The Nord Lead 4 synthesizer offers advanced synthesis with versatile modulation, multi-mode filters, and extensive performance features. Ideal for dynamic sound creation.
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Features
Morph
Dynamic Control: Morph one or more continuous parameters using keyboard velocity and/or the Modulation Wheel or Control Pedal.
Impulse Morphs: Activate up to 7 unique morph settings with a combination of 3 Impulse Morph buttons, offering extensive creative possibilities.
Master Clock
Synchronization: LFO rates, Arpeggio rate, and Delay time can be synchronized to an internal or external MIDI clock.
Rhythmic Divisions: Selectable rhythmic divisions for precise timing.
Mutator
Automatic Program Generator: Generates programs automatically with adjustable style and strength, enhancing creativity and sound design.
Keyboard and Performance
Velocity-Sensitive Keyboard: 49 keys with octave shift buttons, +/-2 octaves.
Keyboard Split: Two slots for upper and lower sections for flexible performance setups.
Pitch Stick and Modulation Wheel: Keyboard version includes a Pitch Stick with no dead zone and a Modulation Wheel for expressive control.
Oscillator Section
Oscillators: OSC 1 with sine, triangle, sawtooth, fixed and modulateable pulse waveforms, and 128 wavetables. OSC 2 with triangle, sawtooth, fixed and modulateable pulse waveforms or noise.
Osc Mod: Hard and Soft sync with 3 different frequency modulations of OSC 1 from OSC 2.
Filter Section
Multi-Mode Filter: Includes 12 dB (2-pole), 24 dB (4-pole), and 48 dB (6-pole) low pass, band pass, high pass, and various ladder characteristics.
Adjustable Parameters: Cutoff, resonance, envelope amount, and adjustable filter distortion.
Filter Tracking: Off, 1/3, 2/3, or 1/1 settings for precise control.
Modulation Section
LFO 1: Square, triangle, and various sawtooth waveforms. Routes to multiple parameters with synchronization to the Master Clock.
LFO 2: Square, sawtooth, LF filtered noise, and random staircase waveforms. Routes to Filter Frequency, Osc Mod, Osc Pitch, Pan, and Pulse Width.
Modulation Envelope: Controls Osc Mix, Osc Mod, Osc 1 and/or 2 Pitch, FX section, and LFO 2 amount. Can be manually triggered by Impulse Morph buttons.
Patterns: 128 different patterns grouped in 6 styles for cyclic waveforms.
Amplifier Section
ADSR Envelope: Adjustable Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release settings with velocity control.
Performance Features
Program Slots: Four slots for layering sounds and creating complex performances.
Effects Section: Includes Drive, Modulation, Crush, Talk effects, Compressor, and Comb Filter. Selectable Delay or Reverb with various algorithms.
Memory and Connectivity
Programs and Performances: 4 x 99 locations for programs and 99 locations for performances.
Audio Outputs: 4 line-level outputs with each slot assignable, plus a high-resolution headphone output.
MIDI Capabilities: Full control change messages, system exclusive bulk dumps, and MIDI sync.
Connections: USB with MIDI capabilities, 5-pin DIN MIDI In & Out, ¼” jacks for sustain and expression pedals.
Specifications
Specifications
Keyboard: 49-key velocity-sensitive with octave shift buttons (+/-2 octaves)
Voices: 20 voices, 4-part multitimbral
Oscillators: OSC 1 with sine, triangle, sawtooth, pulse waveforms, OSC 2 with triangle, sawtooth, noise