nord Wave User manual
USER MANUAL
Software Version 1.0X
Part No. 50303 Copyright Clavia DMI AB 2007
Print Edition 1.00
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the following:
1. Read all the instructions and observe the graphic
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near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near or in a swimming pool, a swamp or
the like.
3. This product should be used only with a cart or a
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
4. This product, either alone or in combination with an
amplier and headphones or speakers may be
perfectly capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not
operate for a long period of time at a high volume
level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should consult an audiologist.
5. The product should be located so that its location
or position does not interfere with or obstruct its
normal ow of ventilation.
6. The product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers or other
products that produce heat.
7. The product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on the product.
8. The power supply cord of the
product should be unplugged
from the outlet when the product is left unused for a long
period of time.
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are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
10. The product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen or liquids have been spilled onto the
product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped or the enclosure has
been damaged.
11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond those means
described in this operating manual. All other servicing
should be referred to qualied service personnel.
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remove the mains plug.
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equipment when the apparatus is connected to multimedia
systems.
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disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Contents
1. Introduction 4
Thank you! . . . . . . . . . . 4
Development story . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Synthesizer . . . . . . . . . . 4
Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control & connections . . . . . . 5
More samples . . . . . . . . . 5
About this manual . . . . . . . 5
2. Overview 6
The Front panel . . . . . . . . 6
Program Section . . . . . . . . 6
Synth Section . . . . . . . . . 6
Eect Section . . . . . . . . . 6
Keyboard Section . . . . . . . . 7
LCD Window . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Menu. . . . . . . . . . 7
MIDI Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About knobs . . . . . . . . . . 7
MASTER LEVEL knob . . . . 7
LCD-dial . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED-dials . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Potentiometer knobs . . . . . . 7
About buttons . . . . . . . . . 8
On/o buttons . . . . . . . . . 8
SHIFT button . . . . . . . . . 8
PANIC button . . . . . . . . 8
Slot buttons . . . . . . . . . . 8
OCTAVE SHIFT buttons . . . 8
CHORD button . . . . . . . 8
STORE button . . . . . . . . 8
PROGRAM buttons . . . . . 8
3. Connections 9
Audio Connections . . . . . . . 9
LEFT OUT and RIGHT OUT 9
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . 9
MIDI connections . . . . . . . . 9
MIDI OUT . . . . . . . . 9
MIDI IN . . . . . . . . . 9
USB Connection . . . . . . . . 9
Pedal Connections . . . . . . . 9
SUSTAIN pedal . . . . . . . 9
CONTROL pedal . . . . . . 9
4. The Keyboard Section 10
Panel & Keyboard Focus SLOT A
& SLOT B buttons) . . . . . 10
OCTAVE SHIFT buttons . . 10
CHORD button . . . . . . 11
Modulation wheel . . . . . . 11
Pitch stick . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. The Eect Section 12
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TEMPO LED . . . . . . . . 12
AMOUNT knob . . . . . . 12
TEMPO knob. . . . . . . . 12
FEEDBACK button. . . . . 12
STEREO button . . . . . . 13
TAP TEMPO button . . . . 13
Tube amp . . . . . . . . . . .13
DRIVE knob . . . . . . . . 13
Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
