Nord Electro 6D 73 Key Semi-Weighted Action Keyboard

The Nord Electro 6D 73 Key Semi-Weighted Action Keyboard combines emulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package. With 3 independent sound sections, a streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, this is one of the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic. All Programs, Pianos and Synth Samples are easily navigated using the List View that offers alphabetical, numerical and category sorting options.

Seamless Transitions and Refined Program Section

The Nord Electro 6D Keyboard features automatically seamless transitions when changing sounds or programs while playing. The streamlined Program section features a handy Organize mode including Copy/Paste and Move functionality for quickly arranging your programs to your desired order. A Page View lets you easily sort and organize pages as a song list.

Layer and Advanced Split Functionality

The panel has three independent sound sections; Organ, Piano and Sample Synth that can be used simultaneously as a layer or a split. It features 6 Split Points and the Split Point Crossfade functionality introduced with the Stage 3 for smooth transitions between two split zones. Choose from 3 different crossfade widths (small, large or off) as indicated by different LED colors.

Piano Section

Each Fatar keybed is meticulously calibrated to ensure an even response over the whole range. The Nord Electro 6D uses Semi-Weighted organ type keys with a rounded "waterfall" tip, brilliant for rapid organ shredding and synthesizer licks, but also plays nice with piano sounds at key range C-C. The Piano section has a wide selection of acoustic, electric, and digital pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library, extended voice polyphony and creative Piano Filters. The Piano section also features “Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches. The unique ‘Advanced String Resonance’ delivers breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness. Providing an additional level of sonic control, the Piano Section features dedicated piano filters for accentuating softness, mid, or brilliance. A Soft Release-mode adds a slightly longer release, more suitable for legato playing, emulating a looser damper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument. Additionally, four dynamic curves are available to suit your playing style, from soft to hard.

Organ Section

The Organ section features Nord C2D Organ engine including the extremely authentic B3 Tonewheel simulation with four different tone wheel settings, ranging from factory new clean to leaky old vintage. The impeccable simulations of the classic 1960’s Transistor Organs, Vox Continental and Farfisa Compact with all the classic settings, are also included in the Organ section. The dedicated Dual Organ mode provides quick access to dual manual setups and offers great overview and control of the drawbar settings for both the Lower and Upper manual.

Effect Section

The powerful Effect section features a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects are stereo and can be assigned freely to the Organ, Piano or Synth sections. You can choose from Tremolo, two Wahs, an Auto-Wah, and an AutoPan. The two Phasers, two Choruses, the Flanger and a Vibe effect are modeled from the classic analog stomp boxes that define the sound of popular music. It features authentic JC, Twin and Small speaker simulations with adjustable Drive, plus a separate Tube Drive simulation and a Compressor. In addition, EQ effect, Delay effect as well as three different Reverb types (Hall, Stage and Room) for adding some ambience to your sounds.