"We're proud to introduce the Nord Wave 2 - 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.
The Nord Wave 2 will be shown at NAMM Show 2020, January 16th-19th. Booth #11113.
#nordwave2 #iseenord #namm2020"
Press Release, Stockholm 13-01-2020
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 Wave 2 is an update of one of their most interesting instruments, providing deep options for layering diverse ranges of sound.
The Wave 2 can produce up to four layers (timbres) at once, each with independent selection of sound production method. The included sound engines provide access to virtual analog synthesis, FM, wavetable synthesis, and sample playback...meaning that the Wave 2 can sound like basically anything you want. Create complex splits and layers, and morph multiple parameter values in real time: the Wave 2 is a sound designer's dream.
Perhaps most interestingly, Wave 2's sample engine supports the use of user
samples via Nord's Sample Editor 3 software. You can either assign specific
samples to specific keys or use samples across entire stretches of the keyboard—meaning that you can create Mellotron-like playback from any sound, or construct unique kits of sound effects. With every sound in the world within reach, the Wave 2 is one of the most interesting keyboards at the NAMM show this year.
Clavia Nord Wave OS 2.02 "We are pleased to announce that the OS of the Nord Wave have been updated to version 2.02 that besides a few bugfixes, also includes some exciting new features: NEW FEATURES • The analog triangle and sawtooth waveforms are now shapeable. This provides you with extended harmonic control, and allows you also to create interesting results by modulating the shape. • 6 new waveform options have been added in the Osc 1 Misc category. These consist of 2 new noises, three new sine waves and 1 new pulse wave: • Misc n2 - Complementing the original noise is a new "narrow" noise band which gives it a pitched character. The Shape control allows you to dial in a timbre ranging from a wide band noise to a fluctuating sine wave. • Misc n3 - The metallic noise waveform produces a noisy signal with a bright metallic timbre. The timbre is created by a dense cloud of short pulses with carefully detuned frequency relations, creating clusters of high pitched partials in its audio spectrum. This type of noise is useful to create the metallic sounds made by acoustic cymbals and hihats. • Misc SO & SA - 2 shapeable sinus waveforms, one with the addition of odd numbered harmonics, and the other with both odd and even numbered. • Misc SS - A third sine wave, which is syncable. The Shape control sets the pitch of the "hidden" sync oscillator. • Misc PF - This pulse wave is of the "fixed" variety, the width is adjusted in absolute time values with the Shape control. This makes the width constant across the keyboard and results in a nice and rugged spectrum with fixed formants, similar in character to many acoustic instruments. • The number of FM categories for both Osc 1 & 2 have been almost doubled with the addition of 18 new, 3 operator FM algorithms. • The update also makes the Nord Wave compatible with the ever growing Nord Sample Library, and the Nord Sound Manager v5.x and Nord Sample Editor v2.x. This allows you to exchange samples with Nord Electro 3 users and to download lots of new sounds from the Nord Sample Library. BUG FIXES • Fixed an issue with Morphs getting sluggish during heavy load. • Improved Note On response time, the Wave is now reacting faster. • Fixed a rare issue where the master level could drop significantly. NORD SOUND MANAGER "
You might remember the NORD SOUND MANAGER from this post.
"Nord Keyboards are proud to announce the Nord Stage 2 Series featuring our latest sound generation technology in the Piano, Organ and Synthesizer sections. [click the image for a larger shot]
0111 Nord Stage 2 panel
The Piano section includes String Resonance, Dynamic Pedal Noise, and a completely user-replaceable piano memory, twice the size of Nord Stage EX, compatible with the free of charge Nord v5 Piano library.
The Organ section features the tonewheel and transistor organ modeling of the C2 Organ together with a newly developed rotary speaker model.
The Synthesizer section includes an arpeggiator and the Nord sample playback functionality with a memory size storing 120 sounds from the Nord Sample Library including Mellotron and Chamberlin samples. In addition, Nord Stage 2 users can also create their own samples by mapping sound files in .wav format with the Nord sample editor. The genes of the Nord Wave brings analog-style and digital waveforms as well as FM synthesis.
Additional new features include MIDI over USB, monitor input, midi sync for the global master clock, and master clock sync for LFO, arpeggiator, and delay.
With the performing musician in mind the control panel gives immediate access to all key functions and instant visibility of all settings. Single function controls and dedicated selectors make for exceptional ease-of-use.
The Nord Stage 2 is handmade in Stockholm, Sweden by Clavia DMI and is scheduled to ship in February 2011."
Update: NAMM: Nord Stage 2 - New Pics and Info
"There is a new Nord Flagship instrument on the horizon."
"The Stage 2 is compatible with the huge and free Nord Sample Library. The powerful new synthesizer engine is built from the DNA of the famous Nord Wave. Capable of classic analogue synthesis, three operator FM synthesis and Wavetable synthesis.
