Nord Lead
| Nord Lead | |
|---|---|
Nord Lead 2X | |
| Manufacturer | Clavia |
| Dates | 1995 – |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Nord Lead : 4 (12 expanded) Nord Lead 2 : 16 Nord Lead 2X : 20 Nord Lead 3 : 24 Nord Lead 4 : 20 Nord Lead A1 : 26 |
| Timbrality | 4 |
| Oscillator | 2 per voice |
| LFO | Triangle, sawtooth, square, random, sample and hold |
| Synthesis type | Virtual analog subtractive |
| Filter | 1 Digital multi-mode filter |
| Attenuator | ADSR envelope generator |
| Aftertouch expression | Nord Lead 3 only |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Storage memory | Nord Lead 1/2: 99 patches Nord Lead 2X: 4x99 patches Nord Lead 3: 1024 patches Nord Lead 4: 4x99 patches Nord Lead A1: 8x50 patches |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 49 keys |
| Left-hand control | Pitch bend, mod wheel |
| External control | MIDI in/out |
The Nord Lead is a series of virtual analog subtractive synthesizers, manufactured by Clavia.
Released in 1995, the original Nord Lead popularized the term "virtual analog synthesis". The phrase was coined by Clavia at the release of the Nord Lead. This synthesizer is distinctive for its red body, knob-laden surface, and unique pitch-stick and modulation wheel. The model received several updates, including the Nord Lead 2, Nord Lead 3, and Nord Lead 2X.