REVERB button. . . . . . . 13
DRY/WET knob . . . . . . 13
6. The Program section 14
What is a Program?. . . . . . . 14
Sorting Programs . . . . . . . 14
Loading a Program . . . . . . 15
Editing a Program. . . . . . . 15
Storing a Program . . . . . . 15
7. The Synth Section 16
MONO MODE . . . . . 16
Selector button . . . . . . . . 16
GLIDE knob . . . . . . . . 16
VIBRATO . . . . . . . . 16
LFO (LFO1 & LFO2) . . . . .16
RATE knob . . . . . . . . . 16
Waveform selector . . . . . . 17
LFO Destination selector . . . . 17
AMOUNT knob . . . . . . 17
POLY mode. . . . . . . . . 17
SINGLE mode . . . . . . . 17
Modulation Envelope (MOD
ENV). . . . . . . . . . . . .17
AT TACK knob . . . . . . . 17
DEC/REL knob. . . . . . . 17
AR button (SHIFT + Dest Sel) 17
AMOUNT knob . . . . . . 17
Destination selector button . . 19
Oscillator (OSC1 & OSC2) . . 19
Oscillator Waveform selector . . 19
Shape (SHAPE1 & SHAPE2/
DEC knob) . . . . . . . . . 19
SEMI TONES knob . . . . 19
FINE TUNE knob . . . . . 19
Oscillator Modulation (OSC
MOD) . . . . . . . . . . . .19
AMOUNT knob . . . . . . 22
TYPE button . . . . . . . . 22
Oscillator mix (OSC MIX) . . .22
MIX knob . . . . . . . . . . 22
Oscillator Sync (SYNC) . . . . 22
Amp. Envelope (AMP ENV) . . 23
AT TACK knob . . . . . . . 23
DECAY knob . . . . . . . . 23
SUSTAIN knob. . . . . . . 23
RELEASE knob . . . . . . . 23
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TYPE button . . . . . . . . 23
Filter Frequency FREQ knob) 23
Filter Resonance (RES knob) 23
KB Tracking (KB TRACK) . . 23
Filter Slope (SLOPE button) 25
VELOCITY button . . . . . 25
Filter Envelope . . . . . . . . .25
Env. Amount ENV AMT) . . 25
AT TACK knob . . . . . . . 25
DECAY knob . . . . . . . . 25
SUSTAIN knob. . . . . . . 26
RELEASE knob . . . . . . . 26
OUTPUT . . . . . . . . 26
LEVEL knob . . . . . . . . 26
Equalizer (EQ) . . . . . . . .26
TREBLE knob . . . . . . . . 26
BASS knob . . . . . . . . . 26
CHORUS . . . . . . . . 26
CHORUS button . . . . . . 26
8. The Morph function 27
About Morphing . . . . . . . .27
Morph Sources . . . . . . . . .27
Morph Destinations . . . . . .28
Setting up a morph. . . . . . . 28
Clearing Morphs . . . . . . . .28
Morph Mode . . . . . . . . . .28
Morph Examples . . . . . . . . 28
Use the MODULATION
WHEEL to cross-fade between
two sounds . . . . . . . . . 28
9. MIDI 29
Basic MIDI operation . . . . . . 29
MIDI Menu . . . . . . . . . .29
MIDI implementation . . . . . .30
MIDI implementation chart . . 30
10. System settings 31
System Menu . . . . . . . . . 31
11. NW Manager 32
What is the Nord Wave Manager? 32
Non-destructive editing . . . . 32
System Requirements . . . . . 32
Getting Started . . . . . . . .33
Project, sample memory . . . 33
WYDIWUH . . . . . . . . . . 33
Working oine . . . . . . . . 33
Sample, Zone . . . . . . . . 33
Sample Instruments, Program 33
Sample editing, loop markers,
crossfade . . . . . . . . . . 33
Generate, upload, download . . 33
Librarian . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation of the USB driver . . 34
Installation of the Nord Wave
Manager, Windows PC. . . . . 34
Installation of the Nord Wave
Manager, Mac OSX . . . . . . 34
The Quick Tours . . . . . . . .34
First Light . . . . . . . . . . 34
Download to the Nord Wave . . 34
Upload from the Nord Wave . . 35
Create a new Sample Instrument 35
Audio les with ind. samples . . 36
Single Sample Assign . . . . . 36
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Looping . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Generate a Sample Instrument 38
Program management . . . . 38
Backup the original samples . . 39
NW Manager File Reference . . . 40
File Menu . . . . . . . . . . 40
Instrument Menu . . . . . . . 40
Settings Menu . . . . . . . . 41
Backup Menu. . . . . . . . . 41
Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . 41
NW Manager Tab Reference . . . 41
Common area . . . . . . . . 41
Audio File/Assign Tab . . . . . 42
Sample Loop/Stop Tab. . . . . 44
Sample Start Tab . . . . . . . 46
Instrument Tab . . . . . . . . 46
Nord Wave tab . . . . . . . . 48
12. Appendix 51
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Introduction
1.
