Learn the Nord Stage 3 Synth Engine (Part 1) | Tutorial / Training

[@danielmikkelsen5470]

I just saw there's finally a nord stage 4 coming. 🤩..Can't wait to hear about it..

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @Daniel Mikkelsen - Nice to hear from you! Yes, it's available, and I just placed my order for a 73 HA version using my new Sweetwater affiliate program relationship! For those looking to purchase a Nord keyboard at Sweetwater, please use my affiliate link here www.syntorial.com/#a_aid=MyKeysToMusic. You won't pay any extra by using the link, but the commission funds will help support the channel. I plan to have content soon on all this... 👍🏻 🎹 THANKS!

[@danielmikkelsen5470]

@@MyKeysToMusic Nice to be in touch again, I just got really exited to see this. Big surprise. Congratz on your purchase! Look forward to hear how you like it!

[@lenmusic123]

I've watched so many of your videos, and just wanted to say, somewhere, that I think you are an incredibly kind genius! The amount of time you take to prepare these videos must be insane, and please know that all of us have a huge amount of appreciation for what you do. THANK YOU!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Well, thanks so much lenmusic! Your appreciation and comments here are very welcome. I look forward to continuing the journey so thanks for coming along for the ride!

[@JumpIrina]

Thank you so much! These videos are incredibly helpful!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@JumpIrina I'm Happy to hear that these videos are helpful! By the way, my main website offers more free and paid courses, and there is lots of additional NS3 content on my Patreon if you want to go even further. Enjoy your Nord! 🎹

[@jpalawan]

Thank you so much for this treasure of information, the Nord synth is definitely complicated and needs to be explained. here is what I found about Sound initial and program init, you could initial panel A or B with sound init individually. If you'd like to start fresh A& B panels then use the Program init.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you @Joe Palawan - Thanks for the comment! In most of these early videos, I focused on just resetting the synth engine itself and paid less attention to resetting the entire program, but you bring up a great point here and I'm glad you mentioned it.

[@teashea1]

Marc, your best videos are the ones where you do not get sidetracked or jump ahead. linear baby steps === that is what works so well for you.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks for the tips. I believe this one was one of my earlier videos but it is interesting to watch the earlier ones versus the later ones. Had I to do it all over again, I believe the second round of training for the Synth engine would be improved on a number of levels not least of which is my understanding of the synth engine now versus back then.

[@breezyjanuary]

Thank you so much !!! I look forward to watch the following tutorials ;)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @Breezy January (great KZbin channel name by the way). Glad you like the tutorials! If you are looking for even more deep dives and lots of exclusive content, consider visiting my main website, where I provide both free and paid courses for the Nord Stage 3.

[@breezyjanuary]

@@MyKeysToMusic I'll check it for sure ! Thanks for your hard work :D

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@breezyjanuary ​ @Breezy January I hope you are learning lots. FYI: I just released out a group of "Journey" songs played on the Nord Stage 3 (shorts) if you want to check out the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvND2qkkWygrY1saAGtSW0oSuRc5bjmOm

[@ScarlettandTheFever]

Thank You! This is incredibly helpful, looking forward to the other videos. New Nord Stage 3 owner here!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad to hear this and happy you find them helpful!

[@nicholaswu4626]

Finally a comprehensive in depth video. Thank you.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Nicholas Wu! Thanks for your comment today and for watching!

[@nathanleggett4951]

Yes I would love to learn more

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Sounds good Nathan. The full course is available on my website using the links under the video..

[@John-we7jx]

Just started on my new Stage 3 (HP76) - Nord have now added a separate ‘Osc Config’ knob in the Oscillator section instead of having to Shift the ’Osc 2 Pitch’ knob. Huge thanks for great videos 🙏

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @John. Thanks for the comment and congrats on your new Nord Stage 3! So, In the pro course, I created new lessons (mostly) that use the new panel layout if you want to check that out on my main website. In addition, I made a video addressing the different panel layouts here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y16ukoh9gsdpbbc

[@joshtaulbee]

BLESS YOU!!!! I've had my Stage 3 for 6 months and have been scratching my head over this synth engine...until now! Thank you SIR! Happy Holidays!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Josh! Thanks so much for your comment and happy to know of your excitement here. Happy Holidays to you too!

[@ginnglassblock]

Marc this is the greatest tutorial series on the Nord Stage 3 I've seen. Easy to understand, to the point, and I can't imagine the time/effort put into making this. Thank you!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you so much Garrett! Really appreciate you stopping by and writing this comment. It is wonderful to see the impact videos can make on the community and fun to learn from one another along the way too! Enjoy making music...

[@dweldan9036]

Thank you so much man. For quite some time I been wondering to make samples list pop up finally I got it🙏🏽

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad I could help @Dweldan Enjoy your Nord Stage 3 and consider the full training at www.MyKeysToMusic.com when you're ready...

[@andigotaguitar]

Thanks a lot Marc for your tutorials! They are explained ground up and easy to understand without getting lost in the complexities. I just purchased a Nord Stage 4 as my first Nord Piano and I really hope you make a tutorial for the Synth Section as well. I can't yet wrap my head around it.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad you like them! Congrats on your Nord Stage 4 too - you will love it! I have a course planned available on my website soon: www.MyKeysToMusic.com

[@wselander]

Absolutely the best tutorial I've ever seen on the nord. Keep up the great work!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you @wselander Appreciate your comment. I'm glad you are enjoying your Nord Stage 3 - it's a beast!

