Nord Wave 2 Performance Synthesizer

Versatile 

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.
• 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 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

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