Nord : Nord Lead A1 Keyboard 49 keys Synthesiser

This is the new Nord Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer – a stunning sounding synthesizer with a simplified yet hugely powerful front panel interfaceThe Lead for SpeedProducing stand-out sounds for live or for the studio the Lead A1 is ideal for all musical genres. Thanks to its carefully thought-out user interface the Lead A1 encourages experimentation allows for far speedier programming than would otherwise be possible and ultimately delivers sensational sonic results.GENERAL FEATURES49-key octave velocity sensitive keyboard with octave shift buttons (+/-2 octaves).Keyboard Split with 2 slots for the upper and lower sections.Modulation WheelPitch Stick (with no dead zone at zero crossing).Programmable Pitch bend range up to +/- 4 octavesSeparate up/down bend range: -12 or -24 semitones + 2 semitones1 pedal input for sustain.1 pedal input for expression pedal.USER INTERFACE3 LED displays 23 knobs 3 encoders and 20+ buttons for program and performance editing.OSCILLATOR SECTIONMultiple Oscillator waveforms (traditional analog extended analog pulse waveforms wavetable)OSC config knob 8 categories (Pitch Detune Shape Sync Ring Modulation Noise Dual Osc FM)FILTER SECTIONMulti-mode filter with 12 dB (2-pole) low pass 24 dB (4-pole) lowpass and band pass high pass Ladder M and Ladder 303 characteristics.Cut off Resonance envelope amount envelope amount controlled by velocity.ADR/ASR envelope.Filter keyboard tracking can be set to off 1/3 2/3 or full.Adjustable Filter Distortion.MODULATION SECTIONLFO 1 generates a triangle square sawtooth inverted sawtooth or sample and hold waveforms. LFO 1 can be routed to Filter Frequency Pitch Shape and Osc mod. The LFO 1 rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock.LFO can be switched to Env mode with three different characteristics and sample and hold is manually triggered by keyboard.Arpeggiator: Range: 1 - 4 octave. Modes: up down up/down random Poly. The Arpeggio rate can be synchronized to the Master Clock.ADR/ASR envelope velocity control on/off inverse envelope on/off.AMPLIFIER SECTIONAD/SR envelope velocity control on/off gain control.individual Pan-control per programPERFORMANCE SECTIONVoice modes: Poly Legato with portamento Mono True Unison 1 2 & 3.Four program slots for layering possibilities.EFFECTSFX section with Flanger Phaser Ring Modulation Chorus Ensemble and Drive.Delay section with tap tempo four stages of feedback ping-pong dry/wet mix. The Delay speed can be synchronized to the Master Clock.Reverb section with five algorithms (Room Stage 1 Stage 2 Hall 1 Hall 2).MEMORYPrograms (single sounds): 8 x 50 (400) locationsPerformances (multi sounds): 4 x 50 (200) locationsAUDIO OUT4 outputs. Each slot can be assigned to its own output.Headphones output.High resolution low noise 24 bit DACs.MIDI FEATURESAll control knobs and switches send and receive control change messages.System exclusive bulk dumps. One program or all programs.Master Clock will sync to incoming MIDI clock.Soft ThruCONNECTION4 Line Level Audio Outputs - ¼" 635 mm jacks unbalancedStereo Headphone Output - ¼" 635 mm stereo jackSustain Pedal - ¼" 635 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal like e.g. Roland DP-2 DP-6 Yamaha FC-4 FC-5 Fatar VFP1-25 etc.Control Pedal - ¼" 635 mm TRS stereo jack. Use a Yamaha FC-7 Roland EV-7 Roland EV-5 Korg EXP2 or Korg XVP10.USB connector with MIDI capabilitiesMIDI In & Out - 5 pin DIN connectorsINCLUDED ACCESSORIESUser ManualPower Cord with IEC C14 connectorNord CD ROM with Nord Sound ManagerDIMENSIONSNord Lead A1: 864 x 94 x 272 mm (34.0 x 3.7 x 10.7")WEIGHTNord Lead A1: 4.85 kg (10.7 lbs)WHAT'S IN THE BOX?: Unit and Australian power cable.