Celebrate 25 years of Clavia's achievement ...

Clavia Digital Music Instruments was founded in 1983 years ago by Hans Nordelius. Their very first products involved digital audio and samples, technologies that were well and truly in its infancy back in the 80s, incorporated into ddrum electronic drum products.

Thirteen years ago Clavia launched the original Nord Lead, which made a huge impact on the synthesizer community and the MI business. The Nord Lead was Clavia's first keyboard instrument and was to lead the way, not only for the MI business but also for the direction of Clavia as a company.

In order to commemorate this first 25th Anniversary for Clavia, the Nord Lead Anniversary Model Limited Edition was created. This collectible synthesizer will be made in a limited production run that will consist of only 299 units. (Only 100 will be made for and available in the United States, and will begin shipping in May 2008.)

The Nord Lead Anniversary Model Ltd. Edition shares the specifications with the Lead 2X and will be easily recognizable with a custom printed front panel and the inverted color scheme on the keyboard. The individually numbered units will be delivered with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Hans Nordelius, CEO and chief hardware designer for Clavia DMI.

Congratulations to Clavia for 25 years of well-deserved success!

You might get the impression you are looking at a regular analog style synthesizer. Nothing could be more wrong. Based on a legacy of inventing virtual analog synthesizers almost 15 years ago, Clavia takes the new generation of lead synthesizers to the next level.

The Nord Wave gives you traditional analog sounds that interact and coexist with pretty much anythng you want; by combining analog, FM synthesis, wavetable and sampled waveforms - you can use literally any standard audio file as a sound source.

It is a great sample player and analog synthesizer, and so much more!

The Nord Stage Compact is the culmination of Clavias award-winning technology and design in a stage keyboard. Divided into 5 powerful sections, this 73-note synth could be the ultimate performance keyboard for the stage or studio!

Main features

* Organ section with faithful emulations of 3 Classic models. * Piano section with 6 selectable categories. * Synth section generating Subtractive, FM and Wavetable synthesis. * External section making the Nord Stage serve as a master keyboard. * Effects section adding comprehensive effects to your performance. * 73 waterfall organ keys.

Organ The organ section consists of 3 digitally recreated classic organs, the Hammond B3, Vox Continental and the Farfisa. The originals have been carefully analyzed to obtain the very special life and character that lies within these unique instruments. Now available in the Nord Stage with perfect hands on control, housed in traditional Clavia design and with the advantage of 21st century technology.

Piano In the piano section you will find 6 different categories of high quality, multilayered sampled pianos. Ranging from acoustic grands and uprights to timeless electro mechanical classics, now highly desirable and a must have for many musicians. Electric Pianos include Wurlitzer Model 200A, Rhodes Mark I, II and V and Yamaha's CP80 Electric Grand. Nord included accurate samples of acoustic grand pianos like the Steinway D and the Yamaha C7 along with a great Swedish Upright. If the funky sounds of the 70s still excite you, check out the Clavinet D6.

Synth The synth in the Nord Stage offers 3 types of synthesis, Subtractive, FM and Wavetable synthesis. The concept was to create a powerful, versatile synth while maintaining easy control over the parameters and that is exactly what you get. Because of Nord's simplified architecture you have access to all the usual parameters you would expect with just a few buttons and knobs. Building lead sounds, strings and basses with the synth in the Nord stage is easy and fun.

Total Control With the External Section you can use the Nord Stage as a master keyboard. Controlling your other midi gear in the studio or on stage. Work with your favorite sound module just as you would work with the Stage 73, or combine them together in a massive midi setup using splits, layers and controller events. Let the Stage take control of your entire setup.

Effects The Effects Section offers a comprehensive selection of effects. A broad range to choose from assures you'll find something that suits that "special moment" even in the most demanding situations - Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, and more!