Nord Wave 2 Synthesizer 61-Note Synth Sampler w/ Semi-Weighted Waterfall Action
Product Information
The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface. With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.
Features
General
- 4-Part Synthesizer With Dedicated Volume/Pan Faders
- Sample, Virtual Analog, Wavetable And Fm Synthesis
- 48 Voice Polyphony
- OLED Displays For Program And Oscillator Sections
- 1 Gb Memory For Nord Sample Library 3.0
- User Replaceable Samples
- 61-Note Keyboard With Aftertouch
Performance
- Advanced Arpeggiator With Polyphonic Trig Mode
- Gate Feature For Rhythmic Effects
- Advanced Morph Features With Impulse Morph
- Master Clock Control Of Arpeggiator, Lfo And Effects
- Vibrato With 3 Delay Modes And Wheel/Aftertouch Assign
Oscillators
- Analog: Basic, Shape, Multi, Sync And Noise With Up To 16 Oscillators
- Samples
- Wavetable
- Advanced Fm With Harmonic And Inharmonic Algorithms
- True Unison Mode
Modulation
- Lfo With Five Waveforms
- Flexible Syncing And Routing Options
- Ad/Ar Envelope
Amp
- Adsr Amp Envelope
- Transient Attack Mode
Filter
- 12/24 Db Lowpass, Lowpass M, Band Pass, High Pass, And Lp+Hp
- Filter Drive
- Adsr Envelope
Effects
- Fx Section With Tremolo, Pan, Ring Modulation, Chorus, Ensemble And Vibe.
- Eq Section With Drive
- Advanced Delay Section
- Reverb Section With Five Sizes + Dark, Bright And Chorale Modes
Specifications
General
- 4 Layer Synthesizer With Dedicated Volume/Pan Faders
- Virtual Analog Synthesis, Wavetable, Fm And Sample Playback
- 48 Voices
- 1 Gb Memory For Nord Sample Library 3.0
- Effects, Eq, Delay And Reverb For Each Layer
- Advanced Arpeggiator And Gate Features
- 61-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard With Octave Shift Buttons, +/-2 Octaves.
- Keyboard Split With 3 Split Points.
- Advanced Morph Functionality
- Impulse Morph For Instant Morphing Overrides
- Group Functionality For Multi-Layer Editing
Oscillator Section
- Dedicated Oled Display For Oscillator Settings
- Analog: Basic, Shape, Shape Sine, Multi, Sync, Bell, Noise.
- Wavetable: Wavetables, Formants.
- Fm: Dual, Triple, Vocal And Multi With Harmonic And Inharmonic Options.
- Samples: Nord Sample Library 3.0
- Oscillator Control: Shape, Detune Or Sync Amount For Analog Waveforms, Shape For Wavetables, Modulation Amount For Fm.
- Dual Osc: Unison Control With 3 Amount Options.
- Semitone (-24 – +24) And Fine Tune Pitch Controls.
Modulation Section
- Lfo With Five Waveforms
- Flexible Syncing And Routing Options
- Ad/Ar Envelope
Arpeggiator/Gate
- Arpeggiator: Range: 1 – 4 Octave. Modes: Up, Down, Up/Down, Random. Zig-Zag Option. The Arpeggio Rate Can Be Synchronized To The Master  Clock.
- Poly: Polyphonic Arpeggiator For Retriggering Of Full Chords At Zero Range, And Polyphonic Arpeggio Of Chord Inversions At Larger  Ranges.
- Gate: Rhythmic Level Gate With Adjustable Hardness Envelope.
- Pattern Mode: Pattern Mode For Arpeggiator, Trig Or Gate With 30+ Editable Presets Or Custom Pattern.
- Patttern Editor – Dedicated Editor For Creating Custom Rhythmic Patterns That Can Be Used With Arpeggiator, Trig Or Gate.
Filter Section
- Multi-Mode Filter With 12 Db (2-Pole) Low Pass, 24 Db (4-Pole) Lowpass And Band Pass, High Pass, Ladder M, Low Pass+High Pass Characteristics.
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- Cut Off, Resonance, Envelope Amount, Envelope Amount Controlled By Velocity.
- Adsr Envelope.
- Filter Keyboard Tracking Can Be Set To Off, 1/3, 2/3 Or Full.
- Adjustable Filter Distortion.
Amplifier Section
- Adsr Envelope
- Transient Attack-Mode For Snappier Attack
- Amp Velocity Amount (3 Levels)
Layer Control
- Led Fader For Each Layer For Instant Level Control And Overview.
- Group Multiple Layers For Quick Multi-Layer Editing Of Amp Env, Filter, Effects, Arpeggiator Etc.
- Layer Lock: Locks The Currently Active Layer Configuration.
- Split Functionality: 3 Split Points With 8 Location Options And Split Crossfade.
- Individual Pan-Control Per Layer.
- Solo Mode For Quickly Muting All Except The Focused Layer.
Performance Section
- Voice Modes: Poly, Legato And Mono With Glide
- Impulse Morph: Instantly Change One Or Several Parameters At The Press Of A Button.
- Classic Nord Morph Functionality For Flexible Control Of Multiple Parameters (Wheel, Aftertouch, Velocity And Control Pedal)
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- Modulation Wheel
- Pitch Stick With Programmable Range.
- Fast Assign Of Wheel Modulation Destination
- Aftertouch
- Vibrato With 3 Delay Modes And Wheel/Aftertouch Assign
- Keyboard Hold Which Can Be Disabled On Each Layer Individually
Program Section
- Program Gain Control
- Large Oled Display
- Program Transpose Functionality
- 5 Program Buttons
- Master Clock Control Of Arpeggiator, Lfo, Effects And Delay + Plus External Clock Sync
- Copy/Paste Functionality
- Live Mode
Effects
- Fx Section With Tremolo, Pan, Ring Modulation, Chorus, Ensemble And Vibe.
- Eq With Bass/Treble Control Or Parametric 1 Band Control.
- Drive Effect For Tube-Distortion
- Delay Section With Rate/Time, Tap Tempo, Analog Mode, Stereo Ping-Pong, Dry/Wet Mix. The Delay Speed Can Be Synchronized To The Master Clock. Feedback Loop Effects: Chorus, Vibe And Ensemble, Feedback Filters: Hp, Lp And  Bp.Â
- Reverb Section With Five Algorithms (Booth, Room, Stage, Hall, Cathedral) + Dark, Bright And Chorale (Modulated Reverb)
Connections
- 2 Line Level Audio Outputs – ¼”, 6,35 Mm Jacks, Unbalanced
- Stereo Headphone Output – ¼”, 6,35 Mm Stereo Jack
- Sustain Pedal – ¼”, 6,35 Mm Jack.
- Control Pedal – ¼”, 6,35 Mm Trs Stereo Jack. Use A Yamaha Fc-7, Roland Ev-7, Roland Ev-5, Korg Exp2 Or Korg Xvp10.
- Usb Connector With Midi Capabilities
- Midi In & Out – 5 Pin Din Connectors
Included Accessories
- User Manual
- Power Cord With Iec C14 Connector
