Nord Lead 4 Analog Modeling Synthesizer

Nord Lead 4 Analog Modeling Synthesizer

Onstage or in the studio, Nord’s Lead 4 synthesizer keyboard is going to rock your world. Whether you’re an old-school synth nut or a modern producer looking for fun and creative sounds to play with, you’ll find everything you’re looking for in the Nord Lead 4. This bad boy comes packed with four synth voices, each of which gives you two oscillators, plenty of modulation options, and killer effects to play with. Choose from subtractive analog-style synthesis, FM synthesis, or two kinds of wild wavetables — it’s all there in the Nord Lead 4. And when you start digging into the power of the onboard Variation controls, the Nord Lead 4 keyboard will totally blow your mind.

Loaded with four innovative synthesizer voices

Nord positively packed their Lead 4 synthesizer keyboard with a synth-geek’s playground of sound-creation tools, and it all starts off with the sound engines. Onboard the Nord Lead 4, you’ll find a multi-timbral platform sporting a 2-oscillator virtual subtractive analog synth that features 2x oversampling for incredibly smooth sounds. There’s also a wavetable mode that showcases Nord’s groundbreaking Formant Wavetable. And when you add to that the Nord Lead 4’s FM synthesis, Hard/Soft sync options, and True Voice Unison (which can give you up to four oscillators per voice), you’re ready to create anything from beefy leads and luscious pads to organic sounds you’ve never even dreamed of.

Full of fun filters and freaky effects

What’s a synth without killer filters and effects? Certainly not a Nord! Nord absolutely loaded the Nord Lead 4 with fun and creative tone-shaping options. First off, you’ve got a super-flexible filter section that lets you choose from 12dB and 24dB lowpass modes, highpass mode, and bandpass mode, as well as two awesome simulations of transistor and diode ladder filter, hooking you up with all of the gritty, dirty, beautifully flawed sound of classic analog technology. With the Nord Lead 4, there’s even dedicated filter overdrive you can use to rough up your sound before the effects section. Speaking of which, all four voices have their own dedicated effects sections, with delay, reverb, bit crushing, and even a freakishly cool Talk effect.

Programmable Variation buttons let you instantly warp your sound

If you’ve ever wanted to totally tweak your sounds on the fly, but didn’t have enough fingers to do the trick, then you’re going to have a blast with the Nord Lead 4’s Variation buttons. These buttons let you instantly override nearly any and every parameter on the Lead 4 at once. For instance, you can set up a Variation button to push your LFO speed, crank the modulation setting, and kick up the filter saturation all at once – a perfect recipe for a wicked dubstep drop. Or your can bounce from one Formant wave to another while spiking the bandpass filter and adding delay to create a killer Goa effect. With seven assignable variations per program and clock synchronization, the possibilities are simply endless with the Nord Lead 4.

Nord Lead 4 Synthesizer Keyboard Features:

• A super-fun virtual analog 4-part multi-timbral synthesizer with up to two oscillators per voice

• Fast-action 49-key C-C keyboard gives you plenty of space to play

• Create wild modern sounds with subtractive, FM, and wavetable synthesis, including Nord’s Formant Wavetables

• True Voice Unison lets you achieve the sound of up to four oscillators per voice

• 20-voice polyphony lets you stack up the sound

• Filter designs include 12dB and 24dB lowpass modes, highpass mode, and bandpass mode, as well as transistor and diode-ladder filter simulations

• Dual LFO and arpeggiator sections top the list of cool modulation and manipulation tools

• Each voice comes with its own effects section that includes delay, reverb, bit crushing, a Talk effect, and more

• Morph and Variation controls make it easy to twist your sound in real-time

• USB MIDI and separate outputs per voice provides flawless studio integration

Specifications

Engine & Polyphony

• Virtual Analog Synthesizer

• 20-Voice Polyphony

• 4-Part Multitimbral

• 2x Oversampled Sound Engine

• True Voice Unison (up to 4 oscillators per voice)

Keyboard

• 49 Velocity-Sensitive Keys

• Octave Shift Buttons (±2 Octaves)

• Pitch Stick

• Modulation Wheel

• Keyboard Split Function (2 Zones)

Oscillators

• 2 Oscillators per Voice

• Classic Analog Waveforms:

• Sine

• Triangle

• Sawtooth

• Square

• Pulse / PWM

• Wavetable Synthesis

• Formant Wavetables

• Noise Generator

• Hard & Soft Sync

• Frequency Modulation (FM) Capabilities

Filters

• Low Pass Filters (12 dB, 24 dB, 48 dB)

• High Pass Filter

• Band Pass Filter

• Transistor Ladder Filter Emulation

• Diode Ladder Filter Emulation

• Adjustable Resonance

• Filter Overdrive / Distortion

• Keyboard Tracking Options

Modulation

• Dual LFOs per Slot

• Modulation Envelope

• Morph Function

• 3 Impulse Morph Buttons (7 Combinations)

• Arpeggiator

• Master Clock Synchronization

• 128 Pattern Variations

Effects

• Drive / Overdrive

• Delay

• Reverb (Room, Stage, Hall)

• Compressor

• Comb Filter

• Crush (Bit Reduction)

• Talk Effect / Vocal Formant Effect

• Modulation Effects

Memory

• 4 x 99 Program Locations

• 99 Performance Locations

Connectivity

• 4 x ¼” Audio Outputs

• ¼” Stereo Headphone Output

• Sustain Pedal Input

• Control/Expression Pedal Input

• USB MIDI

• MIDI In/Out (5-Pin DIN)

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions: 864 x 94 x 272 mm

• Weight: 5.3 kg

Included Accessories

• Power Cord

• User Manual

Why Buy From OneStopMusic

At OneStopMusic, we’re passionate musicians and audio experts dedicated to helping you find the perfect gear. We offer a massive selection of premium musical instruments, music technology, professional audio equipment, and accessories from the world’s top brands.

Get honest expert advice, competitive prices, fast delivery, and outstanding service from a team that truly understands music. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or building a professional studio, we make sure you get the right equipment at the right price — every time.

Shop with confidence at OneStopMusic — your trusted one-stop music store.