Great video. As someone who is getting a Stage 4 and is blind, I love the fact that there is talking in this video so I know what the name of the programs are. Keep up the great work.
That's probably the most helpful and informative video about NS4! It's like a two hour long tutorial more then it is a sound showcase haha! Thank you sooo much! I wanted to ask; Does the action on the Nord Stage 4 Compact feel light and easy enough to trigger? I'm planning on buying a Nord Stage, but I've seen some people saying that it's hard to push the waterfall keybed down or that it's too stiff. What is your opinion on the matter? :)
Thanks for the comments! I appreciate the kind words. I think anyone who says the Stage 4 Compact is difficult to "press down" as far as keys go, either haven't actually played it.. or they were just born and have no idea what it feels like to play an actual piano, because that is far far heavier in terms of the feel, than this action. It certainly takes some getting used to - if you come from a traditional action, like a Piano. What helps tremendously, is that the Stage 4 (all 3 models now) have triple sensors, including the Compact. This translates to a much faster response from the touch-to-sound side of things. The action on the Stage 4 Compact, is sort of like a cross between a traditional waterfall organ (think Hammond B3) and a Synth (think Yamaha DX-7). It is semi weighted, but not by actual weights... this is accomplished by springs inside the keys, and they are all the same gauge (size)...so you end of with a spring loaded, synth like, organ key shaped action, which is actually a joy to play. Let me know if you have any other questions, and don't hesitate to reach out personally if you like! Godisopen@gmail
@@benallen5967 wow thank you so much! This helped a lot! My biggest joy is to play organs! So all I needed to know is if the keys are light enough to do so. Sounds like they are! Thanks so much for the detailed response! That’s very kind of you. I also had the dilemma of picking between the NS3 and the NS4, But something just tells me I should get the Nord Stage 4 haha! Sorry for all the questions, but do you think that’s the right decision? :)
im planing to buy NS4 and will go for 73 key version due to smaller size. I would like a compact version due to weight being noticeably less. But what about the feel? isnt it too soft for a piano player? Also keys seems to be smaller in size. im used to Yamaha weighted keys, but no shops nearby has Nord compact to feel its keys.
@@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE good questions. So, the compact, like all models of the stage 4, has triple sensor contacts in the action, so it is far more responsive than the previous stage models, and that helps with the waterfall semi-weighted action when it comes to pianos. If you’ve ever played a Hammond organ with waterfall keys, that’s the size of these keys, and though a B3/C3/A100/M3 Hammond of course will feel different, the basic mechanics of the action are the same. If you’ve ever played a modern Hammond keyboard, it’s the same action. It does take some getting used to the spring loaded feel of the compact, but if you are worried about size, the stage 4 also comes in the 73 key HA variety. Personally, for weight and ease of use, I prefer the compact with a nice weighted controller or other 88 key keyboard below for piano parts - though I do also play it just by itself.
Awesome, thanks for your video. I just joined Nord stage 4, Could you please help me how to create my own sound banks so that I can change them quickly? Thanks in advance
These are just factory programs… and while many are good, you can easily make better sounds yourself using what comes in the Nord- as well as sample your own for its Synth section.
Great Video on the Nord 4 ! So if I'm playing a concert how do I shift naturally through all these patches? Like the Kronos has the setlist programming what is the Nord version of that? Please anyone comment on this as is this a jam keyboard and then I use the Kronos for synth or MainStage or what ?
@@benallen5967 if I select, lets say A:13 (Felt upright) It sounds like a piano, but it doesn't sound as warm and deep as in the video. Maybe it's because I haven't installed the latest software version yet?
Hey Ben 😊 and thanks for the fine video . I had the Stage 3 compact but had to sell it because the Key bed wasn’t good for the piano sounds , but I like the form factor and the weight , I would love to hear how improved this new tripple sensor key bed are on nord stage 4 , does it feel good and connect well with the piano sounds 😊
I would say the NS4 compact, now that it has triple sensors... is a HUGE improvement in terms of the piano responsiveness. For me, it is a massive difference. I will not personally purchase any Nord that has the HA series (Fatar TP-40m) action. I've had a Piano 2, 3, 4, 5 and Stage 3 88 with that action and had nothing but problems. But I very much would recommend the compact action, especially now that it has triple sensors.
