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Well just the addition of the VA synth to the E6 would be enough of an upgrade for me. I’m OK with the pianos and organs but the sampler engine has always been its achilles heel for me.

vcfvca wrote:Well just the addition of the VA synth to the E6 would be enough of an upgrade for me.

I'd be very surprised if the presence of VA doesn't remain one of the biggest differentiating features between the Electro and Stage. I don't see it happening. Plus it would probably mean a substantial price increase. Something simpler and less expensive to provide would be an EXTERN section, that would be nice. Then you could more easily integrate a VA synth from, say, a Roland Boutique module, or an iPad. Actually, even restoring only as much External functionality as the Electro 5 would do it.

anotherscott wrote:

vcfvca wrote:Well just the addition of the VA synth to the E6 would be enough of an upgrade for me.

I'd be very surprised if the presence of VA doesn't remain one of the biggest differentiating features between the Electro and Stage. I don't see it happening. Plus it would probably mean a substantial price increase. Something simpler and less expensive to provide would be an EXTERN section, that would be nice. Then you could more easily integrate a VA synth from, say, a Roland Boutique module, or an iPad. Actually, even restoring only as much External functionality as the Electro 5 would do it.

The extern section on an Electro would seal the deal for me. I'm not a fan of the synth section on the Stage 3. But I love the pianos, organs, mellotrons and ability to sample. An Electro with extern combined with an OB6 desktop would be perfect for my needs.

So not this year. Next year maybe? What are we thinkin

frabfrub wrote: ↑29 Jul 2023, 20:58 So not this year. Next year maybe? What are we thinkin

It should arrive soon.

>It should arrive soon.<

Ah, unsourced proclamations. A hallmark of Internet forum posts. Prithee sir, how do you know this? An inside person at Clavia? An exclusive mailing list just for Nord's high rollers? A burning bush?

Gambold wrote: ↑05 Sep 2024, 02:20 >It should arrive soon.<

Ah, unsourced proclamations. A hallmark of Internet forum posts. Prithee sir, how do you know this? An inside person at Clavia? An exclusive mailing list just for Nord's high rollers? A burning bush?

Well, considering the Electro 6 has been available for six years, "soon" is a pretty flexible term for anything from "within the next few weeks" to "within the next few years".

Maybe a misunderstanding what 'should' wants to say. Just another craving soul in the end.

analogika wrote: ↑05 Sep 2024, 13:13

Gambold wrote: ↑05 Sep 2024, 02:20 >It should arrive soon.<

Ah, unsourced proclamations. A hallmark of Internet forum posts. Prithee sir, how do you know this? An inside person at Clavia? An exclusive mailing list just for Nord's high rollers? A burning bush?

Well, considering the Electro 6 has been available for six years, "soon" is a pretty flexible term for anything from "within the next few weeks" to "within the next few years".

As FZiegler pointed out, I guess that "should" probably has to be read as a "wish" not a statement

NAMM 2025 seems likely for NE7, purely speculation based on product lifecycle.

It's been discussed at length. I think they will trickle down the latest features from NS4 and NP5, with dedicated effects per engine, perhaps sliders for volume control, MAYBE a second sample/synth layer. Perhaps more program buttons. The NE6 is a pretty great keyboard and Nord will steer away from making it too close to a Stage. Maybe Nord will surprise us with something completely different. Only Nord knows!