Do You Really Need A Vent?

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Review of the NEO VENTILATOR 2 from the perspective of players of the NORD STAGE and NORD ELECTRO keyboards, and even the NORD ORGAN. This pedal emulates the sound of the LESLIE 122 Rotary Speaker Cabinet, but is it worth the extra money and hassle over the built-in Nord rotary speaker sim?"

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Nord - The Making of the Red Keyboards

video upload by nordkeyboards

"Step inside the Nord factory and discover the story behind the original red keyboards. This unique short documentary offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, innovation and people who bring Nord instruments to life.

A documentary by Jonas Embring
Executive Producer at Nord: David Sjöqvist
Sound Design: Martin Stenberg
Narrated by John Russell

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Cabaret Voltaire - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

video upload by KEXP

Some synth spotting with Cabaret Voltaire. You might recognize Benge of Memetune Studio, and Tara Busch of I Speak Machine.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Cabaret Voltaire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2026.

Songs:
24-24 00:30
Landslide 05:26
Spies In the Wires 08:44
Nag Nag Nag 13:39
Sensoria 18:20

Stephen(Mal) Mallinder - Vocals, Synths
Benge Edwards - Drums
Tara Busch - Synths
Eric Random - Guitar, Synths
Dan Conway - Visuals, LD

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Emma Juncosa & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Carlos Cruz

https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com
http://kexp.org"

NORD and NEO VENTILATOR 2 Demo

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"NEO VENTILATOR 2 rotary simulation pedal, emulating the LESLIE 122, paired with the NORD ELECTRO 6D, is it a worthy upgrade for the Nord Electro / Stage / Organ HAMMOND B3 sounds?"

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Phil Hartnoll of Long Range shows us his synths, including his TB-303 that he has had since forever.

video upload by Tomás Mulcahy

Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) studio tour.

"I had uploaded this years ago, and as someone said at the time 'It looks like it was shot on a potato' which was true :) I used Adobe Dialogue enhance to clean up the sound, and a free online video enhance for the picture all of which brought it out nicely. The bit about the TB-303 at 7:05 is my favourite part :) Can't believe it's been almost 20 years!

Original blurb
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Future Music Magazine, June 2007
Exclusive video of the gear in the Long Range studio

Phil runs through his synth collection detailing his best (and worst!), not forgetting the classic TB-303 on which some techno classics were written, complete with stickers for the tunes! We put him on the spot and ask which three pieces of gear he'd take to a desert island and then Nick runs through the band's bank of outboard gear. Fast!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
7:05 He finds the TB-303 on the floor :)
8:52 Nick runs through the band's bank of outboard gear"

Post-Classical Music with Piano and Synthesizers | Unawakened 2026-06-08 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A post-classical piece in which piano and synthesizer sounds alternate and intertwine.

The instruments used are ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CP-88, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog One, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and ‪@buchlausa‬ Music Easel.

On the CP-88, piano phrases are performed, while the Moog One and the other synthesizers respond with complementary parts throughout the piece.

The Prophet-10 is processed through the ‪@HologramElectronics‬ MICROCOSM with reverb and filtering. The Nord Lead is processed with reverb through the Specular Tempus.

On the Music Easel, lead melodies are performed with its built-in spring reverb and additional reverb from the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky."

This Is The Greatest Thing He Made All Year

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

"Music making can be hard, but sometimes it all comes together! This is my favorite track I've made this year (so far) featuring ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Pro 3, ‪@Ableton‬ Push 3 and ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Stage 3"

Nord Electro 7 Stage Keyboard - Tips for Worship with Douglas Moore

video upload by Kraft Music and DSoundman

"Find exclusive Nord Electro 7 bundles at Kraft Music:
https://www.kraftmusic.com/collection...

Douglas Moore from DSoundman gives some tips and tricks on Nord Electro 7 in a worship setting!

Nord Electo 7 offers exceptional versatility in a lightweight, stage-ready instrument. Electro 7 showcases Nord's latest piano features along with both the Organ and Rotary Speaker from the Nord Organ 3, accompanied by physical drawbars on all models. A powerful, expanded Synth Section, dedicated per-section effects, and a refined panel design with a high-resolution color display elevate this latest entry in the Electro series.

