The classic Clavia Nordlead VA synthesizer with 12 voice expansion and PCMCIA board.
The classic Nordlead first version.
Somewhat rawer sounding then the late versions.
It has the 2.7 firmware upgrade !
This is also the 12 voice upgraded version with the PCMCIA expansion slot AND a PCMCIA voice card ! (see photo)
Sounds great and all potmeters have been washcleaned and airblown dried.
All keys are working !
The power supply has been recapped with quality 105 degrees electrolytic capacitors !
INCLUDING sturdy flightcase !
See and here also the short test video.
Thank you for watching and if you have questions, please let me know !
Specs :
The first Nord Lead was released in 1995 to positive reviews. It was created with the help of Peter Jubel, who also co-founded Propellerhead Software. Compared to synthesizers being constructed via analog components, the Nord Lead uses digital signal processors (DSPs) programmed to emulate both Subtractive and analogue FM synthesis (cross-modulation) to reproduce the warmth and richness of a traditional analog sound. The Nord Lead was also unusual for its time in being "covered in knobs", which gave the player a direct access to all sound parameters without having to walk through editing menus.
The Nord Lead featured four notes of polyphony. A later hardware upgrade increased the polyphony to twelve voices. The expansion also added PCMCIA card storage of patches and a drum map feature.
