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Clavia Nord Lead A1 - User Manual

Clavia Nord Lead A1
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User Manual
Nord Lead A1
Nord Lead A1R
OS Version 1.3x
Part No. 50425 Copyright Clavia DMI AB
Print Edition: F

Table of Contents

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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Safety Information

Precautions regarding flame sources, tropical climates, rain, moisture, and liquid placement.

Panel Overview and Controls

The Panel Controls

Introduces the physical controls on the synthesizer's front panel.

Panel Controls and Editing Functions

Buttons and Control Operations

Explains the function of different button types and their secondary features.

Knobs, Dials, and Master Level

Details how to use knobs, dials, and the master volume control.

Getting Started with the Nord Lead A1

Slots, Programs, and Editing

Introduces slots, selecting, editing, and storing programs.

Performance and Program Management

Creating and Setting Keyboard Splits

Guides on splitting the keyboard and setting the split point.

Working with Performances

Covers selecting, editing, storing, and converting programs to performances.

Slots and Memory Management

General Overview of Slots

Explains the four-part multitimbral synth and slot system.

Program and Performance Storage

Program and Performance Structures

Differentiates programs (single sounds) and performances (multi-slot setups).

Loading and Storing Sounds

Covers the process of loading and storing programs and performances.

Transferring Data Between Slots and Performances

Explains copying slots to performances and performances to programs.

Morph Functionality

Understanding Morphing

Explains how morphing controls parameters in real-time via various sources.

Mutator, Randomize, and Like Features

Using the Mutator

Details the Mutator for creating new or altered sounds, including execution.

Randomizing Sounds

Explains the Randomize function for creating sounds by changing parameters randomly.

Creating Morphs with Mutator;Randomize

Describes how to use Mutator and Randomize features to create morphs.

Saving and Recalling Sounds with Like

Understanding the Like Function

Explains the Like memory as a scratchpad for saving sounds during creative process.

Saving Program and Performance Likes

Details how to save individual programs or entire performances to the Like memory.

Nord Lead A1 Panel Reference

LFO and Modulation Envelope

Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Details

Explains LFO rate, clock sync, waveforms, and envelope mode.

Modulation Envelope Parameters

Details Attack, Decay, Release, and Envelope Velocity stages.

Oscillator Waveforms and Envelope Variations

Oscillator Waveform Types

Lists and describes Panel Analog, Extended Analog, Fixed Pulse, Drawbar Organ, and Bells/Tines waveforms.

Advanced Oscillator Configurations

Oscillator Configuration Options

Covers Pitch, Sync, Noise, and Dual Oscillator configurations.

Mixed Oscillators and Amplifier Envelope

Modulation Configuration Types

Explains FM and AM modulation configurations for complex spectra.

Amplifier Envelope Stages

Details Attack, Decay, Release, and Velocity sensitivity for the Amp Envelope.

Filter Section Details

Filter Parameters and Control

Explains Filter Frequency, Resonance, LFO/Env Amount for filter modulation.

Keyboard Tracking (KB Track) Functionality

Details how filter cutoff tracks keyboard pitch at different ratios.

Filter Types and Effects

Nord Lead A1 Effects Suite

Explains Flanger, Phaser, RM, Chorus, Ensemble, and Drive effects.

Delay Effect Parameters

Details Delay tempo, divisions, feedback, and ping-pong.

Delay, Reverb, and Output Controls

Delay Effect Controls

Covers Tap Tempo, Master Clock sync, Feedback, Ping Pong, Dry/Wet, Mode, and On/Off.

Master Clock Synchronization

Understanding Master Clock

Explains the Master Clock for synchronizing arpeggiator, LFO, and delay.

External Synchronization Options

Details locking to incoming MIDI Clock and its display.

Synchronizing Arpeggios with Master Clock

Guides on using Master Clock sync for the arpeggiator's rate and direction.

Nord Sound Manager Software

System, MIDI, and Sound Menus

System Menu Options

Details Memory Protect, Transpose, Fine Tune, Pedal, Mutator Protect, and Slot Routing settings.

Detailed Menu Options

MIDI Menu Functions

Explains MIDI channels, Local Control, CC/Program Change modes, Send CC, and dumps.

MIDI Integration and Sequencing

MIDI Communication Protocols and Features

Product Specifications

Clavia Nord Lead A1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVirtual Analog Synthesizer
Polyphony24 voices
ArpeggiatorYes
MIDIMIDI In, MIDI Out, USB MIDI
Oscillators2 per voice
Oscillator SectionNoise
LFO1 LFO, multiple waveforms
FilterLow Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
EffectsDelay, Reverb, Drive
Keyboard49 keys, velocity-sensitive
Memory400 programs
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
Audio Outputs2 x 1/4"
Headphone Output1 x 1/4"
Weight4.8 kg

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