Clavia Nord Wave user reviews ( 9/10) - 5 user reviews

• 10/18/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The characteristics of the Clavia Nord Wave are varied and this is overall a versatile synthesizer.  It is a digital synthesizer that models analog sounds and does a pretty good job at that.  The keyboard spans three and a half octaves and it has two different pitch controllers as well as a variety of other options like this.  It has 1/4 inch connections for everything including inputs and outputs and sustain and it also has MIDI connections.

  Utilization

  While I wouldn't say that it is hard to use the Clavia Nord Wave, it will take a little while to get used to everything going on.  It has a wide array of different parameters, making it possible to get all sorts of synth tones.  You also have another dimension with the software that comes with this that you must learn if you want to use it.  I can't go into all of the parameters that this has as it would take way too long, but suffice it to say that you will have a lot of options for controlling your sound!  The manual for the Clavia Nord Wave is complete and is definitely helpful to understand this synth.

  Sounds

  Many of the sounds you can get with the Clavia Nord Wave are sounds that you would expect from Nord if you have used their synths before.  They are very realistic analog synth sounds and the versatility is great because it gives you endless possibilities to try out.  Like all Nord synths, this is just about as good as it gets for an analog modeling synth without using an actual synth.  You can get all sorts of synth sounds from crazy and weird to traditional lead and bass synth sounds.  This is a very powerful synth containing a variety of great synth sounds.

  Overall Opinion

  All in all, the Clavia Nord Wave is a top notch synth.  I would recommend it to anyone looking for a top end analog modeling synthesizer as this will get the job done for you.  I would also recommend comparing it to the Clavia Nord Lead as it is in the same vein, but the Wave probably has more features because of the software aspect that allows you to zero in on the wave details that you want to alter to get the sound that you are after.  It is definitely worth the price if you are serious about getting a top end synth and needs to be tried out if you are interested in synths of this nature.
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• 12/12/09

  petitsynthe's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  synth hit very correct
  
  it looks solid
  
  USB tes practice
  
  effects of simple but very good
  
  and finally A is disappointed by the fact that it is contrary to bitimbral Nordlead that are 4 channel multitimbral MIDI.

  Utilization

  the manual provided is really too basic to have the complete manual of version 2.2 (English), it must be downloaded at Keyboard. Otherwise everything is simple though less than a Nordlead 1, 2 or 3 because it is much more powerful in terms of synthesis (FM improved waveforms sampled)

  Sounds

  Sounds? they are excellent, both in analog modeling or multisampling (awesome, the sounds of mellotron!)
  
  I will not dwell too much on it but the synth sounds great for a VA and even compared to my Juno 60 it a little more personality but is very limited.
  
  the synthetic possibilities are enormous!
  
  In short, he did not blush (hey hey) With respect to real analog, especially since it is much more reliable, the keyboards are also often used on stage to replace them ...

  Overall Opinion

  I've had a month and among the VA that I owned (an1x, Micron, Novation KS-4), it is clearly the most powerful, plus it fits well in a mix ...
  
  value for money in nine is average, I got lice 1690 euros but when you love ... the quality pays!
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• 11/08/09

  xotox's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  (I remade my opinion after one year of use).
  
  
  
  This is an analog modeling synthesizer / sampler with a polyphony of 18 voices, a keyboard with 4 octaves, 2 OSC, 2 LFOs, three envelopes (for the sound to the filter and has an assignable can almost everything what we want), a multimode filter, delay, chorus, reverb and amp simulation lamp, it has a relatively complete but lightweight connector for this range of synthesizer (MIDI IN and OUT, 6.3 stereo jack output for headphones, 2 6.3 mm output jack left / right, two USB connectors and pedals) with no MIDI through, no more trips to mix the two parts separately and not audio input an external signal to change but I do not think it's a real problem for the opportunities and the quality of this machine.
  
  It is used with two utilities, one for creating the samples (simple and suitable quality) and to manage the sound banks.

  Utilization

  Operation is very simple, everything is in front, with a few shortcuts, but there can.
  
  The manual is very clear, but in English.
  
  The overall design is very solid, it is lightweight, has a great look and I think he probably still work in 10 years (well I hope).

  Sounds

  The are is great, it lacks one can heat but it is not very problematic, we can do anything, autentic acoustic sounds (the sampler) and sounds that seem sortires of nowhere, we can do good organ sounds, there are a multitude of waveforms in addition to the basic (square, sawtooth, triangle) the envelope generator is effective, multimode filter is a marvel, it is not possible to a lot.
  
  Only major downside to this machine, no arpeggiator! This is what is missing (for my taste) to make the synthesizer perfect for me.
  
  The modulation possibilities are enormous, we can all change through the wheel or velocity.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for one year, with this machine I learned to program sounds and a first synthesizer was modeling, I do not regret! It will keep a special place in my setup and my compositions at the time I got it for 1900 euros with an extended warranty of 2 years in addition to the manufacturer's warranty so I think it's a good value money.
  
  
  
  I would do this choice with his eyes closed.
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• 03/23/09

  sonic75's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  IDEM
  
  
  
  For info on Nord Wave comes with three banks of 128 sounds each. I think "graal7" a first version with the OS so less sound, at least 1.08 of the OS in NW thus contains 384, which is more than enough given the possibility of synthetic standards.

  Utilization

  IDEM

  Sounds

  The sound "synthetic" and the samples are simply perfect! Particulirement the samples of violins and voices. There are power Clavia. With this synth you get absolutely all kinds of sounds you want.

  Overall Opinion

  Trs modlisation good synth analog for me the best. Robust, well finished, compact.
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• 02/24/08

  graal7's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See the website of the brand for details
  
  the most: 4 octave pressure sensitive
  
  the famous stone wheel and pitch bend wood: must get used, it changes from roland and yamaha
  
  1024 programs
  
  However, only one of 128 banks and 26 of the purchase. and must register on the site to receive a complementary DVD and samples manager software (it could have provided direct, right?)

  Utilization

  Very simple configuration, no need for manual
  
  Fortunately, because it is very thin but also in French
  
  editing is easy, the possibilities are endless

  Sounds

  For me that's what I was looking for an Analog Modeling Synths
  
  in addition it includes the samples
  
  but especially from the Nord Lead 2 and 3 it has a small effect section
  
  chorus reverb and delay, which is essential for me, I had already on my jp8000
  
  and also on the raft.
  
  but the sound is top notch.

  Overall Opinion

  I already tried a lot of model, and I had revendu.apres, that is a matter of taste, type of use in fact. I use it to complement my design and that only 8 are for its sonic possibilities.
  
  on the other hand I found the price / quality ratio not good at all (over 2000 euro in general)
  
  I would do this choice because it suits me perfectly.
  
  a good idea for the machine to see the video demo on the website of South keyboards
  
  and if not soon the videos on my page http://www.youtube.com/graal7
  
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