It is a 24voice synthesizer the nl2 is 16voice with many new features including many bigger knobs and controls. Other things got in the way and so it didnt get much use, so i sold it. Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer full warranty. The stage 3 features nords latest technologies including the nord lead a1 synth engine with sample playback, the nord c2d organ, an enhanced piano section and extensive handson effects. Nord lead a1 a true synthesizer powerhouse synthtopia. It functions as a vst plugin, a vst 3 plugin and a standalone application. Clavia dmi ab has announced that the nord lead a1r, a desktoprackmountable version of the new lead a1 analogue modeling synthesizer, is now shipping. The nord lead a1 resides in a familiar form factor, with a fouroctave unweighted synthaction keyboard with velocity sensitivity but no aftertouch, nords signature wooden pitchbend stick and pumice modulation wheel, and controls clustered on the left side of the front panel. The hardware like all nord instruments, the lead a1 and lead a1r are handmade in nords stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality control. All of the lead a1 s knobs transmit midi control data.
The nord lead emulated a fourvoice, velocitysensitive, dualoscillator polysynth with a resonant but not selfoscillating filter, dual lfos, dual adsr contour generators, and an independent modulation contour generator. Cast your vote for a clavia nord lead a1 editor and librarian in patch base for mac and ipad. Introducing nora, a sensational collection of presets for the nord lead a1 discover a powerful new library, bringing unparalleled creativity to your fingertips. With an allmetal chassis, tactile knobs, and unfaltering emphasis on quality, the a1r is an instrument designed to last a lifetime. Dive in and create incredible patches far quicker than would normally be possible with a synthesizer of such power. Nord lead a1 official demo nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer a stunning sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interface. True to its name, the nord piano 4 has a sizable bank of highquality piano patches. The nord lead 2x has space for all 100 patches without needing a seperate storage card. Dont like the nord lead series that much, but the nord lead a1 sounds great.
Nord lead a1r synthesizer now available synthtopia. The most visible new feature was replacing all the control knobs with endless rotary knobs surrounded by a lighted indicating collar to show the current setting. I bought my nord lead 1 there at a discount since i was the keyboard department answer man warren harris, aka hanna and i were the keyboard department team for a space. Nord lead a1 bladerunner soundset 50 patches youtube. The nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer will change your concept of synthesis. The lead a1 also includes the nord sound manager software patch library for managing and sorting your custom patches. Heil krauter awesome barefoot67 great set, highly recommended. Discuss any issues around nords keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music.
At the heart of the lead a1 is nords analog modeling engine. The hardware like all nord instruments, the lead a1 and lead a1r are handmade in nord s stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality. Midi control the lead a1 features the convenience of midi over usb for use with a sequencer or with the included sound manager software. The lead a1 is a versative virtual analog va modeling synthesizer that is 4part multitimbral, with 24note polyphony, flexible oscillators, 5waveform lfo, 1224db lowpass filter, and 4 arpeggiators. At the 2014 namm show, nord keyboards are introducing the new nord lead a1 a new keyboard that they call a true synthesizer powerhouse the lead a1 combines the latest analogue modelling engine from the nord lead 4, offering 24voice polyphonic and. Lush grand pianos, quirky upright pianos, retro cp70 and dx7 patches, and nords famed electric piano emulations are swiftly accessible from the onboard program menu.
Clavia nord lead a1 bladerunner2049 soundset 50 patches. Nord lead a1 49key analog modeling synthesizer nord leada 1. The nord lead is a series of virtual analog subtractive synthesizers, manufactured by clavia. Click the place inline button after uploading the mp3 sample in order to automatically create a flash mp3 player in your post. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be possible, and ultimately delivers sensational sonic results. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming. Ive now done 100 patches for it, all from the front panel and from scratch. It did well to distract me from the nord lead 2, but not the nord lead 3. Anyway, i recently sold my montage 6 for a bit of cash and. Now with the lead a1 you can simply like what youve done into a. Preset patch musical presets, patches and information. Rides in the storm has released new patches for several synthesizers.
