Clavia Nord Wave 2
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Clavia Nord
Wave 2
Product Info
Article Number:
482843
Brand:
Clavia Nord
Model:
Wave 2
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$2,733.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nord Wave 2 is a seriously powerful and versatile performance synth. Its blend of synthesis types and hands-on controls makes it ideal for sound designers, live performers, and anyone wanting a compact, all-in-one solution. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the sonic possibilities are vast and inspiring.
Product Description
- Clavia Nord Wave 2
- Performance synthesiser
- Combines virtual analogue
- sampling
- FM and wavetable synthesis
- Velocity-sensitive 61 lightweight key keyboard with aftertouch
- Pitch stick and modulation wheel
- 4 Layers with direct access to volume
- panorama and keyboard split point
- Two OLED displays for program and oscillator section
- 2 Oscillators
- LFO with 5 waveforms
- Multimode filter with 6 filter types
- 3 ADSR envelopes
- Equalisers and effects such as chorus
- tremolo
- delay and reverb per layer
- Preset morphing
- Arpeggiator
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Monitor input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI in / out
- Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- USB port
- Solid metal housing
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 990 x 100 x 295 mm
- Weight: 8.75 kg
- Suitable case: Art.#511078# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid metal housing provides excellent road-worthiness and reassuring heft
- • Wave table, FM, and sample synthesis offer exceptional sonic versatility
- • Aftertouch and pitch stick enable expressive, nuanced performances
- • OLED displays provide clear, immediate visual feedback in any lighting
CONS
- • The 61-key action, while lightweight, lacks the depth of a full 88-key piano
- • The interface, while intuitive, has a steeper learning curve than simpler synths
- • The price point places it in a premium-priced category, limiting accessibility
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with Aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Virtual Analog, Wavetable, FM, Sampling
Polyphony
4 Layers
Effects
Chorus, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb (per layer)
Connections
Stereo Outputs, Headphone Output, Monitor Input, MIDI I/O, USB, Sustain Pedal Input
Weight
8.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more about short, manipulated samples for textures and sound design rather than full-fledged sample playback. It's great for adding unique elements, but don't expect orchestral sample libraries.
Yes, the aftertouch is quite responsive and allows for nuanced control, making expressive string swells and other gestures quite achievable. It takes practice to master, but the potential is there.
It's very straightforward thanks to the USB port, offering MIDI and audio connectivity. You’ll likely want to familiarize yourself with Clavia’s Nord Sound Manager software for patch management.
