The acclaimed Nord Organ is back – reborn and reimagined as the all-new Nord Organ 3.
The 2025 NAMM Show is fast approaching, and manufacturers of all manner of musical instruments and studio gear are unveiling new products in advance of the show.
Hot on the reel of the news that Ashun Sound Machines (ASM), makers of the Hydrasynth parent company MEDELI Electronics has applied for a US patent for the name ‘Leviasynth’. Clavia has announced the release of Nord Organ 3, a rebranded sequel to its Nord C2D electronic organ – first released all the way back in 2012 – that promises “massive improvements” to sound, design and performance.
The Nord Organ 3 with improved organ engine, new modulation effects and rotary speaker emulation.
The dual-manual Nord Organ 3 boasts a dramatically redesigned front panel that now occupies the breadth of its 61-key triple-sensor keyboard, with an OLED display in the centre and four sets of physical drawbars, equipped with LEDs that helpfully indicate the drawbar settings of the current preset.
Organ 3’s organ engine has also received a considerable overhaul, with its enhanced Hammond B3 emulation now featuring an improved chorus and vibrato and both Farfisa and Vox organ models receiving an upgrade: Clavia says the engine now offers an “unsurpassed level of detail and realism”. Alongside these we have two unique pipe organ emulations, and new synth bass options based on classic pedal synths.
The instrument’s effects section has been bolstered with an all-new spring reverb, an expanded reverb section with six reverb types, an analogue delay mode and new modulation effects, including phaser, tremolo, ring mod, flanger and chorus. There’s also a brand new rotary speaker emulation onboard with multiple mic placement options and drive modes available.
Shipping in May, Nord Organ 3 is now available to order and priced at $3290/£3222/€3799. Find out more on Nord website.
The 2025 NAMM Show – the annual trade show of The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) – is scheduled for January 21–25 in Anaheim, California.
The annual event provides an opportunity for music merchants to see the latest in musical instruments, and it’s traditionally been one of the most important events of the year for companies making new gear introductions.
This year’s NAMM Show is spread over five days. But the trade show is only scheduled for three of those days, one day less than it used to be.
While the LA area has been devastated by recent fires, NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak says that “Anaheim is located 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is currently unaffected.”
Here’s NAMM Week 2025 Preliminary Schedule:
Tuesday, January 21
NAMM Foundation Day of Service and Networking with the Pros
Education offerings for exhibiting brands, including a workshop on influencer-marketing strategy
Networking opportunities
International Networking Reception
Wednesday, January 22
Global Media Day, featuring iconic brands and formal executive remarks that focus on new music industry product introductions from top music brands to startups
Education sessions and workshops on the latest in AI for business, content creation and the financial management of a music business, as well as hands-on Dante training for pro audio.
International Coalition meetings and global receptions
Top 100 Dealer Awards ceremony
Thursday, January 23
Industry Insights breakfast session with NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, along with music industry special guests
A robust program of educational sessions for retail, manufacturer brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
TEC Awards
Friday, January 24
NAMM U Breakfast Session Focusing on Business Marketing Trends for 2025 & Beyond
Education sessions continue for retail, manufacturer brand, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students
Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM
Parnelli Awards
Saturday, January 25
Grand Rally for Music Education
Best in Show awards
Exhibits open 10 am to 5 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center
Bands@NAMM
SheRocks Awards
A full list of 2025 NAMM Show exhibitors, companies and brands from around the globe is available at the event site.
Podcaster and sound designer Ian Dixon has released another in his series of free sound libraries for the Korg modWave synthesizer, The Organ Collection.
What he has to say about it:
“This is my Organ collection for the Korg Modwave, designed to give you classic organ tones with modern control. Inspired by the Modwave’s four modulation controls, I’ve created a set of organ patches that use these as real-time drawbars to deliver an authentic organ sound. You’ll find recreations of classic organs from artists like Genesis and Pink Floyd, including CX3, DW8000, Korg M1, Polysix, and even Vox Continental organs.
The patches take full advantage of the Modwave’s effects section, modulation controls, and the Kaoss pad, giving you complete control over the sound. Whether you’re looking for vintage organ tones or creative new possibilities, this free sound pack has something for every synth lover.”
Dixon’s walkthrough video:
In addition to offering a preview of the sound library, Dixon also shares tips for sound design on the modWave.
The Organ Collection for the Korg Modwave is available now as a free download.