Thank you!
First we would like to thank you for purchasing the
Nord Wave. We hope you will nd it to be everything you
have wished for and that you will have many hours of great
fun with your new instrument.
Development story
The Nord Wave is built on a legacy of making virtual analog
synthesizers for more than 15 years. Virtual means “not
physically existing as such but made by software to appear
to do so” , so the nord synthesizers are very digital, but
behaves, feels and sounds like an analog synthesizer.
Surely today, you can nd a lot of digital instruments in
both hardware and software that attempts to sound like an
analog synthesizer. But for the spot-on feel, response and
sound most of them end up quite far from the spot.
To us, details are everything - and an intuative and fast to
use user-interface is just as important as the sound. We are
musicians ourselves, and know by experience how frustrating it can be to have to wade through menus and pageplus buttons to change a setting. That is why we have a
physical button our knob for every sound related parameter on the front panel. Also, we know the importance of
building our instruments as light weighted as possible some times it is a long walk to that gig.
Our vision in designing and combining our own hardware
and software is to have professional sound quality and
playability in every single component; from the stroke of
the key all the way to the audio output.
Our patented pitch stick is a perfect example on how dedicated hardware and software extends playability. Once you
get familiar with it you are likely to dismiss all other pitch
sticks as a toys.
Since we are working in a digital domain, we can do a lot
of interesting stu with our virtual analog synthesizer that
would not be possible if it was analog-for-real. For instance
we can store a sound setting, and recall it any time we
want. This might not blow your mind, but remember that
this simple task was not available to the all-analog synthesizers.
The oscillator is where the sound is generated, and by
routing it through a lter and a amplier envelope we
have a basic synthesizer. An analog oscillator is limited
to generating a few basic waveforms, and though we can
add stu (like numerous LFO’s and EG’s and dierent lter
types) to make our synthesizer more complex, the foundation of the sound is set to what the oscillator can do. Think
of a highway - you do not get more lanes by adding a lot of
access ramps.
With the Nord Wave we have not only added a fast lane,
but rebuilt the entire highway into a roller coaster; the
magic is in the oscillators and we can have them produce
many other things than the standard analog waveforms.
This is a concept we have been working on since the rst
Nord Lead synthesizer introduced in 1995, and currently
includes:
Traditional analog waveforms (Pule, Triangle, Saw and •
Sine)
FM-synthesis (Frequency Modulation); generating very •
complex and metalic style waveforms.
Wavetables - single cycle waveforms with large varia- •
tions in tonal character.
Sampled waves - acoustic samples turned into waveta- •
bles with the attack partion of the sample intact.
User replaceable samples - using any standard .wav-le •
as a oscillator source in a virtual ananlog environment.
Filters are great for shaping your sound. We have included
not only the basic lter types, but some really interesting
multimode lters as well.
Also, morphing; if there is one chapter in this manual you
must read - it is the one on morphing. It is very intuative
yet extremely powerfull (just the way we like it), and will
change not only your playing but also your approach to
sound design.
Featuring the ability to use any type of sampled waveforms, the nord wave is a sample player and an analog
synthesizer in one - and anything in-between.
Like a fabulous bouquet you do not know brilliant response and sound until you have experienced it - we hope
you will nd your nord wave experience as astonishing as
we have developing it.
Features
The Nord Wave is a virtual analog synthesizer with an
extensive set of oscillators capable of producing various
waveforms including classical analog, FM and wavetable
as well as playback of sampled waveforms.
Synthesizer
In an classical analog synthesizer environment, each of the
Nord Wave’s two Synthesizer Sections consist of 2 Oscillators, 2 LFOs, 1 Modulation Envelope, 1 Amplier Envelope
and a Multi-type Filter section:
Oscillator 1 can produce wavetable, FM, analog and •
noise waveforms, as well as operate in Sync mode.
