Nord - Wave 2 Performance 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.

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 Nord's most versatile performance synthesizer ever.

MAIN 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
• 1 GB memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0
• 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: Nord Sample Library 3.0
• Wavetable
• Advanced FM with harmonic and inharmonic algorithms
• True Unison mode

Modulation
• LFO with five waveforms
• Flexible syncing and routing options
• AD/AR envelope

Amplifier
• ADSR Amp envelope
• Transient Attack Mode for snappier attack
• Amp Velocity Amount (3 levels)

Filter
• 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

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

Control Pedals
Control Pedal support has been improved and now supports the following pedals:
Fatar, Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.

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.
• Soft Thru

Connection
• 2 Line Level Audio Outputs - 1/4", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced
• Stereo Headphone Output - 1/4", 6,35 mm stereo jack
• Sustain Pedal - 1/4", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g., Roland DP-2, • DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.
• Control Pedal - 1/4", 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