Nord Stage 3 Compact

The Nord Stage 3 has three sound generating sections; Piano, Organ and Synthesizer, all of which can be used simultaneously. Furthermore, the Nord Stage 3 has 2 separate slots allowing you to have 2 Pianos, 2 Organs and 2 Synths plus Effects at the same time for massive sonic flexibility.The Nord Stage 3 also features 3 Split Points and a new Split Point Crossfade functionality. Choose among 3 different crossfade widths (Small, Large or Off) indicated by different LED colors. A new Split Point Editor Mode lets you easily organize and set up Split Points using the OLED display giving you a great overview of the assigned sound sources for each Split zone.  The Nord Stage 3 features a wide selection of Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianos, Digital Pianos, Clavinet and Harpsichord from our exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique characters! The Nord Stage 3 Piano section also features a brand new "Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches.

Keyboard:     Next generation, 88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring, striking an ideal balance of playability between piano type parts and synth/organ parts.
Display:     240 x 64 angled, backlit LCD w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls.
Polyphony:     128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance.
Multitimbral:     16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Architecture:     Dynamic VAST: Powerful synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algs and routing. More DSP power than even our K Series instruments.

VA1 Inside: anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil's VA1 concept synth, capable of delivering authentic analog emulations as well as incredibly complex new sounds.

Cascade Mode: lets the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program - up to 32 consecutive layers deep!
Sample Flash Memory:     128MB of re-loadable**, non-volatile, user flash ROM
(loaded samples stay in memory even after power cycle).

**Samples can be loaded via direct-USB connection and/or USB thumb-drive but are best loaded via USB thumb-drive as direct-USB capacities are limited.
File Compatibility:     In addition to loading all PC3 files, the PC3K can load both Wave and AIFF files. The PC3K can also load legacy Kurzweil .K files** from the K2000, K2500 and K2600 keyboards, including support for importing the majority of K Series keymap, program and setup data.

**Compatibility with K samples will be %100. Compatibility with K programs will be around 80%
Factory Presets:     Over 850 Stunning New Factory Presets, many of which use 10-20 layers, featuring samples from the PC2 Base Sound ROM, the Orchestral, Classic Keys, General MIDI set, PLUS new String Section ROM Bank. Also, 64+ new KB3 programs.
Factory MIDI Setups:     256 factory programmed MIDI setups. Up to 2048 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 16 independent zones, effects, triggerable pattern-based "Riffs" and arpeggiator settings. Dozens of user-editable patterns for both pitch and velocity.
General MIDI:     Standard
User ID Memory:     2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups.
Sound ROM Expansion Slots:     1
Sequencer:     Unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and a global "set song length" functions are also featured.
Effects:     16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 of our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, Leslie simulators, compressors, and more.
Master FX Section:     User controllable master EQ section and master compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or putting the final touches on your studio mix. (These do not use up the insert effect resources.)
Controllers:     Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input. Controller values can be "captured" and stored as part of a program.
Arpeggiator:     16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play order, velocity, duration, tempo, and sync functions as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases.
Riffs:     16 unique "Riff" generators, used for triggering MIDI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangements from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller.
Analog Outputs:     Four 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs).
Headphones:     1 rear panel 1/4" headphone output.
Digital Outputs:     24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes.
(externally clockable)
MIDI:     In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIDI Out).
USB Computer Port:     MIDI over USB. Also allows the PC3K to load and save data directly to and from a computer as well as perform OS updates.
USB Storage Port:     Supports USB thumb-drives for loading and storing samples, programs, setups, songs and QA banks. Can also be used for performing OS updates.
FREE OS Updates:     Flash ROM upgradeable via USB or thumb-drive.

PC3K8 Specifications
    PC3K8
Height:    (4.33“) (11.00 cm)
Depth:    (13.98“) (35.50 cm)
Length:    (54.33“) (138 cm)
Weight:    (54 lb.) (24.50 kg)
Power:     Internal AC power supply.
Selectable 120/240V AC operation.

A Stage Piano Packed with Top-notch Features and Sounds! The Kurzweil SPS4-8 gives you Kurzweil's world-class sonic mojo in an affordable, portable package, making available to a new generation of players the same soundset featured in Kurzweil's acclaimed PC3 line of professional keyboards. Despite its powerful stereo speaker set, the SPS4-8 is still small enough and light enough to take on the road. And Kurzweil's esteemed hammer-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys gives you the keyboard feel that has made stage pianos such as the Kurzweil SPS4-8 the industry-standard for decades. Kurzweil SPS4-8 88-key Stage Piano at a Glance: Ergonomic design turbocharges your workflow The sounds you need to make any kind of music Excellent effects and the controls you need to use them

DIGITAL PIANO Beautiful piano sound, with a stylish design that matches your decor
Piano players of all levels appreciate playing an instrument that faithfully reproduces the sound and feel of Concert grand piano. Korg's SP-280 offers that experience in a beautifully-designed digital piano that's ideal for your home or as a partner on stage.