[@fabrizziotorrese3946]

Great video Marc. Thanks!! You´re the best

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Fabrizzio and thanks for watching!

[@obwanz1921]

Good job Marc. I am a very advanced user of this synth, and I think what you are doing will really help a lot of folks out, as this is the only video series on this subject as far as I know. One tip though, if you have the latest OS installed (1.6) when holding shift and sound init, you can double click the sound init button and not have to keep clicking ok. Again, really good job and I applaud you!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hey Obwanz 1! Thanks for the comment and for the tip - that was great one! Going to pin this comment at the top for a bit so people can read about that.

[@obwanz1921]

My Keys To Music Awesome 👍 Yes, I know the NS3 backwards, and have programmed several hundred synth presets, so feel free to ask anything, although it looks like you definitely have it down 😀

[@obwanz1921]

If you want, send me your email, and I’ll send you some presets (bundle) I just finished a THX intro patch that really shows off the synth and morphing!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Obwanz. Yes! Please send to [e-mail] Maybe I can feature it in a future vid...

[@obwanz1921]

My Keys To Music ahh nice! Will do thx bud X

[@ambujadivinesound]

amazing so useful! Already feeling so much less overwhelmed by it all with just your free course and this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @Amber Riya so glad to hear this. Enjoy your Nord Stage 3!

[@motokohondamusic]

THANK YOU! Your tutorial videos are the best. Just finished watching all four Stage 3 tutorials and they all made sense. Thanks for helping musician like who love synth but not necessary good at reading manuals (I DID read it... then was too painful). I enjoyed every minutes of your tutorials and now I'm totally ready for my gigs (well almost).

[@MyKeysToMusic]

You're very welcome! So happy to hear this. Keep up the good work @Motoko Honda: Music for the Curios Minds

[@javierfilgueira]

YEEEAAAHHHHHHH 🕺🕺🕺 I haven't had time yet to see it completely, but THIS is the video, or series of videos, I was expecting for. THANK YOU MARC !!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Jape Music! I always look forward to your comments :) Let me know when you have a chance to view it. Talk soon... Marc

[@haarman77]

Jape Music 100% agree! Marc, many thanks for this, really!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@haarman77 Thanks guys!

[@mathildegardbo7881]

Thank you so much for helping me getting trough these stages of understanding my new keyboard!! Couldn’t have done it without you!so grateful for you doing that work

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad you like that Mathilde! Thanks for your comment today - it helps me understand where the needs are and what is helping. FYI I'm just now recreating the entire synth section of the "Master the Nord Stage 3" course found here (www.MyKeysToMusic.com). The new lessons are based on the newer style Nord Stage 3 and I have a better/easier/quicker way to teach the synth now (I hope). 😄Thanks again!

[@juanocasio5846]

This video series and your introduction to Synths has made the incredibly daunting feat of learning my Stage 3 a blast. I love my Nord Stage 3 but it's an instrument that has genuinely overwhelmed me to an insane degree. Then I found this, it's been amazing and made a monster instrument into a friend. Appreciation is an understatement!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

So happy to hear this Juan. I agree, you'll have a whole other level of appreciation once you figure it all out. 🎵 Keep up the good work learning your instrument! 🎹

[@fertejeromusica]

Amazing tips! Thank you to be so clear explaining all that stuff.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad you like it @fertejeromusica! Enjoy your Nord Stage 3 - it will provide hours/days' worth of fun and inspiration.

[@Lundiigo]

i love your "Ah HA"... nice tutoriel!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you! And thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@rickramirez9893]

Great job in explaining the NS3... your tutorials make the synth sojourn fun!!!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Cheers Rick. Glad you like it the lessons/tutorials! I have learned so much from doing this myself 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@trevorsmith8950]

Just a heads up for anyone else on a newer Nord. I think the newer knob layouts may be a bit different. At 14:34, I actually have a separate config knob (between the OSC 1 and OSC 2 knobs) to enable the second oscillator. Awesome vid, thanks!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello Trevor - thanks for your comment. Yes, you are 100% correct. They released a newer version of the panel and changed a few things along the way. Here is me talking about all this in a dedicated video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y16ukoh9gsdpbbc

[@trevorsmith8950]

@@MyKeysToMusic you're incredible, man. Ty 🙏

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@trevorsmith8950 Happy to help. Enjoy your board!

[@toruonoda]

This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen. I appreciate your effort…

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad to hear that and thanks for watching! AND thank you SO much for you donation!

[@CarlosZivanovitch]

Wow...I didn't know about monitor setting. Thanks a lot!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hey Carlos! Yes, this is a great setting indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@Surferess]

Thanks, man! I was feeling pretty dumb there, and this really will make me feel more in control.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad to hear this! Keep on working with it - it's like any skill, it builds with time...

