Clavia Nordlead VA synthesizer with 12 voice and PCMCIA expansion SERVICED

The classic Nordlead first version. 

Somewhat rawer sounding then the late versions. 

It has the 2.7 firmware upgrade ! 

This is also the 12 voice upgraded version with the PCMCIA expansion slot AND a PCMCIA voice card ! (see photo) 

Sounds great and all potmeters have been washcleaned and airblown dried. 

All keys are working ! 

The power supply has been recapped with quality 105 degrees electrolytic capacitors ! 

INCLUDING sturdy flightcase !

See and here also the short test video. 

Thank you for watching and if you have questions, please let me know ! 

Specs : 

The first Nord Lead was released in 1995 to positive reviews.  It was created with the help of Peter Jubel, who also co-founded Propellerhead Software. Compared to synthesizers being constructed via analog components, the Nord Lead uses digital signal processors (DSPs) programmed to emulate both Subtractive and analogue FM synthesis  (cross-modulation) to reproduce the warmth and richness of a  traditional analog sound. The Nord Lead was also unusual for its time in  being "covered in knobs", which gave the player a direct access to all sound parameters without having to walk through editing menus. 

The Nord Lead featured four notes of polyphony. A later hardware  upgrade increased the polyphony to twelve voices. The expansion also  added PCMCIA card storage of patches and a drum map feature.