth, no USB audio interface
- Superseded by Stage 4
Compare the Nord Stage 3 with
Spec source: www.nordkeyboards.com — verified 2026-10-10