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Description
The Nord Electro 2 is a versatile and lightweight digital piano designed for musicians who crave authentic sound and portability. Weighing just 17 pounds, this compact instrument is your ideal companion for gigs and studio sessions alike. With its 61 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys, it offers a responsive touch that feels just right under your fingers, whether you're playing a soulful organ line or a complex piano piece.
At the heart of the Electro 2 lies a sophisticated organ engine, meticulously crafted to emulate the classic B-3 organ. This engine features digital modeling that captures the essence of the B-3's tone wheels, chorus, and vibrato scanner, along with the unique frequency characteristics of its preamplifier. The drawbar settings are easily adjustable using up/down buttons, with LED bar graphs providing instant visual feedback—a boon for performers who need to switch presets on the fly.
The piano section is equally impressive, featuring a rich collection of multisampled electric pianos and an acoustic grand piano. Each sound is built from numerous samples to capture every nuance of your performance. Additionally, the Electro 2 comes with a USB interface, allowing for seamless updates and expansions of your sound library. Enhance your sound further with a versatile effects section, including a rotary speaker simulation that adds depth to your performance.
Key Features:
- 61 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys
- Lightweight design at 17 pounds
- Advanced B-3 organ simulation with digital modeling
- Multisampled electric and acoustic piano sounds
- USB interface for sound updates
- Flexible effects section with rotary speaker simulation
- LED bar graphs for intuitive drawbar control
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
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Does the Nord Electro 2 have weighted keys?
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The Nord Electro 2 features 73 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted waterfall keys, offering a responsive feel suitable for both organ and piano styles.
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What types of sounds are available on the Nord Electro 2?
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The Nord Electro 2 includes sounds from classic keyboards like the Rhodes Mk I, Wurlitzer 200A, Clavinet D6, and a stereo acoustic Malmsjoe grand piano, along with organ emulations.
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Can I use an external MIDI keyboard with the Nord Electro 2?
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Yes, the Nord Electro 2 supports an extra MIDI keyboard, allowing for 2-manual play with varied drawbar settings, enhancing its organ performance capabilities.
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What effects are included in the Nord Electro 2?
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The Nord Electro 2 offers a range of effects including overdrive, rotary speaker simulation, equalizer, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, wah-wah, auto wah, auto panning, and ring modulation.
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How many user memory locations does the Nord Electro 2 have?
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The Nord Electro 2 provides 48 user memory locations, divided into 6 banks with 8 programs each, allowing you to store complete setups including instrument and effects settings.
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PROS
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Intuitive navigation with easy access to modulation and effects
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Light and portable design, ideal for live performances
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Sturdy build quality with durable buttons, knobs, and housing
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Full-bodied sound across piano, electric piano, and organ settings
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Effects are quick to adjust and sound brilliant, enhancing live play
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Versatile organ bank with extensive tweakability for diverse soundscapes
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Seamlessly integrates with external pedals for expanded sound options
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Simple, streamlined interface focuses on core playing experience
CONS
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Some keys may have inconsistent velocity response, potentially requiring repair
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Volume dips noticeably when certain effects are engaged
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Keys can be loud, though it doesn't affect playability
Owner Insights
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Comparisons
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The Electro 6D offers improved sample memory, allowing for a broader range of piano sounds without compromising space, unlike the Electro 2 where a high-quality piano sample fills available memory.
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It's noted that the Electro 6D's organ sounds are significantly refined compared to the Electro 2, reducing the need for external amplification to address brittle treble tones.
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The Electro 2's B3 organ engine is noted to have a gritty sound, but many prefer it over the newer NE4's organ.
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The Nord Electro 2's organ sounds are less clean and more percussive compared to the Electro 3 and newer models, which have improved organ and electric piano sounds.
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User experience
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Owners find the Electro 2's button-based interface more intuitive for quick access during live performances, contrasting with the Electro 6D's menu-driven navigation which can be cumbersome.
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Features and functionality
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The Electro 2 allows for multiple Wah-wah options via two effect knobs, offering diverse sound manipulation, whereas the Electro 6D simplifies to a single Wah-wah effect.
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On the Electro 2, octave pitch buttons are isolated with LED indicators, aiding live performance visibility, unlike the Electro 6D where buttons lack visual feedback and are embedded among other controls.
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The Electro 2 has dedicated knobs for 16 Clavinet pickup combinations, providing extensive tonal control compared to the Electro 6D's reduced menu-based options.
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The Electro 2 features a semi-weighted action that's light yet springy, facilitating both organ play and expressive piano performances.
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The Electro 2 cannot access the Nord sample library, limiting its expandability compared to newer models.
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The interface offers a knob-per-function design, enhancing playability and ease of use during live performances.
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In a Getty Images photo from a live performance at SiriusXM Studios, Matthew Healy of The 1975 is shown using a Nord Electro 2.
At 1:44, Ulf Ekberg is seen with his Nord Electro 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAhRW9d42uU
In the 2007 performance of his band "Teleradio Donoso" at the Estadio Playa Ancha in Valparaiso, as captured in the video by escuelasderock, Alex Anwandter is seen using a Nord Electro 2 keyboard.
Carlos usando el nord electro dos ensayando con pescado rabioso para el concierto de las bandas eternas del flaco.
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