The Nord Sample Library not only give Stage 2 owners access to the huge free library of world-class sounds, including the famous vintage Mellotron and Chamberlin samples, but thanks to the included Nord Sample Editor for Mac and PC, allows user-created samples to be loaded into the instrument and thus opening up a whole new creative world of sound.
It is over ten years since we made our first digital model of a tonewheel organ. The Stage 2's dedicated organ section now features our third generation B3 Organ model as found in the acclaimed Nord C2 and an improved Rotary model.
The rear panel with the USB connector that also carries MIDI information and the Monitor Input for playing along to your favorite music.
Here is the Piano section with the Acoustics controls, for the String Resonance, the Pedal Noise and the new Selectable Release feature. When Release is activated pianos use a slightly longer release, which is more suitable for legato playing. This important feature reflects adjusting the damper tension in an acoustic or an electromechanical instrument.
The Pedal Noise feature from the Nord Piano is available in the Nord Stage 2 if the optional Nord Triple Pedal is used.
The Piano section has a memory of 500 Megabytes. Each and every Piano sound in the instrument is replaceable with any piano sound from the Nord Piano Library.
The Synth section also features a new Arpeggiator that can be synchronized to the Stage 2 Master Clock for perfect timing with elements of the Stage 2 including the rate of effects and the delay time. The Master Clock tempo can be set numerically, ''tapped'' on the tap button or set by incoming MIDI Clock.
There are 400 Programs (recent change) in the Nord Stage 2 - These are organized in 4 Banks with 20 Pages, with 5 programs in each Page. There are 5 Live Memories that automatically saves all the settings. And a programmable Transpose.
The Effect section sports a new member: the Vibe. This is modelled from a desirable foot pedal and is a great addition to the Stage 2's sonic arsenal.
The production of the Nord Stage 2 will begin in February, 2011.
Every Stage 2 will be delivered with both the Nord Piano and the Nord Sample DVDs. These two expanding Libraries represents more than 6.5 Gigabytes of sounds at the moment. "
"Chris from Nord demos the Nord Stage 2. Which uses modeling and synthesis. Grand Piano, Organ sounds and strings, and Nord Wave. Avail End of March. MAP 88 Note $4199"
YouTube via MusikSchmidt http://www.musik-schmidt.de/gb-Clavia-Nord-Wave.html "The Facts of the Clavia Nord Wave: * 4 octave (49-keys) velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard * 189Mb Flash Memory (180Mb for user samples) * 18 stereo voices * Wooden Pitch Stick * Modulation Wheel * LCD-window and Value Dial * Master Level Control * 3 Morph Sources (Modulation Wheel / Control Pedal, Note Number, Note Velocity) * 2 part multitimbral synth section * Filter: 6 types of single or multi mode filters with Frequency, Resonance, Keyboard Tracking and Envelope control * Amplifier Envelope: ADSR controls. * Modulation Envelope: selectable AD or AR controls * LFO 1 Waveforms: Square, inverted Saw, Triangle, Random and Soft Random * LFO 2 Waveforms: Square, Saw, Triangle, Random and Soft Random * Mono Mode: Mono or Legato with Glide-function * Chorus: 3 intensity settings * EQ: 2-band fixed * 1024 program locations * Slot A & B buttons * Octave Shift * Tube style Overdrive * Stereo Delay with tap-tempo function. * Reverb with 5 algorithms * Dimensions: 87 x 27,4 x 9,8 cm, 34.3 x 10.8 x 3.9 inches * Weight: 6 Kg, 13.3 lbs."
"The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the performing musician.
Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest award-winning technologies including the Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on Effects - all in one exceptional performance keyboard. #nordstage3 #iseenord"
"We are happy to introduce the new Nord Sample Editor 3 for Nord Wave 2 and Nord Stage 3. The Nord Sample Editor 3 makes it easier than ever to create custom sample instruments for your Nord keyboard. Drag and drop audio-files and enjoy automatic mapping with pitch detection, simple looping and instant transfer to your Nord.
Intuitive user interface
Drag and drop single or multiple samples
Automatic and manual import options
Edit multiple zones at once
Support for silent zones
COMPATIBILITY
The Nord Sample Editor 3 is available for free download for Mac and Windows and compatible with the Nord Stage 3 and Nord Wave 2. Support for Nord Electro 6, Nord Grand and Nord Piano 4 to be announced."
Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.
Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:
The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more
Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!
Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!
Real Hardware Sounds
There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.
Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.
You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."
