A1 Lead in NS3 a big deal? (Post changed for clarity)

[BuckW]

NS3/A1 related question:

How significant is 2 slots vs. 4?

[Mr_-G-]

Like the difference between a duet and a quartet
You can build more complex sounds by having 4 synths than having 2.
Also note that the effects section in the A1 is not exactly the same as in the NS3 (the ensemble FX seems to be missing).

[macco00]

Hi. what are the substantial differences in terms of sound between nord stage 3 synth and nord lead a1?

[Mr_-G-]

@ macco00: This has discussed extensively in other threads too, so there is no need for a new one.
Topics merged here.

[macco00]

Excuse me

[Robskey]

Hi there

I have a bit of a luxury problem. Can you help me out?

I have a Nord lead a1 and a Nord electro 4D (61 keys). Since the 61 keys are limiting me, I want to switch to 73 keys.
Now I have two options:
1. Sell Nord lead a1 and Nord electro 4D and buy Nord stage 3 (73)
2. Sell electro 4d (61) and buy a electro 6d (73)


Main concern is the 2 slots (NS3) vs the 4 slots (A1).
I spoke to a friend who owns a NS3 and he told me that the NS3 can produce layers. Therefore you can combine 2 x2 synth slots. Does anyone have experience with that?

Thanks for your answers

[Schorsch]

I spoke to a friend who owns a NS3 and he told me that the NS3 can produce layers. Therefore you can combine 2 x2 synth slots.

No, on the NS3 you can combine 1x 2 synth slots, and you can layer them with up to 2x organ and up to 2x pianos

[CountFosco]

Hi there

I have a bit of a luxury problem. Can you help me out?

I have a Nord lead a1 and a Nord electro 4D (61 keys). Since the 61 keys are limiting me, I want to switch to 73 keys.
Now I have two options:
1. Sell Nord lead a1 and Nord electro 4D and buy Nord stage 3 (73)
2. Sell electro 4d (61) and buy a electro 6d (73)


Main concern is the 2 slots (NS3) vs the 4 slots (A1).
I spoke to a friend who owns a NS3 and he told me that the NS3 can produce layers. Therefore you can combine 2 x2 synth slots. Does anyone have experience with that?

Thanks for your answers

I find the 4 slots useful mainly for splits on the A1 (A+B / C+D). For my purposes, I can usually find a way to get to my desired sound using 2 slots. I have a similar setup to you, but with E5d 73, and I've often thought about upgrading the whole shebang to a Stage 3 compact. But I really think I'd miss having 2 keyboards - would that be an issue for you too?