@@niellseen I do! What’s your budget, and are you looking for mainly control (as in a primarily action focused keyboard) or also sounds in the bottom board?
@@benallen5967 thanks 😊 mainly great action , not too hard to play , i grow up with acoustic piano and durability long lasting is also important I h… poor quality so I am prepared too pay , the 88 is for home/studio use only , i have the Yamaha cp 73 for the rehearsal room with Logic Pro for iPad connected or sometimes the MBP 😊
@niellseen So with all of that being very much what I would look for in a keyboard as well, I would suggest three options. First, a stage piano that already has a great set of sounds, as well as a wonderful action. Something like a Yamaha YC 88 (which I use and love to control my Nord with). You can certainly check out the p515, or CP88 as well, although I wouldn't get another CP unless you absolutely love it. You could also look at something like a Roland RD88, which has a good, though looser action. Many stage pianos exist with excellent actions - for example, the new P series from Yamaha feels quite good, and so do the new Casio PXS-7000, although that is spending more than I would want to. The last option I'll suggest, would be the Studiologic SL88 Grand, which I used for many years before buying the YC88. The action in the SL88 Grand, is the Fatar TP-40wood, and it is quite good. In my opinion, it is only bested by the newer Numa X Piano GT, which has the TP-400 Wood, and is used by Dexibell in their S9 and S10, which I've also played, and which feels fantastic. If I was going to go for a purely action focused keyboard to control my Nord, and I didn't already have the YC88 - the Numa X Piano GT would be the one I would choose, especially if it was for home/studio use. Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out via email if you want to talk further. Godisopen@gmail.com
And almost every single comment you’ve ever made in the entire time I’ve been corresponding with you - including at Sweetwater…. Has been negative and full of criticism. Ever consider not having anything nice to say should mean just keeping your thoughts to yourself?
@@benallen5967 well I think I agree with you Ben,doesn’t matter what I say? they will keep putting out these worthless crap demos,they are doing a disservice to a wonderful great piece of equipment.
Great Demo! Here are the timecodes for those interested :)
06:21 A:11 NS4 Palette
08:53 A:12 Classic 75 Mk 1
09:53 A:13 Felt Upright
10:42 A:14 B3 Chords N Solo
11:27 A:15 Hybrid Str Whl
11:58 A:16 Horizon Whl
13:15 A:17 Detuned Fanfare
13:53 A:18 Shoreline Whl
14:34 A:21 White Grand
16:20 A:22 Classic Wurly