"Demo Preview S4K Monster Pack V1 pack for CLAVIA NORD LEAD 2x - 2 Patched and performed by S4K Team - DLADIO ( Space4Keys )
S4K MONSTER PACK V1 ( 64 New Patches ) N. Patch Name Category 1 S4K NORD LEAD 2x INIT 2 LEADING SAWS LEAD 3 SAW KEYS KEYS 4 TALKING LEAD LEAD 5 GLASS PAD PAD
"At first glance Nord Lead 3 may look like a 'beefed up' Nord Lead 2 but don't let your eyes fool you - it's a completely new synthesizer. With the first Nord Lead, Clavia introduced the "Virtual Analog" concept: analog synthesis emulated in real-time by digital signal processors, coupled with a fast and immediate 'one-knob-for-each-function' user interface. With Nord Lead 3 "Virtual Analog" is not a correct definition anymore - it can do so much more. Take for example the new sound engine: a combination of traditional shapable analog waveforms and an extremely user-friendly 2 or 4 operator FM engine. It's about all you need to create most types of electronic sounds. Like before, no samples or wavetables are used - everything is generated in real-time for outstanding sound quality and expressiveness. With Nord Lead 3 the 'Virtual Analog' synthesizer steps up to a higher level. That's why Nord calls it an 'Advanced Subtractive Performance Synthesizer.'.."
The Nord Lead 3 departed from the characteristic Nord Lead sound of the 1 and 2, which later returned again in the Nord Wave and now the 4. It is definitely an interesting synth in history.
"'Iceland Part 2': Hardware techhouse live jam with Electribe Sampler 2, DSI Mopho, Korg Volca Bass, Arturia Microbrute and Clavia Nord Lead 2x.
In Summer I posted a synth/wave track called "Iceland Part 1" with footage from a trip to the countryside of Iceland The present hardware jam is the second part of this series, this time less wave, more techhouse, but lots of Iceland footage.
Electribe Sampler plays drums and serves as hardware sequencer for Mopho (bass), Microbrute (lead sequence) and Volca Bass (rhythm sequence with fifth). None of the internal sequencers used because the Electribe gives way more options and allows for longer patterns. The Nord Lead is played live with keyboard split (left side pad, right side FM-tremolo-lead)
External FX: Lexicon MX 200, Alesis Quadraverb 2 , Alesis Midiverb 3 and Line 6 Pod."
Nord Lead 2x, Nord Drum, Blofeld, TX81z: Iceland Part 1 Synth/Wave
"A new album of dark synth wave and 80s influence from east coast producer Robert T
released September 29, 2016
album art by Ben Van D
mastering by Paul Goguen
All tracks written / performed by Robert T, except Dark Forest and Corona by Robert T and Mike Tango"
Synths per track:
Standoff: tr909 , Oberheim Matrix 1000
Eminent: Clavia Nord Modular g1 yamaha RM1X
Night waves: Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf Microwave 2 XT , Roland MKS7
Dark forest: Robert T played Elektron analog 4, Mutable Instruments Shruthi 1 ; Mike T played korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2
Corona: Robert T played Roland MKS 7 , Roland tr707 , Elektron A4 , vocoder voice : Mike T played arturia minibrute korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2
Fractal: Roland R8 w/808 card, Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf microwave 2 XT
Cr02: Elektron analog 4 , clavia nord micro modular , waldorf blofeld , roland MKS 7
Tyrell corp: Roland Tr707 , Clavia Nord modular G1 , Mutable instruments Ambika
via Nord Keyboards: "Wednesday March 21th at 10.00am the 2012 Musikmesse opens in Frankfurt! The Nord Crew will be there and as always there will be something new to try out..."
Click the pic and look at the red box he's resting his hand on. My first thought was the new nord drum presented at NAMM 2012, but if you look at the back of it in this post, you'll see it's fully black. This one is red. Along with the new nord drum at NAMM, Clavia showed the new Nord Piano 2, and C2D Combo Organ, none of which this appears to be. So, a small red box. My dream? A new affordable fully polyphonic micro-modular with iPad editor for performance editing and software editor for PC/Mac/Linux. They could repackage the DSP in the G2 rack with the existing engine and put resources into the editor. I can always dream...
Update: Consensus in the comments is that it's actually the wood side panel of a keyboard standing on it's side. It's painted red like other Clavia keyboards. Note none of the Lead and Wave line of synths from Clavia have had wood end caps, so if this is a new synth, it would be a departure from that.
Update: Looks like it will be the Electro 4D. You can find the announcement here.
"Here you can find some sound examples of the sample engine of the #clavia #nordwave 2. Some keys, strings, brass, wind, bass synth, some played with layer or split. #bestsynth2020 - Have fun."
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The Nord Lead 3 was the one Nord Lead to deviate from the original's synth engine. It's engine was new and built from the ground up. The Nord Lead 2, Nord Wave and new Nord Lead 4 engines are based on the original. The 3 is said to have a more lush sound while the others are more dry and aggressive sounding. The original Nord Modular sounds like the original Nord Lead as well. I believe the G2 might mix the two, but I forget. If anyone knows, feel free to comment. Regardless the 3 is in essence a completely different synth than the other Leads vs. being an update to an existing synth engine. It's interesting when you think about it.
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