The lead a1 combines the latest analogue modelling engine from the nord lead 4, offering 24voice polyphonic and four part multitimbral synthesis. 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. Benutzerhandbuch nord lead a1 nord lead a1r nord keyboards. Thanks to its carefully thought out user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for speedier programming, and delivers sensational results. It contains a myriad of controllers, effects, and special features. View online or download clavia nord lead a1 user manual. I own a nord lead 1, and i want to repair nords when i begin to take on more work. System shift polyphonic lead auto portamento osc 1 osc 2 sync demo pulse width mix osc 2 osc 1 osc 2 fm amt. Nord lead a1 mario pierro bank by nordkeyboards sound demos from the mario pierro bank for the nord lead a1. At the heart of the lead a1 is a new analog modeling engine, which recreates a read more. Nord con software manual bu0000 english other languages. The fifth generation of our successful stage series, the nord stage 3 features our latest awardwinning technologies including the nord lead a1. Pdf 172 kb control and parameter boxes for nord frequency inverters bu0040 english other languages. Sounds wide, full and punchy with versatile effects onboard.
Since the shaper can induce skew and wave folding in addition to stretching pulses, nord has tightened up the terminology. Clavia nord lead a1 manuals manuals and user guides for clavia nord lead a1. The users manual is well written and can be downloaded online. Producing standout sounds for live or for the studio, the lead a1 is. Supersmooth modeled filters with a warm analogue character.
Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be possible. Watch our nord lead a1 speedy tutorial series read our guide to the nord keyboards range. The lead a1 s filter section features classic 12 and 24 db low pass, a high pass and a band pass filter, together with stunning emulations of the diode and ladder filters from the legendary mini and the tb303 synthesizers as used in the lead 4. They look alike though not completely a1 has a little bit more compact dimensions. Clavia nord lead a1 user manual 40 pages analog modeling. 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. This is the new nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer a stunning sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interface. User account menu nord lead 4 or a1 vs access virus which to choose. We had an energetic discussion at gearslutz because the acronym pwm was not used in nords comparison sheet or manual for the a1. This is the new nord lead a1 analogue modelling synthesizer a stunning. Hi all, ive been looking into buying a hardware synth. The in your face sound has been enhanced with 24bit da converters.
Like all nord instruments, the lead a1 is handmade in nord s stockholm factory with incredible attention to detail and quality control. User manual nord lead 4 nord lead 4r nord keyboards. Theres nothing in the manual to state what mains sources are accepted, but the. The nord lead 2x and its rackmount version, the nord rack 2x, each sold seperately preserve all of the essential parts of the nord lead 2, including the fast and easy user interface as well as its characteristic sound. At the heart of the lead a1 is a new analog modeling engine, which recreates a total analog signal path with uncanny realism, and is capable of immense sonic variety. Manual sread or download the complete and original owners manual in pdf. Clavia nord lead a1r analog modeling synthesizer rack nord. The followup to clavias nord lead 3 is not the nord lead 4 well, not yet, anyway, but a beefedup version of the nord lead 2. Nord lead rack forum 1 user nords classical virtual analog synth nord lead 122x34a1 and nord rack versions 13 topics 7114 posts last post by poweiss yesterday, 04. User manual nord lead a1 nord lead a1r nord keyboards. The lead a1 introduces a new frontpanel user interface, designed to make programming quick and easy, while retaining hands on flexibility. Nord lead 1 vs nord lead 2 not 2x ive owned a few things from nord.
Producing standout sounds, the lead a1 is ideal for all musical genres. The nord lead 4 has a more versatile programming structure intended for people that like to program their own sounds. It was created with the help of peter jubel, who also cofounded propellerhead software. Both keyboards have 49 notes, are velocity sensitive, retain clavia classic mod wheel and wooden pitch bend lever as well as a 4part multitimbrality traditional for lead series. Others nord lead 3 schematic maintenance manual clavia.
Nord lead a1 this is the new nord lead a1 analogue modelling synthesizer a stunning sounding synthesizer that combines our nextgeneration analogue modelling with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interface. Lookup clavia nord lead prices the link above will. All of the lead a1s knobs transmit midi control data. With an amazingly lightweight design and all the sounds youll need, the nord stage 3 88 is an outstanding performance instrument. The nord lead a1 is well described in the comments section here. Producing standout sounds for live or for the studio, the lead a1 is ideal for all musical genres. Compared to synthesizers being constructed via analog components, the nord lead uses digital signal processors dsps programmed to emulate both subtractive and analogue fm synthesis crossmodulation to reproduce the warmth and. This is the new nord lead a1 analog modeling synthesizer a stunning sounding synthesizer with a. The nord lead a1 takes the formidable range of features and peerless sound quality of the nord lead 4 and applies an allnew front panel interface. Nord lead a1 a true synthesizer powerhouse synthtopia. Nord lead 3 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Filter fm amt osc 2 lfo 1 morph amount special mono legato poly the shift and sync buttons. Nord lead a1 analogue modeling synthesizer perth mega music.
