Nord Lead A1

GENERAL FEATURES

• 26 voices, 4 part multitimbral.

• 3 part effects section (FX, delay and reverb) for each part

• 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard (keyboard version only) with octave shift buttons, +/-2 octaves.

• Keyboard Split with 2 slots for the upper and lower sections.

• Modulation Wheel (keyboard version only).

• Pitch Stick with no dead zone at zero crossing (keyboard version only).

• Programmable Pitch bend range, up to +/- 4 octaves

• Separate up/down bend range: -12 or -24 semitones, + 2 semitones

• 1 pedal input for sustain.

• 1 pedal input for expression pedal.

USER INTERFACE

• 3 LED displays, 23 knobs, 3 encoders and 20+ buttons for program and performance editing.

OSCILLATOR SECTION

• Oscillator models of multiple waveforms (traditional analog, extended analog, pulse waveforms, real-time algorithmical waveforms with additive-, FM- and formant- synthesis)

• OSC config knob 11 categories (Pitch, Shape, Osc Sync, Noise Mix, Osc 2 Detune, Sine Mix, Tri Mix, Saw Mix, Square Mix, Freq Modulation, Amp Modulation)

FILTER SECTION

• Multi-mode filter with 12 dB (2-pole) low pass, 24 dB (4-pole) lowpass and band pass, high pass, Ladder M and Ladder TB characteristics.

• Cut off, Resonance, envelope amount, envelope amount controlled by velocity.

• ADR/ASR envelope.

• Filter keyboard tracking can be set to off, 1/3, 2/3 or full.

• Adjustable Filter Distortion.

MODULATION SECTION

• LFO generates a triangle, square, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth or sample and hold waveforms. LFO can be routed to Filter Frequency and Osc mod. The LFO rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock.

• LFO can be switched to polyphonic Env mode with four different characteristics and sample and hold is manually triggered by keyboard (polyphonic S/H).

• Arpeggiator: Range: 1 - 4 octave. Modes: up, down, up/down and random. The Arpeggio rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock.

• ADR/ASR envelope, velocity control on/off, inverse envelope on/off.

AMPLIFIER SECTION

• ADR/ASR envelope, velocity control on/off, gain control.

• Individual Pan-control per program

PERFORMANCE SECTION

• Voice modes: Poly, Legato with portamento, Mono, True Unison 1, 2 & 3.

• Four program slots for layering possibilities and multitimbrality.

EFFECTS

• FX section with Flanger, Phaser, Ring Modulation, Chorus, Ensemble and Drive.

• Delay section with tap tempo, four stages of feedback, stereo ping-pong, dry/wet mix. The Delay speed can be synchronized to the Master Clock.

• Reverb section with five algorithms (Room, Stage 1, Stage 2, Hall 1, Hall 2).

MEMORY

• Programs (single sounds): 8 x 50 (400) locations

• Performances (multi sounds): 4 x 50 (200) locations

AUDIO OUT

• 4 outputs. Each slot can be assigned to its own output.

• Headphones output.

• High resolution low noise 24 bit DACs.

MIDI FEATURES

• All control knobs and switches send and receive control change messages.

• System exclusive bulk dumps. One program or all programs.

• Master Clock will sync to incoming MIDI clock.

• Soft Thru

CONNECTION

• 4 Line Level Audio Outputs - ¼', 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced

• Stereo Headphone Output - ¼', 6,35 mm stereo jack

• Sustain Pedal - ¼', 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g., Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.

• Control Pedal - ¼', 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Yamaha FC-7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 or Korg XVP10.

• USB connector with MIDI capabilities

• MIDI In & Out - 5 pin DIN connectors

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• User Manual

• Power Cord with IEC C14 connector

DIMENSIONS

• Nord Lead A1: 802 x 92 x 260 mm (31.5 x 3.6 x 10.2')

WEIGHT

• Nord Lead A1: 4.85 kg (10.7 lbs)