17:09 A:23 Pearl Upright
17:48 A:24 B3 Jazz Split
20:44 A:25 Sidechain Whl II
21:19 A:26 Sine-Saw Plk Whl
21:34 A:27 4 Osc Funk Bass
22:02 A:28 Boxxx
22:22 A:31 Long Dark Whl
23:23 A:32 Glowing Amber
24:09 A:33 Bubbles Mk 1
25:04 A:34 B3 Paise Split
25:52 A:35 M Lead Pad Split
26:10 A:36 Aeon Pad
26:44 A:37 Strings Trem Whl
27:15 A:38 Space Drama II
27:52 A:41 Bright Live Pno
28:25 A:42 Rich Tines Mk 1
28:55 A:43 Grand Pad
29:14 A:44 80s Sci-Fi
29:36 A:45 Hybrid Brass
29:51 A:46 Leaky Stabs II
30:09 A:47 Silver Rush
30:44 A:48 Mega Line Whl
30:59 A:51 Bright Felt
31:34 A:52 Stereo Wah Clav
31:58 A:53 Soft Padding Whl
32:37 A:54 B3 Shade
33:40 A:55 Texas Nights J3
34:04 A:56 Pinky Lead
34:37 A:57 12Db Sweep
35:22 A:58 Mm-Oh Choir Whl
36:10 A:61 Velvet Grand
36:46 A:62 Shimmer Upright
37:24 A:63 Classic Wah Clav
38:00 A:64 Tiny Transistor
38:19 A:65 Momentum Whl***
39:14 A:66 Crunch Synth
39:56 A:67 Phat 3 Osc MiniM
40:20 A:68 Acoustic Guitar
40:43 A:71 Open Sky J3
41:16 A:72 Rude Mk II
41:38 A:73 Tines Layer
42:02 A:74 B3 Old Forest
45:21 A:75 Filter Bank Ld
45:42 A:76 Oo Pad Whl
46:00 A:77 The Gospel II
46:55 A:78 Jazz Guitar II
47:15 A:81 Believer
47:53 A:82 Phase Twin Mk 1
48:07 A:83 Digi Keys Pad
48:17 A:84 Vintage Vox J3
48:30 A:85 Intense Score
48:54 A:86 Silk Pad
48:14 A:87 Smooth Lead
49:27 A:88 Spin EP
50:32 B:11 Fan Club Piano
50:59 B:12 Ballad Layer Whl
51:52 B:13 Grand EP Whl
52:25 B:14 Cathedral Pipes
53:34 B:15 Grand Viba Bs
54:13 B:16 Noir Layer
54:39 B:17 Favorite Video
55:05 B:18 Guitar Concerto
55:53 B:21 Koln Grand
56:46 B:22 Logical Wurly
57:07 B:23 Soft Mk 1
57:31 B:24 Solo N Walk B3
57:53 B:25 Str Big Band II
58:09 B:26 Newschool Old J3
58:38 B:27 Fast Strings
59:23 B:28 12 Strings Pad
59:49 B:31 Live CP Grand
1:00:10 B:32 Snappy Syn Brass
1:00:26 B:33 Dual Gates
1:00:45 B:34 Dual Samba
1:01:04 B:35 Flanger Mk1
1:01:22 B:36 Sync Pulse Whl
1:01:34 B:37 Waits Upright
1:01:52 B:38 Funk Hit Split
1:02:09 B:41 Double Tracked
1:02:22 B:42 Grand EPFX
1:02:52 B:43 Marcus Solo J3
1:03:20 B:44 Scissor Split
1:03:42 B:45 PWM Pan 1
1:04:16 B:46 Hybrid Strings 2
1:04:46 B:47 Chorus Caster
1:05:04 B:48 Challenger Pad
1:05:20 B:51 Cinematic Grand
1:05:55 B:52 Vibro EP Whl
1:06:18 B:53 Studio Keys 1
1:06:52 B:54 Organ Pipe Mix
1:07:17 B:55 Utility Whl
1:07:36 B:56 80s Underscore
1:07:53 B:57 Marimba
1:08:18 B:58 Continuo
1:08:37 B:61 Hifi Grand Str
1:08:58 B:62 Clav LFO Wah Whl
1:09:15 B:63 Q and A
1:09:54 B:64 Wormhole Organ
1:11:36 B:65 Wind Section 1
1:11:49 B:66 Warm Syn Brass
1:12:28 B:67 Gradiant Whl
1:13:04 B:68 Whoral Whl
1:13:20 B:71 Piano Room
1:13:36 B:72 French Harpsi
1:14:05 B:73 Taped Wurly
1:14:20 B:74 Vintage Str Whl