[@laserman3631]

Good thing I listened until the end and your mention of the frequency cut off control knob in red. Jeez mine was on zero this whole time, duh me feel stupid.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@Laserman YES! I know exactly what you mean, which is why I mentioned it in the video. Simply put, this happened to me a couple of times when I first started, so I figured someone else is bound to fall into the same bear trap. 🎹

[@vladimirkudryashow]

Great job! I really appreciate such contribution to the Nord tutorials! Super easy to understand and apply the knowledge just immediately! Thank you one more time! I am looking forward for the following tutorials!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Vladimir! Thanks for your comments and so glad to know you can apply the knowledge right away. You may have noticed that I released the Nord Stage 3 Part 2 today making this the longest video I ever created but also packed with some good info on the Nord Stage 3 Oscillators! Thanks for watching!

[@narutofiles]

Thanks just got my nord stage 3 and very keen to see more of your videos:)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Congrats Em Hin on your Stage 3 and welcome to the channel!

[@MRFThorne]

Real appreciate your videos, Marc - this is superb and incredibly helpful.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Mark (great name). Glad this to hear these are helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@MRFThorne]

@@MyKeysToMusic My pleasure. I now know how to identify the isolated samples - thank you! (the manual doesn't really tell you how to go about this! Am now setting up a nice arpeggiated harp passage for a recording session on Monday :) ). Really looking forward to the second instalment in this series.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@MRFThorne Geat - you appear to be making great progress!

[@steveonkeys]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video, Marc! New Stage 3 owner and this is so helpful! Well done!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

So glad to hear this Steven! Hey, congrats on your new Nord Stage 3! Lots more videos to see here and when you're ready, you can consider the entire course: www.mykeystomusic.com. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@thefabulousD]

So helpful, thx!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Daniel!

[@ThePassportRadio]

I love these videos! You are such an excellent teacher. Thank you for bringing cheerfulness and a positive attitude to learning the synth!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@LA-cy1zj]

smply put, thank you for this gem of a video series

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@LA-cy1zj Thanks LA!

[@lewmusiclover]

This is what I've been waiting for! Thank you Marc, this is exactly what I needed! I plan on watching all of your videos!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Laurie. Thanks for stopping by. So glad to know this is what you needed. You are not alone on this and stay tuned for more... Cheers - Marc

[@markfitter757]

Great job Marc, thanks for putting this video together. Very informative and useful.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Happy to do it Mark. Thanks for stopping by.

[@DeanoPiano]

Thank you so much for doing this series for us, im gona check this out when I have some time and your website introduction to synthesis, thanks again buddy.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks DeanoPiano!

[@cyberoptic5757]

Thank you, very much. I got here after hearing a video of Tedeschi-Trucks. I was curious and this approach is helpful. My first 2 were the yamaha CS-5 and the Roland JX-3P... the Nord looks good.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hey @Jay Fulton thanks for your comment. Interesting that Tedeschi-Trucks uses a Nord Stage 2 so somehow my video must have been suggested? In any case, yes the Stage 3 is a very flexible keyboard for live performance - covers a lot of sonic bases. Cheers!

[@cemozturk6245]

Hey Marc, Amazing content. Your free lesson on your website is what i have been looking for for a long time. Thank you very much !

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Cem Öztürk. Thank you for your comment and so happy to hear this is what you've been looking for. Thanks for watching!

[@jurgentheunynck6646]

Very well explaned Marc 👍

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you Jurgen!

[@briguy1960]

You may not be on the Nord Payroll but you deserve to be!!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Brian! (Not the first time I've heard that or something similar). In a way, I can remain neutral by not being on the payroll so that's a good thing at times too 😎 🎹. Take care and enjoy your Nord keyboard (assuming you have one)...

[@helenflundermusic]

Thank you so much! I am learning so much from your videos. Your manner is so clear, you don't flap your arms like some, either! You are a true teacher, aiming to pass over knowledge and enable skills steadily but without it being boring. I am learning a step at a time, practising then going back and watching a little more. I have over 50 years piano playing, over 40 years teaching experience and I like to know exactly what I'm doing a step at a time, without being made to feel stupid. I notice my synth doesn't have the number 1 or Basic written on the top of Wave 16 but it's either a different edition of the stage 3, I guess, or I'll find that bit later. Thank you, I REALLY value these videos!😊

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@helenflundermusic Hello Hellen! Thanks for taking the time to write this comment. It sounds like you are enjoying your Nord Stage 3! Yes, you might have a newer version of the Stage 3 which is a tad different in some areas. I did most of these videos using the original version of the Nord Stage 3. You might be interested in enrolling in the Main course on my website for the latest/greatest training and a fair amount of exclusive content as well. www.MyKeysToMusic.com I checked out your channel - you are a creative singer/songwriter - thanks again for your positive feedback! - Marc

[@helenflundermusic]

@@MyKeysToMusic thank you, I'll have a look. I've been a professional musician since 2013 but my songwriting is more for fun...I bought my Nord piano with some of my pension money, just before covid hit...I'm only just starting to realise what an amazing keyboard it is. Thank you for taking time to reply! 😊🎶

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@helenflundermusic Awesome Hellen. We live in an era (2023+) where there has never been a better time to be a musician. The tools and technology we can access are unprecedented, and your Nord Stage 3 can be the center of it all! If you haven't already seen my MIDI/Recording videos, you may want to check them out here: To record audio with your Stage 3 (GarageBand): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4aZm2ilaL6Zl6Mfeature=shared To record MIDI, fix that and then record back as audio using Logic Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCpeIRuaN17ZrMfeature=shared

[@helenflundermusic]

@@MyKeysToMusic thank you! At the moment, I use mixcraft, record the midi then record an audio track from it once I'm 100% happy with it. From classical and folk music background, I'm getting into prog, I've always loved weird time signatures ! I'm loving the options the Nord is providing. We converted our 2nd and 3rd bedroom into a piano studio and guitar studio and really enjoy recording. Will check out all the links, thank you for taking time to reply and share them. I really appreciate it!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@helenflundermusic Happy to help. My favorite prog bands are: Rush, Genesis, and Yes with a touch of Marillion mixed in.

