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Audio Connections
left out
and
right out
the left and right line level outputs from the Nord Wave are
unbalanced. Use 1/4” connectors to connect the Nord Wave
to an amplifier or recording equipment.
the Nord Wave is a true stereo instrument, with separate
signal paths for the left and right audio channels. to prop-
erly experience the Nord Wave, always use both outputs in
a stereo operation.
Headphones
this is where you connect a 1/4” stereo connector from a
pair of headphones.
General guide on audio connections
Make all the connections before you turn on the power
•
to your amplifier.
turn
•
on
the power to your amplifier
last
.
turn
•
off
the power to your amplifier
first
.
Playing at a high volume level can result in hearing
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impairments such as permanent hearing loss.
MIDI Connections
midi out
MIdI connection used for sending MIdI data from the
Nord Wave to other equipment such as sound modules or
computers.
midi iN
MIdI connection used to receive MIdI data to the Nord
Wave from other equipment such as keyboards, sound
modules and computers.
USB Connection
the USB connection is used for the Nord Wave to com-
municate with a personal computer. the computer can e.g.
run the Nord Wave Manager application, or be used if the
operating system in the synthesizer needs to be updated.
Computers running Microsoft Windows operating
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systems need a driver for the USB connection to func-
tion. The driver can be found on the enclosed Nord
Wave DVD, or at the Clavia web site.
Pedal Connections
the Nord Wave has two pedal inputs; one for a sustain
pedal and one for a control pedal (an expression type
pedal, which can be used to control various parameters).
SuStAiN
pedal
1/4” connector for a switch type pedal. When a connected
pedal is operated, the notes you play will be sustained.
two types of pedal polarities can be used, you select the
one that applies to your sustain pedal, in the System menu
which is described on page 66.
coNtrol
pedal
1/4” stereo connector for pedals of potentiometer type
(also know as expression pedals). this can be used as a
source for the Morph function or to control the overall
volume. Please refer to page 13 for more information on
Morphing.
When connecting an expression pedal to the Control Pedal
input, you should use a stereo cable (tip-ring-Sleeve).
Please note that the pedal must have a stereo output jack.
the resistance range of the Control Pedal should be 10 to
50 kohm.
to simplify setup, the most common pedal models (roland,
Yamaha, Ernie Ball and Fatar) are pre-configured in the
Nord Wave, and you simply select the type of pedal which
you want to use in the System menu. the System Menu is
described on page 66.
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