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Description

Experience a new dimension of musical expression with the Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard—your ultimate ally in achieving authentic and dynamic soundscapes. This versatile instrument offers a stunning emulation of traditional electromechanical keyboards, making it a top choice for discerning musicians who demand both quality and versatility. With its 73 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys, you’ll enjoy unparalleled playability that captures the essence of your performances.

At the heart of the Electro 2 is its meticulously designed organ section, based on a digital simulation of the iconic B-3 organ's mechanical tone wheels. It features complex digital modeling that accurately replicates classic B-3 sounds, including the original chorus and vibrato effects, delivering a rich and authentic auditory experience. The innovative LED bar graphs and up/down buttons replace traditional drawbars, ensuring precise control and immediate visual feedback with each preset change.

The piano section is equally impressive, housing a collection of carefully multi-sampled electric pianos and an acoustic grand piano, allowing you to explore a wide range of tonal possibilities. The multi-sample technology captures every nuance of your performance, from the softest whispers to the most powerful crescendos. Complementing these features, the Electro 2 includes a USB interface for seamless updates and a flexible effects section featuring a rotary speaker simulation for added depth and texture.

Key Features:

  • 73 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys
  • Authentic B-3 organ emulation with digital tone wheel simulation
  • LED bar graphs for intuitive drawbar control
  • Multi-sampled electric and acoustic piano sounds
  • USB interface for easy updates and sound downloads
  • Flexible effects section with rotary speaker simulation

Product specs

Brand Nord
Model Electro 2 SW73 Semi-Weighted 73-Key Digital Piano
Finish Red
Year 2002 - 2009
Made In Sweden
Categories Digital Stage Pianos, Digital Synthesizers
Analog / Digital Digital
Key Size Full Size
Keyboard Action Semi-Weighted
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, USB MIDI
Number of Keys 73 Keys
Polyphony 60 Voices

FAQs

Does the Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard have weighted keys?

The Nord Electro 2 features 73 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys, which provide a responsive feel suitable for both piano and organ playing styles.

Can the Nord Electro 2 be used with an additional MIDI keyboard?

Yes, the Nord Electro 2 supports an extra MIDI keyboard, allowing for 2-manual play with varied drawbar settings, enhancing its versatility for organ performances.

What types of electric piano sounds are available on the Nord Electro 2?

The Nord Electro 2 includes a range of electric piano sounds such as Rhodes Mk I Stage Piano, Rhodes Mk I Suitcase Piano, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D6, and Clavia Electric Grand Model G.

What are the main effects available on the Nord Electro 2?

The Nord Electro 2 offers various effects including overdrive, rotary speaker simulation, equalizer, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, wah-wah, auto wah, auto panning, and ring modulation.

How many user memory locations are available on the Nord Electro 2?

The Nord Electro 2 provides 48 user memory locations, organized into 6 banks with 8 programs each, allowing you to store complete setups including instrument and effects settings.

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Nord Electro 2 Synthesizer: In Action

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Nord Electro 2 Synthesizer: In Action

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Reviews

PROS

  • Intuitive navigation and modulation, easy to make adjustments

  • Solid build quality, durable components

  • Rich and full sound across piano, electric piano, and organs

  • Quick and easy adjustments for effects during play

  • Great for electro-mechanical sounds, especially Rhodes

  • Effective organ bank with extensive adjustability

  • Samples cleanly with looper pedals, offering extensive layering options

  • Good for experimental music with tweakable ring mod and phaser controls

CONS

  • Some keys may ring at high velocity, a common issue

  • Volume dips noticeably when effects are engaged

  • Key action is loud and too light for non-organ pieces

  • Hammond emulation can feel too "plastic" and "perfect"

  • Acoustic piano sound considered unusable by some users

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard.

Features and functionality

  • The Electro 2 offers a knob-per-function interface, enhancing playability and live performance manipulation.

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  • The B3 emulator is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, surpassing the quality of its acoustic piano sounds.

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Build quality

  • Known for being lightweight yet robust, the Electro 2 is praised for its road-worthy construction.

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Comparisons

  • The Electro 3 improves organ and piano sounds significantly over the Electro 2, featuring a more percussive organ tone.

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  • The Electro 2 is best for emulating 60s and 70s vintage sounds, whereas an old Motif is recommended for those seeking 80s tones.

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Software and compatibility

  • Accessing the sound library via a 32-bit system or virtual machine running XP can unlock additional piano sounds, like the close-mic Steinway D.

