Nord Lead A1 Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

49 Key Velocity Sensitive

SKU: LEADA1

Nord Lead A1 Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

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Cutting Edge Simple yet Powerful Synth!

Producing stand-out sounds for live or for the studio, the Lead A1 is ideal for all musical genres. Thanks to its carefully thought-out user interface, the Lead A1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be possible, and ultimately delivers sensational sonic results.

Our best-ever analogue modelling

The Lead A1 "heart" is Nord's new analogue modeling engine. Taking virtual analogue synthesis to the next level, this modeling recreates a total analogue signal path with uncanny realism. Boasting 26-voice polyphony and four simultaneous synthesizer parts, the Lead A1 is a true synth powerhouse that goes way beyond the current trend for limited capability analogue reissues.

Nord Lead A1 Synth front panel closeup

The Lead A1 has a brand new simple yet sophisticated front panel interface. Nord have come up with a solution to several requests from pro players – even the most experienced programmers - who need to create the perfect sound as quickly as possible for today's live or studio time demands...the result is the ability to create incredible patches far quicker than would normally be possible with a synthesizer of such power.

Main features

Oscillators

Unique Oscillator concept
8 Oscillator Configurations
Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, AM, Noise, Sub Mix, FM
Traditional Analog and Digital Waveforms
Unison

Modulation

LFO with 5 waveforms
Mod Envelope
LFO as additional ModEnv

Filter

12, 24 dB low-pass filters
High-pass and Band-pass filters
Transistor and diode ladder filter simulations
of Mini and TB-303

Effects

Ensemble, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulator, Drive

Performance

4-part multi-timbral
Master Clock Sync of Arpeggiator, LFO and Delay
Velocity and Mod Wheel Morph
USB MIDI

Special features

Mutator
Like Button
Extra Fat Unison mode

Useful Comparison Chart for the Nord Lead range of Synths:

	NORD LEAD A1	NORD LEAD 4	NORD LEAD 2X
Hardware	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Keybed	49-key Velocity Sensitive	49-key Velocity Sensitive	49-key Velocity Sensitive
Outputs	4 Outputs	4 Outputs	4 Outputs
Headphone Jack
Audio Quality	24bit 96kHz	24bit 96kHz	24bit 96kHz
USB
System	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Programs	8 x 50 Programs, 2 x 50 Performances	4 x 99 Programs, 2 x 50 Performances	4 x 99 Programs, 100 Performances
Polyphony	26 Voices	20 Voices	20 Voices
Multi-Timbral	4 Parts	4 Parts	4 Parts
MIDI over USB
USB Soft MIDI Thru
Nord Sound Manager
Oscillator Section	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Traditional Analog Waveforms	Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square	Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse with PWM	Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse with PWM
Extended Analog Waveforms	Series of Folding/Clipped Waveforms
Pulse Waveforms	Series of Pulses with Fixed Harmonic Spectra
Additional Digital Waveform models
Oscillator Config	Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, AM, Noise, Dual Osc, FM	no, Traditional method	no, Traditional method
Oscillator Sync	Hard Sync	Hard and Soft Sync	Hard Sync
Frequency Modulation	1 Mode	3 Modes	1 Mode
Amplitude Modulation
Noise Generator	Yes, in Osc Config
Filter Section	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Filter Types	12db/24db LP, BP, HP, Ladder M, Ladder TB	12db/24db/48db LP, BP, HP, Ladder M, Ladder TB	12db/24db LP, BP, HP and N
Filter Drive	Gradual	Gradual	On/Off
Filter Envelope	Uses Mod Env	ADSR	ADSR
Modulations	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
LFO	1 LFO (4 waveforms)	2 LFO (10 waveforms)	2 LFO (5 waveforms)
Amp Envelope	ADR/ASR	ADSR	ADSR
Mod Envelope	ADR/ASR	AD/AR	AD
LFO as additional Mod Env
Effects Section	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Effect	Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Chorus, Ensemble, Drive	Crush, Drive, Talk, Comb Filter, Compressor
Reverb	Yes (5 algorithms)	Yes (4 algorithms)
Delay		Yes, but not at the same time as Reverb
Dimensions	Lead A1	Lead 4	Lead 2X
Weight	4.85kg / 10.7lbs	5,3kg / 11.7lbs	5.3kg / 11.7lbs
Width	802mm / 31.5"	864mm / 34"	865 mm / 34"
Depth	260mm / 10.2"	272mm / 10.7"	265mm / 10.4"
Height	92mm / 3.6"	94mm / 3.7"	105mm / 4.1"