The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface. With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly. MAIN FEATURES General 4-part Synthesizer with dedicated volume/pan faders Sample, Virtual Analog, Wavetable and FM synthesis 48 voice polyphony OLED Displays for Program and Oscillator sections 1 GB memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0 User replaceable samples 61-note keyboard with Aftertouch Performance Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic Trig mode Gate feature for rhythmic effects Advanced Morph features with Impulse Morph Master Clock control of Arpeggiator, LFO and Effects Vibrato with 3 Delay modes and Wheel/Aftertouch assign Oscillators Analog: Basic, Shape, Multi, Sync and Noise with up to 16 oscillators Samples Wavetable Advanced FM with harmonic and inharmonic algorithms True Unison mode COMPATIBLE WITH NORD SAMPLE LIBRARY 3.0 The Sample section has 1 GB of memory and comes loaded with a wide selection of quality samples including Strings, Brass, Guitars, Choirs, Chromatic Percussion as well as the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin. All sounds are easily replaceable using the Nord Sound Manager. Create and transfer your own samples Adding your own custom sample instruments has never been easier thanks to the new streamlined Nord Sample Editor 3 for Mac and Windows that lets you map, loop and transfer samples to your Nord Wave 2 in a breeze.