Nord C2D Dual-Manual Stage Organ, 2 × 61 Keys (Used)
A used unit, checked in store, of the Nord C2D: a stage organ with two 61-key keyboards. Tonewheel, Vox, Farfisa and pipe organ models, two drawbar sets per manual, pedal drawbars and an 11-pin Leslie output.
A real two-manual organ weighs more than an upright piano and never leaves the room it's installed in. The Nord C2D is a stage organ with two 61-key keyboards, produced by Nord from 2012 to 2020 and described by Nord as its most complete portable organ solution. It recreates the tonewheel organ, the Vox and Farfisa transistor organs and a sampled baroque pipe organ, with two drawbar sets under each hand, in 16 kg. This listing covers a used unit, checked in store.
Highlights
- Two 61-key manuals: medium weighted, waterfall profile.
- Four organ models: tonewheel, Vox and Farfisa with full polyphony; sampled baroque pipe organ, whose polyphony depends on the stops drawn.
- Two drawbar sets per manual, plus pedal drawbars and 6 drawbar presets per program.
- Basses: tonewheel, synth and pipe organ.
- Rotary speaker: three speaker simulations, including the 122, 122 Close and 145 rotary models, at slow, stop or fast speed.
- 11-pin Leslie output and MIDI input for a pedalboard.
Specifications
| Keyboards | 2 × 61 waterfall keys, medium weighted |
|---|---|
| Organ models | Tonewheel, Vox, Farfisa, sampled pipe organ |
| Drawbars | 2 sets per manual, pedal drawbars, 6 presets per program |
| Percussion and vibrato | Percussion; vibrato, chorus and tremulant |
| Basses | Tonewheel, synth, pipe organ |
| Effects | Speaker simulations (122, 122 Close, 145 rotary); 3-band equalizer; overdrive; delay with feedback and tap tempo; reverb with 6 algorithms |
| Memory | 126 programs, Live buffer |
| Outputs | ¼" headphones; ¼" L/R line outputs; high-level 11-pin Leslie |
| Inputs | ⅛" monitor; ¼" sustain; ¼" rotor control; ¼" TRS expression pedal |
| MIDI and USB | MIDI In, MIDI Out, Bass Pedal MIDI In; USB type B |
| Dimensions | 96.6 × 16.3 × 44.5 cm |
| Weight | 16 kg |
Who it's for
For the organist who wants two manuals and real drawbars without installing a console: church, gospel, jazz, blues, rock. The upper and lower manuals each keep their own registration, and the pipe organ opens the door to the classical repertoire. For a player who also wants piano or synths in the same instrument, an all-round stage keyboard is a better fit.
Accessories Nord offers for the C2D
- Pedalboard: Nord Pedal Keys 27 or Pedal Keys 25, through the dedicated MIDI input.
- Rotor speed: Nord Half Moon Switch, three positions.
- Transport: Nord Soft Case Organ, padded soft case with wheels.
- Stand: Nord Organ Stand, aluminum, height adjustable.
Alternatives from other brands
| Model | Keyboards | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord C2D | 2 × 61, medium weighted, waterfall | Tonewheel, Vox, Farfisa and pipe; pedal basses |
| Hammond SKX Pro | 2 × 61, semi-weighted, waterfall | Piano, ensemble and synth sections on top of the organ; 11-pin Leslie |
| Crumar Mojo Classic | 2 × 61, semi-weighted, waterfall | GSi VB3-II engine; 2 groups of 9 drawbars |
Frequently asked questions
- Can I connect a Leslie cabinet to the Nord C2D?
- Yes: it has a high-level 11-pin Leslie jack. Check that your cabinet model connects to it before buying one for that purpose.
- Where do effects pedals go?
- Nord lists no effects loop among the C2D's connections. Pedals therefore go after the line outputs.
- Which pedalboard works with the C2D?
- Nord offers the Pedal Keys 27 and Pedal Keys 25, connected to the dedicated bass pedal MIDI input. The pedal drawbars and basses are then played with your feet.
- Is there a French manual?
- Yes. Nord publishes the C2D manual in six languages, including French.
- Do I need a MIDI interface to connect it to a computer?
- No. The C2D has a USB type B port that carries MIDI; Nord publishes a USB driver for Windows.
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