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The Nord Lead A1 is an analog modeling synthesizer with a streamlined interface built for fast programming. It weighs 11 lbs and measures 31.5 in x 3.6 in x 10.2 in.
An analog modeling synth stripped back to the controls you actually reach for mid set.
The A1 was Nord's answer to a specific complaint: deep synths are slow to program when you are standing up. So they cut the parameter count and put what remains on the surface.
The oscillator section uses selectable configurations rather than a wall of individual controls, which means you get to a usable sound in seconds instead of minutes. It is a performance instrument first.
At 11 lbs it is the lightest keyboard in the Nord line by a wide margin.
The oscillator section works from selectable configurations rather than a wall of individual controls. You pick a shape and adjust it, instead of building a waveform from scratch.
At a Glance
| Engine | Analog modeling synthesis |
| Interface | Streamlined panel for fast track programming |
| Dimensions | 31.5 in x 3.6 in x 10.2 in |
| Weight | 11 lbs |
| Compatible Case | AMS-GB49 Soft Case Lead A1 |
| UPC | 834035001202 |
Who Is the A1 For?
Players who program while the band is still on stage.
If you enjoy deep menu editing and building patches at home, a more complex synth will reward you more. If you want to turn three knobs between songs and get exactly the sound you heard in your head, the A1 is built for that.
What Is the Impulse Morph?
A Nord control idea worth knowing about. You store a set of parameter positions and then sweep between the stored state and the live panel state with one control, so a whole group of settings moves together under one hand.
What Comes in the Box?
The instrument, power cable and documentation.
- AMS-GB49 Soft case Lead A1
- AMS-NSP sustain pedal
- Nord Expression Pedal for filter and volume control
Specifications
| Dimensions | 31.5 in x 3.6 in x 10.2 in |
| Weight | 11 lbs |
| UPC | 834035001202 |
| Compatible Case | AMS-GB49 |
| Engine | Analog modeling |
Why Nord
Nord instruments are designed and built by Clavia DMI in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nord Lead was the instrument that established virtual analog as a category in the mid nineties, and the line has been refined continuously since.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it multitimbral?
The A1 is built around fast performance patch access rather than deep multitimbral splits. If you need four independent parts, the Wave 2 is the Nord to look at.
Does it have effects?
Yes. The A1 includes the effects section Nord fits across the Lead line, reachable from the panel rather than through menus.
Is the A1 fully analog?
No. It is an analog modeling synthesizer, which means the classic analog signal path is modeled digitally. That gives you total recall of patches, which a true analog synth cannot do.
Does it have weighted keys?
No. The A1 uses a light synth action, which suits the fast lead and pad playing it is designed for.
What case fits it?
The AMS-GB49 Soft Case Lead A1.
Is this a genuine Nord product?
Yes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran owned pro audio and musical instrument dealer in Miami, Florida. Every unit ships new and unopened in original Nord packaging.
Why Victory Musical Instruments
Victory Musical Instruments is a Miami based musical instrument and pro audio dealer shipping nationwide from South Florida. Local pickup is available by appointment. If you want help choosing the right synthesizer for your rig, call us at 844-687-4208 and talk to somebody who plays.