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Nord Electro 6 HP73 Keyboard 73-note Hammer Action Portable Keybed

Nord Electro 6 HP73 Keyboard 73-note Hammer Action Portable Keybed

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The Nord Electro 6HP with 73-note Hammer Action Portable keybed combines our award-winning emulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package. With 3 independent sound sections, a new streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we're proud to present the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic.

Seamless transitions

The Nord Electro 6 features 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. It features 6 Split Points and the new 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.

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. 

More Information
Product Name Nord Electro 6 HP73 Keyboard 73-note Hammer Action Portable Keybed
Brand Nord
Condition New
MPN AMS-NELECTRO6-HP
UPC 834035001417
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

General 

  • Seamless Transitions
  • 3 part multi-timbral
  • Split and Layer all 3 sections with optional Split Point Crossfades
  • OLED Display for excellent overview 
  • Organize Mode for quickly rearranging programs, sounds and pages

Piano Section

  • 1 GB memory for Nord Piano Library
  • Piano Filters
  • Greatly expanded polyphony
  • Sympathetic String Resonance
  • 4 Dynamic Curves

Sample Synth

  • Expanded memory (512 MB) for Nord Sample Library
  • Extended Voice Polyphony 
  • Dedicated Sample Synth section with Attack, Decay/Release and dynamic controls

Organ 

  • B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox and Farfisa simulations
  • 2 Pipe Organ models 
  • Dual Organ Mode 
  • 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 with Bright Mode 

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

  • Three independent sound sections Organ, Piano and Sample Synth that can be used simultaneously as a layer or a split
  • 6 Keyboard Split points (C3-F5) with Split Point Crossfade functionality 
  • Organize/Page mode: Group sets of up to four Programs into Pages, and arrange these using the Organize mode
  • 4 Live Slots
  • External keyboard feature: Freely assign sound engines to be controlled by an external keyboard, while others are played from the Nord Electro 6.

GLOBAL FEATURES

  • Nord Electro 6D 61: 61-key (5 octaves, C-C) Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard
  • Nord Electro 6D 73: 73-key (6 octaves, E-E) Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard
  • Nord Electro 6 HP: 73-key (6 octaves, E-E) Velocity sensitive Hammer Action Portable keyboard

ORGAN SECTION

  • C2D B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa and 2 Pipe organ models 
  • User adjustable percussion levels, percussion decays and key click level
  • Vibrato / Chorus Control with separate functionality for each model (the classic C1, C2, C3, V1, V2, V3 options for the B3, Vibrato for the Farfisa, Chorus/Detune for Pipe organ models )
  • 3 Tonewheel modes: select the level of "vintage" desired
  • Dual Organ mode for control of two independent manuals
  • Manual Organ mode
  • Mount for Half-Moon Switch on Electro 6D 61/73
  • Nord Electro 6D 61/73: 9 Physical drawbars
  • Nord Electro 6 HP: Digital LED drawbars

PIANO SECTION

  • 1 GB memory dedicated to the Nord Piano Library
  • Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer and Clav/Harpsichord
  • Each category can contain several different models.
  • All pianos can be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager application
  • Advanced String Resonance-control (Gen 2)
  • Soft Release
  • EQ/Filter
  • 4 Dynamic Curves
  • Stereo pianos and samples can be played back in mono
  • 120 Voices polyphony for Piano Library sounds. 

SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION

  • 512 MB memory dedicated to the Nord Sample Library
  • All samples can be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager application
  • The Sample Synth section comes shipped with an extensive selection of one hundred samples from the Nord Sample Library
  • Attack and Decay/Release control
  • 4 levels of dynamic velocity control
  • Velocity sensitive low pass filter
  • 30+ Voice polyphony for Sample Library sounds.

EFFECTS SECTION

  • All effects in Stereo

Effect 1

  • Pan, Tremolo, Wah and Ring Modulator
  • Three selectable depths for the Pan and Tremolo, rate controlled with the Effect 1 Rate knob
  • Tremolo, Pan, Ring-Mod and Wah can be controlled with Control Pedal

Effect 2

  • Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Flanger, Chorus 1, Chorus 2 and Vibe 
  • Two selectable depths for each effect

Amp Simulations

  • Comp/Amp - three amp/speaker simulations, compressor, C2D 122 rotary speaker, Tube Overdrive
  • Drive/Compression amount controlled with the Drive knob
  • Rotary speed controls - Slow, Fast and Stopped
  • Close or Normal microphone placement for 122 Rotary Speaker simulation
  • User adjustable rotary treble and bass rotor speeds and acceleration rates
  • Three band EQ, with sweepable mid. +/- 15 dB gain/attenuation

Master Effects

  • Dedicated Reverb with 3 modes - Room, Stage and Hall - all with optional Bright Mode and Dry/Wet control
  • Dedicated Delay Effect - Rate, Amount, Tap-tempo and Stereo Ping Pong

CONNECTIONS

  • 2 Audio outputs L & R -¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
  • 1 Monitor input -1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
  • 1 Headphone output -¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
  • 1 Control pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack, like Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.
  • 1 Sustain pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
  • 1 Rotary Speaker speed switch pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
  • MIDI In, MIDI Out -5 pin DIN connectors
  • USB - type B connector - for transferring sounds and USB MIDI
  • IEC C14 power connector

Nord Electro 6 HP73 Keyboard 73-note Hammer Action Portable Keybed

Details

The Nord Electro 6HP with 73-note Hammer Action Portable keybed combines our award-winning emulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package. With 3 independent sound sections, a new streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we're proud to present the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic.

