Description

Protect your Nord keyboard on the move with the Nord Soft Case 61, a genuine Nord padded carrying case designed for compatible 61-note Nord Electro, Lead and Wave keyboards.

Featuring a protective padded interior, mid-sized accessory pocket, carrying handles, shoulder strap and two backpack straps, the Soft Case 61 provides several convenient ways to transport your instrument while keeping essential accessories organised.

Unlike Nord's larger wheeled cases, the Soft Case 61 focuses on compact, flexible carrying. Use the conventional handles for straightforward lifting, the shoulder strap when you want one hand free, or the integrated backpack straps when you need both hands available for other equipment.

Finished in Nord's unmistakable red, it is a practical purpose-designed transport solution for compatible 61-note Nord keyboards.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Nord Soft Case 61 (NOR0033) is a genuine padded keyboard case for compatible 61-note Nord Electro keyboards and selected earlier Nord Lead and Wave models.

It combines protective padding with a mid-sized accessory pocket, carrying handles, shoulder strap and two backpack straps, giving you several practical carrying options without the additional bulk of wheels or a rigid flight case.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail Information
Product Nord Soft Case 61
Brand Nord
Product Code NOR0033
Type Padded keyboard soft case
Keyboard Format 61-note
Current Nord Compatibility Nord Electro 61
Legacy Compatibility Selected Nord Electro, Lead & Wave models
Padding Yes
Wheels No
Accessory Storage Mid-sized external pocket
Carrying Handles Yes
Shoulder Strap Yes
Backpack Straps Yes – two
Colour Nord Red
Intended Use Transport & storage
Condition New

KEY FEATURES

  • Genuine Nord keyboard accessory

  • Product code NOR0033

  • Designed for compatible 61-note Nord keyboards

  • Official current compatibility with Nord Electro 61

  • Compatible with selected earlier Nord Lead and Wave instruments

  • Protective padded construction

  • Mid-sized accessory pocket

  • Storage for cables and accessories

  • Traditional carrying handles

  • Shoulder strap

  • Two backpack straps

  • Multiple carrying configurations

  • Compact soft-case format

  • No wheels

  • Distinctive Nord red finish

  • Purpose-designed alternative to a generic 61-note keyboard bag

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The Nord Soft Case 61 combines protection with flexible carrying.

Instead of adding the extra size associated with a wheel system, Nord gives you three practical ways to move the keyboard.

Carry it conventionally using the handles.

Put it over your shoulder.

Or use the two backpack straps when you want both hands available for other equipment.

The external accessory pocket also gives you somewhere to organise cables and other suitably sized essentials rather than carrying everything separately.

For a compact Nord keyboard that regularly travels, it's a simple and practical setup.

DESIGNED FOR 61-NOTE NORD KEYBOARDS

Nord currently lists the Soft Case 61 specifically for:

Nord Electro 61

The same case format has also been associated with a range of earlier 61-note Nord Electro, Lead and Wave instruments.

This is important because Nord produces several different soft cases for different instrument dimensions.

Choosing the correct case provides a more appropriate fit than simply buying a generic bag based on key count alone.

PADDED PROTECTION

The Nord Soft Case 61 features a padded interior designed to help protect your keyboard against the everyday knocks, scrapes and contact associated with normal musician-controlled transport.

It also keeps the keyboard cabinet, keys and controls covered while the instrument is being moved or stored.

This makes it useful when transporting your Nord:

  • In and out of vehicles

  • To rehearsals

  • To performances

  • Into recording studios

  • Between teaching locations

  • Around venues

  • Into storage

MID-SIZED ACCESSORY POCKET

Nord equips the Soft Case 61 with a mid-sized pocket for cables and accessories.

Depending on your setup, this can provide convenient storage for suitably sized items such as:

  • Audio cables

  • Power cable

  • Sustain pedal

  • Expression pedal

  • USB cables

  • Other compact accessories

Keeping these items with the keyboard helps reduce the number of separate bags and loose pieces of equipment you need to keep track of.

CARRYING HANDLES

Traditional carrying handles provide the simplest option for lifting and moving the case.

They're particularly useful for:

  • Loading into a vehicle

  • Unloading

  • Short-distance carrying

  • Moving through doorways

  • Repositioning the case

  • Placing the keyboard into storage

SHOULDER STRAP

The included shoulder strap provides another carrying option.

Instead of carrying the keyboard entirely by hand, you can support the case over your shoulder when appropriate.

This can also leave a hand available for another piece of equipment.

