Clavia

Clavia Digital Musical Instruments AB, commonly known as Clavia, is a Swedish manufacturer of electronic musical instruments. Based in Sweden, the company designs and produces the Nord line of keyboards, widely used in live performance and studio settings. Nord instruments are known for their distinctive red metal enclosures, dedicated drawbars for organ sounds, and high-quality keyboard actions.

The Nord line spans several product categories, including virtual-analog synthesizers (Nord Lead family), stage keyboards and workstations (Nord Stage), electric piano and organ simulations (Nord Electro), and digital pianos (Nord Piano). In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Clavia released the Nord Modular series, a modular synthesizer platform that allowed extensive sound design and patching. The company has continued to evolve its lineup with updates and new models, emphasizing reliable performance tools for both live and studio use.

Clavia’s Nord instruments have achieved broad adoption among touring musicians and keyboard players, praised for their tactile controls, program accessibility, and consistent live sound. The company remains privately held and operates with a global distribution network, selling through music retailers and professional dealers worldwide.