Nord Lead A1 49-key Analog Modeling Synthesizer at a Glance:The versatility to ace any gig or sessionDesigned for speedy patch creation and deploymentAnalog modeling: Nord does it rightThe versatility to ace any gig or sessionSweetwater keyboardists are impressed with the Nord Lead A1, and for good reason. Fat, snarling leads; sensuous evolving pads; bass that blows holes in walls - it's all here. And it's all easy to get to. Forge ripping leads with classic oscillator sync, revisit the '80s with chimey FM pianos, ring modulate with AM. Any sound you hear in your mind's ear is in play. Instantly. With 24-note polyphony, you can get elaborate with your chord voicings and layers. And speaking of layering, the Lead A1 is 4-part multitimbral, with its great-sounding effects (Ensemble, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulator, and Drive) available independently on each section, so there's no end to the glorious mayhem you can create.Designed for speedy patch creation and deploymentThe Lead A1 is a fantastic synth value, sure; but it's not some "souped-down" version of Nord's flagship A4. This synthesizer represents a new direction for the Lead series - one in which your ability to whip up truly impressive patches quickly and intuitively is of paramount importance. Hot new features such as a unique, eight-configuration oscillator block and the new "Like" list make it faster and easier than ever to get the sound you're after during a show or studio session. Need inspiration? The A1 gives you four separate arpeggiators with a 4-octave range and Up/Down and Random modes. And of course, you can sync any or all of them to the Lead A1's master clock.Analog modeling: Nord does it rightIf you've ever heard keyboard whiz Derek Sherinian shred with Dream Theater, Billy Idol, or his own band Planet X, you know he's a tone meister of the highest order. Ask Mr. Sherinian what he loves about Nord keyboards, and he'll tell you it's the "organic analog warmth." Well, that and the tour-proof build quality, the ease of calling up sounds, and much more. With the Nord Lead A1, you get the warmth of analog with the road-tested reliability of a modern digital machine.Nord Lead A1 49-key Analog Modeling Synthesizer Features:24-note polyphony, 4-part multitimbralKeyboard split with two slots for upper and lower sectionsModulation wheel, Pitch Stick with no dead zone at zero crossingUnique oscillator concept with eight configurations:Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, AM, Noise, Sub Mix, FMTraditional analog and digital waveformsUnison mode and Extra Fat Unison mode adds girth to your soundsLFO with five waveformsMod envelope; LFO as additional ModEnv12 and 24dB lowpass filtersHighpass and bandpass filtersTransistor and diode ladder filter simulations of Mini and TB-303Effects: Ensemble, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulator, DriveMaster Clock Sync of Arpeggiator, LFO, and DelayVelocity and Mod Wheel MorphUSB MIDI integrates the Lead A1 with your DAWLike Button lets you save what you've done into a temporary list and continue editingMutator lets you adjust elements by set percentages to easily create variations on a patch3 LED displays, 23 knobs, three encoders, and 20+ buttons for program and performance editingSustain and expression pedal inputsHighly portable: weighs 10.7 poundsHand-crafted in SwedenDeploy cutting-edge synthesis with the Nord Lead A1!