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Nord Electro 5HP keyboard - $2,900 (East Van/Strathcona)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Clavia Nord
model name / number:
Electro 5HP
size / dimensions:
42.3" x 4.8" x 13.5"
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Swedish-made, and famous for their high quality sound processing, Nord have equipped the Electro 5 HP with 3 main sound sections. The piano section contains acoustic and electro piano models from Nords extensive online piano library. the acoustic pianos also make use of the sympathetic string resonance technology derived from the Nord Piano 2 models. A weighted hammer action keyboard touch ensures a dynamic and high quality feel. The response is adjustable for differing types of players for heavy and light handed users to make sure the sound is at its optimum for the playing styles. A good key touch is essential for playing enjoyment and quality results.
The Electro 5 HP organ section offers virtual drawbar control, bringing back the classic feel, warmth and tone of the vintage organs. The B3 tone wheel emulation is developed from years of work and study of many different original organ tonewheel models. The organ has new operating mode call B3+ bass. The new mode adds an 8 and 16ft bass to the left hand for an incredible meaty bass tone which can be used with other sounds like a piano for instance. There are also Farfisa and Vox organ models built in giving the user a whole range of organ tones for any genre of music. Bringing realism to the forefront of its sound Nord have incorporated an additional drive feature for adding the depth and distorted drive of classic rock organ sounds combined with a detailed rotary speaker effect. The rotary speaker is adjustable for fast and slow speeds and the optional half moon switch adds a dedicated rotary speed control.
The sample section makes use of the Nord Sample Library. With access to a huge library of sounds there is almost no limit to the potential sounds available in the sample section. With 256mb of dedicated sample space, there is plenty of room for your favourite sounds. Nord use a clever lossless algorithm allowing them to use samples up to 1/3 lower in required space. With a range from strings and guitar sounds through to classic synths or even custom samples, the sample section frees up creativity for you musical desires. Make use of the dedicated Nord Sample Editor to modify, control and make your own sample sets.
Users can split and layer sounds. Previously only available on the Nord Stage series, layering and splits can be done in the form of: Piano/Organ, Piano/Sample, Sample/Organ. In the centre of the panel is a rotary dial (part mix) that instantly lets users quickly balance out the 2 sounds that are selected.
Bring your sounds to life with the powerful effects section. Add reverbs, delays, flangers, phasers and more with dedicated effects blocks. The Amp simulation uses the classic 122 rotary emulation derived from the Nord C2D. There is also a master 3 band EQ available for quick sound adjustment.
Weighing 25 lbs, it is very portable for a model with weighted keys. Note that like other 'stage' keyboards, there are no built-in speakers, so it's not designed to be a home piano!
Included with the keyboard - a high quality SKB wheeled case, power cord, good damper pedal, music stand and printed manual.
This is a good performance keyboard for a player who primarily wants a piano sound and feel, with great organ sounds secondary - the Electro D series would be a better choice for someone who primarily wants organ with physical drawbars and organ-style keys and feel, with piano secondary.
Like other keyboards aimed at performance, there are no speakers built-in and no built-in stand.
More information: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/legacy-products/nord-electro-5/
Manual: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/wt/documents/156/Nord%20Electro%205%20English%20User%20Manual%20v1.x%20Edition%20E.pdf