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With the introduction of the Nord Electro 3, Clavia has combined the legacy of the original Electro along with the know how that went into shaping some of the other Nord models. The Electro 3 features a new organ section, a new piano section, new effects and a new exciting feature that allows the Electro 3 to use samples from the Nord Sample library. This is the performance keyboard that sets a new standard based on its impressive sound quality.
Exquisite New Pianos
Right from the start, the Electro 3 is loaded with a great selection of pianos. There are three acoustic grands (two Yamaha* C7s and one Steinway* D) and two electric grands. Electric piano aficionados will love the tine-based types; a Mk I, a Suitcase Mk I, a Mk II and a Mk V all with their unique and distinctive personalities. A great Wurlitzer* A200 is of course present, as is the mighty Clavinet* D6. The Clavinet type also includes the Harpsichords. There is a French harpsichord in the factory sound bank, and more to come in the Nord Piano Library download area.
Each and every one of these pianos can be replaced if you wish. There are plenty more to choose from in the Library area, including some XL versions of our grand pianos, with even more details like added velocity layers and pedal-down samples. And all those sounds are available for free.
Samples from the Nord Sample Library
Not only loaded with great piano sounds, the Electro 3 also sports some great samples to add flavor to your sonic arsenal. You'll find some of the classic Mellotron sounds, a selection of strings, a celeste, a vibraphone and many others. And just as with the piano partition, all of the samples can be replaced if the factory selection does not suit your immediate needs.
You can add virtually any sound you want to the Nord Electro 3. Clavia has sounds available to download for free from their Mellotron Library or any other instrument from the expanding and extensive Nord Sample Library, which is the same format as the Nord Wave uses.
Nord Sample Editor
By using the free Nord Sample Editor, you can add any sound you want to the Electro 3. The Sample Editor can use audio files in the .wav format and is equipped with some great tools to assist you in getting the results you want. Mapping several samples across the keyboard or creating perfect loops has never been easier. You can even start assembling your own samples today in the computer, without having the Nord Electro 3 present - just download the Editor, the Electro 3 manual and fire away. The Nord Sample Editor is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, and Mac OSX.
Organ Section
The growling sound, and the soul of a B3 is hard to replicate faithfully in a digital instrument. Clavia spent years perfecting their digital models and the Electro 3 contains the best emulation so far.
The attention to detail is stunning, the Electro 3 is equipped with four selectable tonewheel modes which stretch from a clean sound to a battered unit with the most dramatic setting; vintage 3. This setting even produces a sound in the background of its own, even if you don't touch any keys.
It's All In the Details
Every function in a B3 has been considered and examined in great detail, to make the Electro 3 as true to the original sound as possible. There are key clicks derived from the original busbar behavior and the energy robbing that produces the gentle compression when you do that massive palm smear across the keyboard. To get the response right, Clavia included the option to trigger the organ sounds at the very top of a key's range, making it react just as fast as the original. They didn't stop there. Functions were added that went a bit further, like the option to either include or exclude the 9th drawbar when Percussion was activated.
Vox and Farfisa
The Farfisa* and Vox* models are just as impressive as the B3. The massive savage sound created by their 12-top oscillator frequency-divider designs is of course also a no sample zone in the Electro 3; you have the same behavior and unique response from the Electro3 as in the original instruments. The Farfisa Compact Deluxe, considered by many to be the mother of transistor organs, involves routing matrixes and complex filter combinations that offer a tailored sound with massive energy and high-end.
The Vox* Continental's brute design brings you a more hollow tone, but with a very intense character. Both these transistor organs have their own unique, irreplaceable personalities. Combine them with any of the Electro 3's speaker simulations, add some distortion, adjust the EQ and they will definitely get you through any organ gig with flying colors.
ORGAN SPLIT
Using the Organ Split mode, you can play two different organ registrations in a dual manual fashion, one sound on either side of a user definable keyboard split point. Connect a second MIDI keyboard to the Electro 3, to use the organ split functionality, but in a true, dual manual setup.
Brand New Effect Section
The Nord Electro 3 is equipped with a great selection of high quality effects including a lush sounding reverb with five different algorithms. There is also a selection of tremolo, panning, wah-wah, phaser, flanger and chorus effects, and a ring modulator.
You can further sculpt the final sound by choosing from a selection of three amplifier simulations that can add any amount of grit and distortion from gentle to manic levels. A three-band EQ with sweepable mid-range and a compressor can be added to the final stage of the audio path.
Enhanced Rotary Speaker Emulator
The rotary speaker emulator originates from the award winning Nord C1 Combo Organ, with its acclaimed sound quality. This rotary speaker emulator incorporates the acoustic variations that occur when a physical speaker spreads the sound in a room, providing the full experience of when the air is moved around.
The Electro 3's rotary also features a brand new function in the addition of the Rotary Stop Mode. This allows you to switch between fast and stopped rotation and back again by using either the controls on the panel or with a foot pedal connected to the Rotor Pedal input. This is a crucial functionality that mimics the behavior of early one-speed original rotary speaker units.
Those of you who are picky about the rotary behaviors will be pleased to find several user adjustable settings like speed and acceleration times for both treble and bass rotors. These options, as well as all the other System, MIDI and Sound Menu functions are written on the right side of the panel, a great help for all those moments when the manual decided to stay at home.
* Yamaha, Steinway, Wurlitzer, Hohner, Clavinet, Farfisa and Vox are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated or associated with Clavia. These trademarks are mentioned here as a reference to sound only.
Suggested Audio Interfaces
Yamaha Audiogram3. This audio interface is a great solution if you'd like to record your music using your Mac or PC. Simply connect your digital piano or keyboard to the interface using an audio cable(sold seperately), configure the included software, and start recording. Then you can edit your performance and burn an audio CD of your work.
Suggested Cables
Planet Waves Circuit Breaker Cable 20'. Connect your Nord keyboard to a sound system using these high-quality Planet Waves instrument cables. These 20 foot instrument cables feature gold tips for zero signal loss, and include Planet Wave's Lifetime Warranty.
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.
Yamaha HS80M AUDIO ESSENTIALS Bundle. If you're planning on playing your Nord performance keyboard at home or in your studio, consider adding a pair of professional studio monitors speakers. These HS80M monitors feature excellent sound quality and will allow you to fully enjoy your new instrument.
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