Oscillator 2 can produce sampled waves, FM, analog and •
sampled waveforms, as well as function as a modulation
source for Oscillator 1.
The LFOs have a wide array of modulation destinations •
as well as random waveforms and the ability to run in
Poly and Single mode.
The Modulation Envelope also has a wide array of •
modulation destinations and can funciton as either attack/decay or attack/release envelope.
The Filter section has envelope and velocity control, and •
is selectable between resonant high pass, band pass
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and low pass modes as well as Comb, Multi and Vocal
modes.
Virtually any parameter can be seamlessly altered via a
Morph Source such as the MODULATION WHEEL & CON
TROL PEDAL input, note number or note velocity.
Each Synthesizer Section also features a 2-band EQ, chorus,
output level, mono/legato, glide and vibrato settings.
The Nord Wave is dual timbral; two sounds can be played
in layer or be switched between seamlessly using the SLOT
A & B buttons.
Both SLOTS A & B are stored within a program.
Effects
The Program section features an tube style overdrive, stereo delay and reverb.
Programs
Programs can be stored in 1024 locations, organized in 8
banks and can be categorized for quick access.
Samples
User recorded and mapped key-zoned samples can be
downloaded via USB and stored in 99 memory locations or
up to 185Mb of compressed lossless data.
The memory is of Flash type which means that the data
remains in memory when power is cut, and there is no use
for hard drives or other type of loading media; once loaded
into the memory the data will be there till you remove it
yourself!
Clavia’s custom developed non-destructive compression
algorithm allows sample data sizes equivalent of up to 3
times the size of the physical memory.
Control & connections
The Nord Wave has a 49-key keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, modulation wheel and wooden pitch stick, 2 line
level outputs, 1 headphone output, MIDI IN & OUT, sustain
pedal and control pedal inputs.
More samples
More high quality samples can be downloaded free of
charge from the clavia web site: www.clavia.se
About this manual
Text displayed LIKE THIS refers to a knob, button, connector or area on the instruments panel.
Text displayed
the instrument’s LCD WINDOW.
Text displayed like this refers to what is displayed in the
corresponding oscillator LED window.
You can download the latest version of this manual on the
clavia web site: www.clavia.se
like this
refers to what is displayed in
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Overview
2.
The Front panel
Program Section
The Program Section parameters are use for editing and
selecting program specic parameters.
Please refer to page 14 for more information.
For each program you have two individual Synth Sections
available, both controllable through the same panel, one at
a time. You choose which section to control by pressing the
SLOT A or SLOT B button.
For more information on Slot buttons please refer to page
10.
For more information on the Synth Section please refer to
page 16.
Effect Section
The Eect section parameters
are used for editing program
specic eect parameters. The
Eect Section is common for
both Synth sections. Please refer
to page 12 for more information.
Synth Section
The Synth Section parameters are all printed against a gray
background, and are used for editing synthesis related
parameters.
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About knobs
MASTER LEVEL knob
The MASTER LEVEL knob controls the
overall amplitude for all audio outputs, including line level outputs and
headphone output. The MASTER LEVEL
knob’s physical position is always the
same as the output level.
LCD-dial
The LCD-dial is used for
changing the current setting displayed in the LCD
window. If not in the System
or MIDI Menu, this means
loading a new program.
The dial is endless, though
the array of parameter
settings are not; once you
Keyboard Section
The keyboard section consists of the keyboard, modulation
wheel, pitch stick and various keyboard related buttons.
Please refer to page 10 for more information.
LCD Window
The LCD
window is
normally used
for displaying
the current
program
bank, number, name and category.
When operating a knob or button the associated parameter name and setting will breiy show in the LCD window.
The LCD window is also used for displaying the System
menu or MIDI menu.
System Menu
The System Menu is used for editing system specic
parameters. You access it by pressing the SYSTEM button
(SHIFT + SLOT A).
Please refer to page 31 for more information.
reach the rst or last possible setting, turning the
dial further will have no
eect.
The dial has an accelerator feature; when operated swiftly
increasment/decreasment will be made in larger intervals.
