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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Nord Wave 2 English OS version: 1.0x Edition: E Part number: 50502 Copyright Clavia DMI AB Edition: E...
- Page 2 Trademarks: The Nord logo is a trademark of Clavia DMI AB. All other trademarks mentioned in this publication are the properties of their respective holders. Specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1. IntroductIon tABLE oF contEntS IntroductIon Abc......................15 ................5 category .....................15 thank you! ......................5 Live Mode .......................15 Features ......................5 Layer Init......................15 nord online ......................5 Layer Swap .....................15 About the user Manual Program Buttons ................5 ..................15 reading the manual in PdF Format ..............5 What is a program? ..................15 restoring the factory presets ................5 System, Sound, MIdI Menus ................15... - Page 4 4 | nord WAVE 2 uSEr MAnuAL oS V1.0x Split Menu .......................23 type......................31 Func (Function) ...................31 choosing a split position ................23 Gain ......................31 Split Width settings ..................23 4 - Version and model info ................31 Amplifier Envelope ..................24 Sound Menu ....................31 Attack......................24...
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Page 5: Introduction
‹ Advanced Morph features with Impulse Morph ‹ Extensive Effects section Since the nord Wave 2 is designed as an open system, all samples in the nord Wave 2 can be replaced. this is done using the Nord Sound Manager application which is available as a free download from our nord onLInE website. -
Page 6: Overview
Nord Wave 2 contains settings for all 4 layers includ- ing effects. The Program section, with its large oled display, is where... -
Page 7: Effects Section
2. overvIeW eFFeCTs seCTIoN a wide array of classic effects are at your fingertips, within the compre- hensive effects section: The Effects units provide essential modulation effects such as Tremolo, Phaser, Chorus and vibe, as well as a lush and characteristic ensem- ble effect, modeled after legendary stomp boxes and effects units. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Complete settings of every parameter in are sometimes also referred to as encoders. all 4 layers are stored in the program memory of the Nord Wave 2, with enough room for 400 programs. Programs are organized into 16 banks, labeled a-P. all programs can be Potentiometer-type knobs are used for many parameters on the Nord edited and replaced freely as desired. -
Page 9: Prog View
Press the PAGE 3 or 4 button and note that these buttons are When the Nord Wave 2 is shipped from factory its memory is protected now used for navigating between different categories. This makes it to prevent accidental overwriting of original programs. -
Page 10: Live Mode
CreaTe a sPlIT The Nord Wave 2 has 3 split points, for up to 4 zones, with 8 possible split locations (F2, C3, F3, C4, F4, C5, F5, C6). Here is how the four... -
Page 11: Activate Effects
3. GeTTING sTarTed | 11 let’s adjust the amplifier envelope (AMP ENV) to create a pad-like set the new layer to SAMPLES in the oscillator section and select sound: the Mellotron Flute sound from the Mellotron category, using the CATEGORY and WAVEFORM dials. Turn the ATTACK knob clockwise and notice that the attack or onset Now assign both layers to the GROUP by pressing shift + the layer of every played note becomes slower. -
Page 12: The Arpeggiator/Gate
12 | Nord Wave 2 User MaNUal os v1.0x MasTer CloCK THe arPeGGIaTor/GaTe set up an arpeggio according to the previous section, and let’s try the Master Clock feature to synchronize the arpeggio and bring in a syn- as a final exercise, let’s create a sound using the arpeggiator. -
Page 13: Panel Reference
The nord Wave 2 can be transposed in semitone steps on a per-program basis, with a range of +6/-6 semi- When the Nord Wave 2 is shipped from factory its memory is tones. Hold the Transpose button and set the trans- protected, in order to avoid accidental overwriting of programs. -
Page 14: Mst Clk
Delay and effects Rate gated: The default page based mode and the NUM PAD (numeric Pad) in the nord Wave 2. not only can these be made to run mode, activated by pressing Shift+Mst clk. in sync with each other; different subdivisions can be... -
Page 15: List Options
• Splits, all settings made in the layer control area, and Morph assign- ments are also part of a Program. The nord Wave 2 has five easy-to-access live program locations, differing from other programs in that any edits to them are automatically stored. When leaving a live... -
Page 16: Organize
16 | nORD WaVe 2 USeR ManUal OS V1.0x ORGanIZe MOnITOR / cOPY / PaSTe The order in which programs are stored in their respective banks can be To display what a parameter on the panel is set to, rearranged using the Swap and Move ORGANIZE functions: without changing it, hold down the MONITOR button and turn the associated parameter knob. -
Page 17: Impulse Morph
Read more about Group on page 23. controlled by the Modulation Wheel and incoming MIDI There are three available modes for the arpeggiator/Gate section on the cc#1. nord Wave 2: When set to AT the vibrato is controlled by keyboard aftertouch. -
Page 18: Arp (Arpeggiator)
Press SHIFT and turn the arpeggiator TEMPO knob to sync the arpeggio ing to the Direction setting. with the nord Wave 2 Master clock. When the arpeggio is synchronized to the Master clock, the Tempo knob is used for setting the arpeggio’s subdivision of the tempo of the Master clock. -
Page 19: Lfo
Read more on page 23. With VEL (Shift + Destination) active, the envelope is velocity sensitive M The LFO in the Nord Wave 2 is monophonic. and will produce a greater modulation with harder key presses and less modulation when keys are played softly. The AR mode (Shift + Destina-... -
Page 20: Oscillators
The Basic category contains a selection of waveforms which are not affected by the Osc ctrl parameter: Sine The Oscillators section of the nord Wave 2 features a wide array of both Triangle classic analog waveforms and rich wavetables, as well as fM algorithms and a large selection of samples from the nord Sample library. -
Page 21: Multi
Traditionally, fM oscillators are referred to as operators, and the fM cat- The “chop” waveforms in this category apply a sawtooth or square egories of the nord Wave 2 provide algorithms with 2, 3 and 4 operators “window” to the synced waveforms which gives a unique and compari- (in reality 8 operators when using the Unison settings). -
Page 22: Inharmonic
The sample memory in the nord Wave 2 can hold up to 1 Gigabyte of The position of a layer in the stereo panorama is controlled by pressing sample files in the nord Sample library format, all of which can be re- the PAN 6modifier button and moving the fader. -
Page 23: Lock
• Pressing the button for a single non-active layer turns that layer on and deactivates all others. The nord Wave 2 has 3 split points, for up to 4 zones, with 8 possible • To activate more than one layer at once, press the desired layer split locations (f2, c3, f3, c4, f4, c5, f5, c6). - Page 24 24 | nORD WaVe 2 USeR ManUal OS V1.0x TRanSIenT aMPlIfIeR enVelOPe TRANSIENT (Shift + attack knob) adds a short transient spike to the onset of the attack phase. The sound level of the transient decreases gradually between the 0 and 2 settings of the knob. The 2 setting of the knob corresponds to 0 attack in non-Transient mode.
