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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
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
| General | |
|---|---|
| Synth Engine | 4 Layer Synthesizer with LED faders |
| Synthesis Types | Virtual Analog synthesis, Wavetable, FM and sample playback |
| Polyphony | 48 voices |
| Memory | 1 GB memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0 |
| Layer Effects | Effects, EQ, Delay and Reverb for each layer |
| Arpeggiator | Advanced Arpeggiator and Gate features |
| Keyboard | 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with octave shift buttons, +/-2 octaves |
| Split | Keyboard Split with 3 split points |
| Morph Control | Advanced Morph functionality with Impulse Morph |
| Group Function | Multi-layer editing support |
| Oscillator Section | |
| Display | 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, Sync amount, Modulation amount |
| Dual Osc | Unison control with 3 amount options |
| Pitch Control | Semitone (-24 to +24) and Fine Tune |
| Modulation Section | |
| LFO Waveforms | Triangle, Square, Sawtooth, Inverted Sawtooth, Sample & Hold |
| LFO Destinations | Filter Frequency, Osc Pitch, Osc Mod |
| LFO Sync | Synchronizable to Master Clock |
| Envelope | AD/AR Envelope |
| Arpeggiator / Gate | |
| Range | 1 - 4 Octaves |
| Modes | Up, Down, Up/Down, Random, Zig-Zag |
| Poly Mode | Polyphonic retriggering and chord inversions |
| Gate | Rhythmic level gate with adjustable hardness envelope |
| Pattern Mode | 30+ editable presets or custom pattern |
| Pattern Editor | Dedicated editor for custom rhythmic patterns |
| Filter Section | |
| Filter Type | Multi-mode filter with Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Ladder M, Low Pass + High Pass |
| Controls | Cutoff, Resonance, Envelope Amount, Velocity Control |
| Envelope | ADSR |
| Keyboard Tracking | Off, 1/3, 2/3, Full |
| Distortion | Adjustable Filter Distortion |
| Amplifier Section | |
| Envelope | ADSR |
| Attack Mode | Transient Attack-mode for snappier attack |
| Velocity Amount | 3 Levels |
| Layer Control | |
| LED Faders | Instant level control for each layer |
| Grouping | Multi-layer editing of Amp Env, Filter, Effects, Arpeggiator etc. |
| Layer Lock | Locks active layer configuration |
| Split Options | 3 split points, 8 locations, Split Crossfade |
| Pan | Individual Pan per layer |
| Solo Mode | Mute all except focused layer |
| Performance Section | |
| Voice Modes | Poly, Legato, Mono with Glide |
| Controls | Modulation Wheel, Pitch Stick, Aftertouch |
| Vibrato | 3 Delay modes with Wheel/Aftertouch assign |
| Keyboard Hold | Can be disabled per layer |
| Program Section | |
| Program Gain | Yes |
| Display | Large OLED Display |
| Transpose | Program Transpose |
| Program Buttons | 5 Buttons |
| Clock | Master Clock with External Sync |
| Functions | Copy/Paste, Live Mode |
| Effects | |
| FX Section | Tremolo, Pan, Ring Modulation, Chorus, Ensemble, Vibe |
| EQ | Bass/Treble or Parametric 1 Band |
| Drive | Tube-distortion effect |
| Delay | Rate/Time, Tap Tempo, Analog Mode, Stereo Ping-Pong, Dry/Wet Mix |
| Reverb | Booth, Room, Stage, Hall, Cathedral, Dark, Bright, Chorale |
| Memory | |
| Programs | 16 x 25 (400) locations |
| Audio Output | |
| Main Outputs | 2 Outputs |
| Headphones | Headphones Output |
| DAC | High resolution low noise 24 bit DACs |
| MIDI Features | |
| Control Messages | All knobs and switches send/receive control change messages |
| Clock Sync | Master Clock syncs to incoming MIDI clock |
| Modes | Global and Layer MIDI modes |