If only one setting is available, turning the knob will
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have no eect.
LED-dials
The dials have a LED window to
show their parameter setting.
When operating the dial the current setting is also shown briey
in the LCD window.
The dials themselves are endless,
though the array of parameter
settings are not; once you reach
the rst or last possible setting,
turning the dial further will have
no eect. The LED window will
update automatically when loading a program.
If only one setting is available (for instance if you
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have only 1 sample in memory), turning the dial will
have no eect.
MIDI Menu
The MIDI Menu is used for editing MIDI specic settings.
You access it by pressing the MIDI button (SHIFT + SLOT B).
Please refer to page 29 for more information.
MIDI LED indicator
The MIDI LED will indicate incoming
MIDI note messages by briey lighting
up.
Potentiometer knobs
Potentiometer type knobs have a xed
range with start and end positions. The
knobs position is physically indicated
which make them convenient as you
instantly ‘feel’ the knobs position and
can easily operate the knob without
looking.
Note when loading a program; a parameter value can
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be totally dierent from the knob’s physical position.
As soon as you start turning the knob the parameter
value will ‘snap’ to the knob’s physical position.
Most potentiometer type knobs have a green LED indicator
below them. This LED is used for indicating when a parameter is connected to a MORPH source. Please refer to page
27 for more information on morphing.
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Value indicators
The Modulation Envelope’s AMOUNT
LED as wel as the EQ’s TREBLE and
BASS LEDs will indicate a parameter
setting of zero by briey inverting the
LED’s state.
In the same manner, Oscillator 2’s SEMI
TONES LED will indicate a parameter setting equivalent of
whole octaves.
If the parameter • is not connected to a Morph Source: the
LED is unlit, and will light up for about half a second or
until the parameter setting is no longer at the indicated
value.
If the parameter • is connected to a Morph Source; the
LED is lit, and will be turned o for about half a second
or until the parameter setting no longer is at the indicated value.
About buttons
Slot buttons
Slot buttons are used
for setting panel and
keyboard focus .
Please refer to page 10
for more information.
OCTAVE SHIFT buttons
The OCTAVE SHIFT but-
tons are used for transposing the KEYBOARD in
whole octaves.
Please refer to page 10
for more information.
CHORD button
The CHORD button activates the Chord Memory
function, which is used
for memorizing note intervals and automatically
adding them to each key
you play.
Please refer to page 11 for more information.
Selector buttons
Selector buttons are used for activating one setting in an
array of two or more settings. Selector buttons have a set
of round or triangular LEDs to indicate the current setting.
If all LEDs are unlit, the parameter is bypassed or at its •
default state.
If two LEDs are lit, the parameter value with the corre- •
sponding bracket is selected.
On/off buttons
On/O buttons are used for activating
a parameter or a group of parameters
such as eects. The LED next to the
button will indicate when the parameter is active.
SHIFT button
Some buttons have a secondary function available by holding SHIFT while
pressing the button. The name of the
secondary function is printed just
below the button.
STORE button
The STORE button is
used for storing all your
settings into a Program.
Please refer to page 12
for more information.
PROGRAM buttons
The PROGRAM button are used for
loading the next or previous program.
They can also be used with the SHIFT
button to select the next or previous
Program Bank.
In the SYSTEM menu and the MIDI
menu they are used for selecting the
next or previous page.
Please refer to page 12 for more information.
PANIC button
By pressing the PANIC button (SHIFT +
OCTAVE SHIFT UP buttons) all sound-
ing notes will be silenced.
Note: Equipment connected via
F
MIDI OUT is not aected.
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Connections
3.
Audio Connections
LEFT OUT and RIGHT OUT
Mono-plug connections used as audio output to other line
level equipment.
To properly experience the Nord Wave, always use
F
both outputs in a stereo operation.
Headphones
Stereo-plug connection used for headphones.
General guide for audio connections
Make all connections before turning on the power to •
your amplier.
Turn • on the power to your amplier last.
Turn • o the power to your amplier rst.