- Page 25 The FILTER is an important component in shaping the overall timbre of the sound and can also be modulated by a number of sources. The freq nord Wave 2 features a selection of both classic and innovative synthe- sizer filters. This combination is highly useful for extensive tonal shaping of any...
- Page 26 26 | nORD WaVe 2 USeR ManUal OS V1.0x BanD PaSS - BP KB TRacK SeTTInGS Off (no leDs being lit): The filter frequency cut-off point is not altered by the note played. gain Filter Frequency 1/3: The cut-off frequency will track the keyboard in a 1:3 relationship.
- Page 27 “bell like” sound. In the nord Wave 2 the instrument signal is multiplied with a sine wave. The pitch of the sine wave is set with the Rate knob and the amount of...
- Page 28 28 | nORD WaVe 2 USeR ManUal OS V1.0x fIlTeRS DelaY The filters in the delay FEEDBACK section are great tools for shaping the delay sound, especially when large feedback amounts are used. each consecutive Delay tap is fed through the filter, resulting in a progressively more processed sound.
- Page 29 SEQUENCING: GLOBAL MIDI CHANNEL The Nord Wave 2 is designed to be very flexible in a MIDI setup. It can be used as a keyboard to control both its internal sounds and other Connect the Nord Wave 2 USB connection (or the 5-pin MIDI In and hardware or software sound sources.
- Page 30 Layer A & B accordingly. A list of parameters and their CC numbers is on page 36. If you do not want the Nord Wave 2 to transmit or respond to Control Change messages, this can be turned off in the MIDI Menu.
- Page 31 When done, press EXIT (shift) to leave the menu. 1 - MeMORY PROTeCT The memory protection setting will be On when a nord Wave 2 leaves the factory, to prevent accidental overwriting of programs. setting this to Off enables all store operations. Menu settings and the five Live programs are not affected by this setting.
- Page 32 MIDI Controller Messages or not on the Global channel. 2 - FIne Tune Range: Off, Send, Receive, Send & Receive (Default) Fine Tune can be used to fine tune the pitch of the nord Wave 2 in finer PC (PROGRAM CHAnGe) increments.
- Page 33 2 owner, which allows for accessing, altering and backing up content Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. within the various memory areas on the Nord Wave 2. These are some of the common tasks performed through the Nord Sound Manager: Nord uSB driver version v3.0 or later required for Windows.
- Page 34 The Nord sample editor 3 is a tool for creating custom sample instru- Mac os x 10.7 or later ments, playable on your Nord Wave 2. simply drop audio files (.wav or Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. .aiff) on the desired keys, set start, stop and loop points in the wave- form editor and your custom sample is ready to be transferred to your Nord UsB driver version v3.0 or later required for Windows.
- Page 35 The 5 pin Midi Out connection will send Midi data to devices such as external sound modules or computers. USB COnneCTiOn The USB port is used for connecting the nord Wave 2 to a computer. The connection can be used for transferring Midi, for OS updates and...
- Page 36 36 | nORd WAve 2 USeR MAnUAL OS v1.0x Appendix: Midi COnTROLLeR LiST nord Wave 2 parameter Midi CC # nord Wave 2 parameter Midi CC # nord Wave 2 parameter Midi CC # Bank Select MSB Osc Fine Tune...
- Page 37 Appendix | 37 index external sync 14 Layer Swap 15 external Sync (Master Clock) 14 Led Faders 22 Legato (Voice Mode) 17 Abc (List mode) 15 LFO 19 Acc (Accent) 18 List 15 Amnt (Vibrato Amount) 32 Live Mode 15 Amp env (Amplifier envelope) 24 Local (Midi) 32 Amp Vel (Amp env) 25...
- Page 38 38 | nORd WAVe 2 USeR MAnUAL OS V1.0x paste 16 Voice Mode 17 pattern 18 pC (Midi Menu) 32 ping pong 28 poly 18 polyphonic Arpeggiator 18 Wavetable (W Table) 21 program 15 Wheel 16 program (buttons) 15 Width (Split) 23...
- Page 39 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Clavia may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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