The Clavia Nord Lead 2 is a classic virtual analog synth from the mid-‘90s. Compared to its predecessor, it adds a Ring Modulator, a sine waveform for OSC 1, increased LFO waveforms, and distortion, among other features. The panel is clear and easy-to-understand, making it a great choice for all types of users, especially for live performers. This is a great synth and you can find it on the used market for a good price.
Clavia Nord Lead 2 Strengths:
- Easy-to-use, Classic Layout
- Good Build Quality
- Unison and Hard Sync
- Nice Synth
- Low Used Prices
Clavia Nord Lead 2 Details:
| Used Price | Both 49-key and Rackmount: Around $800 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 49 or Rackmount |
| Keyboard Type | Unweighted |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | N/A |
| Dimensions | Keyboard: 34” × 10.4” × 4.1” Rackmount: 17.3” × 6.3” × 4.3” |
| Weight | Keyboard: 11.7 lbs Rackmount: 6.17 lbs |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes (Keyboard only) |
| Mod Wheel | Yes (Keyboard only) |
| Sends Aftertouch | No |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | Yes |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Master Level Velocity/Morph Assign |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | No |
| MIDI Messages | CC |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Clavia Nord Lead 2:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 4 |
| Number of Envelopes | 3 |
| Number of LFOs | 2 |
| Filter Types | Classic LPF 2-pole Classic LPF 4-pole State Variable OB OB HPF 4-pole OB BPF 4-pole |
| FX Units | Tube Saturator |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | Yes |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
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| Panel Layout |  |
| Ease of Use | |
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| Build Quality | |
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