1:14:37 B:75 Choral Pad
1:15:05 B:76 Choir OrgStr Whl
1:15:36 B:77 Bass Chorus Whl
1:15:52 B:78 Lush 12Db Pad
1:16:15 B:81 Hi-Fi Grand
1:16:55 B:82 Velvet Strings
1:17:14 B:83 Dyn FM Keys
1:17:29 B:84 B3 Bass Line
1:17:50 B:85 FM Cloud Whl
1:18:14 B:86 Heart Strings II
1:18:39 B:87 Chrome Layer
1:18:52 B:88 Amped Lead
1:19:53 C:11 Royal Grand
1:20:51 C:12 C and G
1:21:18 C:13 Mk 1 Sweet Vibe
1:21:52 C:14 String Choir Whl
1:22:07 C:15 Replica Lead
1:22:22 C:16 Ice Pad
1:22:36 C:17 Ghost Melody
1:22:54 C:18 Crackle n Pd Whl
1:23:25 C:21 Ballad Pno Layer
1:23:40 C:22 Studio Keys 2
1:23:48 C:23 Sparkly Deep EP
1:24:02 C:24 B3 70s Rock
1:24:25 C:25 Bright Synth
1:24:37 C:26 Allround Lead
1:24:48 C:27 OB FanFare
1:24:59 C:28 Hangar Choir
1:25:19 C:31 Love Ballad Layer
1:25:40 C:32 Phased out Wurl
1:25:51 C:33 Vista Layer Whl
1:26:13 C:34 Classic Syn Pad
1:26:30 C:35 Winter Breeze Db
1:26:48 C:36 Warm 80s Brass
1:27:01 C:37 Horn Room
1:27:24 C:38 Gray Pad
1:27:37 C:41 Melody Pearls
1:27:52 C:42 Ep Chop Whl
1:28:10 C:43 Piano Soft Orch
1:28:33 C:44 Vox Rising Sun
1:28:59 C:45 Superior Sequel
1:29:19 C:46 Saw Horn
1:29:30 C:47 Lush Pluck Whl
1:29:40 C:48 Chord N Melody
1:30:01 C:51 LoFi Piano
1:30:15 C:52 Vintage Wurly
1:30:33 C:53 Clav Ballad
1:30:52 C:54 Church Choir
1:31:02 C:55 Vintage OB Pad
1:31:24 C:56 Rising Sun
1:31:46 C:57 Syn Flute
1:31:55 C:58 Night Gaunts Whl
1:32:08 C:61 Midnight Upright
1:32:25 C:62 Upright Soft Paf
1:32:48 C:63 Cold Pad
1:33:00 C:64 Andromeda
1:33:14 C:65 Daft Lead
1:33:33 C:66 Gravity Pattern
1:33:51 C:67 Sweet Bells
1:34:04 C:68 Orchestra Pad Whl
1:34:16 C:71 Tape Piano AT
1:34:38 C:72 Samba Mk 1
1:35:00 C:73 Wide Oct Strings
1:35:12 C:74 Poly Wind
1:35:24 C:75 Lyle Lead J3
1:35:40 C:76 Dyn Octave Pad
1:35:51 C:77 Chord Pluck
1:36:02 C:78 Cold Stars
1:36:23 C:81 Powerful Upright
1:36:38 C:82 Piano Str Pad
1:36:52 C:83 Bounce Clav
1:37:15 C:84 Vox Like Me
1:37:30 C:85 Clean OB Sawz
1:37:38 C:86 Pop Brass 3
1:37:59 C:87 Synth Saga
1:38:17 C:88 PWM Strings
See the rest below
1:38:44 D:11 Ice Grand
1:38:59 D:12 Simple Tune
1:39:16 D:13 Perc EP
1:39:27 D:14 Super Org Punch
1:39:37 D:15 Dusty PWM
1:39:46 D:16 Door Knob
1:40:00 D:17 Trumpet Synth
1:40:11 D:18 Dyn FM Keys
1:40:24 D:21 Piano Brass Punch
1:40:43 D:22 Amped Phase Clav
1:40:57 D:23 Flute Mellotron
1:41:14 D:24 Steam Piano
1:41:32 D:25 Windhoek B3 II
1:41:54 D:26 Melody Pad
1:42:02 D:27 Princess Grand
1:42:14 D:28 Lush Synth Str
1:42:28 D:31 White Chorus
1:42:41 D:32 Studio Keys 3
1:42:51 D:33 Dark Sails Whl
1:43:08 D:34 Soft Vocal
1:43:22 D:35 16th Note Bass
1:43:48 D:36 Big Synth Whl
1:44:06 D:37 Glow Chords Whl
1:44:22 D:38 70s CP Strings
1:44:35 D:41 Jealous Upright