[@valentinebyrne]

thanks for the awesome, clear, and informative video! much appreciated!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@songwriting-wordsandmusic]

You are a great teacher! Thank you so much! I really am getting a lot out of your videos. Thank you.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you @Steven Dembroski Appreciate the compliments and am happy you are able to use the videos to help you out with your Stage 3. In the event you want to even deeper, you can consider checking out my website where you can learn about the Nord Sample Editor and Synth Fundamentals for free. I also have a paid Master Course for the Stage 3 as well. Take care!

[@songwriting-wordsandmusic]

@@MyKeysToMusic thanks again. I’ll check it out!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@songwriting-wordsandmusic Thanks!

[@paolomarnini1516]

Great piece of work, complex synth concepts made simpe. Thx for that

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks for your comment and for watching Paolo Marnini.

[@pinoguitara8968]

Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks for your comment Pino and thanks for watching!

[@TheRedSpaceMusic]

This is great! Perfect. Exactly what I needed. Thanks so much for putting in the time to do these videos. So easy to follow!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

TheRedSpaceMusic: Thank you for your comment and compliments! So happy to know you are getting what you need from these videos. They have been fun to do. 👍Enjoy!

[@jonnysterling6917]

Thanks Marc, I'm a professional keyboard player, and I JUST got my NORD Stage 3. This first video is great, so I'm looking forward to the rest. Thanks for doing this! I'm looking forward to seeing what this beast can do. :-)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Jonny! Welcome to the club. There are a lot of videos here for you to review. Enjoy "the beast!" and report back anytime on anything that gets you excited or that you learned or if you just want to share something or want to ask a question...

[@GBorst]

This is awesome Marc. Just unpacked my Stage3 and this is the best introduction/course a musician can desire. Nord must be thankful. Greetings from Amsterdam.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Gibran! Congrats on your Stage 3 - enjoy!!

[@genispujiula3633]

Hey Marc! Great videos, best tutorial series ever! Thanks bro!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad you like it! If you want even more of this sort of ting along with a healthy amount of exclusive content, you can consider enrolling in the Stage 3 Pro course I offer at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. I also have free courses on that same website for Synth fundamentals and the Nord Sample Editor.

[@bobcat1948]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Marc ! This teaching is so needed and the way that you teach is so plain and easy to understand is refreshing. Great Job Sir : )

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Bobcat1948! Part 2 is nearly complete

[@bobcat1948]

Not to rush you on part 2 Marc, you take your time . There is enough on part 1 to go back over and pick apart. If I am like most people and I believe I am ,our lives are very busy and taking the time to watch and apply these excellent teachings takes some shifting of the priority’s in our daily lives. But well worth it. How Can I donate via PayPal ? This is a wonderful thing you are doing and your efforts will not go unnoticed : )

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Bobcat1948! Well, part 2 just arrived 12/19/2018 8:15:59 PM (Pacific). Thanks for your thoughtful insight and your comments and compliments. No donation is required of course but if you would like to donate, you can check out www.patreon.com/mykeystomusic. I also just created a PayPal site for donations for those who prefer the PayPal option: paypal.me/pools/c/8aCrKFjmxd THANK YOU SO MUCH! - Marc

[@salzfreizeit6707]

Hey Marc, thank's a lot! I've been waiting for a good explanation like yours. Great job!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Karl. Thanks so much for saying this. I have a passion for taking something complex and breaking it down into understandable concepts. The Nord synth engine provides a unique challenge for sure. Selfishly, I learn more by teaching, so this is as much for me as it is for the people watching 😜 You may have noticed that part 3 released today as well. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@herbertboi4267]

Dude your series is amazing!!!!!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks, Herbert! Appreciate that comment. Stay tuned for more and thanks for watching!

[@mmill9169]

Thanks for this! I recently purchased a used Nord 2. This is the closest thing I have to programming it!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Congrats on your Nord Stage 2 M Mill! Happy to know the video helps orient you on how to work with it...

[@jazz734]

Hi Marc, many thanks so I can stock up on my half-knowledge, absolutely great!!!!!!!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Jazz73. Thanks for stopping by, stay tuned for more...

[@vladimirkudryashow]

Amazing job. I even haven't watched this tutorial yet, just I've scheduled to see! but This is what I really need that much! Thanks. I am going to thank you one more time after watching it =)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Vladimir. Thanks or stopping by. Report back after you've had a chance to check it out. - thanks!

[@bendeiss_music]

I love your passion and enthusiasm!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Benedict! Appreciate the comment - thanks for watching!

[@kbrkr]

Outstanding Job, Marc!!! You are an excellent teacher, love the format and your presentation; not to mention the subject matter. This is very much appreciated and keep up the Great work! Subscribed, Liked, and commented!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you for your positive feedback kbrkr! Really appreciated. Glad you enjoy the content and thanks for watching!

