The Nord Lead (as well as the Nord lead 2 and 3) are synths made by Clavia that are digital emmulations of analogue subtractive synthesis also known as 'virtual analogue'. The Nord Lead has a full and deep sound and is good tool for making bass, pianos and atmospheres as well as synth leads. Another good thing about this synth is that it has around 30 assingable MIDI controller knobs that you can use with other midi enabled gear. | 
