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Clavia • Nord Lead 2

The incredible Nord Lead synthesizer is taken a few steps further with the Nord Lead 2. It uses the same synthesis technology and sounds as good as the Nord Lead, but adds a few nice new touches. These features include a ring modulator, OSC 1 can sync with the white noise generator, increased LFO and arpeggiator waveforms and patterns, distortion in the squelchier punchier filter section and 4 individual outputs.

All the great sound, MIDI control and analog-like sound and design that made the Nord Lead famous return in this new and improved version. For those of you who do not need the 49 note velocity+aftertouch sensitive keyboard, there is a rack module version - the Nord Lead 2R.

The Nord Lead 2 is the synthesizer of choice for many professionals including: The Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, Leftfield, Mike Oldfield, Front Line Assembly, KMFDM, Mirwais, Underworld, Jean Michel Jarre, Skinny Puppy, Depeche Mode, and A Guy Called Gerald.

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Omer

Posted 290 days ago

Does the keyboard itself got aftertouch?
i mean - can I apply aftertouch from the NL2 keyboard on it's own sounds?

Tobbe

Posted 352 days ago

Tomas Bodin of the fantastic Swedish prog act The Flower Kings also uses Nord synths... in a heavenly manner by the way!!

Condra

Posted 427 days ago

I had a Nord Rack 2 for a while. I found the general sound and potential for sound design to be ok, but miles behind what modern software is capable of. Build quality is good, and the red looks cool. Overrated over-hyped, and over-priced in my opinion..

Alan

Posted 431 days ago

I have the Nord Lead 2X...a unbelievable virtual analog that is fat sounding, dependable, well-made, has a velocity sensitive keyboard action, only weighs about 13 lbs, and is very easy to use out of the box without reading the manual. And I got it, brand spanking new, with a soft case, for $900...and absolute steal. I have a few minor niggles with it (like no favorites storage, and no aftertouch)...but the Prophets, Oberheims, and JP's did not have those things either...and you won't find people complaining about them. I understand that they no longer import the NL2X into the U.S., but my advise is that if you can pick one up, DO IT !!

LUIS

Posted 437 days ago

BRANDON FLOWERS (THE KILLERS) use a nord lead2

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