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73-note Stage Piano with Piano and Organ Sounds, Physical Drawbars, Effects, USB, and Rotary Speaker Emulator
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Optimized for Live Performance

The 73-key Nord Electro 6D 73 stage piano/synthesizer brings a new level of versatility to an already established keyboard. Primed for live performance, the Electro 6D 73 offers user-friendly touches like a streamlined interface, enhanced split and layering options, extended polyphony, and much more. Expanded memory now gives you 512MB of memory for the Nord Sample Library, doubling the previously available polyphony. You also get the B3, Vox/Farfisa and B3 Bass from Nord's C2D Combo Organ. Gigging live just got easier with the Nord Electro 6D 73 stage piano.

Physical drawbars give you real organ feel

Nord's Electro 6D 73 builds on the success of four generations of Electro Series keyboards. Nord has been listening to fiercely loyal Electro players, and the number one request was for real drawbars, a favorite feature among Sweetwater keyboard players. Done. Having ready access to physical drawbars gives you the ability to tweak your sound in real time. And a mount for the optional Half-Moon Switch gives you an authentic-feeling control for the rotary speaker settings.

Powerful features give you the tools you need

Nord loaded the Electro 6D 73 with a load of features that make gigging and recording easier than ever. A large OLED display lets you instantly see your settings, effects, and more. You can also set up splits and layers that combine the organ, piano, and sample sections. A dedicated Sample Synth section, with 512MB of memory, offers a large selection of samples and controls for attack, decay, and dynamics. With the Nord Electro 6D 73, you get the warmth of analog with the road-tested reliability of a sixth-gen digital machine.

Built tough for serious professional use

Touring may be rough on musicians, but it's the gear that really gets thrashed. The Nord Electro 6D 73 is built to take whatever your tour schedule can dish out, and then some. Nord builds its instruments for serious professional use. The 6D's 73-key size strikes a perfect balance, offering you two-handed playability in a lightweight, maneuverable chassis.

Nord Electro 6D 73 Stage Piano Features:

  • Powerful 73-key stage piano with sweet tonewheel organ, synth, and piano tones
  • Large OLED screen lets you instantly see current settings
  • Dedicated Sample Synth and Piano sections for instant access to sounds
  • Updated B3, Vox/Farfisa, and B3 Bass from the C2D
  • Split and layer all three sections across the keyboard with ease
  • Physical drawbars let you manipulate your sound in real-time
  • Great-feeling semi-weighted 73-note waterfall keybed
  • Mount for optional Half-Moon Switch for rotary speaker control
  • Piano section with 1GB of piano sample memory
  • Add and tweak numerous effects to create the perfect sound

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Stage Keyboard/Organ
  • Sound Engine: Nord Piano Engine, Nord, C2D Organ Engine, Nord Sample Synth Engine
  • Number of Keys: 73
  • Type of Keys: Semi-weighted Waterfall
  • Velocity Sensitive: 3 levels, Off
  • Drawbars: 9 x Drawbars
  • Polyphony: 120 Notes Piano, 34 Notes Synth
  • Presets: 400 programs with 8 banks
  • Effects: Yes
  • Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/8" (monitor)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (right, left)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • Pedal Inputs: 3 x 1/4" (control, sustain, rotor)
  • Software: Nord Sound Manager (download), Nord Sample Editor (download)
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 3.8"
  • Width: 42"
  • Depth: 11.7"
  • Weight: 20.28 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AMS-NELECTRO6D-73

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Amazing sounds, love the keybed

I absolutely love the waterfall keybed action on the Electro 6D. It's fast enough for organ and ePiano, but yet still has enough resistance and sensitivity for expressive piano playing too.

Prior to going with this model I tried out a YC73. They are both in a similar class sonically, so for me it came down to which keybed I preferred. The YC73 was fatiguing for anything non-piano. Several weeks later I'm still happy I switched to the Electro. Playing both models through my same monitors I found the Electro to be better sounding on epianos, which is my biggest use case.
Rated 5/5

a piano built for artists

I fund the action to be a perfect compromise between a fully weighted hammer action and a light synth springy action - it's enough to remind the fingers of the weight and heft of the key but quick enough to allow very fast playing. The construction was flawless and the packing for shipping by Sweetwater made sure the piano arrived without damage. You can see the craftmanship going into the design and construction of this thing, it's simply beautiful to play.
Rated 5/5

First electronic keyboard

I've been playing the piano my entire life and never purchased an electronic keyboard. I was pretty confused by all the different products that are out there.I really wanted a keyboard that I can play with headphones and not disturb the house. My main goals were: to have quality piano tones and the best possible B3 sound without buying a Hammond. Mission accomplished! There are a lot of buttons on all of these keyboards. I wish I understood what these buttons do. I am very impressed and believe the extra dollars spent, versus the competition, was a good move.
Rated 5/5

Best B3 Sound I've heard (other than from a B3)

I have a Kronos and two Hammond SK models, but the B3 sound from this Nord beats them all. It's not just me, my bandmates agree, it really has the soul of the original instrument. I'm still trying to figure out everything, but the USB connection to my laptop to organize timbres/patches is great. The touch is a little more firm than the Hammond, but with good, solid feel.
Music background: Classical piano turned rock and roll 40 years ago. I currently play live in a number of cover and original bands.
Rated 5/5

Worth every penny!

As a working musician for the past twenty years I have used a variety of rigs. Starting off with a a Hammond B3, Leslie 142, and a Yamaha S80. When it became impractical to use the B3 regularly I moved to a variety of VST plug-ins and a controller for my organ work, along with the S80. While I love the Yamaha for piano work, it's 60 plus pounds with case has become difficult to deal with now that I'm in my mid 60s. A couple of years back i tried a competitors less expensive "all in one" product for smaller gigs. However, the sound and overall product quality was disappointing.

The Nord 6D 73 key does everything I need and more! The semi weighted keyboard is a great balance between the piano and organ feel. The quality of the B3 modeling is truly amazing and the physical drawbars and waterfall keys feel comfortable and familiar from years of playing the Hammond. The pianos and EP's are quality patches and having access to the Nord sound libraries give it virtually endless possibilities.

Working every week, often multiple times, the Nord has become a practical one stop rig without compromising the quality of the sound. It's allowed me to go from a 500lb rig years ago, to 20 something pounds. There's a reason this little red beast has become a standard touring tool for keyboard players in the past decade, and it's worth every penny! Only wish I had picked it up sooner.
Music background: I’ve been a professional keyboard player and audio engineer for more than 40 years.
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