Nord - Electro 7 HP
The Nord Electro 7 HP is the heavy-touch version of the Electro 7 range. Featuring a new 73-note Kawai keyboard, it is aimed at keyboardists looking for more authentic piano playing, without sacrificing the versatility of the piano, organ and synth sections.
Presentation
At the heart of the Electro 7 HP is a sound architecture built around three independent modules: piano, organ and synth. Each section can be used on its own, layered or split across the keyboard using an advanced split mode. Nine split points are available, clearly indicated by LEDs, making it easy to configure zones quickly in live situations. Programme changes are made without sound interruption, ensuring smooth transitions between tracks.
Ergonomics have been significantly improved over previous generations. The high-definition colour screen provides a clear view of the essential parameters, while the new push-button rotary encoder navigation system speeds up sound and programme selection. The approach remains true to the Nord spirit: direct access to the main functions, without complex menus.
The piano section uses the latest banks from the Nord Piano Library, with fine management of sympathetic resonance, dynamic filters and several velocity response curves. Combined with Kawai's heavy touch, this gives precise control over nuances, particularly useful for expressive playing and solo parts.
The organ section incorporates modelling from Nord Organ 3, including phonic wheel organs, transistor organs and liturgical organs. The nine physical harmonic sliders, accompanied by LED bargraphs, offer immediate visual control. The rotary speaker modelling has also been revised, with advanced settings for pickup position and stop behaviour.
The programmable synth section completes the package with a modern approach, combining sample playback, analogue waveforms and FM synthesis. It features resonant filters, full envelopes and advanced play modes, while remaining easy to learn for real-time use.
The Nord Electro 7 HP is a well-balanced solution for live musicians looking for a credible piano feel, sonic versatility and ergonomics designed for live performance.
Features
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Nord Electro 7 HP
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Stage keyboard
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73-key keyboard, heavy touch, triple sensors, Kawai Hammer Action
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Pitch Bend lever & modulation wheel
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Independent sound modules: Piano + Synth Sample + Organ, split & layer assignable
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Aux KB mode: control of a sound module via external MIDI keyboard
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Seamless transition when changing programmes
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Sound navigation: rotary encoders with push-buttons
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9 keyboard split points with LED indication
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Function: Transpose, MIDI via USB
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High-definition colour display
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Number of effects: 55
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Piano module: 2 GB dedicated memory, 120-voice polyphony, dynamic filters, sympathetic resonance
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Synth module: dedicated sample memory, 30-voice polyphony and hybrid synthesis with dedicated effects
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Organ module: 6 models, including phonic wheels, analogue and liturgical organs, physical drawbars and advanced simulation of rotary cabs
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Effects: 1 independent section per sound module with modulations, amp simulations, compressor, delay and reverb, with advanced controls
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Connections:
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L/R outputs: 2x TRS jacks ∅6.35 mm
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Headphone output: 6.35 mm TRS jack ∅
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Monitor input: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack ∅
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Pedal inputs: 2x Jack TRS ∅6.35 mm
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Rotating cab control: TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
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MIDI In/Out: 2x DIN 5-pin
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Interfacing: USB-B
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Colour: Red
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Dimensions : 1066 x 294 x 104 mm
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Weight : 9,5 kg
To find out more...
- Piano :
- 2 GB Flash ROM dedicated to the Nord Piano Library
- Polyphony: 120 voices
- Dynamic filters: Yes
- Touch curves: 3 options
- Sympathetic resonance
- Dynamic compression
- Synth :
- Sample: Flash ROM dedicated to the Nord Sample Library & Nord Sample Editor
- Polyphony: 30 voices
- Synthesis: sample playback + analogue waveforms + FM synthesis
- Filter: low-pass with frequency control, resonance & velocity modulation
- FM control: frequency modulation & partials
- Envelopes: filter & amplitude with AttackDecayRelease controls
- Modes: Mono & Legato
- Unison function: 3 modes
- Vibrato: adjustable depth & speed
- Organ :
- 6 models (3 phonic wheels, 2 analogue organs, 1 sampled liturgical organ)
- Phonic wheel emulations: 3 types
- Harmonic sliders: 9 physical sliders with LED bargraph
- Rotating loudspeaker modelling: adjustable microphone position & virtual loudspeaker stop position
- Effects :
- Independent selection by sound module
- Effect 1: tremolo, pan1, pan2, wah & ring modulation
- Effect 2: phaser, flanger, chorus, ensemble & vibe
- Amp simulations: 5 models with saturation & semi-parametric 3-band EQ
- Compressor: single potentiometer control
- Delay: analogue, ping-pong & tap tempo modes
- Reverb: room, stage, spring, hall & cathedral, drywet control & brightdark mode
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