Nord Organ 3 – Dual 61-Key Digital Organ (w/ Waterfall Keyboard Design, Rotary Speaker/Amp Sim & USB/MIDI)
OVERVIEW
The Nord Organ 3 elevates performance keyboards with its renewed organ sound engine and real-time control. Each of the five core organ models – enhanced B3, Vox, Farfisa, and two pipe organs – is sculpted from detailed analyses of vintage instruments, delivering richly authentic tones. Complemented by synth bass models and a modern effects palette (including spring reverb, analog-style delay, modulation, and amp simulation), it offers immense creative depth.
Its redesigned controls include a bright OLED display, LED drawbar indicators, two independent drawbar sets per manual, and an ultra-responsive dual triple-sensor semi-weighted waterfall keyboard. These ensure intuitive, tactile workflows for live and studio use.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Superior Organ Tone Modeling:
Includes realistic emulations of B3, Vox, Farfisa, and two pipe organ models.
Revolutionary Rotary Speaker Emulation:
Features amp and rotor simulation with selectable drive types and multiple mic perspectives.
Expanded Effects and Modulation:
Built-in spring reverb, analog-mode delay, modulation effects (Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Mod, Flanger, Chorus), and EQ ensure extensive tonal control.
Performance-Ready Design:
Includes an OLED interface, LED drawbar indicators, drawbar A/B selectors, and per-program transpose for seamless live use.
Authentic Dual-Manual Hardware:
Dual 61-key triple-sensor waterfall keyboards provide dynamic playability with expressive response.
FEATURES
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Dual 61-key triple-sensor waterfall keyboards
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Dual drawbar sets per manual with LED drawbar indicators
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Five organ models: enhanced B3, Vox, Farfisa, Pipe 1 & Pipe 2
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Synth bass models including B3 synth, Trek, and Taurus
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Rotary speaker emulation with amp/speaker models and mic perspectives
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Modulation effects: Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Mod, Flanger, Chorus
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Expanded delay and reverb sections with tap tempo and Pre-Rotary options
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3-band EQ with sweepable mid-band
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OLED display and per-program transpose
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400 program memory locations, including 3 live programs
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Connectivity: stereo outputs, Leslie connector, MIDI I/O, pedal inputs, USB-B, Aux out, headphone jack
TECHNICAL SPECS
Keyboard:
- 2 × 61-note keyboards
- Triple-sensor keys
- Semi-weighted keybeds
- Waterfall design
Drawbar Layout: 2 sets per manual with LED indicators
Organ Models:
- B3
- Vox
- Farfisa
- 2 × Pipe
Bass Models: Organ bass and synth bass options
Rotary Section:
- Multiple mic perspectives
- 3 drive types
- Speaker/amp emulations
Effects:
- Reverb
- Spring
- Room
- Booth
- Stage
- Hall
- Cathedral
- Delay
- Analog
- Filters
- Tempo/Tap
- EQ
- Modulation effects
Memory & Performance:
- 400 programs
- 3 live slots
- Transpose control
Connections:
- Stereo line outputs
- Headphone out
- Leslie 11-pin
- MIDI In/Out
- Bass Pedal MIDI In
- USB-B
- Pedal inputs
- Sustain
- Swell
- Rotor
- Aux Out
- Monitor input
- Stereo Headphone Output – ¼”, 6,35 mm stereo jack
- 2 Line Level Audio Outputs, L & R – ¼”, 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
- 11-pin Leslie standard connector
- High Level Out ¼”, 6,35 mm jack
- Aux Out ¼”, 6,35 mm jack
- Monitor Input – 1/8″, 3,5 mm stereo jack
- Sustain Pedal Input – ¼”, 6,35 mm jack
- Rotor Control Input – ¼”, 6,35 mm jack, Half-Moon Switch or momentary pedal
- Swell Pedal Input – ¼”, 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack
- MIDI In – 5 pin DIN connector
- MIDI Out – 5 pin DIN connector
- Bass Pedal MIDI In – 5 pin DIN connector
- USB –Â type B connector
- IEC C14 power connector
Dimensions:
- Width — 985 mm (38.8″)
- Height — 165 mm (6.5″)
- Depth — 446 mm (17.6″)
Weight: 17 kg (37.5 lb)
DOWNLOADS
OS Update:
- macOS (2025-06-25) — Update Nord Organ 3 OS v0.96
- Windows (2025-06-25) — Update Nord Organ 3 OS v0.96
- Update history
Nord Organ 3 OS Update
Latest version: 0.96
Released: 2025-06-25
Nord OS Update Instructions
Nord OS Update Instructions.pdf
User Manual:
- English User Manual for Nord Organ 3 — Nord Organ 3 English User Manual v1.0X-Edition-C
Factory Restore:
- Factory Restore file for Nord Organ 3 — Nord Organ 3 Factory Restore Rev A v0.96
Instructions
Nord Factory Restore Instructions Edition C.pdf
Use the Factory Restore file with the Nord Sound Manager application to restore your instrument to the sounds and system settings it was shipped with.
Requires Nord Sound Manager v.8.00 or newer.
Clavia USB Driver:
Clavia USB Driver installer
Download for Windows
The installer will run on 64-bit versions of Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 and will by default install both the v3.x driver as well as the v4.x Nord Keyboards Driver, which is required for compatibility with Nord Grand 2.The installer also checks for currently installed versions of Nord Sound Manager and Nord Sample Editor and will inform if any of these applications need to be updated for compatibility with the v4.x Nord Keyboards Driver.
Nord Sound Manager:
The Nord Sound Manager software lets you easily organize and back up the memory of your Nord instrument.
Nord Sample Editor 4:
The new Nord Sample Editor 4 makes it easier than ever to create custom sample instruments for your Nord keyboard.