Playing at a high volume level can result in hearing
F
impairments such as permanent hearing loss.
USB Connection
USB-plug connection used for communication with the
Nord Wave Manager software and OS system upgrades.
Computers running Microsoft Windows operating
F
systems need a driver for the USB connection to function. The driver can be found on the enclosed CD, or
on the Clavia website.
Pedal Connections
SUSTAIN pedal
Mono-plug connector for switch type pedals (also known
as sustain pedals) used for sustaining notes.
CONTROL pedal
Stereo-plug connector for pedals of potentiometer type
(also know as expression pedals) used as a source for the
Morph function or overall volume controll. Please refer to
page 27 for more information on Morphing.
MIDI connections
MIDI OUT
MIDI-plug connection used for transferring MIDI data to
other equipment such as sound modules or computers.
MIDI IN
MIDI-plug connection used for receiving MIDI data from
other equipment such as keyboards, sound modules and
computers.
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The Keyboard Section
4.
Panel & Keyboard Focus SLOT A & SLOT B
buttons)
Slot buttons are used
for setting Panel and
Keyboard Focus to either or both of the two
Synth Sections.
Panel Focus refers to •
the knobs and buttons of the Synthesizer Section.
Keyboard Focus refers to the controls and buttons of •
the Keyboard Section, the KEYBOARD and the pedal
inputs.
Only one slot can have Panel Focus at one time, where as
both slots can simultaneously have Keyboard Focus.
Use the • SLOT A or SLOT B buttons to set Panel Focus
the corresponding slot’s Synth Section.
Press both slot buttons simultaneously to set key- •
board focus to both slots. In this mode both LEDs are
lit, and the slot with Panel Focus will have a ashing
LED.
With Keyboard Focus set to both slots, press both slot •
buttons again to set keyboard focus to only one slot.
When pressing both slot buttons simultaneously,
F
the button you press rst will be in focus.
Keyboard and Panel Focus is only used locally. Both
F
Synth Section are always available to other equipment connected via MIDI in (on the slots corresponding MIDI channel) regardless of the Keyboard
and Panel Focus setting.
OCTAVE SHIFT buttons
The OCTAVE SHIFT
buttons transpose the
Synth Section with
Panel Focus in even
octaves.
The center LED indicates that no octave
shift is applied.
LEDs to the right of •
the center LED will indicate a higher octave shift as
you press the right OCTAVE SHIFT button.
LEDs to the left of the center LED will indicate a lower •
octave shift as you press the left OCTAVE SHIFT but-
ton.
Equipment connected via FMIDI OUT is not aected.
Global Octave Shift
By pressing the GLOBAL button (SHIFT + OCTAVE SHIFT
down) you can transpose the KEYBOARD in even octaves.
The LEDs are in an inverted state to reect that you are in
Global Octave Shift mode. In this mode, both slots as well
as equipment connected via MIDI OUT is eected.
Note: a combination of extreme FOCTAVE SHIFT and
OSC 2’s SEMI TONES setting can produce sounds
outside the hearing range.
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CHORD button
The CHORD button activates the
Chord Memory function, which is used
for memorizing note intervals and
automatically adding them to each key
you play.
The Chord Memory settings are stored
within a Program.
Play a chord and press & hold the 1 CHORD button.
The display will show the intervals of the notes in
the played chord based on the lowest note (which is
displayed as 0).
Release the 2 CHORD button first, then the chord.
The note intervals are memorized and the Chord
Memory function is activated.
If you want to cancel the Chord Memory function
F
while holding the CHORD button pressed down, simply release the chord rst, then the CHORD button.
Now, the intervals stored in the Chord Memory will be
added automatically to each note you play.
Press the 3 CHORD button to deactivate the Chord Memory
function.
Once deactivated, you can at any time press the
CHORD button again (without holding any keys
down) to activate it.
Note that since you use several notes in the Chord
F
Memory function, polyphony will be reduced.
Note that it is only the actual key(s) you play that will
F
output MIDI Note information to the MIDI OUT - not
the intervals included in the Chord Memory!
