clavia nord wave price : $2,399.00

wave to the future
the name says it all really. by introducing the oscillator to waveforms – not just single wavetable-style waveforms, but complete user-defined, key-zoned and multi-layered sampled waveforms – while keeping the full virtual analog circuitry intact, clavia has once again opened a new dimension and brought new life to the world of synthesizers.

use any audio snip you like. if it can be saved as a standard wav- file, it can be used as a sound source for your synthesizer. you now have the full expressiveness of the classic analog synthesizer combined with sample technology available at your fingertips – all in a top quality, user-friendly and lightweight package.

a multitude of oscillator models
by offering not only a large array of virtual analog oscillator models, but also fm, wavetable, and sample-playback waveforms you have the ultimate synthesis sound source in a vast number of combinations. different models can be used simultaneously and modulated freely in a classical synthesizer setup.

you are in control
by having every sound-related parameter represented by a physical control on the front panel – just as with the vintage analogue originals – you have instant access to tune your sound as you go. no menus or page buttons are in your way.

no harddrive or loading times
in the studio, you might have the time to sit back and sip some coffee while your computer is busy loading two tons of samples. however in a live situation it is all about being in the moment, and you need immediate access to all samples. that’s why it is so great that the nord wave has no hard drive or loading times; once you have powered up the unit you have immediate access to all samples by the turn of a knob.

spicy samples
we know you prefer quality over quantity, and the nord wave comes with a 100% gm-sample free guarantee. the samples installed when shipped from the factory holds up to the highest clavia standard, and provide a wide palette of sounds for your live performance. all with that extra flavor needed for your sound to stand out. plus, there is plenty of room for you to fit your own samples, or to download even more top-quality ones from the clavia website - all for free.

everything in the sample memory area is completely user-definable - if there is a sample you do not prefer you can remove it and use it’s space for more of the things that you do like.

easy to use editor
clavia’s vision and long term goal has always been to build the best possible instruments for the gigging musician. to offer superior quality and stunningly complex sound controlled through an intuitive user interface. the same goes for our sample editor, specially developed for the nord wave. it has neither bells nor whistles and is only intended for one thing; beeing the quickest and easiest tool for getting your samples laid out over your keys. it lets you focus on your music rather than on a piece of software.

morph in time
almost any synthesis related parameter can easily be connected and individually controlled by a morph source such as the modulation wheel, expression pedal, keyboard velocity or keyboard note. complex morph scenarios are available, but setting them up could not be easier or more intuitive - simply hold the corresponding morph controller button pressed down and tweak the parameters all you want. when operating the associated morph controller, parameters will seamlessly change to their programmed position. also, you can record your morphs along a timeline.

freaky filters
the filter section features more than just 24db analog-modeled resonant filters. in addition to the low-, high-, and band-pass types with envelope and velocity control, there are filter-type combinations, as well as a formant filter, giving you the ability to twist any sound out of control in real-time.

two of everything
sometimes you want more, and the nord wave gives it to you. using the a and b slots, you actually have two synthesizers that can be used at once. you can switch seamlessly between slots or layer them together by using the a and b slot buttons. both slots are saved within a program and instantly recalled just as you saved them.

powerful effect section
eq, delay, tube-style amp and several types of reverb give you that extra touch to truly make your sounds stand out. the tube amp features a massive overdrive, and the delay has a nice vintage character as well as tap-tempo function.

stick to the pitch
the clavia patented wooden pitch stick offers no dead zone at zero crossing, and its ergonomically design will give you the same vibrato and pitch control as that of a guitar player.

superior response
the exclusive clavia hardware and software design brings you response times from note-on to sounding output like no other. the ultra-low latency simply does not compare to other hardware or especially software products.

weighing only 6kg (14 pounds) it is the kind of instrument you can easily carry with you and that you’ll barely notice ... until you plug it in.

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