1:44:50 D:42 Rotor EP
1:45:15 D:43 Marimba Pad Whl
1:45:39 D:44 B3 Reggae
1:45:54 D:45 3 Violins Mellotron
1:46:04 D:46 Broken Chip
1:46:15 D:47 PWM and Noise
1:46:27 D:48 Chip Bass
1:46:36 D:51 Amber Upright
1:46:56 D:52 EP Pad
1:47:07 D:53 Phased Detune
1:47:24 D:54 Andante Pipe Whl
1:47:35 D:55 Velocity Saws
1:47:47 D:56 HP Splash Whl
1:47:55 D:57 Rich FM Pad Whl
1:48:07 D:58 Danceflr Peak MW
1:48:25 D:61 Innocense
1:48:42 D:62 Grand Strings
1:48:57 D:63 Pizz and Pad Whl
1:49:06 D:64 Bright Synth Str
1:49:17 D:65 Upright Bass
1:49:41 D:66 Synth Pizza
1:49:50 D:67 Vox inna-Gadda
1:50:03 D:68 Nox Split
1:50:20 D:71 Perfect Grand
1:50:56 D:72 Hello Filter
1:51:13 D:73 Rotor Clav
1:51:32 D:74 Sunrise Mello
1:51:44 D:75 Syn Ensemble
1:51:57 D:76 Calling Whl
1:52:20 D:77 Dynamic Orch
1:52:40 D:78 Vibra Band
1:52:56 D:81 CP Chorus Grand
1:53:07 D:82 Slightly Detuned
1:53:25 D:83 Vibraphone Whl
1:53:30 D:84 Rehearsal Pipes
1:53:49 D:85 Sweet Layers
1:54:03 D:86 Dramatic Opening
1:54:40 D:87 Space Bass
1:54:52 D:88 Phil Pad
1:55:00 E:11 J3 Grand Layers
1:55:34 E:12 Hard Pan
1:55:40 E:13 Solo Trumpet
1:56:03 E:14 Modern Descender
1:56:15 E:15 24 Frames J3
1:56:50 E:16 Swell Saws
1:57:00 E:17 J3 Split Special
1:57:24 E:18 Soul Lead
1:57:32 E:21 Felt Clouds
1:57:50 E:22 Gospel 1993
1:58:16 E:23 Cinema Rise
1:58:29 E:24 Church Layer 1
1:59:06 E:25 Wind Section 2
1:59:16 E:26 Cut Through Lead
1:59:34 E:27 Slow Octaves
1:59:44 E:28 Memory Glitch
1:59:59 E:31 J3 White Grand
2:00:13 E:32 J3 E Pno Pad
2:00:28 E:33 Sidechain Sawz
2:00:37 E:34 Ready ta Scream
2:01:12 E:35 Verbed Marimba
2:01:29 E:36 Big Band Saws
2:01:36 E:37 J3 Super Sawz
2:01:49 E:38 Pinescape Synth
2:02:03 E:41 RoomUpright Whl
2:02:19 E:42 Classic Syn Bass
2:02:31 E:43 Horn n Strings
2:02:40 E:44 Metal FM Pad Whl
2:03:00 E:45 Vibra-Spin Whl
2:03:13 E:46 Topliner
2:03:27 E:47 Overcast
2:03:38 E:48 Forlorn Whl
2:04:05 E:51 Dyn Comp Grand
2:04:27 E:52 Singing Upright
2:04:43 E:53 J3 Electric Pno
2:04:55 E:54 B3 Synth Layer
2:05:11 E:55 Blues Lead AT
2:05:48 E:56 Crunch Amp Mk 1
2:06:00 E:57 Turtle Lead
2:06:18 E:58 Snappy D6
2:06:34 E:61 Vox I'm Down
2:06:49 E:62 Nostalgic Poly
2:07:00 E:63 Spin Wurly II
2:07:14 E:64 Work Out Poly
2:07:23 E:65 Hybrid Knock EP
2:07:54 E:66 Big Felt Pad Whl
2:08:18 E:67 B3 Squabble
2:08:39 E:68 Short Chords
2:08:50 E:71 Velour Piano
2:09:04 E:72 Sleat
2:09:22 E:73 Wet Funk Syn Bass
2:09:34 E:74 Solo Flute
2:09:47 E:75 Statement Syn Bass
2:09:59 E:76 Wide N Straight14
2:10:08 E:77 Square Shape Pad
2:10:16 E:78 Width
2:10:34 E:81 Americana II
2:11:05 E:82 Flammable AT
2:11:20 E:83 Finger Bass
2:11:34 E:84 Sub Surface
2:11:50 E:85 Ideal JC Mk 1