[@sebarrow663]

MUCH APPRECIATED!!! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏😊❤️

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Seb. Thanks for your comment - it has been fun seeing the impact these videos have had on the Nord community. Thanks for watching!

[@GingerBeker]

Amazing video! Thanks

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you Ginger and thanks for watching!

[@glezsamusik]

Thank you a lot and please, I need learn more, when are you going to upload the part 3? I hope it will be soon! :D

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Gleza. Yes, recording for part 3 is just about to start! Thanks for checking in!

[@ElliottHerrington]

Can't wait till your new video

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Elliott. Part 2 is due to arrive very soon.

[@DavidThackerMusic]

Awesome vid as usual. Currently have an electro but next nord I want is a stage 3 compact

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks David! Nord Stage 3 compact - yup, that's a great choice and I like how you are researching/learning all about it ahead of time! I've been in your shoes. Had the Electro 5 and next synth was Stage 3.

[@sheepsy]

You are a great teacher :)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank You Caleb - much appreciated! 😄 Thanks for being a good student 😉

[@HannesBritz]

Perfect tutorial, thanks a lot!!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Hannes!

[@wagohowardmusic]

Starts at 3:25 , however go to his page and watch the synth series.!!! Good info for understanding harmonics, frequency, and sounds!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks, Wago! I appreciate the personal endorsement. Enjoy your Nord keyboard.

[@ASDFJAKMV]

Hi Marc! Always thanks for your dedicated videos! I'm writing a comment just to ask something! Are there any online education programs or series of videos explaining about the basics of synthesis? From how an analog synthesizer works, to tips and examples for creating specific sounds, etc. I watched your tutorial abount the basics of synthesis, but I wanted to learn more and deeper about the synthesizer. Since I've purchased a Nord Stage 3 a few weeks ago, and I am going to use it for many years, I thought it is necessary to study about the synthesizer from the fundamentals. It will be a great support if you could recommend any good programs! Thank you :)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @오제희 Your timing couldn't be better for a question like this. Check out a video I just made on this exact topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6SzYausa7GLZ7c

[@maximilianojuarez1]

thanks a lot! Very clear

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks Maximiliano and thank you for watching!

[@sheilaazhar3801]

Thank you - Well done your tutorial is very detailed and you explained it very clear! New sub to your channel :)

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Love to hear this! Thanks so much!

[@valterfinato865]

Excelente. Parabéns pelo vídeo!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@davidspitz]

Love it!!!! Thank you!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks for watching David!

[@FatFingerMusik]

Thank you!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Jack - you're welcome. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jdifeb74]

You rule for doing this.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks jdifeb74! Appreciate it...

[@BassFunMusic]

super ☺♥♪sounds

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the comment @BassFunMusic

[@Scadaboy]

Love your work. Thanks for educating us. Question. With the envelope control being 3 pole and not 4, does that mean that Sforzando (Sfz) is not supported?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Scadaboy-oh-boy. So, the answer to this question is no, Sforzando in the purest sense is not supported exactly with the lack of the 4th pole. Although you can kind of imitate it a bit if you introduce the Mod Envelope with a decay. (i.e. You'd have a brighter sound at the beginning and as you hold the note, the Mod envelope would decrease the high frequencies giving you an effect of Sforzando via high-frequency reduction rather than purely by volume). I've never head it described like this but I like where you are going here with these thoughts and provides another way to describe the differences between 3 and 4 pole envelopes to a musician who might be new to synthesis.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Well taught Marc, time for me to give the organ and pianos a break anyway!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thank you James! Yes, you have to get a little synth in your life (always a good thing). Although, I do love the pianos a lot and recently have come to appreciate the organ a lot more over the past several months too.

[@daviddelaconcepcion7754]

these are great, anyway to get a video with just the keyboard and hands?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi David, thanks for your comment and question. So, technically I could do this but I'm not of the intent/request. Would having a video with just keyboard and hands be more direct/easier to understand?

[@daviddelaconcepcion7754]

​@@MyKeysToMusic yes, I find those videos a little easier to follow.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@daviddelaconcepcion7754 Thanks for the suggestion. In a lot of my training videos in the actual course, I tend to have more lessons with just the hands only (because these videos are actually easier to do). But for the channel, I like to have a fair amount of talking head as I mix training, with my commentary as well as provide updates and what gets me excited about what I'm doing. So the bottom line is, if it's pure training, perhaps there's no need for talking head. But since it's KZbin, I'm trying to connect with people as a KZbin creator so I feel this is best accomplished by people watching me on the screen a bit more. Thanks for watching and making this detailed suggestion.

