Nord Electro2 61
61 Note Stage Piano/Organ 
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Clavia Nord Electro2 61...Electro? Kind of a cool name, isn't it? But it's more than just a hip name, it's meaningful too. Electro is short for electromechanical. The new Nord Electro only emulates electromechanical keyboards...Rhodes, Wurlitzers, Clavinets, Hammonds. You know, all those extremely heavy keyboards that you just have to have...that take up too much space...and make your roadies hate you more and more. The Electro is the keyboard for you and is available in a lightweight, 61 or 73 note model. Outstanding electromechanical keyboard sounds with true feel, from fast keyboard response to authentic sound.
The sounds, the sounds, it's all about the sounds. Especially when you are emulating these vintage keyboards. People who play these instruments can be pretty discerning...you know who you are. The Electro doesn't disappoint. The organ sounds are based on digital simulations of B3 tone wheels. From the digital drawbars to the Percussion and Chorus/Vibrato sections, to full polyphony, all the nuances are there. Using an expression pedal, you'll be able to do swells, which is the characteristic B-3 volume pedal function. As you increase the volume, the tone will also change...just as it does on a real B3. The keyboard split feature makes it possible to play an organ sound with two different drawbar settings (Lower and Upper manuals) on the internal keyboard. You can even connect another MIDI keyboard and have a two manual keyboard, each with it's own drawbar setting.
But the Electro does more than just organs. It does pianos too. Boy does it do pianos!! The piano section is comprised of four carefully multi-sampled electric piano instruments: Rhodes Mk II Stage Piano, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D6 and CP-80 Electric Grand. Just as with the organs, all the nuances of these instruments are there. Hard hits, soft hits, get dirty, get clean...you name it, it responds.
The effects section on the Electro is extremely cool and useful. Overdrive, Rotary Speaker simulation (slow, fast, stop), Equalizer, Chorus (2 types), Flanger (2 types), Phaser (2 types), Tremolo, Wah-Wah (2 types), Auto Wah, Auto panning and Ring modulation. Slap some overdrive on an organ sound to make it scream or put some wah-wah on a clavinet sound to really funk out. The effects really add to the realism of the sounds.
The Electro is a sturdy keyboard with very cool wooden sides (that, appropriately, are stained red). The keyboard is very responsive and feels more like a real instrument than a synth. The keys are full, square keys...(more like a Hammond) and really compliment the type of playing that you do with these types of sounds. Trills, Smears, Hiccupping (is that a word?)...you can do it all.
That's the thing about the Electro. It can do it all...as far as electromechanical instruments are concerned.
Features/Specifications
The organ in the Electro 2 is based on a digital simulation of the mechanical tone wheels of the B-3 organ. It offers innovative solutions to mimic the typical B-3 sound, for example:
- A complex digital model of the original chorus and vibrato scanner.
- Modeling of the individual random contact bounces for each partial.
- Modeling of the unique frequency characteristics of the built-in pre-amplifier which forms the "body" of the B-3 sound.
- Simulation of the energy stealth on the tone wheels that results in the typical "compressed" sound.
- Authentic tuning of the tone wheels according to the original B3 design.
The piano section comprises five carefully multi-sampled electric piano instruments: Rhodes Mk I Stage Piano, Rhodes Mk I Suitcase Piano, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D6 and the custom modified Clavia Electric Grand Model G. As a bonus we also included an acoustic Malmsjoe Grand Piano - in stereo! The Electro features a unique multi-sample playback, catching every nuance throughout the whole dynamic range. The Electro also sports a USB interface for quick and easy download of new piano sounds.
The chassis of Nord Electro 2 is made out of roadworthy steel plate and comes with genuine wooden sides.
Organ section
Polyphony
9 electric drawbars with memory functionality
- The drawbars of Nord Electro 2 are represented by up/down buttons and LED bar graphs instead of ordinary mechanical drawbars. This gives you a big advantage: when you change presets, the correct drawbar settings are shown immediately by the LEDs. In other words, no need for the regular ’trial and error’ method. It's very easy to get the hang of changing the drawbar settings in a natural way with the buttons.
Drawbar settings presets
- 8 drawbar presets + a random preset function in ROM plus 9 user configurable drawbar settings.
Effects
- Swell (the characteristic B-3 volume pedal function) - Percussion (2nd, 3rd, normal/soft, fast/slow). Chorus/Vibrato (C1, C2, C3/V1, V2, V3).
Keyboard Split
- Makes it possible to play an organ sound with two different drawbar settings (Lower and Upper manuals) on the internal keyboard.
Dual manuals - MIDI Split
- Nord Electro 2 is designed to support an extra MIDI keyboard in addition to its own. This makes it possible to play the Nord Electro 2 as a 2-manual (Lower and Upper manuals) organ with different drawbar settings for each manual.
Electric piano section
Instruments
- 5 multi-sampled electric piano instruments in Flash memory: Rhodes Mk I Stage Piano, Rhodes Mk I Suitcase Piano, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D6 and the custom modified Clavia Electric Grand Model G. As an extra bonus we also included an acoustic Malmsjoe grand piano - in stereo!
Effects
- Presence Filter (or Filter and Pickup selectors for the Clavinet D6 sound).
Global features
Memory
- 48 user memory locations (6 Banks holding 8 Programs each) in which you can store complete setups, including instrument settings (organ or piano) and effects settings.
Effects
- Overdrive, Rotary Speaker simulation (slow, fast, stop), Equalizer, Chorus (2 types), Flanger (2 types), Phaser (2 types), Tremolo, Wah-Wah (2 types), Auto Wah, Auto panning and Ring modulation.
Keyboard
- 61-key (5 octaves) velocity sensitive semi-weighted ”waterfall” (square front) keyboard.
Connections
- 2 Audio outputs, 1 Headphone output, 1 Control pedal input, 1 Sustain pedal input, 1 Rotary Speaker speed switch pedal input, MIDI In, MIDI Out. USB interface for fast and easy download of new piano sounds.
Physical Dimensions
- W: 90 cm, D: 29.5 cm, H: 9.5 cm (incl. feet and knobs). Weight: 7.8 kg.
Suggested Audio Cables & Adaptors - Hosa CPP204. Use this dual cable to connect your keyboard to an amp, mixer or recording device.
- Hosa ISC118. Heavier duty instrument cable with metal connectors.
Suggested CD Recorders, Duplicators & Players - Roland CD2E. The Roland CD2E is the easiest way to record your music to a CD without the need for a computer. Just plug in your digital piano or keyboard, load in a blank CD, and press record. You will be making studio quality recordings in no time.
Suggested Foot Pedals & Controllers - Roland EV5. Use the Roland EV5 pedal to control volume and wah wah effect.
- Roland DP2. Use the Roland DP2 pedal to turn on and off the leslie effect when you are playing the Electro's organ sound. The pedal will allow you to keep both hands on the keyboard.
- Roland DP8. The Roland DP8 is the perfect sustain pedal for the Electro.
Suggested Keyboard Cases & Gig Bags - Nord GB61. The GB61 is a custom made, padded bag for the Electro.
- Nord NHC61. Protect your investment with a custom-made hardshell case for your 61-Note Nord keyboard. This ATA-rated case features recessed hardware, ball corners, and an attractive "Nord Red" finish.
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BOX CONTENTS
| • | Keyboard | | • | Owner's Manual | | • | Power Cable |
WARRANTY
Clavia/Nord Warranty: Parts and labor are covered for a period of one year. More details are at www.clavia.se and on your warranty registration card |
