New Nord C3 Combo Organ

Just in via Nord USA.com...

The dual manual Nord C3 Combo Organ emulates three types of vintage organs carefully modeled from B3, Vox* Continental and Farfisa* Compact Deluxe originals.

Features ...

- Dual 61-note manuals, same keybeds as Electro 61
- New 2nd generation tonewheel organ model
- Two transistor organ models
- 3x vibrato, 3x chorus, unison function
- Tube-style overdrive
- Three types of amplifier simulations (including rotating speaker)
- Delay with tap-tempo
- Reverb (5 algorithms)
- 3-band EQ
- Louder outputs
- Dedicated bass pedalboard MIDI input
- Trek II String Bass emulation, with controls to activate sustained & "pluck" bass

Really cool features ...

11-pin rotary speaker connector - connect a Leslie, Motion Sound, or other rotary speaker with an 11-pin connection, and control it using the C3's rotary speaker controls; includes a high-level output & options for sending just the B3 to the external rotary speaker, and the transistor organs to an amp connected to the L & R 1/4" outputs

Half-Moon Switch accessory (optional) - a physical switch that takes the place of the panel controls for rotary speaker; controls external rotary speaker or internal emulation

33 pounds - yep, 33 pounds ...

Other:

Availability - shipping in the United States in April 2007 (subject to change)
Pricing - List $3,600
Accessories - Half-Moon Switch, Legs (same as Stage), music stand (same as stage), gig bag
"C3" - C = "combo", 3 = three organ models

Looks nice, but pricey. Can't fault Nord gear though. I had a tinker with the Electro earlier this year and loved it.