User's Manual

24 | NORD STAGE 3 USER MANUAL OS V2.5X
TIMBRE
Use the Piano TIMBRE settings to quickly alter the frequency content and character of the select-
ed piano sound – while keeping the EQ unit of the Effects section free for other tasks.
ACOUSTIC PIANO SETTINGS
Unlike other Timbre options, the SOFT setting for acoustic pianos does not apply filtering to the
sound. Instead, the sample selection for the current piano is adjusted so that a softer sample is
selected for a given velocity, giving the sound an intimate and subdued quality.
The MID mode de-emphasizes both high and low frequency ranges, making for a focused and
cutting sound with a prominent mid-range.
The BRIGHT mode emphasizes the high frequency range, producing a very bright and brilliant
sound.
ELECTRIC PIANO SETTINGS
When an Electric Piano is selected, all available Timbre settings are tailored specifically to suit
these sounds.
The SOFT setting reduces the treble and bell sound, while retaining a focused and punchy sound.
The MID setting boosts the upper mid-range, adding “presence” and cut to the sound.
The BRIGHT setting boosts the upper mid-range and adds brilliance/treble, giving both presence
and clarity to the selected piano sound.
The DYNO 1 and DYNO 2 settings are both based on sounds produced by a custom preamp and
EQ, which was a common addition to tine based electric pianos in the 70’s and early 80’s. Both
settings greatly enhance the inherent “bell” sound of the electric piano sound. The Dyno 2 setting
also boosts the bass register, resulting in a distinctly “mid scooped” sound.
M The selected electric piano needs to be of version 6.0 or higher for the Dyno filters to be
available. Version 6 electric piano files (in .npno format) can be downloaded from www.
nordkeyboards.com.
M Depending on manufacturing date and panel revision the Dyno 1 and Dyno 2 settings may
not be printed on the Nord Stage 3 panel, although the functionality is identical. The Dyno
settings are also hinted in the display as expected.
CLAV SETTINGS
An original Clavinet is equipped with 4 rocker switches which control the onboard EQ. Most of
the combinations produced by these switches are available on the Nord Stage 3.
Available settings are: Soft, Treble, Soft+Treble, Brilliant, Soft+Brilliant, Treble+Brilliant, Soft+Tre-
ble+Brilliant.
LAYER DETUNE
When the Piano sections for Panel A and B are both active in a layer configuration, the LAYER
DETUNE feature can be used to detune the two piano sounds. There are three different degrees of
detune, 1, 2 and 3, ranging from a subtle chorus-like effect to more extreme detuning.
M Layer Detune will only affect the piano sounds on Panel A and B – not other active sound
engines.