The Panel - Clavia Nord Lead A1 User Manual

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Overview
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The Panel

We will familiarize ourselves briefly with the controls on the panel here.
1 Oscillator, Filter & Amp Env
The Lead A1's new Oscillator section generates 47 different waveforms
from classic analog to digital harmonic and inharmonic waves, whilst
unique Oscillator Configuration Shortcuts make programming more
immediate than ever. Start with a single Oscillator waveform and select
an Oscillator Configuration Shortcut - Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, Sub
Mix, FM, AM or Noise - and use the Adjust knob to adjust the settings
of the configuration.
The Lead A1's filter section features classic 12 and 24 dB Low Pass,
a High Pass and a Band Pass filter, together with stunning emulations
of the diode and ladder filters from the legendary Mini and the TB-303
synthesizers. The Lead A1's modeling of these filters capture the true
character and response of the originals, allowing supremely flexible and
precise sound design.
2 Modulation
The Lead A1 features an LFO with a choice of waveforms and a three-
stage ADR/ASR Modulation Envelope. The LFO rate can be sync'd
to the Lead A1's master clock. The Mod Envelope can be inverted.
Thanks to the intuitive design of the front panel it is very easy to see
what modulations have been applied and to design incredible sounding
patches.
Effects and Output
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The Lead A1's effects section features two stunning brand new analog
models of an Ensemble and Chorus, modeled from specific vintage
synths and adding classic warmth and analog feel. Alongside these,
choose from great-sounding Ring Modulation, Phaser, Flanger, or Drive
per slot, and in addition a separate Delay and Reverb for each slot.
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Voice Mode
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The Voice Mode Unison parameter can be used to stack several voices
on top of each other to create a fatter sound. Mono and Legato are
two monophonic behaviors.
5 Pitch Stick
The Pitch Stick is used to bend the notes, with different ranges for
each program if you like. There is no dead centre in the middle of the
throw. This allows you to use the Pitch Stick for natural vibrato, pretty
much like a guitarist do. The effect on pitch is logarithmic, that is, the
further you move the Pitch Stick away from the centre position, the
more drastic the effect.
6 Mod Wheel
Use the Mod Wheel to add vibrato and act as a Morph controller to
change parameters in real time.
M Physical Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel controls are not available on
the Nord Lead A1R but it will have an identical performance as the
keyboard model when it responds to incoming MIDI Pitch Bend
and Mod Wheel messages.
7 Arpeggiator
The Lead A1 features four separate Arpeggiators with Up/Down and
Random modes and a 4-octave range. Arpeggios can be synchronized
to the Lead A1's master clock.
8 Program and Performance
The Program Dial and its associated LED display is used to load indi-
vidual programs or performances that can consist of up to 4 individual
slots, each with its own sound.
Morph
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A classic Nord feature,the Morph function allows you to control multiple
parameters of the Lead A1 simultaneously via Mod Wheel, Velocity or
pedal. Morph is exceptionally easy to set-up and use - just hold the
Morph button and adjust any desired knob.
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