Ratings



Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality

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 Around $700
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 LPF Juicy 12dB
LPF Juicy 24dB
HPF Juicy 24dB
BPF Juicy 24dB
FX Units Brit-Vox
Stompbox Modeler
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM Yes
Ring Mod Yes
Waveshaper No
Unison Yes
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator No