Those stupid LED-ringed knobs.

[CountFosco]

I also find it frustrating that there doesn't seem to be a way to analyse a particular patch or performance (NLA1)

The only completely "blind" Lead is the 1/2/2X.
In the 3 (and the Wave) you see parameter values on the screen every time you turn a knob (and can review them without modifying them by shift+knob).
In the 4 and A1, you can see a current parameter's setting by using the copy/monitor button and turning the respective knob.

Ah! Like the shift+knob on my E5. Thanks

[AdamStage2]

I know the Newer nord Lead use the Shift+Knob to display the Value which makes things better and the NL3 is the ultimate interface,don't know why anyone would not like it.(actually its a fun tool to use visually),I've used it with Midi CCs sent from my sequencer to the NL3 parameters creating dancing Encoders in time to music

However I never understood why Clavia couldn't have implemented the use of a Dot or a Dash on the Led of the older Nord Lead synths(1-2-2x) that don't have the Encoders so you could move a Knob and it would display a Dot/Dash on the led when in the exact position of that parameters value for the loaded preset,that way you'd also have some confirmation of parameter values when trying to move a knob value into the correct position or knowing where they are if trying to replicate a sound,surely this could be easy to implement.

[stiiiiiiive]

[I always set up my new synths to "Pass thru" mode when LEDs are missing ..

Yes, I'd do the same. That being said, I don't remember the NL2 having this feature.

[skintechnician]

Both the NL2 and NL2X have manual mode. Great when working w/ a single slot.

For the A1 in addition to copy/monitor display you can also see the osc config, the wave, which FX are active, LFO shape, active morphs, filter type, voice mode, arp settings etc.

[MiKeRoLLe]

hi all,
the lead 3 led-encoders combinated with the futuristic/scientific layout and look,
for me are still one of the best to use and most aesthetic synthesizer interfaces of all time.
One of the most outstanding Nords ever, i like it very much.
just my 2 cent

by all

[bored nord]

RE: addressing lack of visual cues when programming

do the following solve the problem with real-time visual feedback (i.e. change patch/controls on Nord, see change on the computer/tablet screen)?

1) MIDI designer Pro (iPad?)
nord-lead-rack-forum-f12/nord-lead-4-vi ... t9729.html

2) For the Lead 4 - Synthmania editor (Win/Mac):
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/nord-l ... synthmania