Nord C2D vs Nord Wave 2
| Nord C2D | Nord Wave 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 2 x 61 medium weighted waterfall keys (dual-manual organ, 122 keys) | 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | — | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 0 | — |
| Sound engine | — | 4-layer performance synthesizer: Virtual Analog, Wavetable, FM and sample playback (Nord Sample Library 3.0, 1 GB memory) |
| Effects | — | 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) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 16 kg | 8.75 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 966 × 163 × 445 mm | 990 × 100 × 295 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 122 | 61 |
| Pedals | Bass pedal MIDI In (5-pin DIN), Sustain/rotary pedal inputs | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Nord Wave 2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (16 kg vs 8.75 kg).
Full spec sheets: Nord C2D · Nord Wave 2. Rows with a highlighted background differ.