Specifications

THE 90’S

1995

The Nord Lead synthesizer was released in 1995. It was Clavias first synthesizer and

the first on the market to emulate analog synthesis. Thanks to its warm analog-like

sound and straight forward user interface, the Nord Lead quickly became a huge suc-

cess. With the Nord Lead Clavia introduced the term virtual analog, which since then

has become widely accepted and synonymous with this form of synthesis.

1996

Magnus Kjellander joined Clavia in -96 and brought with him a new approach to the

company in terms of software design. Magnus is the head of Clavia’s software engi-

neering department and the first unit that he was involved in completing was the Nord

Modular. Introduced in -97, this was the first digital modular synthesizer. By dragging

modules on the computer screen and connecting them with “virtual patch cords”, you

can design the synthesizer of your dreams. The Nord Modular is quite possibly the

most flexible and innovative synthesizer that has ever been on the market.