Nord PIANO 6 with 73-note Hammer Action Keyboard

Quick Product Summary

The Nord Piano 6 73 is a premium professional stage piano that combines a compact 73-note format with a substantial Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed and grand-weighted action, giving serious pianists an expressive playing feel without the size of a full 88-note instrument.

Featuring two independent Piano layers, two independent Sample Synth layers, dedicated effects for each layer and the included Nord Triple Pedal 2, the Piano 6 73 is designed for musicians who need outstanding piano sounds, flexible layering and fast hands-on control. At 16.2kg, it offers an excellent balance between authentic weighted response and portability for professional stage and studio use.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Nord
Model	Piano 6 73
Type	Professional Stage Piano
Keys	73
Key Action	Triple Sensor Hammer Action, Grand Weighted
Condition	New
Sound Architecture	2 Piano Layers + 2 Sample Synth Layers
Included Pedal	Nord Triple Pedal 2
Weight	16.2kg
Main Appeal	Premium weighted piano feel in a more portable 73-key format
Best For	Gigging pianists, professional performance, studio, theatre and session work
Skill Level	Intermediate to Professional

What Makes the Nord Piano 6 73 Special?

The Nord Piano 6 73 provides much of the playing experience and performance capability of the full-size Piano 6 88 while reducing its overall width and weight.

Its combination of premium hammer action, Nord Piano Library compatibility, four independent sound layers and direct physical controls makes it particularly attractive to working musicians who want a serious piano-focused instrument that is easier to transport between rehearsals, studios and venues.

Why Choose the Nord Piano 6 73?

73-Note Triple Sensor Hammer Action

The Piano 6 73 features a Triple Sensor keybed with heavy grand-weighted action, providing a substantial and expressive response designed around the needs of piano players.

Triple-sensor technology helps accurately detect repeated notes and detailed playing techniques, while the shortened 73-note format makes the instrument considerably more manageable than a conventional 88-note stage piano.

Two Independent Piano Layers

The Piano 6 provides two completely independent Piano layers, allowing you to combine two different piano sounds or assign them to different keyboard zones.

Dedicated LED faders for each layer make it easy to adjust levels instantly, giving you much more direct control over layered sounds during a performance.

Nord Piano Library

The Piano section supports the acclaimed Nord Piano Library, covering grand pianos, uprights, electric pianos, digital and layered sounds, Clavinets, harpsichords and other specialist keyboard instruments.

Sounds can be replaced and organised to suit your own requirements, allowing the internal library to be customised around the styles of music you actually play.

Advanced Piano Expression

Nord's Piano engine includes features designed to capture more of the character and behaviour of acoustic and electro-mechanical instruments.

Advanced String Resonance, Dynamic Compression, selectable keyboard-touch curves, Timbre controls and Unison allow sounds to be shaped for everything from exposed solo piano to dense stage mixes.

Two Independent Sample Synth Layers

Alongside the dual Piano engines, the Piano 6 features two independent Sample Synth layers.

These can provide strings, pads, brass, wind instruments, guitars, basses and synth textures, allowing you to create rich layered performances without requiring a second keyboard.

Flexible Sample Synth Controls

The Sample Synth section includes controls for Attack, Decay/Sustain and Release, alongside dynamic response, Unison, Vibrato, Mono, Legato and Glide.

This gives players useful control over how sampled sounds behave rather than limiting them to simple preset playback.

Four-Layer Performance Architecture

The combination of two Piano layers and two Sample Synth layers provides considerable flexibility for sophisticated splits and layers.

You could combine grand piano with strings and a subtle pad, create separate sounds across different keyboard zones, or build complex live setups while maintaining clear control from the front panel.

Dedicated Effects Per Layer

Each Piano and Sample Synth layer has access to its own dedicated effects section.

Modulation effects, amplifier simulations, EQ, compression and delay can be configured independently, while the Global Reverb provides individual send control for each layer.

This makes the Piano 6 exceptionally flexible for creating polished performance-ready sounds without relying on external processing.

Seamless Transitions

Seamless Transitions allow sustained notes to continue naturally when changing between compatible programmes.

For professional live players, this helps avoid abrupt cut-offs when moving from one song or performance setup to another.

Nord Triple Pedal 2 Included

The Nord Triple Pedal 2 is included with the Piano 6 73.

It provides traditional sustain, sostenuto and soft-pedal functionality alongside support for Nord's advanced piano features such as Dynamic Pedal Noise. Additional performance functions can also be assigned to the pedal system.

Compact Professional Design

At 1069mm wide and 16.2kg, the Piano 6 73 is significantly easier to transport than the 88-note version while retaining the same core performance architecture.

For players who regularly carry their own equipment, work on restricted stages or need a professional weighted keyboard for touring, this can make a meaningful difference.

Who Is It For?

The Nord Piano 6 73 is ideal for professional and serious amateur pianists who want authentic weighted response but do not require the full range of an 88-note keyboard.

It is particularly well suited to gigging musicians, theatre players, worship musicians, session keyboardists and studio professionals who need premium piano sounds alongside strings, pads and other sample-based textures.

Its combination of weighted action and reduced dimensions also makes it an excellent choice for musicians looking to build a more portable professional stage rig.

Story & Context

Nord developed the Piano series around the needs of players who wanted a dedicated professional stage piano rather than a complex workstation.