All of the features of the lead a1 synth are carried over. The hardware like all nord instruments, the lead a1 and lead a1r are handmade in nord s stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality control. When it was announced last year, the a1 virtual analogue polysynth the eighth to bear the nord lead name not only followed hot on the heels of the nord lead 4, it just about trod on them. The nord lead a1 features a shape mode newly developed wave engine with unique oscillator configura shape 0. Clavia nord lead a1 editor and librarian patch base. When youre ready, save your favourite patch or patches to the lead a1s memory. Nord lead a1 bladerunner2049 soundset 50 patches lfo store. To me it seems like the nl has some huge advantages over the peak overall. Nord user forum view topic new nord lead a1 patches. Nord stage 3 compact 73key stage keyboard sweetwater. Like all nord instruments, the lead a1 is handmade in nord s stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality control.
To enjoy all 100 patches, the nord lead 2 requires a storage card. Korg synth patches synth presets geosynths for the. Unique to the nord lead a1 is the new like function, a simple and brilliant practical feature to use during patch creation. When the nord lead 2 hit the market two years later we both sat down in. In this 4part tutorial series swedish keyboardist and composer albin westerlind will focus on creative sound design using the nord lead a1 and how to make patches optimized for live performances. Nord lead a1 synthetiseur 49 touches a modelisation algam. Buy nord lead a1 49key analog modeling synthesizer nord leada 1. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. I still think it is really cool and i love the layout but feel like these oscillators are not going to cut through with the band. However, though it looks similar to the nl4, the a1 is significantly different. Sorry about the flashing lights so, i had an a1 not long after they came out, but due to lack of room in my old room, it was always in the way, so ended up leaning up against the wall, so i.
Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer guitar center. In japan the nord lead a1 is the most expensive of all the leads right now. The nord lead 2 only has space for 40 user patches. Extensive use of the oscillator configuration modulation. These patches are included in the analog custom patches from. Share your synth programs patches for the nord lead series nl, nl2, nl2x, nl3, nl4, nord lead a1 forum rules how to get the mp3player. All of the lead a1s knobs transmit midi control data. The nl would be around 800900 and has 24 voices compared to the peak with 8 for 1100 new.
Mar 29, 2020 rides in the storm has released new patches for several synthesizers. Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer musicians friend. Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer full warranty gigbag. Nord lead a1 vst editor plugin, standalone app by ctnr audio. Jan 20, 2014 at the 2014 namm show, nord keyboards are introducing the new nord lead a1 a new keyboard that they call a true synthesizer powerhouse the lead a1 combines the latest analogue modelling engine from the nord lead 4, offering 24voice polyphonic and four part multitimbral synthesis. External reverb, eq, delay, and mix compression where used while producing the audio demo. A new unison mode is available that wont affect polyphony so that you can.
Nord lead a1 vst editor plugin, standalone app by ctnr. Korg synth patches synth presets geosynths for the nord lead a1. The lead a1 aims to condense the most playable elements of the nord keyboard range into a single instrument. Upload a mp3 file where you play some notes using your programpatch.
I have not tried the nord lead a1 yet, but its on my radar. Nord lead a1 jarre perfomances custom patches youtube. Producing standout sounds for live or for the studio, the lead a1 is ideal for all musical genres. At the heart of lead a1 is nords new analog modeling engine. Nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer sweetwater. The hardware like all nord instruments, the lead a1 and lead a1r are handmade in nords stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality. When programming a patch its often not clear if its yet perfect.
