Our Nord Lead 2 & Nord Lead 2X Presets Are Compatible with The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X and Discovery Pro!
You heard it right! All Kulshan Studios hardware Nord Lead 2/ Nord Lead 2X soundsets will work in The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X Nord Lead emulator and DiscoDSP’s Discovery Pro plugin! All the original filters, modulations, and oscillator waves are perfectly-emulated in the DSP56300 Project’s code clones and Discovery Pro’s VST instrument, and our Trance, Psytrance, House, Techno, Drum n Bass, Synthwave, and Ambient hardware soundbanks will all load into the plugins with 100% accuracy! Whether you’re using only the software, or keeping it as a backup in case your hardware breaks, you’ll have full access to the exact same sounds no matter what!
So you can just load the soundbanks in, and get busy writing your next club banger with the raw power of the Nord Lead 2X!
To load the presets into the plugin, after you install the plugin and get the firmware installed, open the VST, and go to
Browser
Right click on Data Sources
Select Add Folders
Choose the master folder where you store all your downloaded soundsets
The preset packs will all appear in Data Sources under their various folder and subfolder names, and since the packs are organized by genre, and subdivided by patch category, you can get right to work writing your next massive festival anthem!
Transform your productions with authentic razor-sharp Nord Lead 2X tones. Shop the preset collection below
74 high-energy Hands Up presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Hands Up-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that defined the golden era of 2000s Hands Up and Eurodance.
Patches in Party! are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Cascada, Floorfilla, Tune Up!, Rob Mayth, Basshunter, Alex Megane, Discotronic, Pulsedriver, Rocco, Accuface, E-Type, Groove Coverage, 666, Alex M vs Marc van Damme, Novaspace, Megara vs DJ Lee, E-Rotic, Scarf!, Axel Konrad, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Hands Up and Eurodance genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, Acid sounds, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
74 hypnotic Psytrance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Psytrance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that define modern Psytrance.
Patches in Entheos are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Astrix, Ajja, Infected Mushroom, Aquatica, Fungus Funk, Parasect, Amiranu, Invisible Reality, Phaxe, Morten Granau, Ovnimoon, Liquid Soul, Mr Peculiar, Ace Ventura, Zora, Vini Vici, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Full On Psytrance, Progressive Psytrance, Dark Psytrance, and Forest Psytrance genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, Acid sounds, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
75 groovy House presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% House-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that define modern House.
Patches in Swayin’ are based on sounds from songs by the likes of FISHER, Kygo, Tiesto, Hardwell, Jack Villa, Fedde Le Grand, Benny Benassi, Robin Schulz, Porter Robinson, Knife Party, Axwell, Swedish House Mafia, Tony Igy, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Progressive House, Deep House, Tech House, Bigroom House, and Electro House genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
74 driving Techno presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Techno-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that define modern Techno.
Patches in Sundown are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Boris Brejcha, Rødhåd, Ann Clue, Tale Of Us, Argy & Goom Gum, KAS:ST, Adriatique, Stephan Bodzin, Ben Böhmer, Stephan Bodzin, OutpostLive, ARTBAT, Droneghost, Garpo, Convextion, Dycide, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Melodic Techno, Deep Techno, Dub Techno, and Minimal Techno genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, Acid sounds, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
75 aggressive Drum n Bass presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% DnB-oriented, which means no weird clangs, effects, drums, or bells. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that define modern Drum n Bass.
These patches are based on sounds by the likes of Pendulum, Andy C, Sub Focus, Spor, Modemellow, Pure Tone, Maduk, Spor, Maykors & Neekir, Messiah, Danny Byrd, Subrix, Motiv, Akasha, Johnny L, Netsky, and many many more.
And to cap off the bank, some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used in these sounds were Virus TI2 reverb and delay on leads, pads, and plucks.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Jump Up Drum n Bass, Liquid Drum n Bass, and Atmospheric Drum n Bass genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
75 gritty Industrial presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Industrial-oriented. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that define modern and classic Industrial and Aggrotech.
These patches are based on sounds by the likes of Rammstein, Deathstars, Combichrist, White Zombie, OOMPH!, Faderhead, Front Line Assembly, Rob Zombie, Eisbrecher, Godhead, Skinny Puppy, Wolfsheim, Stabbing Westward, and many many more.
And to cap off the bank, some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used in these sounds were Virus TI2 reverb and delay on leads, pads, and plucks.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Industrial Rock, Industrial Metal, EBM, and Aggrotech genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
“These sounds use all of the Nord Lead’s powerful modulation capabilities to serve up some pounding sounds.” - Rob Puricelli, GearNews
75 vintage Synthwave presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Synthwave and 80s-oriented, which means no weird pianos, FX, or Trance sounds. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that defined the 80s.
Patches in Vice are based on sounds from songs by the likes of The Midnight, Michael Jackson, Europe, Van Halen, Cannons, Devo, Kraftwerk, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, NiElsir, Vangelis, Lazerhawk, Bananarama, The Pointer Sisters, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Synthwave, Italodisco, New Wave, and 80s genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
75 lush Ambient presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Ambient-oriented, which means no weird brasses, Trance leads, or Dubstep noises. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the dreamy sounds that define Ambient and Downtempo.
Patches in Calm are based on sounds from artists including Boards Of Canada, Massive Attack, All India Radio, The Orb, Bjork, Hollow Bones, Trentemøller, Shpongle, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, and many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to Initial, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used in the demo was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Ambient, Chillout, Downtempo, Psybient, and Cinematic Soundscape genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects Nodal Red 2X
Note: you can improve the emulator plugin’s sound by using an external reverb effect like ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, Valhalla Supermassive, Valhalla VintageVerb, or Eventide Blackhole. If you use ValhallaRoom, here are a handful of free presets optimized for modern productions using the Nord Lead 2X that will add professional depth and space to your tracks.
74 uplifting Trance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, 2X, and racks. This soundbank is 100% Trance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 2X's virtual analog engine, leveraging its raw FM synthesis and signature filter design to deliver the punchy, cutting sounds that defined the golden era of 2000s Trance.
Patches in Couloir are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Gaia, Ace Da Brain, Alphazone, Paul Van Dyk, DuMonde, Airbase, Gouryella, Arctic Moon, The Thrillseekers, Rank 1, Vengeance, Sean Tyas, Robert Nickson, ATB, Binary Finary, Kai Tracid, Darude, Marcel Woods, Talla 2XLC, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds!
Only 3rd party FX used on these sounds was Virus TI2 reverb and delay.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Uplifting Trance, Hard Trance, Tech Trance, Progressive Trance, and Classic Trance genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, Acid sounds, and Basses, for quick reference
Studio Tip: Stack presets in multitimbral mode to achieve even bigger sounds
All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link
Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions)
Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi, DiscoDSP Retromulator, and The Usual Suspects NodalRed2X
“These presets take you right back to the classic trance era of the early 2000s.” - Rob Puricelli, GearNews