Detail 01
Four independent synth layers
You can combine separate synth parts within one performance setup.
Product detailSKU #1500000317800
NordWave 2 61-Key Performance Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nord’s Wave 2 puts four independently playable synth layers behind a 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with Aftertouch. Each layer can use Analog, Wavetable, FM, or Sample oscillators, then be grouped for shared filter, envelope, arpeggiator, LFO, and effect settings. Dedicated OLED displays keep the Program and Oscillator areas in view while shaping parts. With 48 voices, editable patterns, and per-layer stereo effects, it is built for hands-on sound building onstage or in the studio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building layered keyboard parts while keeping related synth layers under shared processing controls.
- Performing rhythmic parts with the polyphonic arpeggiator, Gate, and editable pattern library.
- Loading personal samples through Nord Sample Editor 3 for custom sound sets.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a keyboard with more than 61 keys.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Analog, Wavetable, FM, and Sample modes
Each layer can start from one of four oscillator approaches.
Detail 03
48-voice polyphony
The instrument provides up to 48 voices of polyphony.
Detail 04
Per-layer stereo effects
Delay, reverb, tremolo, chorus, EQ, and other effects can be adjusted by layer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Loading your own samples requires Nord Sample Editor 3 software.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Wave 2 combine different synthesis methods?
Yes. Its four layers each offer Analog, Wavetable, FM, and Sample oscillator modes.
02Does it have Aftertouch?
Yes. The 61-note semi-weighted keybed includes Aftertouch.
03Can several layers use the same effects and modulation settings?
Yes. Grouped layers can share Filter, Envelope, Arpeggiator, LFO, and Effect settings.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
