Nord User Forum

[Rusty Mike]

Paul,

I’m glad you mentioned the bit about not having played actual piano for a while. In that context, I think your idea about getting a 6D 73 is the better route. The semi-weighted action on the instruments is exactly the same.

This thread got me curious about the YC a bit, so I downloaded the owner’s manual. There is a lot of appeal to the instrument, and it seems to have some decent non-organ capability when you dig down a bit. I’ll be interested to hear your impressions when you’ve found your way around it.

Cheers,

Mike

[monsterjazzlicks]

Hi FZ,

Music shops are not letting customers try and return certain items now, especially microphones - unless of course they are faulty.

According to what I can tell the Yamaha CP73 is twice as heavy to carry as the Nord Electro 73 SW? I think the latter is only around 9kg which is amazingly light!

If the action on the Electro 73 SW is indeed exactly the same as on the Electro 6 61 then I would probably go for it without even trying it out first.

Regarding the physical drawbars, I would much prefer to LEDs but I will have to live without them.

I am quite happy not to have a pitch and mod wheel on the Nord.

Ta,

Paul

[Schorsch]

Music shops are not letting customers try and return certain items now, especially microphones - unless of course they are faulty.

I think some do, like i.e. Thomann UK which offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied for whatever reason

[monsterjazzlicks]

I’m glad you mentioned the bit about not having played actual piano for a while. In that context, I think your idea about getting a 6D 73 is the better route. The semi-weighted action on the instruments is exactly the same.

This thread got me curious about the YC a bit, so I downloaded the owner’s manual. There is a lot of appeal to the instrument, and it seems to have some decent non-organ capability when you dig down a bit. I’ll be interested to hear your impressions when you’ve found your way around it.

Hi Mike,

And so the actions of the Electro 6 61 and Electro 6 SW 73 are definitely 100% identical?

I spoke to Yamaha last week about the YC61. Because it has not, as yet, been released here the agent could not really tell me too much. He basically just quoted from the user manual.

Ta.

[monsterjazzlicks]

I think some do, like i.e. Thomann UK which offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied for whatever reason

OK Schorsch, you are quite possibly correct here, thanks.

But as I say, if the SW 73 really is that light, and has the same action as the 61 note model, then I am sure it will be suffice.

Paul

[Rusty Mike]

I’m glad you mentioned the bit about not having played actual piano for a while. In that context, I think your idea about getting a 6D 73 is the better route. The semi-weighted action on the instruments is exactly the same.

This thread got me curious about the YC a bit, so I downloaded the owner’s manual. There is a lot of appeal to the instrument, and it seems to have some decent non-organ capability when you dig down a bit. I’ll be interested to hear your impressions when you’ve found your way around it.

Hi Mike,

And so the actions of the Electro 6 61 and Electro 6 SW 73 are definitely 100% identical?

I spoke to Yamaha last week about the YC61. Because it has not, as yet, been released here the agent could not really tell me too much. He basically just quoted from the user manual.

Ta.

Yes sir. Nord has been using the same Fatar waterfall action for years. I've owned an Electro 2, 3-73, 4D and now 6D-73 and they were all the same keyboard action. I don't specifically recall which Fatar model it is, but it has not changed in years. Nord has made some software tweaks over time, but not to the physical mechanism.

Outside of the number of keys, there is no difference between the models.

I've had a fondness for the Electro for years. Even though I own a Stage, I look forward to the gigs and rehearsals where I can use the Electro. I love the light weight, ease of use and quality of sound.

[monsterjazzlicks]

Yes sir. Nord has been using the same Fatar waterfall action for years. I've owned an Electro 2, 3-73, 4D and now 6D-73 and they were all the same keyboard action. I don't specifically recall which Fatar model it is, but it has not changed in years. Nord has made some software tweaks over time, but not to the physical mechanism.

Outside of the number of keys, there is no difference between the models.

I've had a fondness for the Electro for years. Even though I own a Stage, I look forward to the gigs and rehearsals where I can use the Electro. I love the light weight, ease of use and quality of sound.

Cheers Mike,

If the 'Electro 6D 61' and 'Electro 6 SW 73' have exactly the same keybed etc, then why does Nord not call the former an 'Electro 6 SW 61'? One would only (naturally) assume that there was some kind of difference between the two, action-wise!

But in any event thank you for clarifying.

And as I say, the 'HP' option is definitely out.

Paul

[monsterjazzlicks]

Hi,

Regarding porterage, it seems that, for whatever reason, Nord has chosen to not include castors on the 'Electro 6 SW 73' softcase. Therefore I was looking at these Stagg models. I am not sure if anyone has some insight here? This case is actually a little too big and so the music shop said that players often pack a towel inside for extra padding:

https://www.andertons.co.uk/keyboards-pianos/keyboard-bags-cases/stagg-keyboard-soft-case-w-wheels-535-x-169-x-55-%28136-x-43-x-14cm%29

Paul

[FZiegler]

Maybe, you want to read my notes about soft cases - you just have to translate it into Electro sizes, as I was looking for a Stage 3 case: nord-stage-forum-f3/ns3c-soft-case-t18899.html

I wanted a case with backpack straps - but it looks as if a rarely will use those: Even the Stage 3 Compact is so lightweight that I just take it in one hand. With ease.

There is a Nord soft case with castors for the Stage 76 HP - you could easily see if it would fit: the Electro is deeper, if I remember right.

I had the Electro HP case at home but didn't take it in the end because the padding is thick only on top (where the knobs are) - it's rather a lightweight case for a lightweight instrument. But I wanted the half moon switch (which I often leave attached) more protected.

[monsterjazzlicks]

There is a Nord soft case with castors for the Stage 76 HP - you could easily see if it would fit: the Electro is deeper, if I remember right.

Hi FZ,

Many thanks for the extra information and links.

Would I be correct in assuming that you are referring to this particular case:

https://www.gear4music.com/Keyboards-an ... gLhavD_BwE

Much appreciated,

Paul