The Nord Lead employs mathematical simulations of the electronic signal generated by analog oscillators, instead of using waveform tables. This makes it possible, for example, to sweep the pitch smoothly over a very wide range and allow for true pulse width modulation. Also, the character of the Nord Lead filter has a typical analog behavior when swept with a high Q-value. That's one of the reasons why the Nord Lead synthesizers has become so popular around the world. Awesome leads, booming basses, frantic techno - at your fingertips.
Every function has a knob, just like it used to be in the good old days.
Total real time control and instant accessibility make it a breeze to shape the sounds exactly the way you want them. The fact that the sound generation is software based makes it possible to upgrade the Nord Lead synthesizer with new functions as the development proceeds.