Nord Wave 2 performance synthesizer

Nord Wave 2 Specifications

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.

GENERAL FEATURES

• 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/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.
• 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)
• 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 FEATURES

• 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 - 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

DIMENSIONS

• Nord Wave 2: 990 x 100 x 295 mm (38,9" x 3,9" x 11.6")

WEIGHT

• Nord Wave 2: 8,75 kg (19.29lbs)