Reimagined Interface and Responsive Keybeds: The Nord Organ 3 introduces a redesigned panel that enhances visibility and control, anchored by a sharp OLED display for real-time feedback. Each of the two manuals features triple-sensor semi-weighted waterfall keybeds that provide exceptional response and a natural playing experience. LED drawbar indicators display exact preset settings, streamlining transitions during live performances. Players can easily transpose with the dedicated per-program Transpose button, while the Bass to Lower Manual feature provides greater flexibility in layered performances.

Enhanced Organ Sound Engines: At its core, the Nord Organ 3 offers an updated and refined B3 engine that delivers exceptional harmonic accuracy and realistic key click and percussion behavior. The improved Chorus and Vibrato section adds depth and expression to the B3 sound. Farfisa and Vox models have also been upgraded for greater tonal clarity, capturing the bright and edgy textures of transistor-based organs. The addition of two fully polyphonic Pipe Organ models makes the instrument versatile enough for classical, cinematic, or liturgical settings. A soft B3 mode allows for a subtler voicing ideal for jazz or worship environments.

Powerful Bass and Synth Bass Options: Nord Organ 3 includes a comprehensive selection of bass models, featuring authentic B3, Vox, Farfisa, and Pipe Organ bass sounds. Synth bass voices like Taurus and Trek provide vintage pedal synth tones that can be independently routed through the dedicated Aux Output. This routing flexibility enables sound designers and performers to treat bass and pedal sounds separately from the main output mix, ideal for complex stage or studio setups.

Advanced Rotary Speaker and Amplifier Modeling: A completely new rotary speaker emulation takes realism to the next level, offering a lush, organic spinning effect that responds to drive and speed controls. Users can adjust the mic placement for tonal variation and select from three distinct drive types. In addition to rotary emulation, players can choose from British, JC, and Twin amp models for further tonal shaping. The Fixed Stop Angle feature ensures predictable rotary behavior, especially when syncing with other instruments or sequences.

Expanded Effects Section: The Nord Organ 3 provides a deep and intuitive effects engine, starting with a suite of modulation effects including Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Mod, Flanger, and Chorus, all controllable via Rate and Amount parameters. A new Spring Reverb option complements the already robust reverb section, which includes Booth, Room, Hall, Stage, and Cathedral types with additional Bright/Dark, Chorale, and Pre-Rotary settings. Delay processing now includes analog-style mode, HP/LP/BP feedback filters, and tap-tempo functionality, with an option to apply delay exclusively to the Upper Manual. A 3-band equalizer with sweepable mids rounds out the signal-shaping capabilities.

Comprehensive Performance Features: With 400 program slots and three dedicated Live Programs, the Nord Organ 3 makes managing presets and changes effortless. Each manual includes Program and Preset buttons as well as A/B drawbar selectors, ensuring seamless on-stage transitions. Dual drawbar sets per manual provide classic organ control, while percussion controls feature Poly and DB9 Cancel options for added realism. The instrument also supports multiple routing configurations through Aux Out, ideal for separating pedalboard or submix channels.

Extensive Connectivity Options: The Nord Organ 3 is performance-ready with a wide range of input and output options. It includes stereo headphone and line-level outputs, an Aux Out, and a high-level output for use with Leslie cabinets via an 11-pin connector. It also provides inputs for sustain, rotor control, and swell pedals. A stereo monitor input allows for external audio playback during practice or performance. MIDI In/Out and USB connectivity offer integration with digital audio workstations or external controllers, and a dedicated Bass Pedal MIDI In supports full organ pedalboard compatibility.

Specifications:

• Keyboard: 2 x 61-note triple sensor semi-weighted waterfall keyboards

• Display: OLED

• Drawbars: 2 sets per manual, LED indicators

• Organ Engines: Enhanced B3, Vox, Farfisa, Pipe Organ

• Bass Models: B3, Vox, Farfisa, Pipe Organ, Taurus, Trek

• Rotary/Amp Models: New rotary emulation, 3 drive types, JC, Brit, Twin amps

• Effects: Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Mod, Flanger, Chorus, Delay (Analog, Filters), Spring/Room/Hall Reverbs

• Equalizer: 3-band with sweepable mid

• Programs: 400 locations, 3 Live Programs

• Connectivity:

  • Stereo Headphone Out (¼” jack)

  • 2 Line Out L/R (¼” unbalanced)

  • Aux Out (¼”)

  • High Level Out (¼”)

  • 11-pin Leslie connector

  • Monitor In (⅛” stereo)

  • Sustain, Rotor, Swell Pedal Inputs

  • MIDI In/Out, Bass Pedal MIDI In

  • USB Type-B

  • IEC Power connector