[@daviddelaconcepcion7754]

@@MyKeysToMusic oh gotcha that makes sense! Well keep doing your thing bud.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@daviddelaconcepcion7754 Will Do - thanks! 🙏

[@danibiljarszki4679]

Hello Marc, Thank you very much! I'd like to ask you whether you know how it is possible to use the Attack, Decay, and Release not only with the Synth, but with the Organ and Piano section too? Daniel

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Dani. Great question here. The answer is mostly "no" but there is one small exception to that. So, the ADSR feature only works with the synth engine. Therefore that functionality doesn't extend to either the Organ or the Piano engines at all. Now with the Piano samples from the Piano Engine, the ADSR is already "baked into" the sample creating an ideal situation to best represent those sounds. The same applies to the organ engine where the envelope (in the case of the organ, it's an instant attack, full sustain, and instant release) is representative of exactly how organs produce their sounds. So, you'd think - why change a good thing and mess with the spirit of what a sound is supposed to emulate right? Well, humans are a bit more creative than that and sometimes we want to do crazy things "just because". So, give this a try: Turn on your synth engine. Select "Wave" as your sound selection. Then select "Organ 1" in that category. You'll hear a similar organ sound that the organ engine would produce but yet you can adjust the envelope! I cover this concept more in my synth training videos parts 2, 3, 4, etc. So, I recommend you keep watching the synth series here on KZbin. Oh, and since the synth engine can also play samples, you'll find that there are piano samples available to you within the synth engine whereby you can adjust the envelope as well. So, again, the pure answer to your question is no, but if you get creative with the samples playable in the synth engine, the answer becomes "yes, sort of" 😊 Hope that helps!

[@danibiljarszki4679]

@@MyKeysToMusic Thank you Marc for for your fast and detailed reply, I really appreciate it!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@danibiljarszki4679 Happy to help!

[@samuelwylde6970]

Great tutorial Mark thanks a lot! Wondering if you can help with this question, I am trying to use the same tremolo effect to control both my synth engine and the organ engine at the same time on the same panel. Do you know if this is possible?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi Samuel. Technically speaking, the official tremolo effect can only be invoked on a single sound engine on a single panel at a time. So, I don't think this is possible. Of course, it is possible by using two panels and assigning the synth to one panel and the organ to the other, each having the tremolo effect assigned. Thanks for the question!

[@olanrewajuadagba1291]

00:01 Learn the basics of Nord Stage 3 synth engine and how to set it to default settings. 02:07 Understanding the Nord Stage 3 Synth Engine basics 06:05 Understand the importance of knowing default settings before adjusting knobs 08:09 Setting the LFO amount to zero is crucial to avoid unwanted oscillation effects on Nord keyboard. 12:27 Understanding the various oscillator choices and sampling options in the Nord Stage 3 Synth Engine 14:28 The synth engine allows mixing different oscillators to create unique sounds. 18:24 Understanding the envelope and frequency cutoff knob in Nord Stage 3 Synth Engine 20:18 Understanding the influence of decay and sustain on sound envelope. 24:06 Introduction to the Nord Stage 3 Synth Engine 25:46 The Nord Stage 3 offers creative sound design and variety

[@thedanbjork]

Cheers for all the help on the Nord stage! I’m wondering if it’s possible to use multiple synth engines on the same panel? So if I for example could have four synth engines running at the same time?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello Dan. Unforunately this is not possible. Only two synths at the same time (Panel A and B). For four synth layers, you'd need to look at a Nord Wave 2 or a Nord Lead A1 or the like. On a similar note, if you haven't already checked it out, I did a Chariots of Fire video where I featured 4 Nord keyboards which provided 11 synth/sample engines and 2 piano engines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DFe5-dgdGoqrc It demonstrates the power of the Nord synths when used together - especially having multiple arpeggiators which come in extremely handy on a tune like Chariots.

[@luisfernandes1273]

Could you do one of these with the Nord Stage 4 or are both nord stages similar?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@luisfernandes1273 Hello Luis! The keyboards are similar in a lot of ways (especially in the Piano and Organ sections). The synth section is similar in many ways as well, but there are key differences in the way the synth engine works and more features to explore/learn. I have dedicated my time to do this specifically for the Nord Stage 4 in my Pro course found at www.MyKeysToMusic.com called "Master the Nord Stage 4." I may do an Intro to Synthesizers section (for free) as well down the road for the NS4 - but for now, my detailed synth lessons for the NS4 can be found in the pro course. Thanks! - Marc 🎶 🎹

[@glezsamusik]

thank u a lot!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Happy to do it Glezsa. Thanks for watching!

[@MrNot4saken]

Very good

[@MrNot4saken]

Have studied synthesis but it is a different thing when you study it abstract without an instrument in front of you!!! This is fantastic watching this on the Nord Stage 3 being hands on

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thanks David! Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Things have a different impact when it's hands-on. Thanks for checking it out!

[@augmentedkeys5971]

Thank you! Most important question. Can you use the organ draw boards faders/sliders, buttons, etc., with the Synth engine? Midi map more parameters... Or are you confined with just the Synth Engine panel? Hopefully not.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello. If I'm understanding your question correctly, you could totally control just about any aspect of the synth from outside controller keyboards (and other types of hardware) via MIDI. The full MIDI spec is available here (page 60): www.nordkeyboards.com/sites/default/files/files/downloads/manuals/nord-stage-3/Nord%20Stage%203%20English%20User%20Manual%20v2.5x%20Edition%20M.pdf

[@augmentedkeys5971]

@@MyKeysToMusic Hi, thank you for your response. NO. I'm asking you if I can use the ORGAN draw boards to midi map other parameters from inside the SYNTH ENGINE. What's disappointing about the NORD Stage 3 is that they didn't include the ADSR AMP ENV nor ADSR AMP knobs. For $4500 it would have been kind to offer 8 more knobs. Similar to the NORD LEAD 2/3/4... Within the OLED screen is there a way to utilize the ORGAN Draw Boards to modulate the SYNTH ENGINE? Thank you! P.S. My friend just order one and we are so curious... Seriously, who uses an Organ that much. :)

[@augmentedkeys5971]

More so, Is the NORD STAGE 3 only 2-Part Multitimblal? Meaning that you can only have two patches/sounds playing simultaneously... If so, that would horrible.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@augmentedkeys5971 Hi - Unfortunately, there is no way to use the organ drawbars to morph, control, or adjust things inside the synth engine. And yes, it would have been nice to have 4 knobs for ADSR for the envelopes - I agree with you on that. They do include 4 knobs for Amp and filter envelope for the Wave 2 (as an example).

