cambe wrote:LewTheKeysGuy wrote:As I understand it, it's a complete redesign, it takes on the physical principle of the G2X as a 61 key instrument, breaking away from the 49 key aspect, that in itself pleases me. changing the key profile ad action again is. a bold step forward. What you have to think of is this, the original Wave opened up doors for synthesis with sampling and was a bold move for nord especially with the electro and stage series, etc and well worth it. I personally loved the Wave as it was a nice, compact sampler synth and it felt right. Though I miss owning one, The Wave 2 to me would be a welcome replacement. For me, what it offers meets what I need in my production basis so I've no scope to complain. Personally, I see this as a complement to the stage 3 and grand as more of an actual synth than a stage piano. I honestly have to say that there are people looking at this the wrong way by trying to compare it against the original wave. Think about why the original wave was discontinued, you'd be surprised about the answer as to why. This was a bold move for Nord and I'm pleased they've done this. I wasn't expecting a stage 3 replacement, etc and I'm glad of that, that means that I have a working scope that's more comfortable for my needs. I can't wait to feel this instrument, run my fingers across the controls and get to know every parameter and of course, start recording and performing with it.
lew
I totally get your point.
But that's the thing, you are pleased with this idea being a stage and grand owner. Which in their own terms are behemoths. So naturally, being familiar with the stage format and keyboard action this comes to you as a pleasant addition.
And that's the point of Nord. They want to sell this to Stage/Electro players. Completely disregarding their synth consumers.
Nords are forgotten on the synth world. And they will continue to be... Meanwhile several synths are coming out in module/rack /small form factors with a much more appealing approach.
Sorry to disagree here.
It is not a case of me being loyal to nord. I'll give my reasons as to why I'd buy the Wave 2 over anything else at the moment.
1: I rely on sampling as part of my sound design workflow, when the Grand is taken up with orchestral samples and the stage 3 has pipe organ data on for projects, I don't want to be constantly backing up and replacing data to do other work with when I'm right in the middle of sound programming.
2: The Wave 2 offers me functions that workstations from Roland, Korg and Yamaha no longer offer. Accessibility and tactility, when blind, touch screens are useless.
3: I grew up with nord leads, stages, etc so do trust their gear.
4: A lot of the instruments now being discussed won't be here in the UK such as the. "udo super 6" and as they're companies I don't know, I need to road test equipment, I don't rely on youtube videos to listen to, I need to spend time with the instrument personally to review it and then make a decision. Been burnt before buying hardware to find it just doesn't work for me as I need it to.
5: I've worked with god knows how many synths, samplers, workstations, etc over the years, the synths of yesteryear have either gone, become ridiculously expensive to buy used in the UK or have been abused to the point where sellers think it's their god given right to sell crap at a high price.
The Wave 2 covers what I need. The Stage 3 synthesis does provide some support but not enough. If nord released rack versions of their gear again, I would be perfectly fine, that way a stage 3 could go on the road with a couple of rack nords for further support. But nord have shot themselves in the foot with me on this. so I will have to look at buying used Rack A1 and Lead 4 units for synthesis to work with the stage 3 and also the Wave 2. my mind is made up.
Korg released the Wavestate, what a turn off. it's a toy not a professional synth / workstation. Korg have lost the plot. Look at the Kronos, no updates on it, no changes other than paint work and an italian grand, no processor or hardware changes since 2011. it's ridiculous. Korg are just pandering to their share holders and not taking pros like us seriously.
Roland announced the new Jupiter, yet other than some marketing on their website, the only version out is the XM which I wouldn't nudge with a wet flannel. let alone anything else, bring out the full keyboard edition and I might consider it.
just researched the UDO super 6. WOW! and UK made, even more interesting. Thank you for that mind blowing piece of info. whilst at it. Waldorf have introduced the Kyra (Kyro?) module synth, 128 voice for a good price by the sound of it. hmmmmm food for thought.
lew
), without aftertouch and of very low quality and playability (except the TP9 in the Lead3 and Wave).
but still having the same requests for 7+ years