Nord Electro 6D 61 Organ, Piano and Sample Player Keyboard

Main Features

• Seamless Transitions when changing sounds or programs
• Split and Layer all 3 sections with optional Split Point Crossfades
• Organize Mode for quickly rearranging programs, sounds and pages
• Piano section has new Piano Filters and Extended Voice Polyphony
• Sample Synth has expanded memory (512 MB) and Extended Voice Polyphony
• Organ section has 2 Pipe Organ models and new Dual Organ Mode
• 61 key C-C semi-weighted 'waterfall' keybed

The Nord Electro 6D 61 combines their 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.

PERFORMANCE

Seamless Transitions
The Nord Electro 6D 61 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 colours.

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.

Semi Weighted Waterfall (SW) Keybed
The Nord Electro 6D 61D 61 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. The key range on the Electro 6D 61 is C-C.

ORGAN SECTION
The Nord Electro 6D 61 features their award-winning Nord C2D Organ simulations of B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass and Vintage Transistor Organs plus two Pipe Organ models.

B3 Tonewheel Simulation
The Organ section features the acclaimed 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.

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
Nord's 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.

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 6D 61 has the latest generation of Nord's 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 supports the Nord Half-moon Switch (optional accessory).

Dual Organ Mode
The dedicated new 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.

Physical Drawbars
The Electro 6D 61 features Physical Drawbars offering ultimate hands-on experience for the dedicated organ players.

PIANO SECTION
The Piano section has a wide selection of acoustic, electric and digital pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library, extended voice polyphony and creative new Piano Filters.

Factory Bank
The Nord Electro 6D 61 factory bank contains an extensive selection of their latest Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianos and Digital Pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique characters! The Piano section also features the 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 and unique 'Advanced String Resonance' delivers breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.

Replaceable Sounds
The Factory Bank features a great selection from the Nord Piano Library but you can easily add or replace any of these sounds using the Nord Sound Manager. The 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, the Piano Section now features dedicated piano filters for accentuating softness, mid or brilliance.

Soft Release
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.

Dynamic Curves
4 dynamic curves are available to suit your playing style, from soft to hard.

SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The enhanced Sample Synth Section features expanded memory for the 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 Effect section features a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects can be assigned freely to the Organ, 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 analogue stomp boxes that define the sound of popular music.

Amp Sim/Compressor/Rotary
Features authentic JC, Twin and Small speaker simulations with adjustable Drive, plus a separate Tube Drive simulation and a Compressor.

EQ
A 3-band Equalizer with sweepable mid.

Delay
The Delay effect features a Tap Tempo, Feedback and Mix (Dry/Wet), as well as controls for Ping-Pong mode and Tap Tempo.

Reverb
The Nord Electro 6D 61 has three different Reverb types (Hall, Stage and Room) for adding some ambience to your sounds. All Reverb types also have a Bright mode.

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 be assigned independently for each section.

Connections
2 Audio outputs L & R - 1/4 inch, 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
1 Monitor input - 1/8 inch, 3,5 mm stereo jack
1 Headphone output - 1/4 inch, 6,35 mm stereo jack
1 Control pedal input - 1/4 inch, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack, like Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.
1 Sustain pedal input - 1/4 inch, 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 - 1/4 inch, 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

Included Accessories
User Manual
Power cord

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D): 900 x 97 x 296 mm / 35.4 x 3.8 x 11.7 inches
Weight: 8.1 kg (17.85 lbs)