Modulation wheel
The modulation wheel can be used to
apply vibrato to the sound, as well as a
source for the Morph function.
The set the MODULATION WHEEL
to control vibrato, press the VIBRATO
selector button until the LEDs indicate
WHEEL.
Vibrato setting is individual for
F
SLOT A and sLOT B.
Please refer to page 27 for information
on the Morph function.
Pitch stick
The Clavia patented wooden PITCH STICK gives you spot
on bending control just like that of a guitarist. The pitch interval is locked to 2 semi tones, and is activated dependant
on Keyboard Focus setting.
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The Eect Section
5.
The Eect section holds 3 eects common to both Synth
Sections. Eect settings are stored within a Program.
The ON knob activates/deactivates the eect.
About Unison and EQ
The CHORUS and EQ eects are individual to both Synth
Sections. Please refer to page18 for more information.
Delay
The DELAY eect ads vintage-style delayed repeats to your
sound.
TEMPO LED
The TEMPO LED indicates the current tempo setting.
AMOUNT knob
The AMOUNT knob controls the balance in amplitude between the unprocessed (DRY) and processed (WET) signal.
When set to either FDRY or WET, only the corresponding signal will be heard.
TEMPO knob
The TEMPO knob controls the time interval of the delayed
repeats.
FEEDBACK button
The FEEDBACK button selects presets of number of delayed repeats.
Note that the LEDs labels ( F1 and 2 refers to the
preset number, and not the actual number of delayed
repeats.
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STEREO button
The STEREO button (SHIFT + FEEDBACK button) activates
the delay in stereo operation.
TAP TEMPO button
The TAP TEMPO button controls the tempo setting of the
delay eect. By repeatedly tapping the button, the tempo
is set to match the interval of your taps.
The tempo LED will indicate while the tempo is being
F
calculated. As long as it is lit, your rst tap will be
used as a reference. Wait till it goes dark to start with
a new reference.
Tube amp
The TUBE AMP eect adds tube-style overdrive to your
sound.
DRIVE knob
The DRIVE knob controls the amount of overdrive applied
to your sound.
A setting of zero will produce no overdrive.
F
Reverb
The REVERB eects simulates natural sound reections in
various acoustic environments.
REVERB button
The REVERB button selects the type of environment:
Setting Description
ROOM
STAGE SOFT
STAGE
HALL SOFT
HALL
Small reverberation with room ambiance and a fast decay.
Medium reverberation with stage
ambiance, medium decay and a mellow
character.
Medium reverberation with stage
ambiance, medium decay and a bright
character
Full reverberation with a hall ambiance,
slow decay and a mellow character.
Full reverberation with a hall ambiance,
slow decay and a bright character.
DRY/WET knob
The DRY/WET knob controls the balance in amplitude between the unprocessed (DRY) and processed (WET) signal.
When set to either FDRY or WET, only the corresponding signal will be heard.
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2:17 Lead
Freaky Nord
2:17 Lead
Freaky Nord
Numerical sort order
Lead 2:17
Freaky Nord
Category sort order
F 2:17
Freaky Nord
Alphabetical sort order
The Program section
6.
What is a Program?
All sound related settings can be saved into a Program.
A Program can be instantly recalled to produce the same
sound as when you saved it. These settings include: both
Synth Sections, Panel and Keyboard focus (SLOT A and
SLOT B buttons), EFFECTS, CHORD MEMORY, OCTAVE
SHIFT and MORPH settings.
MIDI F menu and SYSTEM menu settings are not stored
whit in a program, but are global i.e.; their settings
eects all programs all the time.
There are 1024 program locations available, where every
location have a bank and program number. Programs also
have a name and can be divided into categories.
The currently loaded program is shown in the LCD DIS
PL AY.
In the example above 2 represents the Bank number, 17
the Program number,
Nord
the Program name.
Lead
the Category and
Freaky
Sorting Programs
Programs can be sorted Numerically, by Category or
Alphabetically by pressing the SORT MODE button (SHIFT
+ CHORD).
