Nord Stage 3 Ultimate Library for Kontakt

If you've ever been to a Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation Worship, or Miel San Marcos concert, you've probably noticed something they all have in common: there's always a huge, bright red keyboard on stage. That's the Nord Stage.

It costs more than $4,000, which makes it unaffordable for many musicians and churches. However, its acoustic piano sound (especially in models such as the White Grand or the Royal Grand 3D) and its warm pads have become the gold standard of contemporary worship.

With this Kontakt library, you can finally have exactly that same sound directly on your computer or MIDI controller.

What makes this bookstore a must-visit?

• Meticulous Sampling: Each key was recorded directly from the audio outputs of an actual Nord Stage 3, capturing not only the tone but also the pedal resonance and volume dynamics (velocity).
• "Standout" Acoustic Pianos: Nord pianos are famous for having perfect factory EQ. They sound bright and full of presence, which means they won't get lost when the whole band starts playing loudly.
• Electric Pianos (EPs): It includes the famous Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds found on the original Nord, which are ideal for ballads or very soft introductions.
• Built-in Effects: Just like on a physical keyboard, this library's interface in Kontakt lets you enable and adjust effects such as spatial reverb, long-delay effects, and chorus.

Requirements and Use

• You need to have it installed Contact 6 and Contact 7 (full version, not the free Player).
• Add the library to your Kontakt using the "Files" tab or by simply dragging the file What's wrong? of the pianos toward the center of the program.
• Golden Tip: Combine one of the acoustic pianos from this library with a soft "Analog Pad" in the background. Use a sustain pedal and play open chords (using fifths in your left hand). You'll instantly get that massive church sound!