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Comparing the Nord Lead 2 & 3 synthesizers

Nord Lead 2

Nord Lead 3

Nord Lead 2

Saw Wave.mp3
Sine Wave.mp3
Square Wave.mp3
Triangle Wave.mp3
Saw Wave 24db LPF.mp3
Nord Lead 3
Saw Wave.mp3
Sine Wave.mp3
Square Wave.mp3
Triangle Wave.mp3
Saw Wave 24db LPF.mp3

This is an attempt at comparing these two synths. Very basic sounds were used to highlight any fundamental differences between the sound engines. No effects were used. The only processing done was to normalize the recordings so they are as close as possible in level.

The raw waveforms sound very similar, but there seems to be a bit of a difference. The filter comparison was at full resonance using the LP 24 db filter. They sound a bit different as well.

I found the Nord Lead 3 to have a cleaner and thinner sound than the Nord Lead 2. I sold it to get a G2x, but didn't like the sound characer of the G2x either (too much like the NL3). So, I bought an Alesis Andromeda instead. I still have the Nord Rack 2 and plan to keep it for a long time.