One of the most incredible new synths available. It re-defines analog synthesis in a modern synth. Using Virtual Sound Modeling technology the intricate nuances and character of analog synth sounds are beautifully recreated on this amazingly flexible synth.

First of all, it can sound like them all, an ARP 2600 or a Minimoog or a Roland Jupiter. This synth is polyphonic and multitimbral, it has a very flexible filter, LFO and Envelope control, portamento/legato, a great arpeggiator and analog-like dedicated knobs for quick and easy synthesizing!

Everything is MIDI'd up and controllable, there's a great pitch bender and a 'morphing' feature. A performance mode allows certain parameters to be stored with a sound such as unison or poly modes, legato and portamento. It is available as a Keyboard, a Rackmount module and as Virtual PC Software.

This synth is currently in use by lots of artists including Ken Ishii, The Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Cirrus, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Deftones, Mouse on Mars, Maroon 5, Dr. Dre, Laurent Garnier, ATB, The Prodigy, Autechre, Astral Projection, Boom Boom Satellites, Fluke, Front Line Assembly, KMFDM and Underworld.

noah vail

March 18, 2012 @ 7:57 pm

You're correct, chris h, the eBay listing you linked to is the expander of which I speak. Good luck!

noah vail

March 18, 2012 @ 7:15 pm

chris h:

You need the Nord Lead 1 expander, which converts the synth from four to 12 voices and adds the PCMCIA card slot. The expander originally listed for $695. Don't see any currently listed on eBay, but that might be your best shot.

Chris H

March 15, 2012 @ 8:45 am

Hi,
Can a brother explain what I have to do to expand this synth to 12 voices? Mine has software ver. 2.6. Do i just need to get PCMCIA card like this one: http://www.ebay.pl/itm/220972769756?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m 1423.l2649 and put this in appropriate slot?

skunk3

October 29, 2011 @ 9:41 pm

I've used Nord Leads before... 1 and 2. I honestly don't see the hype. They're good synths but nothing so special to justify their average used prices on ebay. I think people get caught up in the red color scheme or something, haha! For the money there's better options out there, imo.

Brian

September 20, 2011 @ 7:16 pm

This is a amazing synth, i snagged one in almost new condition with the manual (no cards) for $600. I love this synth, It does what it does really well and sounds great. If you are into buying and collecting synthesizers a nord lead or nord lead 2 are a must own.

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