Nord Electro 6D 61 - Semi-Weighted Stage Keyboard with Organ, Piano & Synth Sections

The Nord Electro 6D 61 combines award-winning emulations of vintage electromechanical and acoustic instruments in a portable and intuitive stage keyboard. Featuring a semi-weighted waterfall keybed, physical drawbars, and a streamlined user interface, this model is designed for gigging musicians who need versatility, high-quality sound, and real-time control. The seamless transitions, layering and split functionality, and advanced effects make it an excellent choice for live performances and studio work.

Key Features

• 61 Semi-Weighted Waterfall Keys – Ideal for fast organ and synth playing.
• Seamless Transitions – Smooth sound changes without dropouts.
• 3 Independent Sound Sections – Organ, Piano, and Sample Synth, each with layering and split capabilities.
• Physical Drawbars – Hands-on control for organ sounds with LED indicators.
• Expanded Piano Library – 1GB memory for grand, upright, and electric pianos.
• Nord Sample Library Support – 512MB memory for custom samples and classic synth sounds.
• Enhanced Organ Simulation – Includes B3, Vox, Farfisa, and two Pipe Organ models.
• Vintage Rotary Speaker Emulation – Features speed control, drive, and Half-Moon Switch compatibility.
• Advanced Effects Section – Real-time tweakable stereo effects modeled after classic stompboxes.
• OLED Display & Organize Mode – Quick navigation and custom program arrangement.

Why Choose the Nord Electro 6D 61?

Designed for live performers, the Nord Electro 6D 61 offers a perfect balance between authentic vintage sound, modern performance features, and portability. The semi-weighted waterfall keybed is responsive and fast, making it ideal for organists and synth players who need smooth glissandos and quick key action. With high-quality sound engines, a versatile effects section, and seamless transitions, this keyboard ensures that your performances are fluid and expressive.

Specifications

Keyboard & Design

• Keybed: 61-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall
• Aftertouch: No
• Split/Layer: Yes, with 6 Split Points and Crossfade options
• Live Slots: 4
• Organize Mode: Yes

Piano Section

• Memory: 1GB for Nord Piano Library
• Polyphony: Expanded for detailed sound realism
• Piano Filters: Soft, Mid, and Bright sound shaping options
• Soft Release Mode: Adds natural sustain for legato playing
• String Resonance & Pedal Noise: Advanced modeling for realistic acoustic piano feel

Synth Section

• Memory: 512MB for Nord Sample Library 3.0
• Polyphony: 46 voices
• Synth Engine: Sample-based with dynamic filter and envelope controls
• Attack, Decay, Release: Yes, with 4 levels of dynamic velocity control
• Custom Sampling: Supported via Nord Sample Editor

Organ Section

• B3 Tonewheel Organ Simulation – 4 tonewheel settings (clean to vintage)
• B3 Bass Mode – Dedicated pedal bass emulation
• Transistor Organs – Vox Continental & Farfisa Compact
• Pipe Organs – Two models with realistic overtones
• Dual Organ Mode – Independent upper and lower manual control
• Physical Drawbars – Exclusive to Electro 6D 61 & 73 models
• Rotary Speaker Emulation – Adjustable speed, drive, and mic placement

Effects Section

• Effect 1: Tremolo, Auto-Wah, Panning, Ring Modulator
• Effect 2: Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe
• Amp Simulations: JC, Twin, Small Speaker models with Tube Overdrive
• EQ: 3-Band Equalizer with sweepable midrange
• Delay: Tap Tempo, Ping-Pong, Analog-style filtering
• Reverb: Hall, Stage, Room, with Bright Mode

Connectivity

• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Audio Outputs (L/R Unbalanced)
• Headphone Output: 1/4" Stereo Jack
• Monitor Input: 1/8" Stereo Jack
• Sustain Pedal Input: 1/4" Jack (supports Half-Pedaling)
• Control Pedal Input: 1/4" TRS for expression control
• Rotary Speaker Speed Pedal Input: 1/4" Jack for Half-Moon Switch
• MIDI In/Out: 5-Pin DIN
• USB Port: Type B (for MIDI and sound management)
• Power Supply: IEC C14 Connector

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions: 900mm x 97mm x 296mm (35.4" x 3.8" x 11.7")
• Weight: 8.1kg (17.85 lbs)