Successive generations expanded the concept with increasingly sophisticated piano modelling, sample-based sounds, flexible splits, layering and effects while maintaining Nord's focus on direct physical control.

Introduced in 2025, the Nord Piano 6 advances the platform with two independent Piano layers, two Sample Synth layers, dedicated LED faders, per-layer effects and the included Nord Triple Pedal 2.

Nord Piano 6 73 vs Nord Piano 6 88

The Piano 6 73 and Piano 6 88 share the same sound engines, effects architecture and core performance features. The key difference is keyboard range and portability.

The Piano 6 73 uses a 73-note Triple Sensor grand-weighted action and weighs 16.2kg, while the Piano 6 88 provides the traditional full 88-note range and weighs 19.2kg.

Players who prioritise maximum piano range may prefer the 88, while gigging musicians who value portability without sacrificing a serious hammer-action feel may find the 73 particularly attractive.

Nord Piano 6 vs Nord Stage

The Nord Piano 6 focuses primarily on premium piano performance, with dual Piano engines and two flexible Sample Synth layers.

The Nord Stage range adds a dedicated organ section and a significantly deeper synthesizer architecture, making it better suited to players who require one keyboard to cover virtually every stage role.

For musicians whose playing is primarily piano-based, the Piano 6 offers a more focused and streamlined workflow.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Keyboard	73 notes
Keybed	Triple Sensor Hammer Action
Action	Grand Weighted Action, Heavy
Display	OLED
Piano Layers	2 independent
Sample Synth Layers	2 independent
Programme Memory	16 banks x 36 programmes / 576 locations
Live Mode	6 Live programmes
Split Points	9 selectable positions with LED indication
Split Point Crossfade	Yes
Seamless Transitions	Yes
Global Transpose	±6 semitones
Program Transpose	±6 semitones
Fine Tune	±50 cents
Piano Polyphony	120 voices
Piano Categories	Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital/Layer, Clav/Harpsichord and Misc
Keyboard Touch Curves	Heavy, Medium and Light
Piano Features	Advanced String Resonance, Dynamic Compression, Timbre controls and Unison
Sample Synth Envelope	Attack, Decay/Sustain and Release
Sample Synth Features	Vibrato, Unison, Mono, Legato and Glide
Modulation Effects 1	Tremolo, Pan, Spin, Wah and Ring Modulator
Modulation Effects 2	Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe and Spin
EQ	3-band with sweepable mid
Amp Simulations	Twin, JC and Small
Compression	Per Layer or Global
Delay	Tap Tempo, Ping Pong, Feedback Filtering and Flam
Reverb Types	Spring, Booth, Room, Stage, Hall and Cathedral
Audio Outputs	2 x 1/4" L/R
Headphone Output	1 x 1/4" stereo
Monitor Input	1 x 3.5mm stereo
Sustain Pedal Input	1 x 1/4"
Triple Pedal Connection	5-pin DIN
Control / Volume Pedal Input	1 x 1/4" TRS
MIDI	5-pin MIDI In & Out
USB	USB-B for MIDI and sound transfer
Power Connection	IEC C14
Dimensions	1069 x 121 x 349mm
Weight	16.2kg

Power Requirements

The Nord Piano 6 73 connects directly to mains power using an IEC C14 power connection, eliminating the need for an external power adaptor.

What's Included?

• ✔ Nord Piano 6 73-Note Hammer Action Stage Piano

• ✔ Nord Triple Pedal 2

• ✔ Power Cord

• ✔ User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Nord Piano 6 73 have weighted keys?

Yes. The Piano 6 73 features a Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed with heavy grand-weighted action, providing a substantial piano-style response.

How many keys does the Nord Piano 6 73 have?

It features 73 hammer-action keys, providing a more compact playing range than the 88-note version while retaining the same premium action technology.

Does the Nord Piano 6 73 include a pedal?

Yes. The Nord Triple Pedal 2 is included as standard.

Can you layer two piano sounds?

Yes. The Piano 6 has two independent Piano layers, allowing two different piano sounds to be layered together or assigned to separate keyboard zones.

Can I combine piano and strings?

Absolutely. With two Piano layers and two Sample Synth layers, you can easily combine piano with strings, pads and other sampled instruments.

Can additional sounds be loaded?

Yes. Compatible Nord Piano Library and sample sounds can be transferred and organised using Nord Sound Manager.

Does the Nord Piano 6 73 have built-in speakers?

No. The Piano 6 is a professional stage instrument designed for connection to headphones, powered monitors, keyboard amplification or a PA system.

Is the 73-key version better for gigging than the 88?

For musicians who prioritise portability, it can be. The Piano 6 73 weighs 16.2kg compared with 19.2kg for the 88-note model and is approximately 21cm narrower, while retaining the same core sound and performance architecture.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Nord Piano 6 73 is an excellent solution for players who want the premium weighted response and sophisticated sound architecture of the Piano 6 without carrying a full-size 88-note stage instrument.

Its Triple Sensor grand-weighted action retains the serious piano feel that defines the range, while the dual Piano and dual Sample Synth architecture provides enough flexibility for demanding professional performances. Dedicated layer effects, Nord's excellent piano library and the included Triple Pedal 2 complete an impressively comprehensive package.

For gigging pianists who want professional piano performance, genuine hammer action and improved portability, the Nord Piano 6 73 strikes an exceptionally strong balance.