Nord Pedal Keys 27 (PK27) — 27-Key MIDI Pedalboard with Swell Pedal
27-key MIDI pedalboard (C2 to D4) with a built-in swell pedal, housed in a 15.5 kg aluminum chassis. Designed for the Nord C2 organ, it also plays any MIDI instrument.
Playing bass with your feet frees your left hand for comping — as long as the pedals are long enough for proper heel-and-toe technique. The Nord Pedal Keys 27 is a 27-key MIDI pedalboard, from C2 to D4, with a built-in swell pedal, designed for the Nord C2 stage organ.
Highlights
- 27 full-length keys: the long keys measure 350 mm (13.8 in), enough for heel-and-toe playing like on a classical organ.
- Built-in swell pedal: it mounts on top of the pedalboard and stays right under your foot, with no separate unit to place.
- Aluminum chassis: rugged and light at the same time — 15.5 kg in all for 27 full-length keys.
- Grey short keys: they stand out from the wood-finish long keys, even on a dark stage.
- Standard MIDI output: it drives the Nord C2, but also any module, keyboard or software that receives MIDI.
Specifications
| Keys | 27 |
|---|---|
| Range | C2 to D4 (MIDI notes 36 to 62) |
| MIDI transmit channel | 3 |
| Long key length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Finish | Wood-finish long keys, grey short keys |
| Swell pedal | Built in, 10 kΩ, fixed cable of about 2 m, 6.35 mm (1/4 in) TRS plug |
| Chassis | Aluminum |
| Power | 9 V DC adapter (included) |
| Dimensions, pedal mounted (W × H × D) | 1,055 × 320 × 620 mm (41.5 × 12.6 × 24.4 in) |
| Weight | 15.5 kg (34 lb) |
| Included | Assembly manual, MIDI cable, 9 V adapter |
Connecting to the Nord C2 organ
A single MIDI cable does it: the pedalboard's MIDI output goes into the C2's Bass Pedal MIDI input, then you turn on the organ's Bass section. The swell pedal connects separately through its TRS plug. Its pivot resistance is set with two adjustment screws inside the pedal housing.
Who is it for?
- Ideal for: organists playing a Nord C2 who want a real bass pedal section; church and classical organists used to heel-and-toe technique; keyboard players who want to drive a MIDI bass module with their feet.
- Consider another model if: space or transport is tight — 27 full-length keys make a piece more than a metre wide.
Alternatives from other brands
Several manufacturers make MIDI organ pedalboards; they differ mostly in key count and key length.
| Model | Type | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord Pedal Keys 27 | MIDI pedalboard, 27 keys | Built-in swell pedal, designed for the Nord C2 |
| Hammond XPK-250 | MIDI pedalboard | From the maker of the tonewheel organ |
| Roland PK-9 | MIDI pedalboard, 20 keys | Velocity-sensitive keys |
| Studiologic MP-117 | MIDI pedalboard, 17 keys | More compact format |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Pedal Keys 27 work with anything other than the Nord C2 organ?
- Yes. It sends standard MIDI on channel 3: any instrument, module or software set to receive that channel can play it. The swell pedal needs an expression pedal input with a 6.35 mm TRS jack.
- Does it need a power supply?
- Yes, a 9 V DC adapter comes with the pedalboard.
- What is the pedalboard's range?
- C2 to D4, which is MIDI notes 36 to 62 — two octaves and a whole step.
- Can the swell pedal resistance be adjusted?
- Yes, with two adjustment screws inside the pedal housing.
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