Nord Electro 7 is available in three configurations, all featuring 9 physical drawbars with LEDs: Electro 7 61, with 61 semi-weighted waterfall keys; Electro 7 73, with 73 semi-weighted waterfall keys; and Electro 7 HP, with 73-note Kawai Triple Sensor Hammer Action Portable keybed.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Nord Electro 7 bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage keyboard, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Fibrillomicina (Instrumental version). Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

"This is the instrumental version of the song 'Fibrillomicina.'
I love electronic music and compose and produce it in my studio.
I love both vintage and modern electronic instruments. In this song, I used modern synthesizers.

--The instruments I used are:
--GRP-A4 synthesizer for the automatic bass
--GRP synthesizer vocoder V22 for robotic voice part
--Moog VoyagerXL for solist part
--Oberheim OBX-8 for solist and pad parts
--Waldorf Quantum for solist part
--Nord Grand for piano part
--Solina String Machine for pad
--Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 for hypnotic percussions
--ANTELOPE Orion 32+ Gen 3 as audio interface
--SOLID STATE LOGIC Sigma Delta for summing all analog audio traces
--Steinberg Cubase 15 as DAW and Wave lab 13 for final mastering

Enjoy the song!
This is a pre-release. The official release is on the 26 of June on the main web platforms of music distribution. The release page will be: https://music.imusician.pro/a/1cGcLeZq"

Fibrillomicina (Voice version) Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

Ambient Music with Synths and Forest Field Recordings | Resonance of the forest 2026-05-31 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An ambient piece layering the sounds of the forests of Karuizawa with ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog One, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CP88.

On the Moog One, the filter envelope is set to loop mode, transforming chords into evolving drones.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with filtering and reverb applied through the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY.

On the Nord Lead, synth pads are played through the ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus with reverb processing.

On the CP88, Rhodes sounds are performed with delay.

The field recordings were captured in the forests of Karuizawa. They include the sound of footsteps on fallen leaves, a small stream, and birdsong."

Ambient Electronica with Piano and Synths | Say Hello 2026-05-25 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An ambient electronica piece centered around piano and synthesizers, created with ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, and CP-88.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed throughout the piece.

On the CP-88, the melody is played alongside improvised phrases.

On the Nord Lead, abstract noise textures are generated with the arpeggiator and continue throughout the track."

A Potted History of Drum Synthesizers

video upload by Alex Ball and Nathan Curran Tugg the Drummer (Tugg)

"A look at a niche within a niche, the drum synthesizer; a story that begins in the late 60s and continues to this very day."

0:00 Intro
0:25 Definition of a "Drum Synthesizer"
2:24 Precursors, DIY and Impakt
4:03 Star Instruments Synare
5:09 How these Instruments Worked
6:13 Syndrum: The First Famous Drum Synth
8:45 Ult-Sound: Japan's First Drum Synth
10:10 Pearl & Tama: Here Come The Drum Companies
13:20 Simmons: The Zeitgeist
19:21 The Flood Gates & Mega-Montage
24:48 Soviet Offerings
25:17 Decline and the Splitting Point
27:05 Vermona: A New Era
29:28 Elektron: Blurred Lines
30:58 A Plethora of Machines
32:24 Clavia/Nord: Simply Red
33:39 Modern Day: The Culmination
34:44 Summary & Thanks
35:23 Patron Outro Jam

Update:

1/14/26 Simmons SDS6 + TAMA DS200 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + CXM 1978

video upload by Cfpp0

"This is one of two videos I recorded for the great Alex Ball (‪@AlexBallMusic‬) to use in his video about the history of drum synthesizers. I’m using the Simmons SDS7 to trigger the two halves of the TAMA DS200, with reverbs from the Alesis MIDIVERB II and the CXM 1978. The DS200 is running hot through the MIDIVERB II, overloading the preamp. The CXM 1978 has a long predelay in lo-fi mode to create a grainy pitchy echo."

