Yamaha A1R User Manual

User ManualNord Lead A1Nord Lead A1ROS Version 1.3xPart No. 50425 Copyright Clavia DMI ABPrint Edition: F

10 | nord Lead a1 USer ManUaL v1.3xCreating a SplitWhen the Split function is ON, the lower part of the keyboard plays on Slots A and B and the upp

Chapter 4 SlotS and MeMory | 11General OverviewThe Nord Lead A1 is a four part multi timbral synthesizer. This means that you have four independen

12 | nord lead a1 USer ManUal v1.3xProgram HandlingThe A1 handles two different program entities; Programs and Perfor-mances. The memory contains 4

Chapter 5 Morph | 13MorphingMorphing allows you to be creative in your sound design, and is all about being able to control virtually any importan

14 | Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xEditing Morphs Edit a parameter’s Morph range:•Hold the Morph Source button and turn the destination knob to a

Chapter 6 Mutator, randoMize & Like | 15Mutator The Nord Lead A1 Mutator is a great and easy-to-use tool to spark the creative process by crea

16 | nord Lead a1 user ManuaL v1.3xLike 1 Hold Shift and press Like.The Like button lets you save programs or entire performances to the Like memor

Chapter 7 panel referenCe | 177 Panel ReferenceMaster Level The Master Level knob controls the overall ampli-tude for the audio outputs - the line

18 | nord lead a1 User ManUal v1.3xSlot A - D The Nord Lead A1 has 4 Slots, labeled A to D. Each Slot can be loaded with one program. Slots can be

Chapter 7 panel referenCe | 19Modulation Wheel The Modulation Wheel can add vibrato if the Vibrato Voice Mode set-ting is set to “Wheel” and/or ac

CAUTION - ATTENTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENRISQUE DE SHOCK ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOV

20 | nord lead a1 User ManUal v1.3xLow Frequency Oscillator (LFO/ENV) The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) produces a waveform that can be used to c

Chapter 7 panel referenCe | 21Inverted Envelope Hold Shift and turn the Decay knob to invert the polarity of the Modulation Envelope. Env VelHold

22 | nord lead a1 User ManUal v1.3xDigitald1Saw spectra with random phase.d2Square spectra with random phase.d3Spectra with only even partials.d4Sp

Chapter 7 panel referenCe | 23Sine, Tri, Saw and Pulse Mix There are four Mixed configurations that add a second oscillator with a waveform and a h

24 | nord lead a1 User ManUal v1.3xFilter The Filter is one of the most impor-tant components to create the overall timbre of the sound. The harmon

Chapter 7 panel referenCe | 25LP TBLow Pass TB is an emulation of the diode ladder filter from the vintage Roland TB-303 from 1982. This is a four

26 | nord lead a1 User ManUal v1.3xTap TempoTap repeatedly on the Tap Tempo button to set the tempo for the delay. You need four consecutive taps t

Chapter 8 Master CloCk | 27Master ClockThe Master Clock is a feature that can synchronize three functions in the Nord Lead A1 to a common tempo;

28 | Nord lead a1 User MaNUal v1.3xSynced Delay repeatsKeep the arpeggio running and we’ll add more things.1 Turn both Delay knobs (Tempo & Dry

9 Nord Sound ManagerNord Sound Manager is a free application that allows you to organize the various memory areas, the partitions in the Nord Lead A1.

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System Menu1 - Memory ProtectThe Memory Protect setting determines if Programs and Performances can be stored to the Nord Lead A1 memory or not. The s

MIDI MenuG - Global MIDI ChannelThe Global MIDI Channel transmits all keyboard, pedal and panel ac-tions. It can also be used as a receiving channel.

32  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xNord Lead A1 MIDI operationThe Nord Lead A1 is designed to be very flexible in a MIDI setup. You can use it as a

  Chapter 11 MIdI  |  33Control Slots with another keyboardUse a Performance with some of the Slots controlled from the Lead A1 itself and other Slots

34  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xMIDI Controller listThese are the MIDI Control Change numbers used for the Nord Lead A1 parameters.•Buttons tha

  Chapter 11 MIdI  |  35MIDI Implementation ChartFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic ChannelDefault Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Indiv. cha

36  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xSpecificationsGeneral •49-keyoctavevelocitysensitivekeyboardwithoctaveshiftbuttons(+/-2octaves).•2

  Chapter 12 appeNdix  |  37Display MessagesMessage DescriptionStoringProMemoryProtected.Mst Clk TempoE.ClMasterClockissynchronizedtoexternalMI

38  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3x13 Index IndexAAmp Env 23Amplitude Modulation 23Arpeggio 19Arpeggio directions 19Arpeggio range 19Attack 2

FCC Information (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this m

4 | Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xLP 12, 24 ... 24LP M ... 24LP TB...25BP ...

Chapter 1 IntroduCtIon | 5The Lead For SpeedProducing stand-out sounds for live or for the studio, the Lead A1 is ideal for all musical genres. Th

6  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xThe PanelWe will familiarize ourselves briefly with the controls on the panel here.1 Oscillator, Filter & Amp

  Chapter 2 overview  |  7EditingGrab a knob or press a button, it is that easy to change a sound in the Nord Lead A1. There are a few different types

8  |   Nord Lead a1 User MaNUaL v1.3xRear Panel Audio ConnectionsHeadphonesA 1/4" stereo connector for headphones. E Playing at a high volume le

Chapter 3 GettinG Started | 9Slots The Nord Lead A1 has four Slots labelled A, B, C and D. Each slot represents a complete synthesizer setup, a pr