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List of Categories
CATEGORY
ACOUSTIC
BASS
DRUM
FANTASY
FX
LEAD
ORGAN
PAD
PIANO
PLUCK
STRINGS
SYNTH
VOCAL
WIND
USER1
USER2
USER3
LED starts ashing, and the Program location is shown
in the LCD WINDOW.
Press FSLOT A or SLOT B buttons at any time to cancel
the procedure.
Select a location2
Use the PROGRAM buttons or the LCD-dial to choose
a Program location.
Press the 3 STORE button to confirm
The selected Program is overwritten.
To store a Program and change the Program name and/
or Category:
Press the 1 SAVE AS button (SHIFT + SAVE)
The store button LED starts ashing and the Program
category and name is show in the LCD WINDOW.
Press FSLOT A or SLOT B buttons at anytime to cancel
the procedure.
First, use the 2 LCDDIAL to select a category, then give your
program a name using the PROGRAM buttons to change
letter position, and LCDDIAL to scroll between letters and
numbers.
Press the 3 STORE button to confirm the Product name
The Program category is show in the LCD WINDOW.
Loading a Program
Use the PROGRAM buttons to load the next or previous
program, depending on the current SORT MODE setting.
You can also use the LCD-dail to select Program.
Programs are loaded automatically.
F
When in Numerical Sort Mode (default):
Use the • BANK buttons (SHIFT + PROGRAM buttons) to
select the next or previous bank.
When in Category Sort Mode:
Use the • BANK buttons (SHIFT + PROGRAM buttons) to
select the next or previous Category.
When in Alphabetical Sort Mode:
Use the • BANK buttons (SHIFT + PROGRAM buttons) to
select the the next or previous initial letter.
Editing a Program
Editing a program is easy, just start turning the knobs and
buttons.
The LCD window will breiy show the selected param- •
eters name and setting.
A •* symbol next to the program number will indicate
that the current settings are not saved.
Press the 4 STORE button to confirm Program Category &
Name
The Program location is shown in the LCD WINDOW.
Use the Program buttons or the LCD-dial to choose
where to store the Program.
Press the 5 STORE button to confirm location
The selected Program location is overwritten.
Storing a Program
To store a Program
without changing Program name or category:
Press the 1 STORE
button
The Store button
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The Synth Section
7.
The Synth Section is the area where knobs and buttons
have a gray printed background. These knobs and buttons
controls the sound engine of the Nord Wave.
There are two sound engines available simultaneously,
though they are edited via the front panels knobs and
buttons one at a time. The SLOT A and SLOT B buttons are
used to activate a Synth Sections, and to set Panel Focus.
Please refer to page 11 for more information.
MONO MODE
With Mono Mode activated, the Nord Wave will function as
a monophonic synthesizer, only one note can be played at
any time.
VIBRATO
The VIBRATO function will gradually introduce subtle to
dramatic changes in pitch.
D LY1 • -3 setting will introduce changes over time. Time
interval range from short to long.
A.T. • setting will introduce changes as you apply AFTER
TOUCH.
WHEEL • setting will introduce changes as you operate
the MODULATION WHEEL.
LFO (LFO1 & LFO2)
Selector button
If you press a key without releasing the previous one:
MONO • setting will re trigger envelopes; the sound will
“re-start” for each note you play.
LEGATO • setting will not retriever envelopes; the sound
will “continue” with only a change in pitch.
GLIDE knob
If you press a key without releasing the previous one, the
Glide parameter can be used to set the time interval for the
pitch to seamlessly change to the new note. With a setting
of zero the pitch will change instantly.
The LFO is used to repeatedly modulate various parameters using a Low Frequency Oscillator; an oscillator generating various types of waveforms with very low pitch.
You never hear the actual LFO, only the modulation
F
of the selected parameter.
There are two LFOs available, with slightly dierent features described below.
RATE knob
The RATE knob is used to set the frequency of the LFO; the
time it takes for the waveform to restart.
The FRATE LED will indicate each time a waveform is
started.
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