Nord Electro 3 73

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Unleash your musical creativity with the Nord Electro 3 73, a synthesizer designed for performers who demand both portability and exceptional sound quality. Equipped with 73 semi-weighted keys, this instrument strikes the perfect balance between a compact design and an authentic playing experience. The Nord Electro 3 73 offers an extensive range of sounds, owing to its rich library that includes the iconic vintage organs, classic electric pianos, and acoustic grand pianos.

This synthesizer is celebrated for its seamless integration of sampled sounds and the Nord Sample Library, allowing musicians to explore a diverse sonic palette. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Electro 3 73's intuitive interface ensures easy access to a wide array of effects and sound parameters, making it a favorite among professional musicians.

The Electro 3 73 also supports layering and splitting, offering you the flexibility to create complex arrangements and performances. Its lightweight design and sturdy build make it a reliable companion for gigs and tours, ensuring that you can transport it with ease without compromising on durability.

Key Features:

73 semi-weighted keys for authentic feel and playability
Extensive sound library featuring vintage organs, electric and acoustic pianos
Supports Nord Sample Library for expanded sound options
Intuitive interface for quick access to sound settings and effects
Layering and splitting capabilities for versatile performances
Lightweight and robust design perfect for live gigs and studio sessions

Product specs

Brand	Nord
Model	Electro 3 SW73 Semi-Weighted 73-Key Digital Piano
Finish	Red
Year	2009 - 2013
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 3 73 have weighted keys?: The Nord Electro 3 73 features semi-weighted keys, which provide a balance between the feel of acoustic piano keys and the responsiveness needed for synth playing.
What types of sounds are available on the Nord Electro 3 73?: The Nord Electro 3 73 offers a wide range of sounds, including acoustic and electric pianos, organs, and sample-based instruments, making it versatile for various musical genres.
Is the Nord Electro 3 73 suitable for live performances?: Yes, the Nord Electro 3 73 is designed for stage use, with intuitive controls, a robust build, and high-quality sounds that make it ideal for live performances.
Can the Nord Electro 3 73 be used as a MIDI controller?: The Nord Electro 3 73 includes MIDI input, MIDI output, and USB MIDI, allowing it to function as a MIDI controller for other devices and software.
How many voices of polyphony does the Nord Electro 3 73 support?: The Nord Electro 3 73 supports up to 60 voices of polyphony, enabling complex layering and performance flexibility.

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The Nord Electro 3HP offers fully weighted keys, providing a more piano-like feel compared to the semi-weighted keys of the non-HP version.
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The Electro 3 lacks OLED screens, eliminating the risk of screen burn-in, unlike some newer models.
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Electro 3 models don't offer drawbars, unlike the D models, which use drawbars for organ manipulation.
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The Electro 3 HP's fully weighted keys are better suited for piano playing, while the non-HP's semi-weighted keys are preferred for organ playing.
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The Electro 5D offers more sample memory than earlier models, suitable for larger grand piano samples and various high-quality sounds.
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Despite their age, both Stage EX and Electro 3 lack modern polyphony and sound quality; some GarageBand samples may sound superior.
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Value and pricing

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In Europe, a Nord Electro 3 (61) priced at around 850 euros is considered competitive due to its preserved value over time.
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The semi-weighted keys of the Electro 3 (61) provide a more substantial feel than most low-cost MIDI controllers, suitable for musicians transitioning from MIDI to standalone keyboards.
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The Electro 5D supports Mellotron and Chamberlain tones, expanding its versatility in sound options compared to earlier models.
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Mainstage, known for its performance orientation, suits live shows well; complements Nord's limitations by expanding sound options.
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Older Electro 3 models have limited internal memory and cannot use advanced instruments from the current Nord Sound Library.
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Mainstage with quality VST instruments can surpass the limited sample memory of older Nord models, offering a more versatile sound library.
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The semi-weighted keybed of the Electro 3 is a compromise, being lighter than needed for piano and heavier than ideal for synth/organ action.
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Fantastic if you love vintage keyboards

The Nord Electro 3 73 is a keyboard designed to accurately simulate the sounds of vintage electromechanical and electronic keyboards. It has a 73-key F-F semi-weighted keyboard with curved sharps and "waterfall" naturals similar to that found on a Hammond B3. It also has enough resistance and response to allow for expressive playing when using electric piano or Clavinet sounds. There are no synth-style performance controls - no pitch-bend or modulation facility, even via MIDI. But that's not what it's about.

The Electro's sounds are categorised into two sections; piano and organ. Only one sound can be used at a time.

Piano sounds include Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer and Clavinet, all meticulously sampled to give the correct response. The Clavinet even has options corresponding to the D6's pickup and filter settings. Additionally, there are sections for acoustic upright and grand pianos, harpsichords and the rather vaguely-named "Samples". These include a wide range of Mellotron, synth and orchestral sounds which, along with alternative piano sounds can be downloaded from Nord's website for free.

The organ section uses digital modelling rather than sampling to generate the sounds of a Hammond B3, a Vox Super Continental and a Farfisa Compact Duo. The sounds can be modified in each case by a set of "drawbuttons" - each is a ladder of 9 LEDs with two buttons to "pull out" or "push in" the virtual drawbar. The Farfisa model uses the buttons as on-off switches rather than faders. The organ sounds can use two settings simultaneously via a keyboard split or an external lower MIDI keyboard.

There is a comprehensive set of digital effects including reverb and an equaliser. Arguably. the most important part of this section is the amp and speaker emulation which includes a very convincing Leslie simulator with adjustable overdrive and various speed options. It also has a "small speaker" setting designed to emulate the speakers on a Wurlitzer 200 electric piano and simulations of a Roland Jazz Chorus and a Fender Twin. This section can be used alongside two other effect sections, one offering tremolo, auto-pan, auto-wah, pedal wah or ring modulation, and the other providing phasing, flanging or chorus.

It's not cheap, but if you want access to a warehouse full of vintage keyboards, this ticks every box. Just remember - you're only allowed to use one instrument at a time!