Nord Wave 2 Wavetable & FM Synthesizer

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.

Nord's most versatile synthesizer ever
With 4 independent synthesizers in one the Nord Wave 2 offers exceptional possibilities for layering both classic waveforms and samples.

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 our new direct category mode. The Oscillator Control features additional control over shape, sync or detune.

Compatible with Nord Sample Library
The Sample section comes loaded with a wide selection of quality samples including Strings, Brass, Guitars, Choirs, Chromatic Percussion as well as the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin. All sounds are easily replaceable using the Nord Sound Manager.

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.

LFO & modulation Section
The Wave 2 features a dedicated LFO for each layer with a choice of waveforms plus AD/AR 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.

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 & Impulse Morph
The Wave 2 features an extensive range of morphable parameters that can be controlled from four different sources: Velocity, Aftertouch, Wheel and Control Pedal. All morph sources can be quickly assigned to control multiple parameters simultaneously and the powerful Impulse Morph feature lets you instantly change any parameter of your sound.

Wheel assign
Instantly assign LFO, Oscillator Control or Filter to the Modulation Wheel.

Advanced Arpeggiator
The Nord Wave 2 is truly a rhythmical powerhouse with both a classic arpeggiator and a polyphonic mode with directly editable patterns.

Master clock
The Master Clock of the Wave 2 allows the LFO, Arpeggiator and various effects to be synchronized, either internally or by an external MIDI clock. With Master Clock synchronization you can synchronize 4 layers with individual patterns, all perfectly in sync with Delays and LFO's. A Tap Tempo allows you to easily tap to the tempo of a drummer or to playback tracks.

Effect Section
A separate Effect section for each layer featuring a great selection of instantly tweakable high quality stereo effects modelled after classic stomp boxes.

Specifications

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/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
• 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.
• 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

• NW2 - Back

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

Dimensions

• 990 x 100 x 295 mm (38.9" x 3.9" x 11.6")

Weight

• 8.75 kg (19.29lbs)