Nord - Electro 6 73 Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Action Keyboard
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Three independent sound sections enable parallel layering of organs, keyboards, and effects without signal routing complexity; Seamless Transitions technology morphs between patches in real-time; award-winning emulations of vintage electromechanical and acoustic instruments; semi-weighted waterfall action balances portability with expressive control.
73 keys suit mobile setups and studio corners without sacrificing range; semi-weighted action requires less finger fatigue on long sessions than fully weighted keys; pair with sustain pedal for fuller expression; compact size means limited hands-on control density—learn the interface before gigging.
The Electro 6 compresses Nord's sonic pedigree into a genuinely portable instrument without sacrificing the tactile immediacy or sound palette that makes electromechanical keyboards compelling. Worth the investment for players who refuse compromise.
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The Nord Electro 6 combines our award-winningemulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package.
With 3 independentsound sections, a new streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we're proud to presentthe mostpowerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic.
MAIN FEATURES
General
- Seamless TransitionsNEW
- 3 part multi-timbralNEW
- Splitand Layerall 3 sections with optional Split Point CrossfadesNEW
- OLED Display for excellent overview
- Organize Mode for quickly rearranging programs, sounds and pagesNEW
Piano Section
- 1 GB memory for Nord Piano Library
- Piano FiltersNEW
- Greatly expandedpolyphonyNEW
- Sympathetic String Resonance
- 4 Dynamic Curves
Sample Synth
- Expanded memory (512 MB) for Nord Sample LibraryNEW
- Extended Voice PolyphonyNEW
- Dedicated Sample Synth section with Attack,Decay/Release and dynamic controls
Organ
- B3 Tonewheel,B3 Bass, Voxand Farfisa simulations
- 2 Pipe Organ modelsNEW
- Dual Organ ModeNEW
- Model 122 Vintage Rotary Speaker
- Physical Drawbars on 6D 61 and 6D 73 models
- Mount for Half-Moon Switch for Rotary Speaker control (6D 61/73)
Effects
- A wide range of instantly tweakable high quality stereo effects modelled after classic stomp boxes
- Reverb withBright ModeNEW
*All specifications subject to change without further notice
PERFORMANCE
Seamless transitions
The Nord Electro 6features automatically seamless transitions when changing sounds or programs while playing.
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. Itfeatures6Split Points and thenew Split Point Crossfade functionality introduced with the Stage 3 for smooth transitions betweentwo split zones. Choose from 3 different crossfadewidths (Small, Large or Off) as indicated by different LED colors.
Refined Program Section
The new streamlined Program section features a handy Organize mode including Copy/Paste and Move functionality for quickly arranging your Programs to your desired order. A new Page View lets you easily sort and organize pages as a song list. All Programs, Pianos and Synth Samples are easily navigated using the new List View that offers alphabetical, numerical and category sorting options.
ORGAN SECTION
The Nord Electro 6 features our award-winning Nord C2D Organ simulations of B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass andVintage Transistor Organs plus two Pipe Organ models.
B3 Tonewheel simulation
TheOrgan section features our acclaimedNord C2D Organ engine including the extremely authentic B3Tonewheelsimulation with four different tone wheel settings, ranging from factory new clean to leaky old vintage. An improved dedicated Bass mode simulating the Pedal Bass Tonewheels are available for either splitting with a Piano or Synth or with a B3 Upper Manual in Dual Organ Mode.
Classic Transistor Organs
Our impeccablesimulations ofthe classic 1960’s Transistor Organs,Vox Continental andFarfisa Compact with all the classic settings, are also includedin the Organ section.
Pipe Organs
The Organ section now contains two different Pipe Organ models. The new Pipe 1 is a pure Organ with few harmonics. The Pipe 2, introduced with the Electro 5, is a recreation of metal pipes that commonly make up the backbone of a pipe or church organ, and now includes a special new detune mode when enabling Vibrato/Chorus.
Vintage Rotary Speaker
The Nord Electro 6 has the latest generation of our vintage 122 Rotary Speaker simulation adding an essential character to a live organ performance and features Slow, Fast and Stop mode as well as a Drive control. The Electro 6D 61 and 73 support the Nord Half-moon Switch (optional accessory).
Dual Organ Mode
The dedicatednew Dual Organ mode provides quick access to dual manual setupsand offers great overview and control of the drawbar settings for both the Lower and Upper manual.
PhysicalDrawbars for Electro 6D 61/73
The Electro 6D 61 and 73 feature Physical Drawbars offering ultimate hands-on experience for the dedicated organ players. The Electro 6 HP features Digital LED Drawbars, offering excellent overview over current settings.
PIANO SECTION
ThePiano section has a wideselection of acoustic, electric and digital pianos from theexclusive Nord Piano Library, extended voice polyphonyand creative new Piano Filters.
Factory Bank
The Nord Electro 6 factory bank contains an extensiveselection of our latest Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianosand Digital Pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique characters! The Piano section also features our new “Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches.
The Nord Piano Experience
Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments andunique ‘Advanced String Resonance’delivers breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.
Replaceable sounds
TheFactory Bank featuresagreat selection from theNord Piano Library butyou can easily add or replaceany of these sounds using the Nord Sound Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated with new exclusive world class sounds, and always free of charge.
Piano Filters
Providing an additional level of sonic control, thePiano Section now features dedicated piano filters for accentuating softness, mid orbrilliance.
Soft Release
A Soft Release-mode adds aslightly longer release,more suitable for legato playing,emulating alooserdamper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.
Dynamic Curves
4 dynamic curves are available to suit your playing style, from soft to hard.
SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The enhanced Sample Synth Sectionfeatures expandedmemory forthe Nord Sample Library 3.0 and extended polyphony.