Korg synth patches synth presets geosynths for the nord. This is the new nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer a stunning sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interface. Whether youre onstage or in the studio, the lead a1 s innovative architecture lets you quickly amass a huge arsenal of stunning sounds that work perfectly across musical genres. Trademark nord finish with an allmetal chassis, tactile knobs, and unfaltering emphasis on quality, the lead a1 is an instrument designed to last a lifetime. Rides in the storm releases soundpacks for peaksummit. Nord lead a1 presets techno, progressive, melodic techno by. Discuss any issues around nord s keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. View topic new nord lead a1 patches nord user forum.
This collection contains 30 patches, programmed by claudio g. Now with the lead a1 you can simply like what youve done into a temporary location and continue editing. Aggressive leads, dreaming pads and groovy keys make. Lisbon dream patches, a pack of 50 peaksummit presets. Nord lead a1 49key analog modeling synthesizer nordleada1. When the nord lead 2 hit the market two years later we both sat down in the mixermonitor booth and listened to the nord lead 2. Buy synth sounds, soundbanks, samplepacks, presets, patches. Preset patch is a free patch exchange, however, to promote a healthy community of sharing, you are given a set number of download tokens per 24hour period. In this 4part tutorial series swedish keyboardist and composer albin westerlind will focus on creative sound design using the nord lead a1 and how to make patches optimized for live performances all patches used in this tutorial series will be available for download as they are released.
Clavia nord lead 2x 1983 retro 150 presets by chronos. Sorry about the flashing lights so, i had an a1 not long after they came out, but due to lack of room in my old room, it was always in the way, so ended up leaning up against the wall, so i sold it. Happy new year everyone, ive got a weird question im really confused between the nord lead and the nord a1 im looking for that signature nord sound but not purely restricted to organs and pianos, which is why i was considering the a1 over the electro and the lead, since there are no demo units and or showroom where i live my assessment is perhaps only as good as the youtube videos available. We suggest you buy sound banks of professional sound designers and musicians for use in your music. I want to replace my microkorg because i am sick of the knob matrix. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows. The nord lead 3 was a more advanced version introduced in 2001, with many new features like 4 operator fm synthesis sinus modulation, and an arpeggiator. With an allmetal chassis, tactile knobs, and unfaltering emphasis on quality, the lead a1 is an instrument designed to last a lifetime. Is the lead 4 a an improved replacement to the a1 or are these different concurrent products. The nick semrad stage 2 2 ex bank features 50 creative patches in bundle format, and the nick semrad a1 bank features 50 programs.
The mutator function allows variations of a patch to be created by adjusting one, some, or. Nord lead a1 49key analog modeling synthesizer nordlead. You can download presets, patches, sound sets, samples of professional sound designers and. Like all nord instruments, the lead a1 is handmade in nords stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality control. Mar, 2018 this video shows the use of individual programs on the custom perfomances based on jmj songs. All sound packs can be listened and downloaded in wave, midi formats, and some as presets.
Nord lead a1 presets techno, progressive, melodic techno. The nord stage 3 comes in three models, which differ only in terms of their keybed and playing action. A new unison mode is available that wont affect polyphony so that you can get some extremely thick and fat polyphonic sounds. Nord lead a1 vst editor plugin, standalone app by ctnr audio is a virtual instrument audio plugin and a standalone application. At the heart of the lead a1 is nord s analog modeling engine. I bought the nord lead a1 shortly after it came out and was pretty blown away with the sound of it. Today, the nord lead 4 is the seventh keyboardtoting model in the family. Oct 24, 2014 it did well to distract me from the nord lead 2, but not the nord lead 3. Now i am having a closer look at the nord lead a1r4 or the peak. Selling your patches directly through our marketplace is easy and allows you to earn synthcoins that you can use to buy musical instruments or other software packages. The keyboard is a fatar 49key keybed with a superfast response. Newly redesigned and vastly improved, clavia gives us the nord lead 3. This fifthgeneration stage series keyboard offers the awardwinning nord lead a1 synth engine with sample playback, the renowned nord c2d organ engine, an advanced piano section, and access to handson effects everything you need for a stellar performance in any setting.