Product Highlights:

• Rich, dynamic acoustic piano sounds that are enjoyable to play
• Authentic vintage electric piano sounds, perfect for live performance
• High-output amp section produces plenty of volume
• Stylish design
• Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano
• Lightweight design makes transportation easy
• Newly designed stand is light and easy to attach
• Stereo audio input is provided, for playing along with external audio sources

88 notes (A0-C8), Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)

Light, Normal, Heavy

Transpose, Fine tuning

9 kinds

Stereo Piano System

120 notes

30 Total (10 x 3 Banks);
Acoustic Piano x 5, Electric Grand, Electric Piano x 6, Harpsichord, Clavi x 2,
Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Organ x 3, Pipe Organ x 3, Strings x 3, Choir 3

Brilliance, Reverb and Chorus (3 levels each)

30 (Sound Demo song x 10, Piano Demo Song x 20)

Tempo, Time signature, Accent, Sound and Volume controls

Line Out (L.MONO/ R), Line In, MIDI (In, Out), Headphones x 2, Pedal, Pedal unit

22 Watt × 2;

Oval (8cm - 12cm) x 2

Damper*
*Half-pedaling supported
Or optional Pedal unit (Sold separately)

Power, Volume, Piano Song, Transpose, Function, Touch, Brilliance, Reverb, Chorus, Bank, Sound x 10, Up, Down, Metronome

DC 19 V, AC adapter (included)

15W

1,361 × 406 × 785 mm / 53.58" × 15.98" × 30.91“(including Stand, excluding Music stand)

19 kg / 41.89 lbs (including Stand, excluding Music stand)

AC adapter, Music Stand, Stand, and Damper pedal

Pedal unit PU-2

Mother keyboard & stage piano, 61 dynamic keys with aftertouch sensitivity, 850 sounds, Orchestral Rom+Classic keys Rom, 64 new ΚΒ programs, 1024 user setups, 128 Voice Polyphony, unlimited channel recording sequencer, 128 MB sampler with WAV loading capacity & K2000/K2500/K2600 compatible, 8 midi zones, 96 midi setups, stereo effects unit with 300 different programs and 16 Insert FX, 9 programmable sliders, pitch-bend & modulation wheels, 4 independent arpeggiators, master EQ, breath control input, backlit LCD screen, midi, USB connection, 4 analog outputs, 24 bit digital S/P Dif output, XD card for storage.

Designed to be simple and powerful, the Artis is an all-in-one gig machine, with astonishing sound quality, 128-voice polyphony, 88-note hammer-weighted action and a user-friendly interface. Key Features: SOUNDS. - German Grand Piano: our all new German 9' grand offers a level of sound quality and playability that raises the bar for stage pianos. Also included is user-controllable damper pedal noise for the most realistic experience possible. KB3 ToneReal Organs: featuring 9 drawbar sliders and performance control switches. - 256 Factory Programs: including the very best sounds from the PC3K and KORE 64 ROM expansion - featuring EPs, Clavs, strings, synths, horns, drums, percussion, guitars, vox, mallets, and more. - 256 Factory Multis: each has up to 4-Zones with Quick Split/Layer functionality and extensive MIDI Control (internal and external). Dedicated Zone Volume Sliders and Zone Mute Switches are incorporated in every Multi. - Powerful FX Engine: offering over 1000 of our award-winning effects chains created in Kurzweil's most powerful workstations. The chains are combinations of: Reverbs, Delays, Chorus, Flange, Phaser, EQs, Distortion, Rotary Simulator, Compressor, and more (chains can not be edited, but an Aux override chain can be selected in Multi Mode). CONTROLS. - Global 3-Band Master Output EQ: dedicated front-panel controls with sweepable midrange and a dedicated Enable/Disable button. - 22 Programmable Physical Controllers: 9 Sliders, 6 Switches, 2 Wheels, 2 Switch Pedal Inputs (2 dual-pedal ports for a total of 4 inputs), 1 CC Pedal input. (1 switch/sustain pedal is included). - Dedicated Transpose Buttons: individual up/down Transposition buttons conveniently located above the Pitch/Mod Wheels. USER INTERFACE. - Comprehensive Sound Selection Tools: featuring Direct Category and Program/Multi sound selection, including assignable Category Default Program/Multi. - Assignable Favorites: 10 dedicated/easily accessed front-panel buttons for 1-button recall of your most-used Programs and Multis.