TWO BACKPACK STRAPS

The case incorporates two backpack straps.

This allows the packed keyboard case to be carried across your back when appropriate.

For musicians moving several pieces of equipment at once, this can be especially useful because both hands can remain available.

The backpack arrangement also spreads the load differently from using a single shoulder strap.

THREE CARRYING OPTIONS

The Soft Case 61 gives you three main transport configurations:

Carrying Handles

Straightforward lifting and shorter journeys.

Shoulder Strap

Useful when you want to support the case over one shoulder.

Backpack Straps

Useful when you want both hands available for other equipment.

This flexibility is one of the strongest practical features of the case.

IMPORTANT – NO WHEELS

The Nord Soft Case 61 does not have integrated wheels.

This is deliberately a more compact carrying-case design.

Transport is handled through:

  • Carrying handles

  • Shoulder strap

  • Two backpack straps

If you specifically require a wheeled Nord case, compatibility will depend on your exact keyboard model.

GENUINE NORD ACCESSORY

The Soft Case 61 is a genuine Nord accessory.

Instead of choosing a generic 61-note bag based on approximate measurements, you are choosing a case designed around compatible Nord instruments.

For owners of the intended keyboards, this removes much of the uncertainty surrounding fit and carrying configuration.

SOFT CASE CONVENIENCE

A padded soft case provides a practical middle ground between leaving your keyboard unprotected and using a heavy rigid flight case.

Compared with transporting your instrument without a case, you gain:

  • Protective padding

  • Covered instrument surfaces

  • Accessory storage

  • Multiple carrying options

Compared with many rigid flight cases, you benefit from:

  • Less bulk

  • Easier storage

  • More convenient everyday handling

  • Flexible carrying options

For musicians who personally handle and transport their own keyboard, this combination can be particularly practical.

NORD SOFT CASE 61 vs GENERIC KEYBOARD BAG

A generic 61-note keyboard bag can sometimes provide a lower-cost option, but dimensions and construction vary considerably.

The genuine Nord Soft Case 61 provides:

  • Nord-specific design

  • Padded construction

  • Accessory storage

  • Carrying handles

  • Shoulder strap

  • Two backpack straps

  • Compatibility with appropriate Nord instruments

For a compatible Nord keyboard, it provides a straightforward manufacturer-designed solution.

SOFT CASE vs RIGID FLIGHT CASE

A suitably designed rigid flight case may provide greater structural protection in demanding touring environments.

That can be preferable when an instrument is regularly:

  • Freighted

  • Handled by third parties

  • Stacked with other equipment

  • Transported in demanding professional environments

The trade-off is normally greater:

  • Weight

  • Bulk

  • Storage requirement

  • Loading effort

The Nord Soft Case 61 is designed more around convenient everyday musician-controlled transport.

BUILT FOR REGULAR TRANSPORT

The combination of:

padding + accessory storage + handles + shoulder strap + backpack straps

makes the Nord Soft Case 61 particularly convenient for regular transport.

Pack the keyboard.

Store suitable accessories in the external pocket.

Then choose whichever carrying method best suits the journey.

FOR REHEARSALS

Regular rehearsals mean repeated loading and unloading.

The padded construction helps protect the instrument while the multiple carrying options make moving the keyboard between locations easier.

FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE TRANSPORT

Getting equipment into a venue can involve:

  • Car parks

  • Loading areas

  • Corridors

  • Doorways

  • Stairs

  • Lifts

  • Stages

The choice of handles, shoulder strap and backpack straps gives you flexibility throughout the journey.

FOR STUDIO & SESSION TRANSPORT

The Soft Case 61 is also practical when moving a compatible Nord between recording locations.

The accessory pocket keeps suitable cables and other essentials close to the instrument, while the backpack straps can leave both hands available for additional equipment.

FOR TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL TRANSPORT

Travelling teachers, colleges and musicians moving compatible 61-note Nord instruments between locations can also benefit from the compact dimensions and flexible carrying arrangements.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Nord Soft Case 61
Brand Nord
Product Type Keyboard Soft Case
Product Code NOR0033
Keyboard Format 61-note
Construction Padded Soft Case
Accessory Pocket Yes – mid-sized
Carrying Handles Yes
Shoulder Strap Yes
Backpack Straps Yes – two
Wheels No
Current Official Compatibility Nord Electro 61
Internal Dimensions Approx. 940 × 310 × 110mm*
Colour Nord Red
Intended Use Transport & Storage
Power Required No

*Current specialist retailers specify approximately 940 × 310 × 110mm internal dimensions. Nord's current accessory page does not publish dimensions.

