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.
Condition: New
Ships From: Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
With 4 independent synthesizers in one, the Nord Wave 2 offers exceptional possibilities for layering both classic waveforms and samples.
Dedicated OLED displays for Program and Oscillator sections provide an excellent overview when shaping your sounds. The wide range of performance features and instantly tweakable hands-on effects makes the Wave 2 our most versatile performance synthesizer ever.
Keybed
The Nord Wave 2 features a 61-key (C-C) semi-weighted waterfall keybed with Aftertouch.
Layer Section
The Wave 2 features a Program Layer section with faders for easily controlling the volume or pan for all 4 layer parts at once. The Layer section also provides handy features for quick layer focus, pan control, solo and multi-editing. '
Oscillator Section
The Oscillator section for each of the 4 layers offers 4 modes: Analog, Wavetable, FM, and Samples and is easily browsed with the new direct category mode. The Oscillator Control features additional control over shape, sync, or detune.
Unison
The Wave 2 features a powerful multi-oscillator Unison effect with true Superwaves simultaneously generating hundreds of waveforms for extremely thick and fat sounds.
Filter Section
The Filter section has 6 Filter types featuring classic 12 and 24 dB Low Pass, a High Pass, High Pass/Low Pass and a Band Pass filter, together with a stunning emulation of the transistor ladder filter from the legendary Mini. The unique modeling of these filters captures the true character and response of the classic analog instruments, allowing for flexible and precise sound design. The Filter section is equippied with full ADSR envelope.
Reverb Section
The Reverb section has five different Reverb sizes (Booth, Room, Stage, Hall and new Cathedral) for adding some ambience to your sounds, and the amount is now morphable. The new features include Bright and Dark modes for either extended or reduced treble and the Chorale effect adds a lush modulation effect.
LFO and Modulation Section
The Wave 2 features a dedicated LFO for each layer with a choice of waveforms plus AD Modulation Envelope with dedicated velocity setting and Invert mode. The LFO has several morphable parameters and the rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock.
Monitor Mode
The new Monitor mode displays your settings for Amp Envelope and Filters in the Program display for better overview and control.
Group Mode
The new Group feature allows you to group 2, 3, or 4 layers and lets them share the same Filter, Envelope, Arpeggiator, LFO, and Effect-settings - perfect when creating complex multi-layered sounds that can be edited as one coherent sound.
Splits and Layers
Having four identical, equally powerful synthesizers at once opens for exceptional layering possibilities. The Split mode offers three split points providing up to 4 zones with optional crossfades. The flexible Hold functionality lets you latch and hold slots independently in the background while playing something else on top.
AMP Envelope
The Amp Section is equipped with a full ADSR envelope featuring a powerful new Transient Attack mode for adding more punch to your sounds.
Morphing and Impulse Morph
Nord Wave 2 features an extensive range of morphable parameters that can be controlled from four different sources: Velocity, Aftertouch, Wheel and Control Pedal.
What's in the Box
Nord Wave 2 Performance Synthesizer
User Manual
Power Cord with IEC C14 Connector
Specifications
Nord Wave 2 Performance Synthesizer
General
4 Layer Synthesizer with LED 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.
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 generates a triangle, square, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth or sample and hold waveforms. LFO can be routed to Filter Frequency, Osc Pitch or Osc Mod. The LFO rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock
AD 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 patterns
Pattern 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
Cut off, Resonance, envelope amount, envelope amount controlled by velocity.
ADSR envelop
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)
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
Live Mode
Copy/Paste functionality
Master Clock control of Arpeggiator, LFO, Effects and Delay + plus External Clock Sync
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
Reverb section with five algorithms (Booth, Room, Stage, Hall, Cathedral) + Dark, Bright and Chorale (modulated Reverb)
Memory
Programs (single sounds): 16 x 25 (400) locations
Audio Out
2 outputs
Headphones output
High-resolution low noise 24 bit DACs
MIDI
All control knobs and switches send and receive control change messages
Master Clock will sync to incoming MIDI clock
Global and Layer MIDI modes
Connection
2-Line level audio outputs: 1/4-inch, 6.35 mm jacks, unbalanced
Stereo headphone output: 1/4-inch, 6.35 mm stereo jack
Sustain pedal: 1/4-inch, 6.35 mm jack
Control pedal: 1/4-inch, 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 and Out: 5 pin DIN connectors
Dimensions: 38.9 x 3.9 x 11.6 inch (990 x 100 x 295 mm _
Weight: 19.29 lb (8.75 kg)
4-part Synthesizer with dedicated volume/pan faders
61-key (C-C) semi-weighted waterfall keybed with Aftertouch
Features 48 voice polyphony
Features a powerful multi-oscillator unison effect
Monitor mode displays your settings for amp envelope
Compatible with the Nord Sound Manager software
Convenience of MIDI over USB for use with a sequencer
OLED Displays for program and oscillator sections
1 GB memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0
User-replaceable samples
Sample, Virtual Analog, Wavetable, and FM synthesis