2:12:10 E:86 English Horn
2:12:20 E:87 Big White Scape
2:12:44 E:88 Brass and Wind
2:12:55 F:11 Silent Upright
2:13:10 F:12 Symph Str Legato
2:13:25 F:13 Slow Motin Pad
2:13:33 F:14 Time Warp Saw
2:13:45 F:15 Patch Fields
2:14:01 F:16 Moving Chords
2:14:12 F:17 Fat Whl
2:14:33 F:18 Synth Engine
2:14:44 F:21 Necklace Upright
2:14:55 F:22 Rudiments
2:15:12 F:23 Wooden Queen
2:15:23 F:24 90s Organ
2:15:35 F:25 Chop Sync Whl
2:15:46 F:26 Power Polysynth
2:15:57 F:27 SeaScape Synth
2:16:08 F:28 Resonant Peaks
2:16:18 F:31 Distant Grand
2:16:27 F:32 Rose Synth Piano
2:16:42 F:33 Clean Marimba AT
2:16:54 F:34 B3 Meditation II
2:17:13 F:35 Glass Pad
2:17:24 F:36 Synth Clarinet
2:17:31 F:37 Soft Super Pad
2:17:50 F:38 Synth Orchestra
2:18:09 F:41 Filter Whl Layer
2:18:20 F:42 Fresh Air Keys
2:18:32 F:43 5th Poly Arp
2:18:43 F:44 Sync Bs Lead
2:18:50 F:45 Cute Orchestra
2:19:18 F:46 Combo Pad
2:19:29 F:47 Analog Creature
2:19:40 F:48 ZigZag Arp J3
2:19:53 F:51 Concert Grand
2:20:14 F:52 Ambient Tines
2:20:22 F:53 EP Steps
2:20:33 F:54 GuitarChoirBells
2:21:06 F:55 Cassette Pad AT
2:21:18 F:56 Hip Split
2:21:29 F:57 Whistle Lead
2:21:37 F:58 Vox DC5
2:21:47 F:61 Chamber Upright
2:22:00 F:62 Unstable CP
2:22:13 F:63 Circus Box
2:22:31 F:64 FM Harpies
2:22:40 F:65 Shiny Synth Keys
2:22:50 F:66 Vintage Strings
2:22:58 F:67 Gravity Whl
2:23:08 F:68 Phase Saw
2:23:14 F:71 Dark Grand
2:23:44 F:72 Bright Bambino
2:23:54 F:73 Old Room Upright
2:24:04 F:74 Burst Saws
2:24:13 F:75 Dreamy Syn Tines
2:24:19 F:76 PWM Pad 1
2:24:27 F:77 Scream Lead AT
2:34:38 F:78 Piano Str Flute
2:24:51 F:81 Warm Mellow Pno
2:25:00 F:82 B3 Praise Bass
2:25:18 F:83 Mark 1 Octave
2:25:27 F:84 Strings and Saws
2:25:36 F:85 Pluck Arp
2:25:44 F:86 Bell Pad
2:25:55 F:87 PreDelayMarimba
2:26:02 F:88 Dynamic Trumpet
2:26:12 G:11 Custom BeNamed
This is the best demo of ns4 anywhere. You should be hired by nord. Excellent playing of each patch. Thanks again.
Great video. As someone who is getting a Stage 4 and is blind, I love the fact that there is talking in this video so I know what the name of the programs are. Keep up the great work.
This is great content, well played and presented. Something unique and appropriate for each patch. Nice work thanks.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
the most complete and well done demo on YT of factory presets , thank you
Great video and examples for each sound. Samples sound great going through studio speakers. Some of the best I have heard! Thanks again!!!
Listening to this demo through quality headphones sounds great.
A fabulous and comprehensive demo. You completely understand all of these patches and bring them alive with great improvs!