COMPATIBILITY

CURRENT NORD COMPATIBILITY

Nord's current official accessory page lists:

Nord Electro 61

Compatible

This covers Nord's current Electro 61 format.

LEGACY COMPATIBILITY

Current specialist compatibility information for this case also identifies the following earlier instruments:

Nord Electro 61

Compatible

Nord Electro 2 61

Compatible

Nord Electro 3 61

Compatible

Nord Electro 4D

Compatible

Nord Electro 5D 61

Compatible

Nord Electro 6D 61

Compatible

Nord Lead

Compatible

Nord Lead 2

Compatible

Nord Lead 2X

Compatible

Nord Lead 3

Compatible

Nord Lead 4

Compatible

Nord Wave

Compatible

IMPORTANT LEAD COMPATIBILITY NOTE

Nord's current accessory range provides a separate dedicated Soft Case Lead A1 for the Nord Lead A1.

Because Nord's case range has changed across generations, Fair Deal Music recommends using the dedicated current case specified for a Lead A1 rather than assuming NOR0033 is the preferred option.

Similarly, the current Nord Wave 2 has its own dedicated Soft Case Wave 2.

WHAT ABOUT THE NORD ELECTRO 7 61?

The current Nord Soft Case 61 is the appropriate Nord case format for Nord Electro 61, and current specialist listings identify it as a matching case for the Nord Electro 7 61.

WHAT ABOUT 73-NOTE ELECTRO MODELS?

Use the appropriate Nord Soft Case 73 rather than this 61-note case.

The 73-note case is designed around the longer keyboard chassis.

WHAT ABOUT ELECTRO HP MODELS?

Nord Electro HP instruments use the appropriate Nord Soft Case HP rather than this standard Soft Case 61.

The HP instruments have a different keyboard and cabinet format.

WHAT ABOUT CURRENT NORD LEAD A1?

Nord currently provides the dedicated Soft Case Lead A1.

Choose the manufacturer-specified case for that instrument.

WHAT ABOUT NORD WAVE 2?

Nord currently provides a dedicated Soft Case Wave 2.

Do not assume the older Soft Case 61 is the preferred case for a Wave 2 simply because both instruments use 61-note keyboards.

DIMENSIONS

Current specialist case information gives internal dimensions of approximately:

940 × 310 × 110mm

Some retailer sources publish a slightly different figure of approximately 930 × 300 × 110mm.

Because Nord's current official accessory page does not publish case dimensions, Fair Deal Music recommends treating these as approximate third-party measurements.

If exact dimensions are critical, please contact us before ordering.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Nord Soft Case 61 is a passive transport accessory and requires:

  • No mains power

  • No batteries

  • No charging

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Owners of compatible 61-note Nord Electro keyboards and selected earlier Nord Lead and Wave instruments who want a genuine padded case with flexible carrying options.

Likely upgrade path: A practical upgrade from transporting a keyboard without a dedicated case or using a generic 61-note bag where fit, padding, accessory storage or carrying options may be less suitable.

Useful pairings: Compatible Nord keyboard, sustain pedal, expression pedal, audio cables, power cable and other suitably sized accessories.

Our tip: The backpack straps are especially useful on a compact 61-note keyboard case. Put the Nord on your back and you've still got both hands available for a stand, pedal bag or other equipment. For shorter movements, the conventional handles and shoulder strap give you two additional options.

FDM view: This is exactly the sort of case that suits the portable nature of Nord's 61-note instruments. It's padded without being unnecessarily bulky, provides useful accessory storage and gives you three different ways to carry the keyboard depending on the journey.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Choosing the correct Nord case isn't always as simple as counting the keys.

Nord has produced several generations of Electro, Lead and Wave instruments, and current models do not always use the same case as earlier versions.

Our experienced keyboard team can help confirm whether NOR0033 is the correct case for your exact Nord model before purchase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience supplying professional keyboards, synthesizers, digital pianos, stage pianos and accessories to musicians throughout the UK.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Thinking about upgrading the keyboard that goes inside your new case?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable keyboards, synthesizers, digital pianos and other musical instruments.

Simply provide:

  • Make

  • Exact model

  • Condition

  • Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards suitable new equipment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Nord Soft Case 61?

It is a genuine Nord padded transport case designed for compatible 61-note Nord keyboards.

What is the product code?

The UK product code is NOR0033.