Nord Wave 2

video upload by rimela

"Multitrack demo created entirely on the Nord Wave 2. Every sound you hear comes straight from the Wave 2 with its internal FX. All patches and samples featured in this video are available for download: https://payhip.com/b/HICVU

00:00 Specular Dawn
01:22 Pulse Forge
02:37 Neon Overture
04:14 Buchla con Sabor
05:27 Digital Monolith
06:36 Dark4X Beat
08:34 770 Mirage
10:19 Truth By Motion"

JP-8000 vs Nord Lead A1 vs Access Virus B — Which One Do You ACTUALLY Need?

video upload by Marc Renton

"The elephant in the room: Roland JP-8000, Clavia Nord Lead A1, and Access Virus B: Three legendary hardware synths from the late 90s/2000s that still hold up today. But which one is worth your money in 2026?

In this video, I go hands-on with all three machines from my studio, playing patches, presets, and sounds I programmed myself. No script, no BS — just honest thoughts after owning these synths for up to 21 years.

What you'll learn:
JP-8000: SuperSaw magic, but what are the real limitations of the filter?
Nord Lead A1: Why it's my go-to synth — and why the Moog filter is a game changer
Access Virus B: The all-in-one machine with 24-voice polyphony... and where it hits a wall
Should you buy hardware or use emulations? (honest take)

These are timeless machines. This knowledge will be valid in 10 or 20 years. Maybe some plugins won't exist by then — but these synths will.

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Nord Keyboards - Nord Electro 7 | SUPERBOOTH 26

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Let's Explore the Nord Tent! | Superbooth 2026

video upload by Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

"Welcome to Superbooth 2026! Jack starts off by looking around the Nord tent!"

Das neue NORD ELECTRO 7 ist da! | SUPERBOOTH 2026

video upload by MusicStoreTV

"Wir haben uns auf der Superbooth 2026 den neuen Nord Electro 7 mit Christoph genauer angeschaut. 🎹🔥

Mit dabei: neue Piano-Sounds, Pitch & Mod Wheel, Virtual Analog + FM Synthese, überarbeitete Orgel-Engine und jede Menge neue Features für Live-Performer.

Ein ausführlicher Deep Dive in eines der spannendsten Stage Keyboards 2026."

"We took a closer look at the new Nord Electro 7 with Christoph at Superbooth 2026. 🎹🔥

Included: new piano sounds, Pitch & Mod Wheels, Virtual Analog + FM synthesis, a revamped organ engine, and a host of new features for live performers.

An in-depth deep dive into one of the most exciting stage keyboards of 2026."

Nord Lead 2X Multitimbral Virtual Analog Synthesizer SN NE12242

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AUTECHRE - Yulquen (COVER - Nord Lead 2X)

video upload by nicola neeco

"I recreated 'Yulquen' by Autechre as faithfully as possible, using only a Nord Lead 2X and performing everything in a single take.

My goal was to get as close as I could to the original sound and feel, while staying fully committed to one instrument and one live performance.

This wasn’t about making a perfect copy: it was about studying the details, the movement, and the character of the track, then trying to bring that language to life through synthesis alone.

While I tried to stay as faithful as possible to the original sound world, I also gave myself the freedom to bend the harmony slightly, adding a few extra notes in the bass and letting the low end speak a little more. It’s still the same DNA, but with a small twist in the shadows.

Now I’m curious to know what you think: did the changes feel natural, or did they pull the track away from the original spirit?

Drop a comment and tell me if you like the new harmonic hints in the bass, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Gear used:
Nord Lead 2X
Valhalla Vintageverb plugin
Valhalla Delay plugin

(I made these patches from scratch)"

NORD DRUM 2 MODULE AND PAD. EXCEPTIONAL. PSU. BOXED

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via this eBay listing

"There is no module that has this sound. When you hear it you have to do a double take because it's uncannily analogue, huge, fat and all the superlatives you know are attached to this legendary piece of kit.

Included:

Fully functional Nord Drum 2 Module
Fully Functional Nord Drum Pad
PSU
Ethernet cable
Stand adaptors for both Module and pad
Manuals
Original Boxes"

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