nadroj Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 KLONK 4 parts with layer focused interface Sample synth engine with Nord sample library and option to add user samples VA engine FM engine Wavetable engine Polyphonic Arpeggiator 61 note semi-weighted waterfall keybed with Aftertouch Quote Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Nice! This might be just the thing I need! Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider76 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 KLONK 4 parts Sample synth engine with Nord sample library and option to add user samples VA engine FM engine Wavetable engine Polyphonic Arpeggiator Semi-weighted waterfall keybed with Aftertouch And... 61 keys Morph and impulse morph Multiple oled displays Greatly improved effect section And lots more, still have to go in depth in the specs and manual. Looks like a monster synth, in the league of the Prophet X or Quantum, but of course with Clavia's typical performance-first approach. I'm worried to hear about the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 KLONK 4 parts Sample synth engine with Nord sample library and option to add user samples VA engine FM engine Wavetable engine Polyphonic Arpeggiator Semi-weighted waterfall keybed with Aftertouch And... 61 keys Morph and impulse morph Multiple oled displays Greatly improved effect section And lots more, still have to go in depth in the specs and manual. Looks like a monster synth, in the league of the Prophet X or Quantum, but of course with Clavia's typical performance-first approach. I'm worried to hear about the price... $2699 USD @ Sweetwater Quote "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider76 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 $2699 USD @ Sweetwater Pricy of course but not too bad, I expected even more. Considering this is basically a mashup of the best of the Wave and Lead series, with a bit of Stage too, it is not too pricey IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 This looks to be a nice follow on to the original Wave, with more of everything and modern improvements (finally a split function!). I see it has an arp (also something missing from the original) but I do wonder if it is missing a sequencer (I don't recall any Nord products having sequencers). Something like the sequencer on the new Wavestate would be pretty awesome Quote Nord Stage 2EX | Nord Wave | Mainstage | Key Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Street price $2699 off an MSRP of $3999 They"re going to sell a lot of these out the gate Needs the Electro's organ section, some waterfall keys and draw bars. SOLD! tee hee Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looking at the front panel it looks liker per layer effects which is nice Quote Nord Stage 2EX | Nord Wave | Mainstage | Key Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider76 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Needs (...) some waterfall keys It has waterfall keys, actually This looks to be a nice follow on to the original Wave Don't forget the Wave only had two "slots", with layering but no splits. This has four slots with layers and splits, so it's like 2x original Waves, and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 This looks to be a nice follow on to the original Wave Don't forget the Wave only had two "slots", with layering but no splits. This has four slots with layers and splits, so it's like 2x original Waves, and then some. Yes most of us Wave owners wanted a "2" just for splits! Agreed. The architecture looks quick similar, but with more of everything (like the extra 2 layers as you say) Quote Nord Stage 2EX | Nord Wave | Mainstage | Key Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffincltnc Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Interesting option for a new 61 key VA polysynth with flagship build and aftertouch in the same general pricepoint as the new Roland Jupiter X. They are different animals, but the Jupiter X still looks cooler, in my opinion. Quote Yamaha U1 Upright, Roland Fantom 8, Nord Stage 4 HA73, Nord Wave 2, Korg Nautilus 73, Viscount Legend Live, Lots of Mainstage/VST Libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Needs (...) some waterfall keys It has waterfall keys, actually This looks to be a nice follow on to the original Wave Don't forget the Wave only had two "slots", with layering but no splits. This has four slots with layers and splits, so it's like 2x original Waves, and then some. Oh and so it has.... Maybe nice paired with the HX3 drawbar expander. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looks like a real winner that fills many gaps in the Nord product line and was worth the wait from the original. Maybe a good modern synth that performs many duties? Also reasonably priced for what it does..... so unlike Nord! Maybe they will reissue the Modular? Quote "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 KLONK Looks like a monster synth, in the league of the Prophet X or Quantum, but of course with Clavia's typical performance-first approach. I'm worried to hear about the price... I think that would be too much credits, if the synth engine is the same as the Nord A1. I really like my A1, but it is limited in terms of routings and modulations, not on par with the above mentioned synths. I really want to have a high res picture of the front, so I can read the texts, or even better, the manual. Really curious about this. EDIT: on further read on the specifications, It seems they improved some limitations of the A1 in this synth, as ADSR envelopes, ability to send different layers to through the same filter etc. So it might really be a serious step up! Exciting! Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looks like a great product at an ambitious price. True to form for Nord, I guess! Would have been great with Nord's clonewheel model in there, above a Nord Piano or Grand. Cheers Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Can't wait to hear the sound demos. Made me think "Hmmm, I wonder how much of this will find its way into a future Stage 4?" Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Mike Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looks like a great product at an ambitious price. True to form for Nord, I guess! Would have been great with Nord's clonewheel model in there, above a Nord Piano or Grand. Cheers Mike. Yea, that. A great upper tier instrument that combined organ and synth engines. I'll wait to read more. If it has even a decent MIDI implementation, perhaps it can be a controller to the Stage's organ. I'd be ok with that. Price is a bit rich though. May have to wait a few years for the price to come down or for a used market to open up. Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If it has even a decent MIDI implementation, perhaps it can be a controller to the Stage's organ. I'd be ok with that. Yeah, I'm guessing that's their thought process for putting the waterfall keyboard on it. Although if you are putting it above an HA 88, you are still missing drawbars. Quote Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If it has even a decent MIDI implementation, perhaps it can be a controller to the Stage's organ. I'd be ok with that. Yeah, I'm guessing that's their thought process for putting the waterfall keyboard on it. Although if you are putting it above an HA 88, you are still missing drawbars. It's probably time they stuck a proper synth engine section inside the Electro and be done with it. Either that or make a desktop or rack version of this Wave 2. Maybe some heat from the YC61 and others shooting for that all in one board will motivate. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I think this is the first full-fledged synth with a waterfall keybed. If I was starting from scratch I could see pairing this with an Electro, or any bottom board that has good organ. How often do you play organ and synth at the same time? Speaking for myself, that's not in my bag of tricks. So the W2 midi'd to an Electro would give you a very complete but also very streamlined set up. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 The only reason I use a second board is for organ and synth and orch sounds - it amazes me that this specific combo has been directly addressed so rarely. I don"t want or need APs and EPs on such a board - their presence is useful in a pinch or to bring one smaller lighter board, so I don"t scoff when there"s a piano section. But the priority is getting the pads, leads and basses I need and doing a good job at organ. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 That's strange; I didn't realize it had only had one version so far. So I guess Access Virus is now the only VA synth that hasn't been updated or replaced in eons. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I can't remember if it's compatible with PPG Wave and/or Waldorf Wave. My vague recollection is that Nord Wave v1 was meant to be an evolution of that design and could load the wavetables from them and maybe work with them in a similar way. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Tonewheel Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I used to love my Nord Wave! The best thing was how fast and easy it was to add your own samples as opposed to something like the Yamaha Motif series. I also liked the sound of the filters. It wasn't what I felt was the best ROMpler sound wise, but it was great for mangling samples and getting cool sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I might be one of the few guys still gigging my Nord Wave. This thing was unexpected - and seems to address every practical challenge I've ever run across. Very much want! Quote .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 In the US this is a no brainer at $1899. But at $2600 there"s a hesitation. But that"s Nord pricing here. Not sure how much tariffs and shipping adds to this but that"s the way it"s always been for US customers. So you either bite that bullet or you look elsewhere. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 In the US this is a no brainer at $1899. But at $2600 there"s a hesitation. But that"s Nord pricing here. Not sure how much tariffs and shipping adds to this but that"s the way it"s always been for US customers. So you either bite that bullet or you look elsewhere. Nord is Swedish so no tariffs same for Dexibell being Italian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojkarma Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 NW2 is 2600 Euros at thomann.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 2600 is quite steep tbh..... Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Really, you all are gonna bitch about the NW2 price!?!?! It"s a VA, sampler and wavetable synth all in one! With 4 part layering! Nothing else except MAYBE the Sequential X really is in the ballpark and THAT is way more expensive than THIS! Honestly, I haven"t done a point-by-point spec sheet comparison between the X and NW2, but if you look at the NW2s intended purpose: Loading the Nord Sample Library and being able to tweak it more deeply than on any other nord board Wavetable Synth VA synth 61 Waterfall keys Considering what it does combined with the build quality, 2600 is NOT that steep..... I"d have thought around 23-2400 but I"m not gonna whine about 200 more dollars because I half expect a 'NORD TAX' C"mon, you all should know by now that you pay at either the front or back end with ANY piece of gear and I, myself, opt for the front end so as to not be on the resell/return/trade merry-go-round! Quote "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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