The first was a nord modular g2, a lot of fun to play with and very versatile but i was turned off a bit by the cleanliness of the sound. The keybed is great, i personally prefer it to all my other keyboards, my nektar panorama p6 has left my desk and the nl4 replaced it as my primary kb, and that pitch stick, so precise, i love it. The nord lead a1 is an analog modeling synthesizer that can be used live or in the studio, containing the interface of the lead a1r as well as a 49key keyboard. If process a1 is executed several times, the filter settings, envelopes, and modulation rates and amounts will change since they are continu ous parameters. Mode demploi nord lead a1 nord lead a1r nord keyboards. Jun 20, 2017 the fifth generation of our successful stage series, the nord stage 3 features our latest awardwinning technologies including the nord lead a1 synth engine with sample playback, acclaimed nord.
Designed to let you easily dial in soaring lead synths, lush pads and rugged digital waveforms in seconds. 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. Nord gear corporation midwest 800 nord drive po box 367 waunakee, wi 53597 phone. Nord lead rack forum 1 user nord s classical virtual analog synth nord lead 122x34 a1 and nord rack versions 13 topics 7114 posts last post by poweiss yesterday, 04. 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. The nord stage 3 hp76 sports nords lightweight hammer action portable keybed, the same one found on the nord electro hp models and the nord piano hp. Clavia nord lead a1 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Overview there are three different nord electro 2 models.
Pdf 5 mb interfaceconverter rs232485 bu0010 english other languages. It has all sorts of 14 inch inputs and outputs as well as midi connections. Manual sread or download the complete and original owners manual in pdf format. We find out why, and how it improves on the original. Others nord lead 3 schematic maintenance manual clavia data. We then spoke about boardlevel repair issues seeing that ive been trying to obtain a service manual schematics for the nord lead 1 for years. All of the lead a1 s knobs transmit midi control data.
The first use case is for live performances, but the second use case is as a composers tool for. Nord lead a1 no ajahn chah pdf english user manual v1. We have 1 clavia nord lead a1 manual available for free pdf download. Excellent analog synth for gigging with an intelligent and intuitive user interface enabling easy on the fly edits with no menu diving. The nord lead 4s poly mode and its patterns have been discarded but, given the a1s simplified approach, this is perhaps a good place to reduce complexity. The nord lead 3 same thing but that one has so much more to offer so if find one for a good price in my case right now it isnt worth that much to upgrade ill probably upgrade or get one of thoose too. An arpeggiator is included, as are a pitch stick and mod wheel, and the synth features 4part multitimbral 24note. The nord lead a1 features a shape mode newly developed wave engine with unique oscillator configura shape 0. Nord modular forum 1 user everything about the clavia nord modular g2, g1, and micromodular synthesizers. It has a unique pitch shifting stick and a wheel to go along with it. Is the lead 4 a an improved replacement to the a1 or are these different concurrent products. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for. The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in.
Sounds i just totally love the nord lead sound this thing is capable of generating some absolutely wonderful sounds in very high quality. 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. The bank consists of 100 performances and 100 single programs and is compatible with both the nord lead a1 and the nord lead a1r. Nord user forum view topic nord lead a1 global midi. The lead a1 aims to condense the most playable elements of the nord keyboard. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages. In the nord lead 4 and a1, the keyboard always send on global channel, regardless of slot focus. The global midi channel transmits all keyboard, pedal and panel ac tions. If you use a 4voice nord lead, you will not be able to select these demo songs. Given there are nord lead 1s still going strong i have every confidence these will last at least 25 years. The lead a1 also includes the nord sound manager software patch library for managing and sorting your custom patches.
Likewise, the a1 offers mono or legato modes for monosynth duties, with or without portamento, but you can no longer choose the note priority, which is a shame. Kraft music nord lead a1 virtual analog synth demo with. Clavia nord lead a1 keyboard synthesizer for sale online. Nord electro 2 service manual revision history rev. If you have the rack version of the nord lead, make sure you transmit on midi channel 1. 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. I found this to be helpful whilst testing the synth as you really dont need to tear open the sealed plastic bag containing the manual that comes with the keyboard in the event of it having to be returned. Thanks to its carefully thoughtout user interface, the lead a1 encourages experimentation, allows for far speedier programming. 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. Keyboardists of all styles at sweetwater agree that its an outstanding keybed thats well suited for piano, organ, and synth performances. The lead a1 features the convenience of midi over usb for use with a sequencer or with the included sound manager software. I believe the a1 was concieved to get people to start playing with the knobs instead of just choosing presets. Bonjour beaucoup d hesitation entre le nord lead a1, le prologue 8.