The all new Nord Lead 4 Performance Synthesizer boasts 4 part multi-timbrality and an all new dual oscillator virtual analogue sound engine with 2x oversampling, new filter types and built in effects processor. And you get USB MIDI and 49 velocity-sensitive keys.
In addition to the Nord Classic Analogue Waveforms the new synth incorporates Wavetable modewith unique Formant Wavetables. Frequency Modulation and Hard/Soft sync options are available to allow you to “trash” your sound to new levels, the True Voice Unison mode can stack up to 4 voices to create truly awesome fat lead synth sounds and deep pad sounds.
The filter section on the Lead 4 includes Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and now spectacular simulations of two transistor and diode ladder filters offering that dirty character of their ancestors.
Nord have incorporated a new “Variation” button that let you override almost any parameter. The Lead 4 has 7 assignable Variations per program giving the user the ability to warp and improvise sounds in real time, this can be done both sonically and rhythmically. Nord have also popped in Master Clock Syncronization which means this can be done in perfect sync to other layers or to an external MIDI clock.
The 4 slots have their own dedicated effects sections including delays, reverb, tube amp simulated overdrive, a talk effect modeled after a vocal tract and a sample rate reducing “crush” effect. Another new tool to the Lead series of synthesizers that empower the user to create unique sounds and work away from the norm.
Quite simply if you thought the Nord Lead 2 belonged in your synthesizer arsenal then make space for the Nord Lead 4. Like it’s predecessor the Nord Lead 2 the Nord Lead 4 is available in both four octave keyboard and rack/tabletop versions, simply known as the Nord Lead 4R.
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The new Nord Electro 4 HP Hammer Action Portable keyboard new features turbocharge your performances. The Electro 4 HP features 73 keys superb hammer action portable E-E keybed with 4 selectable dynamic response curves, 9 Digital LED drawbars on the organ section, Double memory capacity ; 380 MB flash memory is dedicated to Nord Piano Library and 128 MB flash memory to Nord Sample Library, 40-60 Voices Polyphony for Piano Library sounds and 15 Voices for Sample Library sounds, Nord C2D Tone wheel simulation with enhanced 122 Rotary simulation and Drive, MIDI-over-USB, enhanced Sound Manager functionality, Effects; Effect 1, Effect 2, Three band EQ, Delay, Compressor/Amp and Reverb.
The Nord Electro 4 HP has twice the memory capacity to that of its predecessor the Nord Electro 3 HP, and this is important due to it’s extensive sound library that you would want to load on board. The Electro 4 HP’s Organ section has been upgraded to the latest Tone Wheel engine that you can find on the C2D dual manual organ and a pair of stunning new vintage Leslie simulations. Nord has improved the percussion and key click by modelling each note’s click giving a truly authentic sound. Tons of superb sounds – the pianos section is divided into six different types; Grand for acoustic and electric grand pianos, Upright Pianos, Electric Piano 1 with tine, Electric Piano 2 with reed, Clavichords/ Harpsichords and Samples from the sample library. Each of these types has instrument models and they sound and feel very authentic. Steinway Grand Lady D piano sound is superb and if you like something a little brighter you can choose the excellent Yamaha Bright Grand.
The Nord Electro 4 HP is a professional keyboard for live playing. Weighs merely 11 kg, this keyboard is extremely portable, very playable, with quality effects and great piano and organ sounds.
The new Nord Electro 4D features 61-note semi-weighted waterfall keybed – similar as the Electro 3, new physical drawbars for hands-on control, tone wheel organ engine, new Rotary speaker, USB MIDI.
The new Electro 4D semi-weighted waterfall keybed is great for organ sounds and still controllable enough for playing piano-type sounds. Most notably, the addition of real drawbars that replace the lights and buttons on the previous electros has transformed the Electro 4D into a real player’s instrument when playing live. Also included is an expanded delay effects section with tap tempo button, rate, a stereo ping-pong mode, and amount controls. The Electro 4D organ engine is Nord’s flagship organ derived from Nord C2D. The piano engine is still similar but, now there is a long release function which adds a more realistic long decay to the acoustic piano sounds. This is a subtle addition but one that adds much again to the overall authenticity. Additionally, four live locations and 4 preset banks give an unprecedented amount of freedom with presets, and Nord finally provides MIDI flexibility, making the USB port a USB-MIDI interface.
The Nord Electro 4D simple layout, unmatched sound quality and classic control surface, an evolutionary upgrade. One thing though, the Electro 4D is mono-timbral, so no layering or splitting of organ and piano sections can be done at a time. The tough, compact and ultra portable Nord Electro 4D SW61 61-Key Portable Keyboard weigh merely 7 kg.