The Sample Synth Section contains a broad selection of high quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library 3.0 including the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin. The Sample Synth is equipped with essential controls for attack, decay/release and dynamics (filter/velocity). A unique Nord feature allows you to create your own samples using the free Nord Sample Editor software for WIndows and Mac.
EFFECT SECTION
The powerful Effectsection features a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects are stereo andcan be assigned freely to theOrgan, Piano or Synth sections.
Effect 1
Here you can choose from Tremolo, two Wahs, an Auto-Wah, and an AutoPan. Use the AutoWah with a Clavinet for raw funk licks, create a psychedelic vibe with an Electric Piano on AutoPan, or give a Wurlitzer some body using the Tremolo. There is also a Ring Modulator on board, an effect used by many experimental and electronic musicians.
Effect 2
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.
Amp Sim/Compressor/Rotary
Features authentic JC, Twin and Smallspeaker simulations with adjustable Drive, plus a separate Tube Drive simulation and a Compressor.
EQ
A3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid.
Delay
The Delay effect features a Tap Tempo, Feedbackand Mix (Dry/Wet), as well as controls forPing-Pong mode and Tap Tempo.
Reverb
The Nord Electro 6 hasthreedifferent Reverb types (Hall,Stageand Room) for adding some ambience to your sounds. All Reverb types also has a Bright mode.
MONITOR INPUT
Connect a second Nord keyboard or any other audio sourceto the rear panel Monitor Input andplay along a track without worrying about an external mixer or a sound system. The signal is routed to the main outputs and the headphones output.
NORD MUSIC STAND V2
All Nord Electro 6 models can accomodate the new Nord Music Stand V2 - a robust aluminum stand with room for 4 sheets of music.
THE KEYBEDS
Each Fatar keybed is meticulously calibrated at the Nord factory to ensure an even response over the whole range.Hammer Action Portable (HP)
The Nord Electro 6 HP keybed uses amazingly portable weighted hammer action piano keys. Perfect for electric and acoustic piano sounds, but also works great for organ playing. Key range 6 HP: E-E.Semi Weighted Waterfall (SW)
The Nord Electro 6D 61 and 6D 73uses 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. Key range C-C on Electro 6D 61 and E-E on Electro 6D 73.CONTROL PEDALS
Control Pedal support has been improved and now supports the following pedals: Fatar, Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7,Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10. The Control Pedal and/or Sustain Pedal can beassigned independently foreach section.Specifications subject to change without notice. *Steinway, Wurlitzer, Hohner, Clavinet, Farfisa and Vox are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated or associated with Clavia. These trademarks are mentioned here as a reference to a sound only. Leslie is mentioned to describe a connector standard.
| NORD ELECTRO 6 | |||
| Hardware | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Keybed | 73-key Hammer Action Portable | 73-key Semi-weighted Waterfall | 61-key Semi-weighted Waterfall |
| Display | 128x64 OLED display | ||
| Outputs | 2 outputs (1 stereo or 2 mono) | ||
| Drawbars | Digital LED | Physical | |
| System | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| 6 Split points | |||
| Crossfade between Split points | Yes, with3 crossfade widths (Large, Small or Off) | ||
| Programs | Program Mode (8 banks x 50 programs), Page View | ||
| Live/auto save programs | 4 locations | ||
| MIDI over USB | |||
| Sound Manager 6.x | Extended features | ||
| Organ Section | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Organ polyphony | Full | ||
| Organ models | C2D B3 Simulation, Farfisa, Vox and Pipe Organ 1 & 2 | ||
| Rotary speaker simulation | C2D 122 Rotary Speaker simulation | ||
| Piano Section | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Nord Piano Library memory | 1 GB | ||
| Piano polyphony | 120 (stereo) | ||
| Samples Section | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Nord Sample Library memory | 512 MB | ||
| Sample polyphony | 46 voices | ||
| Velocity Control | Yes, 3 modes (Filter and Amplitude) | ||
| Envelope Control | Attack, Decay/Release controls | ||
| Effects Section | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Effect 1 | Tremolo, Pan, Wah, Ring Modulator | ||
| All areControlPedal controllable | |||
| Effect 2 | Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe | ||
| Deep mode available for each effect | |||
| Delay | |||
| Eq | 3 Band, mid sweep | ||
| Amp Simulation/ | Twin, JC, Small, Compressor, C2D 122 Rotary, Tube Overdrive | ||
| Compressor | |||
| Reverb | 3 types (Room, Stage, Hall) with Bright modes | ||
| Dimensions | Electro 6HP | Electro 6D 73 | Electro 6D 61 |
| Weight | 11.4 kg / 25.13 lbs | 9.2 kg / 20.28 lbs | 8.1 kg / 17.85 lbs |
| Width | 1074 mm / 42.3" | 1066 mm / 42" | 900 mm / 35.4" |
| Depth | 344 mm / 13.5" | 296 mm / 11.7" | 296 mm / 11.8" |
| Height | 121 mm / 4.8" | 97 mm / 3.8" | 97 mm / 3.8" |
Nord is a Swedish manufacturer renowned for designing innovative electronic keyboards and synthesizers that combine cutting-edge technology with classic sound design. Since its inception, Nord has earned a reputation for creating instruments that deliver authentic emulations of vintage electro-mechanical organs and pianos alongside modern synthesis capabilities, making their products essential tools for professional musicians, producers, and performers across genres.
The company is recognized for meticulous attention to sound quality, intuitive user interfaces, and building instruments that maintain reliability and creative flexibility in both studio and live performance environments. Nord's commitment to portability without compromising sonic depth has established them as industry leaders in portable keyboard design.
