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