Thanks from France ! Exactly the video i needed ! Nice job 😊👍🏻
Just received my stage 4 , nice to hear it at its best . Fantastic 🎉
A treasure trove of Nord 4 information. I wish I had one!😁
Just got mines last week it’s one of the best keyboards I ever owned. 💪🏼🔥
Outstanding demonstration 👍
Thank you.
Excellent job Ben. Thanks for the great content.
Excellent really useful demo . Many thanks
Super long and super detailed!❤️
Spin effect sounds great through these headphones.
Thanks for excellent demo. I want one so bad!
Amazing content, thank you so much!
Fantastic video!!
Thanks!
Great Job Ben😊
Spin effect sounds great on the Rhodes patch too.
Great stuff and lovely playing. Although the same samples, for some reason the piano/wurli/eps sound brighter and more present than in my Electro 6
Thanks Simon! I agree. Even from my Stage 3 to the Stage 4, the overall sound of the Stage 4 (and Piano 5) is brighter and more punchy.
That’s because there’s more eq options on the stage 4. You can dial it in to sound like the electro 6 if you so desire. 😊
B64 wormhole organ got you . Very moving
Wow thanks for timebput in
Thank you for watching.
Awesome video, thank you!
Amazing!
Fantastic keyboard and vídeo!
Thank you!
That's probably the most helpful and informative video about NS4!
It's like a two hour long tutorial more then it is a sound showcase haha!
Thank you sooo much!
I wanted to ask;
Does the action on the Nord Stage 4 Compact feel light and easy enough to trigger?
I'm planning on buying a Nord Stage,
but I've seen some people saying that it's hard to push the waterfall keybed down or that it's too stiff.
What is your opinion on the matter? :)
Thanks for the comments! I appreciate the kind words. I think anyone who says the Stage 4 Compact is difficult to "press down" as far as keys go, either haven't actually played it.. or they were just born and have no idea what it feels like to play an actual piano, because that is far far heavier in terms of the feel, than this action. It certainly takes some getting used to - if you come from a traditional action, like a Piano. What helps tremendously, is that the Stage 4 (all 3 models now) have triple sensors, including the Compact. This translates to a much faster response from the touch-to-sound side of things. The action on the Stage 4 Compact, is sort of like a cross between a traditional waterfall organ (think Hammond B3) and a Synth (think Yamaha DX-7). It is semi weighted, but not by actual weights... this is accomplished by springs inside the keys, and they are all the same gauge (size)...so you end of with a spring loaded, synth like, organ key shaped action, which is actually a joy to play. Let me know if you have any other questions, and don't hesitate to reach out personally if you like! Godisopen@gmail
@@benallen5967 wow thank you so much!
This helped a lot!
My biggest joy is to play organs!
So all I needed to know is if the keys are light enough to do so.
Sounds like they are!
Thanks so much for the detailed response! That’s very kind of you.
I also had the dilemma of picking between the NS3 and the NS4,
But something just tells me I should get the Nord Stage 4 haha!
Sorry for all the questions, but do you think that’s the right decision? :)
thank you!
im planing to buy NS4 and will go for 73 key version due to smaller size. I would like a compact version due to weight being noticeably less. But what about the feel? isnt it too soft for a piano player? Also keys seems to be smaller in size. im used to Yamaha weighted keys, but no shops nearby has Nord compact to feel its keys.
@@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE good questions. So, the compact, like all models of the stage 4, has triple sensor contacts in the action, so it is far more responsive than the previous stage models, and that helps with the waterfall semi-weighted action when it comes to pianos. If you’ve ever played a Hammond organ with waterfall keys, that’s the size of these keys, and though a B3/C3/A100/M3 Hammond of course will feel different, the basic mechanics of the action are the same. If you’ve ever played a modern Hammond keyboard, it’s the same action. It does take some getting used to the spring loaded feel of the compact, but if you are worried about size, the stage 4 also comes in the 73 key HA variety. Personally, for weight and ease of use, I prefer the compact with a nice weighted controller or other 88 key keyboard below for piano parts - though I do also play it just by itself.
@@benallen5967 thank you for an amazing answer.
Awesome, thanks for your video. I just joined Nord stage 4, Could you please help me how to create my own sound banks so that I can change them quickly? Thanks in advance
Amber upright sound great.
