Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
|---|---|
| Panel Layout |  |
| Ease of Use | |
| Keyboard Feel | |
| Build Quality | |
The Nord Lead 1 is a classic virtual analog synth from the mid-‘90s. The panel is clear and easy-to-understand. In addition to controlling two LFOs and three Envelopes, you can control Omnisphere’s FM — a welcome feature to an oscillator section that’s relatively simple. It’s great for all types of users, but especially for live performers since they’re light and easily moved, and the layout is easy-to-use. This is a great synth and you can find it on the used market for a good price.
Clavia Nord Lead 1 Strengths:
- Easy-to-use, Classic Layout
- Good Build Quality
- Unison and Hard Sync
- Nice Synth
- Low Used Prices
Nord Lead 1 Details:
| Used Price | Around $700 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 49 or Rackmount |
| Keyboard Type | Unweighted |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | N/A |
| Dimensions | Keyboard: 31.5” × 10.2” × 3.6” Rackmount: 17.13” × 8.27” × 4.13” (4U high) |
| Weight | Keyboard: 10.7 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 Nord Lead 1:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 4 |
| Number of Envelopes | 3 |
| Number of LFOs | 2 |
| Filter Types | LPF Juicy 12dB LPF Juicy 24dB HPF Juicy 24dB BPF Juicy 24dB |
| FX Units | None |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
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