Clavia Nord Piano 3
A stage piano with integrated sample synth and effects, designed for live performance
Overview
The Clavia Nord Piano 3 is a stage piano built for performers who need expressive piano sounds with added synthesis and sampling capabilities. Manufactured by Clavia, it was introduced at the Winter NAMM Show in 2016. Unlike earlier Nord Piano models, this unit marks the first in the series to include a dedicated synth/sample section, expanding its versatility on stage. It shares its keybed with the Nord Stage 2 EX, a high-end performance keyboard known for its responsive feel.
Specifications
| 88-note fully weighted hammer action keyboard | Yes |
| Triple Sensor keybed | Yes |
| OLED display | Yes |
| Piano Section memory | 1 GB for piano sounds |
| Sample Synth Section memory | 512 MB for Nord Sample Library sounds |
| Effects Section | Reverb, Delay, Compressor, EQ, Drive, Amp Sim, Tremolo/Pan |
| Split and Layer capabilities | Yes |
| Morph function | Yes |
| Monitor Input | Yes |
| Dual Headphone Outputs | Yes |
| Dual Audio Outputs | Yes |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Control Pedal Input | Yes |
| Program Pedal Input | Yes |
| MIDI In/Out/Thru | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
Design
The Nord Piano 3 uses the same keybed as the Nord Stage 2 EX, ensuring a consistent and responsive playing experience. It is the first model in the Nord Piano line to integrate a synth/sample section, combining piano, sample playback, and effects in a single instrument.
Context
Clavia's product lineup includes the Nord Stage series, which combines synthesizer, organ emulation, and piano sounds in one performance keyboard, and the Nord Electro, known for its organ and electric piano emulations. The Nord Piano 3 fills a niche by offering piano-focused players expanded sound design options through its Sample Synth section.
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