I’m trying to figure out in my head if I have heard anything sound better than this
These are just factory programs… and while many are good, you can easily make better sounds yourself using what comes in the Nord- as well as sample your own for its Synth section.
How does the Yamaha YC stand against the Nord Stage 4?
Hi Ben, could you please tell me the song that you played at 23':45" with A:32 Glowing Amber? I really like it. Thanks
Thanks for the comment! I am sorry, but that was 100% improvised, as most of what you hear me do is.
Great Video on the Nord 4 ! So if I'm playing a concert how do I shift naturally through all these patches? Like the Kronos has the setlist programming what is the Nord version of that? Please anyone comment on this as is this a jam keyboard and then I use the Kronos for synth or MainStage or what ?
I have a NS 4 too, but Why doesn't it sound the same even though I have the same settings (programs)?
What do you mean by that? What is different?
@@benallen5967 if I select, lets say A:13 (Felt upright) It sounds like a piano, but it doesn't sound as warm and deep as in the video. Maybe it's because I haven't installed the latest software version yet?
B:48 "Challenger Pad" sounds totally different
Hey Ben 😊 and thanks for the fine video . I had the Stage 3 compact but had to sell it because the Key bed wasn’t good for the piano sounds , but I like the form factor and the weight , I would love to hear how improved this new tripple sensor key bed are on nord stage 4 , does it feel good and connect well with the piano sounds 😊
I would say the NS4 compact, now that it has triple sensors... is a HUGE improvement in terms of the piano responsiveness. For me, it is a massive difference. I will not personally purchase any Nord that has the HA series (Fatar TP-40m) action. I've had a Piano 2, 3, 4, 5 and Stage 3 88 with that action and had nothing but problems. But I very much would recommend the compact action, especially now that it has triple sensors.
@@benallen5967 thankyou so much 😊I will find a good 88 to have under , do you have any recommendations . BR
@@niellseen I do! What’s your budget, and are you looking for mainly control (as in a primarily action focused keyboard) or also sounds in the bottom board?
@@benallen5967 thanks 😊 mainly great action , not too hard to play , i grow up with acoustic piano and durability long lasting is also important I h… poor quality so I am prepared too pay , the 88 is for home/studio use only , i have the Yamaha cp 73 for the rehearsal room with Logic Pro for iPad connected or sometimes the MBP 😊
@niellseen So with all of that being very much what I would look for in a keyboard as well, I would suggest three options. First, a stage piano that already has a great set of sounds, as well as a wonderful action. Something like a Yamaha YC 88 (which I use and love to control my Nord with). You can certainly check out the p515, or CP88 as well, although I wouldn't get another CP unless you absolutely love it. You could also look at something like a Roland RD88, which has a good, though looser action. Many stage pianos exist with excellent actions - for example, the new P series from Yamaha feels quite good, and so do the new Casio PXS-7000, although that is spending more than I would want to. The last option I'll suggest, would be the Studiologic SL88 Grand, which I used for many years before buying the YC88. The action in the SL88 Grand, is the Fatar TP-40wood, and it is quite good. In my opinion, it is only bested by the newer Numa X Piano GT, which has the TP-400 Wood, and is used by Dexibell in their S9 and S10, which I've also played, and which feels fantastic. If I was going to go for a purely action focused keyboard to control my Nord, and I didn't already have the YC88 - the Numa X Piano GT would be the one I would choose, especially if it was for home/studio use. Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out via email if you want to talk further. Godisopen@gmail.com
1:45:56 exploring my NS4, I question myself: wtf with that "mellotron" awful sounds in a 5700$ keyboard??
Many people still use the mellotron sounds.. to the point that they still make mellotron instruments.
Almost every single video I’ve seen on this keyboard sucks terribly,including yours
And almost every single comment you’ve ever made in the entire time I’ve been corresponding with you - including at Sweetwater…. Has been negative and full of criticism. Ever consider not having anything nice to say should mean just keeping your thoughts to yourself?
@@benallen5967 well I think I agree with you Ben,doesn’t matter what I say? they will keep putting out these worthless crap demos,they are doing a disservice to a wonderful great piece of equipment.