Nord Wave 2

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.

With 4 independent synthesizers in one the Nord Wave 2 offers exceptional possibilities for layering both classic waveforms and samples.

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.

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.

The Sample section has 1 GB of memory and 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.

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

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

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
• 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

Nord Wave 2 User Manual