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  • It's noted that the Electro 2 may not be compatible with 64-bit operating systems for patch management, limiting users to out-of-the-box sounds.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Electro 2 suits musicians needing a compact, versatile keyboard for both piano and organ styles, despite its less specialized action feel.

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  • The wah-wah clavinet sound is specifically praised for funk genres, offering users a specialized tonal option.

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Value and pricing

  • Its depreciation rate is slow, allowing buyers to resell without significant loss if unsatisfied.

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  • One owner mentions finding the Electro 2 at a price point of $800-$1000, indicating a $400 deal is a significant bargain.

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User experience

  • Owners highlight the fun and engaging playability of the Electro 2, despite its older sound technology.

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  • Owners often prefer the Wurlitzer and Rhodes patches for their versatility, covering a wide range of musical genres effectively.

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It had to be better

Bought because of its very good Rhodes emulation, I've been disappointed by the Hammond emulation: too "plastic" and "perfect", where a real tonewheel is "live" and with uneven characteristics. Good leslie emulation. The acoustic piano definitely unusable for me. The waterfall keyboard action good for the organ, but definitely too light for the rest (how to overcome this?)

digitl

Gig Machine

Great electric piano and organ sounds. Can also do experimental music if you tweak the ring mod and phaser controls to the max.

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jasontmays

61 key...but that's none of my business though.

I actually own the electro 2 61 key...but I didn't want to go through the hassle of setting up that keyboard. Honestly this is one of the best keyboards around, it's definitely geared towards the more electro mechanical sound of things. So anything like the Rhodes sound will be impressive. The piano sound is bad, however it's not the best thing either. Either way I love this piano.

tehu
tehu

163

Really good midi controller!

This keyboard is a bit dated (2002) and the sounds are not really good! But the construction is amazing and as a midi controller, it is very good! Every knobs/buttons can be assigned and it's easy to change midi channel on the fly.

mark_reilly

Great Electromechanical Sounds

Excellent Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond and Clavinet sounds. Good Fender Rhodes and piano sounds. Rotating speaker effect is quite good.

Artist usage

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See how John Mayer uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

John Mayer

Guitarist

John Mayer Trio

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John Mayer played a brief solo on the Nord Electro (73 key) board during his "Any Given Thursday" concert DVD.

See how James Hetfield uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

James Hetfield

Bassist, Drummer

Metallica

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In an Instagram post by Metallica, James Hetfield is shown backstage at #SandM2 with a Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard, captured by @brettmurrayphotography.

See how Nameless Ghoul uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Nameless Ghoul

Singer, Guitarist

Ghost

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In this performance of "Elizabeth" at Hellfest, Air Ghoul can be seen playing a Nord Electro 2, prior to when he used the second model.

See how Dean Fertita uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Dean Fertita

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Queens of the Stone Age

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in this photo Dean can be seen playing a Nord Electro 2 73 Key

See how Nick Allbrook uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Nick Allbrook

Singer, Guitarist

Tame Impala

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Nick can be seen with the Nord Electro 2 in 2012.

See how Francisco Durán uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Francisco Durán

Singer, Guitarist

Los Bunkers

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Este teclado lo utiliza en el Festival De Viña, en el Teatro Caupolicán y en otras presentaciones

See how Paul Meany uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Paul Meany

Singer, Keyboardist

MUTEMATH

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use in his studio

See how Black Moth Super Rainbow uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Black Moth Super Rainbow

Music Producer

Black Moth Super Rainbow

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In this image a Clavia ‘Nord Electro 2’ can just be seen peeking in from the right (not sure which amount of keys). Live at the Ottobar, Baltimore, MD, US (July 27th 2009).

See how Chance The Rapper uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Chance The Rapper

Rapper

The Social Experiment

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0:43, you can see a Nord Electro 2 in the Studio Keyboard rig

See how Jerry Harrison uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Jerry Harrison

Singer, Guitarist

Talking Heads

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As a keyboardist, Harrison still prefers playing old hardware keys to soft synths. He's a fan of the Clavia Nord Electro 2 (see Fig. 2) and plays an Emu Emulator III, a Hohner Clavinet, a Nord Lead, a Sequential Prophet 5, a Sequential Prophet T8, a Waldorf Microwave, and a Wurlitzer.

See how Tegan Quin uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Tegan Quin

Singer, Guitarist

Tegan and Sara

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Tegan and Sara perform "Call It Off" on Letterman and at :44s you can see Tegan playing a Nord Electro 2 73.

See how Matt Hoopes uses Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Matt Hoopes

Guitarist

Relient K

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Matt shown in one of many pictures with his Nord Electro Keyboard, and shoes...

Album Usage

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