Seamless transitions

The Nord Electro 6 features 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. It features 6 Split Points and the new 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.

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. 

More Information
Product Name Nord Electro 6 HP73 Keyboard 73-note Hammer Action Portable Keybed
Brand Nord
Condition New
MPN AMS-NELECTRO6-HP
UPC 834035001417
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features

General 

  • Seamless Transitions
  • 3 part multi-timbral
  • Split and Layer all 3 sections with optional Split Point Crossfades
  • OLED Display for excellent overview 
  • Organize Mode for quickly rearranging programs, sounds and pages

Piano Section

  • 1 GB memory for Nord Piano Library
  • Piano Filters
  • Greatly expanded polyphony
  • Sympathetic String Resonance
  • 4 Dynamic Curves

Sample Synth

  • Expanded memory (512 MB) for Nord Sample Library
  • Extended Voice Polyphony 
  • Dedicated Sample Synth section with Attack, Decay/Release and dynamic controls

Organ 

  • B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox and Farfisa simulations
  • 2 Pipe Organ models 
  • Dual Organ Mode 
  • 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 with Bright Mode 
Tech Specs

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

  • Three independent sound sections Organ, Piano and Sample Synth that can be used simultaneously as a layer or a split
  • 6 Keyboard Split points (C3-F5) with Split Point Crossfade functionality 
  • Organize/Page mode: Group sets of up to four Programs into Pages, and arrange these using the Organize mode
  • 4 Live Slots
  • External keyboard feature: Freely assign sound engines to be controlled by an external keyboard, while others are played from the Nord Electro 6.

GLOBAL FEATURES

  • Nord Electro 6D 61: 61-key (5 octaves, C-C) Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard
  • Nord Electro 6D 73: 73-key (6 octaves, E-E) Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard
  • Nord Electro 6 HP: 73-key (6 octaves, E-E) Velocity sensitive Hammer Action Portable keyboard

ORGAN SECTION

  • C2D B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa and 2 Pipe organ models 
  • User adjustable percussion levels, percussion decays and key click level
  • Vibrato / Chorus Control with separate functionality for each model (the classic C1, C2, C3, V1, V2, V3 options for the B3, Vibrato for the Farfisa, Chorus/Detune for Pipe organ models )
  • 3 Tonewheel modes: select the level of "vintage" desired
  • Dual Organ mode for control of two independent manuals
  • Manual Organ mode
  • Mount for Half-Moon Switch on Electro 6D 61/73
  • Nord Electro 6D 61/73: 9 Physical drawbars
  • Nord Electro 6 HP: Digital LED drawbars

PIANO SECTION

  • 1 GB memory dedicated to the Nord Piano Library
  • Categories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital, Layer and Clav/Harpsichord
  • Each category can contain several different models.
  • All pianos can be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager application
  • Advanced String Resonance-control (Gen 2)
  • Soft Release
  • EQ/Filter
  • 4 Dynamic Curves
  • Stereo pianos and samples can be played back in mono
  • 120 Voices polyphony for Piano Library sounds. 

SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION

  • 512 MB memory dedicated to the Nord Sample Library
  • All samples can be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager application
  • The Sample Synth section comes shipped with an extensive selection of one hundred samples from the Nord Sample Library
  • Attack and Decay/Release control
  • 4 levels of dynamic velocity control
  • Velocity sensitive low pass filter
  • 30+ Voice polyphony for Sample Library sounds.

EFFECTS SECTION

  • All effects in Stereo

Effect 1

  • Pan, Tremolo, Wah and Ring Modulator
  • Three selectable depths for the Pan and Tremolo, rate controlled with the Effect 1 Rate knob
  • Tremolo, Pan, Ring-Mod and Wah can be controlled with Control Pedal

Effect 2

  • Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Flanger, Chorus 1, Chorus 2 and Vibe 
  • Two selectable depths for each effect

Amp Simulations

  • Comp/Amp - three amp/speaker simulations, compressor, C2D 122 rotary speaker, Tube Overdrive
  • Drive/Compression amount controlled with the Drive knob
  • Rotary speed controls - Slow, Fast and Stopped
  • Close or Normal microphone placement for 122 Rotary Speaker simulation
  • User adjustable rotary treble and bass rotor speeds and acceleration rates
  • Three band EQ, with sweepable mid. +/- 15 dB gain/attenuation

Master Effects

  • Dedicated Reverb with 3 modes - Room, Stage and Hall - all with optional Bright Mode and Dry/Wet control
  • Dedicated Delay Effect - Rate, Amount, Tap-tempo and Stereo Ping Pong

CONNECTIONS

  • 2 Audio outputs L & R -¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
  • 1 Monitor input -1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack
  • 1 Headphone output -¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack
  • 1 Control pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack, like Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.
  • 1 Sustain pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
  • 1 Rotary Speaker speed switch pedal input -¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal
  • MIDI In, MIDI Out -5 pin DIN connectors
  • USB - type B connector - for transferring sounds and USB MIDI
  • IEC C14 power connector
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