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@augmentedkeys5971 Yes, the short answer is that the Stage 3 is only 2-part Multitimbral for the same engine. However, you can obviously play sounds from the piano engine, the organ engine, and the synth engine simultaneously giving you a total of six layers. However, only two layers are possible with sounds coming from the same sound engine at one time. A another example of this would be if you wanted to use a bass sample for your left hand and a string sample on your right hand. You can do that. However, you can't have a bass sample on your left hand and a string sample combined with a flute sample on your right hand - that you can't do. In that case, you could play a Fender Rhodes bass part coming out of the piano engine (like the Doors do) and use panels A and B to layer the string and flutes coming from the right hand. Hope this is clear!

[@teashea1]

You the man

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Thomas! Always nice to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by.

[@walt686868]

This is gold.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hey there Walt. Thanks for watching!

[@walt686868]

My Keys To Music How do I watch the Synthesizer Fundamentals course? I keep clicking on where it says “get started” and it keeps bringing me to the same intro page.

[@walt686868]

Forget it, figured it out.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@walt686868 OK glad you got it to work!

[@walt686868]

Your tutorials are very helpful. Keep em coming! I’d like to donate money. Does Patreon give receipts?

[@TransistorBased]

I've got extensive experience with various synths and the Lead 2X, but this A1 engine has such a weird osc section.

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi ApolloSynths! I think I understand exactly what you mean here. You would think that by knowing the Lead 2X, you'd have a breeze of a time with the A1, but they tend to be a bit like apples versus oranges. Now that I have wrapped my head around the A1, it all makes sense. There are a few things that I wish were a little different but overall, it gets the job done for most things. Thanks for your input.

[@TransistorBased]

@@MyKeysToMusic the Lead has two discrete oscillators, with a separate mode for unison. I really prefer the control that gives, but I can't complain about the engine in the Stage with how much it can do.

[@josephstalin188]

For a music producer what Nord Stage model should I get

[@MyKeysToMusic]

So, it sounds like you already know you want a Stage 3. If that's the case, you have 3 options: the 73 key waterfall keyboard (semi-weighted) with physical drawbars, the 76 key Hammer Action portable with digital drawbars, or the 88 key full-weighted also with the digital drawbars. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. I explain the differences between all 3 Nord Stages in a little more detail when I compare the Stage 3 to the Electro 6 here in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6eWeKuOltCYl68

[@rickjohnson7609]

Hi Marc. My church owns the Stage 3. If I reinitialize the synth engine to 0 and experiment, do I need to put the settings back to the the default so I don't change any of the sounds that someone else might use with the synth engine?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@Rick Johnson - thanks Rick - great question. The safest way to experiment like this is to start with a blank program. Navigate all the way to the end of the program list where the blank programs are and pick one to start with there. That way you can build your synth sounds and click "Store" without the worry of breaky anything that already exists. After you do that and you settle on something you like, you can optionally store the synth preset itself independent of the program. In this way, you can use your synth with other programs that already exist easily. Storing a synth preset works nearly the same as storing a program. It's tricky the first time you do it but just follow the screens. You'll find the synth preset store button under the LFO section of the synth. Hope that gets you started!

[@Ricardoketa]

Hello! i just have a question. I’m going to do your “Master the Stage 3” course. So these 5 part videos about the stage 3 synth will be in that course? Or should I see these KZbin videos also after that course?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello @Ricardo Conceição thank you for your question and interest in the course! Actually, a great many of the course videos are much newer/better than what you see here on KZbin. The course accommodates both the older style panel layout for the Stage 3 as well as the newer style panel layout of the Stage 3. Here on KZbin, I’m using the older style. So, you may find it best to start with the course if that makes sense for you. While we’re on the topic, I thought I’d quickly compare the course with KZbin. The course has a lot of exclusive content not available on KZbin. At this point, the only advantage of my videos here on KZbin is that they can be auto-translated with subtitles in other languages and technically, they are “free” although you’ll have to put up with my marketing speak before, during, and after. KZbin will also present ads before, after, and sometimes in the middle of most of the lessons which can interrupt the flow of the lesson. The course on the other hand is a focused experience with hundreds of lessons providing a beginning, middle and end to the learning process and it tracks your progress. Everything is neatly organized in sections and it’s like a mini encyclopedia. There is no marketing speak or ads played anywhere in the course. Paying students also get priority access with questions they have sometimes extending to questions about customized setups or advanced topics that require serious thought, research, and testing. Although for people with questions, there are free resources by way of the Nord User Forum and several Facebook groups which are in fact terrific, but both also have ads sprinkled throughout and your questions will be public. I help people on all sides of course and I love our growing KZbin community for sure, but I do give priority to students as best I can since they have taken the plunge and committed to their learning with a small financial investment. There may come a day soon where I won’t be able to answer every comment here on KZbin so I’m hoping others will step in for me when possible. We’re nearing 11,000 subscribers and the questions keep coming. 🙏🏼. Thanks again for your interest!!

