Clavia Nord Lead
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Clavia Nord Lead is the first virtual analog subtractive synthesizer developed in Sweden, being released to the public by Clavia in 1995.
This synthesizer was distinctive for its red coloration and knob-laden surface, it was later identified as avant-garde to the Clavia Nord Lead line of synthesizers. After the post release of the Nord Lead, several updates followed suit; such as the Nord Lead 2, Nord Lead 2x, and Nord Lead 3. The Nord Lead pursued its mission to emulate the classic analog sounds of the Roland TB-303 and the Minimoog, the Nord Lead in itself has now been crowned a classic.
Nord Lead synthesizers have been used by many notable musicians, including:
- Apoptygma Berzerk
- The Aquabats
- Audiopathik
- Autechre
- Beck
- Ben Folds
- The Bravery
- Covenant
- The Crystal Method
- David Bowie
- Die Sektor
- Emery
- Frank Delgado
- Hiromi Uehara
- Infected Mushroom
- Jean Michel Jarre
- Keane
- Klee (band)
- KMFDM
- Kraftwerk
- Malajube
- Man Down Medic
- Nine Inch Nails
- Opeth
- Per Wiberg
- Pet Shop Boys
- Peter Gabriel
- Polysics
- The Prodigy
- RZA
- Scooter
- Skazi
- Underworld