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Description
The Nord Electro 6 HP Keyboard is a versatile powerhouse combining the elegance of vintage electro-mechanical and acoustic instruments in a sleek, portable design. With its 73-key Hammer Action Portable keybed, this stage piano is optimized for live performance, offering a real piano feel and responsive dynamic curves. Dive into the heart of your music with three independent sound sections: Organ, Piano, and Sample Synth, which can be seamlessly layered or split for a richer sonic palette.
The Electro 6 HP introduces user-friendly features such as a streamlined interface and Seamless Transitions, making it an essential tool for gigging musicians. Whether you're navigating complex setlists or crafting spontaneous performances, its robust memory and advanced split and layering options provide flexibility and control. The organ section, enriched with Nord C2D B3 Tonewheel and vintage transistor simulations, delivers an authentic organ experience, while the piano section offers an expansive 1GB memory for the Nord Piano Library, ensuring every note resonates with clarity and depth.
Incorporating a dedicated Sample Synth section with 512MB memory, the Nord Electro 6 HP allows you to explore a broad array of sounds, including exclusive Mellotron and Chamberlin samples. Its intuitive control layout, OLED display, and a variety of studio-quality effects such as reverb, delay, and overdrive empower you to shape your sound with precision.
Key Features:
- 73-key Hammer Action Portable keybed
- Three independent sound sections: Organ, Piano, and Sample Synth
- 6 split points with Split Point Crossfade functionality
- 1GB memory for Nord Piano Library; 512MB for Nord Sample Library
- B3 Tonewheel, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, and 2 Pipe organ models
- Seamless Transitions for smooth sound changes
- Large OLED display for easy navigation and control
- Stereo effects with dedicated controls for real-time sound shaping
Owner's manual
Nord Electro 6 HP Keyboard User ManualProduct specs
| Sound Engine | Nord Piano Engine, Nord C2D Organ Engine, Nord Sample Synth Engine |
| Number of Keys | 73 |
| Type of Keys | Weighted Hammer Action, Portable |
| Touch Sensitivity | 3 levels, Off |
| Other Controllers | Digital 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) |
| Pedal Included | No |
| Display | OLED |
| Software | Nord Sound Manager (download), Nord Sample Editor (download) |
| Power Supply | Standard IEC AC cable |
| Height | 4.8" |
| Width | 42.3" |
| Depth | 13.5" |
| Weight | 25.13 lbs. |
FAQs
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Does the Nord Electro 6 HP have weighted keys?
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Yes, the Nord Electro 6 HP features a 73-key weighted hammer action keybed, providing a realistic piano feel suitable for both studio and live performances.
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What sound engines are included in the Nord Electro 6 HP?
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The Nord Electro 6 HP includes the Nord Piano Engine, Nord C2D Organ Engine, and Nord Sample Synth Engine, offering a wide range of high-quality sounds for versatile musical applications.
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How portable is the Nord Electro 6 HP?
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The Nord Electro 6 HP is designed to be portable, weighing approximately 25.13 lbs and featuring a compact 42.3" width, making it convenient for gigging musicians.
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Does the Nord Electro 6 HP come with built-in effects?
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Yes, the Nord Electro 6 HP includes a variety of built-in effects, allowing musicians to enhance their sound directly from the keyboard.
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Can the Nord Electro 6 HP connect to a computer for software integration?
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Yes, it features a USB Type B connection for MIDI I/O, allowing seamless integration with computers and software such as Nord Sound Manager and Nord Sample Editor.
Videos
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Nord Electro 6 - Official demo
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional sound quality with rich and warm tones
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Super-responsive HP keybed offers realistic piano feel
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Highly customizable with Nord Sample Library access
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Lightweight and portable, easy for gigging
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Versatile, excelling in piano, organ, and synth sounds
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Onboard effects are top-notch
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Seamless integration with other instruments via MIDI
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Quick recall of program patches for live performance
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Enhanced electric piano samples with the latest version
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Audio input routing to both headphones and audio out
CONS
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Learning curve due to non-intuitive interface
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Would benefit from a larger display for easier navigation
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Limited memory for XL samples
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Synth sounds not as warm as some competitors
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Seamless Transition feature has limitations
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Slightly heavier than previous models (though still light)
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Nord Electro 6 HP Keyboard.
Build quality
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The Nord Electro 6 HP's Fatar TP/100 action is noted for its uniform key weight across octaves, resembling the middle octave of an upright piano.
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The Fatar TP/100 keybed in the Electro 6 HP can become loud and clacky over time due to the grease migrating, but using high-quality key lubricant improves performance.
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Features and functionality
User experience
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Owners have reported that the waterfall keybed is ideal for organ and synth playing, but it can trigger adjacent keys when playing octaves.
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The HP is praised for its portability, being significantly lighter and thus more gig-friendly.
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Some players find the HP's fake weighted action preferable after extensive gigging experience, citing its adequacy across various performance contexts.
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Some owners report the Electro 6 HP's uniform key weight feels awkward, with higher notes feeling too heavy and lower notes too light, resembling a middle octave feel.
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The Electro 6 HP feels better for some users than the Nord Electro 6D’s waterfall action, especially for those accustomed to weighted piano keys.
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Comparisons
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The Fatar TP/8o keybed on the Electro series is considered heavier than the Yamaha Montage 6's FS-X, offering a more nuanced piano play.
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The Nord Piano 5 features the superior Fatar TP-40 keybed, which is preferred by pianists over the Electro HP's keybed.
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The Yamaha YC88 and CP88 are alternative options recommended for those seeking different keybed qualities.
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The Nord Electro 6 HP weighs 10 lbs less than the Nord Piano 5, despite both having hammer action keybeds, offering better portability with some feel compromise.
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Use cases and applications
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The Electro 6's synth, voice, and orchestra samples are unexpectedly useful, despite being non-tweakable, and are praised for their quality.
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The HP model's action is likened to a Rhodes keyboard, making it more suitable for Rhodes emulations.
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Owners transitioning from acoustic uprights report needing time to adjust to the Electro 6 HP’s uniform key weight across octaves.
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Artist usage
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The keyboard can be seen behind Mac during his interview with Reverb.com in the video.
In the video titled "EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup 2022 | Butch Walker (studio tour)" by Andrew Masters on YouTube, a Nord Electro 6 HP Keyboard is visible at 15:07, and Butch Walker discusses it further at 38:08.
In this promotional Facebook video of Parcels - Live Vol. 1 you can see next to Louie the Nord Electro 6 HP Keyboard.
In this YouTube video, Aurora Nishevci can be seen using the Nord Electro 6D 61 Keyboard whilst performing at The Roundhouse in London, on February 2nd 2024 . The keyboard can be seen throughout the video.
He used a Nord Electro from 2017 to 2020. The ones I saw were 6D 73, 4D, 4HP, 5HP, 6HP.
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