Which current Nord keyboard is it designed for?

Nord currently specifies the Soft Case 61 for:

Nord Electro 61

Does it fit the Nord Electro 7 61?

Yes.

Current specialist listings identify the Soft Case 61 as a matching case for the Nord Electro 7 61.

Does it fit the Nord Electro 6D 61?

Yes.

Current specialist compatibility information lists the Electro 6D 61.

Does it fit the Nord Electro 5D 61?

Yes.

Does it fit older Nord Electro 61 models?

Current specialist compatibility information also includes:

  • Nord Electro 61

  • Nord Electro 2 61

  • Nord Electro 3 61

  • Nord Electro 4D

Does it fit Nord Lead keyboards?

The Soft Case 61 has historically been specified for several Nord Lead instruments, including:

  • Nord Lead

  • Nord Lead 2

  • Nord Lead 2X

  • Nord Lead 3

  • Nord Lead 4

For newer or different Lead models, check the exact model before ordering.

Does it fit the Nord Lead A1?

Nord currently provides a dedicated Soft Case Lead A1, so Fair Deal Music recommends using the case currently specified by Nord for that instrument.

Does it fit the original Nord Wave?

Current specialist compatibility information identifies the original Nord Wave as compatible.

Does it fit the Nord Wave 2?

Nord currently provides a dedicated Soft Case Wave 2, so use the manufacturer-specified Wave 2 case.

Does it fit a Nord Electro 73?

No.

Choose the appropriate Nord Soft Case 73.

Does it fit a Nord Electro HP?

Use the dedicated Nord Soft Case HP.

Is the case padded?

Yes.

Nord describes it as a padded soft case.

Does it have wheels?

No.

Does it have an accessory pocket?

Yes.

Nord specifies a mid-sized pocket for cables and accessories.

Does it have carrying handles?

Yes.

Does it include a shoulder strap?

Yes.

Does it have backpack straps?

Yes.

The case incorporates two backpack straps.

What are the internal dimensions?

Current specialist information reports approximately:

940 × 310 × 110mm

Some sources give approximately 930 × 300 × 110mm, so these should be treated as approximate rather than current manufacturer-published dimensions.

Is it a hard case?

No.

It is a padded soft case.

Is it a flight case?

No.

It is designed as a portable padded keyboard case rather than a rigid flight case.

Is this a genuine Nord accessory?

Yes.

NOR0033 is a genuine Nord keyboard accessory.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

  • 1x Nord Soft Case 61

  • Shoulder strap / integrated carrying system

  • Product code: NOR0033

No additional accessories are claimed as included.

PROTECT YOUR 61-NOTE NORD ON THE MOVE

A compact Nord keyboard is designed to be portable.

The Nord Soft Case 61 (NOR0033) makes that portability considerably more practical.

You get padded protection around the instrument.

A mid-sized accessory pocket gives you somewhere to organise cables and other essentials.

The conventional carrying handles handle straightforward lifting.

The shoulder strap gives you another way to support the case.

And the two backpack straps can leave both hands free for the rest of your setup.

For compatible 61-note Nord instruments, it's a compact genuine Nord transport solution designed around the keyboard rather than adapted from a generic bag.

Protect your Nord. Pack your accessories. Choose how you want to carry it and get moving.

Order your Nord Soft Case 61 (NOR0033) from Fair Deal Music, or contact our keyboard team with your exact Nord model if you'd like us to confirm compatibility before purchase.

Good to Know

How long is the warranty period?

For new products, you will get the full manufacturer warranty. For our second-hand products, we will cover any fault within 4 weeks of the purchase of any guitar. For pianos, that will be extended to 3 months.

What is the estimated delivery time?

We use the 24hr delivery in UK mainlands if it can be delivered by post. For Scotland and Wales, it depends on the area and the distance from our warehouse, but our aim is to get you order to your hands as soon as possible.

For products that cannot be posted, we will arrange the delivery with you to suit your schedule and deliver it to you

Do you offer international shipping?

We usually can ship instruments worldwide. Please get in touch to get a quote

What is the maintinance on your USED products?
  • Guitars: Every guitar will be setup to a high playing standard before shipping. The electronics are checked and if there is any issue with guitar, it will be fixed.
  • Pianos: Every piano is fully tested to make sure it's fully functional, cleaned, and if it's digital, a facroty reset is performed.
Do you offer assembly and installation?

We offer installation and assembly for pianos, drum kits, or any products that require it for and extra charge. Please get in touch so we can provide you with a quote.

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