[@Ricardoketa]

@@MyKeysToMusic thank you so much for your answer! I will take the course very very soon! I must be honest, I will buy the Nord stage 3 compact by Christmas, and I will take this course now to get ahead with the knowledge about this keyboard. Once I have it, It will be easier to play it and get around with the controls, etc. After that, I will use those course videos as a resource to eliminate any doubts in the future or questions. Hope this kind of thought makes sense… I’ll keep in touch. Thanks!!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@Ricardoketa Thank for the update! Yes, this make good sense. There are many people that watch the videos and./or take the course ahead of their purchase so that they are prepared to hit the ground running once the new baby arrives! 👍

[@CkeyzProductionsLLC]

Will you do a series on the Nord Electro 6?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hey Chad! A Nord Electro 6 series is in fact planned but the Nord Stage 3 comes first. I just received my Nord Electro 6 last week and I do have a starting Electro 6 playlist you may want to check out if you haven't already: kzbin.info/aero/PLvND2qkkWygrlBzRZG1C2XVPXY5FyvyMc For pro training on the Electro 6, you'll likely see that Feb/March timeframe with a possible dedicated course on www.mykeystomusic.com as well. Thanks for stopping by!

[@emblereau]

Got a Stage 3 for Christmas. Most of the buttons don’t do or show what it shows on your tutorial? Is it because I have a different software version (2.54) or.....?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hi em... congrats on your Stage 3! That’s likely because when I made these videos, I had the older panel layout. I have since updated these lessons to the newer style keyboard layout available with my online courses at www.MyKeysToMusic.com. Enjoy your keyboard! 🎹

[@markzyla6848]

Hello I signed up for a one year subscription for the Nord Stage 3 tutorials. Before signing up I sent you an email with some questions but never received a response. Now that I'm a paid up student, how do I contact you should I have a specific question regarding the training videos or any question regarding some issue I'm having with my Stage?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hello, @Mark Zyla Thanks for signing up! In the Welcome Videos of the Nord Stage 3 course, I talk about my Email address and put it below that video. Also, I don't recall getting another Email from you directly and I apologize if I missed that.

[@markzyla6848]

@@MyKeysToMusic Thanks Marc!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@Mark Zyla I just tried to email you just now on the Frontier domain address from the one I had on file. It bounced back on me. So, something is up with your Email I believe.

[@javier2262]

GRACIAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Y con subtitulo, eres lo máximo!! Genio!! Barrilete Cósmico de que planeta viniste!!??

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hola javier ¡Gracias por tus cálidas palabras! Decidí tener esta serie subtitulada con subtítulos en inglés y español como experimento. Aparentemente, hace una diferencia y quizás es más fácil para usted seguirlo. No puedo prometerlo en todos los videos. ¡Gracias por mirar!

[@MyKeysToMusic]

Hola javier urqi! Tengo algunas buenas noticias para ti. Decidí pagar para que toda la serie de capacitación sobre sintetizadores de Nord Stage 3 se traduzca en subtítulos oficiales en español para usted y la comunidad. No podré hacer esto por todas mis películas, pero me comprometeré con la serie Synth al menos. (Las partes 2 y 3 tardarán unos días antes de que se traduzcan por completo). La parte 1 ya está hecha (como ustedes saben). La serie de sintetizadores será de 7 u 8 partes en total. ¡Gracias por ver!

[@carolinasosa2470]

FYI "barrilete cosmico" comes from Diego Maradona's most beautiful and spectacular score in soccer history. World Cup'86 against England. The narrator lost it end said "Cosmic Kite, What planet are you from", as he was flying between player that couldn't stop him.

[@carolinasosa2470]

In other words, it's the highest compliment ever in Argentina. And Javier is right. This videos are amazing. Thank you.

[@carolinasosa2470]

I meant "players". Many of them. Goalkeeper included.

[@drestaura_2]

Do Nordstage website have pads,string, or organs to download to the nord keboards?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@drestaura_2 the Nord website has both pianos and well as "samples" that are downloadable for use on a given Nord keyboard. Those samples also include selected sounds that can be used for organs and pads played via the synth engine. Typically, however, when it comes to organs, if your Nord keyboard has an "organ engine," you'd use that to generate the sound, not samples. When it comes to pads, typically, that's done with the synth engine either by using a sample played through the synth engine or the synth engine itself (assuming you have a Wave 2 or a Stage 2/3/4 keyboard).

[@drestaura_2]

@MyKeysToMusic appreciate it a lot I still going to watch the videos , barely starting 😄Thank you!👍

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@@drestaura_2 I get that! Hey, you should check out my free and pro courses available on my website when you get a chance. I believe it's the most complete training out there and comes with a private community where you can ask questions along the way: www.MyKeysToMusic.com

[@drestaura_2]

@@MyKeysToMusic will do, thank you!

[@nathandaniel5509]

Hi, question: where can I find the synth fundemental course?

[@MyKeysToMusic]

@Nathan Daniel you can find the course here on my main site: www.MyKeysToMusic.com Thanks for your interest!