Arturia MatrixBrute vs Nord Wave 2
| Arturia MatrixBrute | Nord Wave 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | velocity and aftertouch | 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | yes |
| Polyphony | — | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | — |
| Sound engine | Analog Matrix Synthesizer; Two Analog Exponential VCO's, One Analog Linear VCO/LFO | 4-layer performance synthesizer: Virtual Analog, Wavetable, FM and sample playback (Nord Sample Library 3.0, 1 GB memory) |
| Effects | Analog Effects: Stereo delay, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Analog Reverberator | Per-layer filter mode (HP24/LP24), tube amp sim, 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, compressor, reverb, delay, modulation effects |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 20 kg | 8.75 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 990 × 100 × 295 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 49 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Nord Wave 2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20 kg vs 8.75 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MatrixBrute · Nord Wave 2. Rows with a highlighted background differ.