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93 uplifting Trance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Trance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the majestic, soaring sounds that defined the golden era of classic Trance.
Patches in Pinnacle 2 are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Gaia, Tiesto, Ace Da Brain, Alphazone, Paul Van Dyk, DuMonde, Craig Connelly, Gouryella, Arctic Moon, The Thrillseekers, Jorn van Deynhoven, Vengeance, Sean Tyas, Robert Nickson, Alex M.O R.P.H., Binary Finary, Barthezz, Darude, 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
93 uplifting Trance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Trance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the majestic, soaring sounds that defined the golden era of classic Trance.
Patches in Pinnacle 3 are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Activa, ReOrder, Alphazone, Paul Van Dyk, Darren Tate, Ayla, Pulser, Vengeance, Mike Koglin, D-Gor, Bas & Ram, Ralph Novell, Mauro Picotto, Mat Zo, Ferry Corsten, Art Of Trance, Paul Van Dyk, Driftmoon, 7 Skies, Daniel Kandi, Ilan Bluestone, Solarstone, Giuseppe Ottaviani, 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
93 high-energy Hands Up presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. 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 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the big, powerful sounds that defined the golden era of classic Hands Up and Eurodance.
Patches in Jump! are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Cascada, Floorfilla, Rob Mayth, Basshunter, Alex Megane, Verano, Discotronic, Pulsedriver, Gabri Ponte, Rocco, E-Type, Groove Coverage, Italobrothers, Aquagen, 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
93 hypnotic Psytrance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Psytrance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the twisted, psychedelic sounds that define modern Psytrance.
Patches in Spores are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Astrix, Ajja, Infected Mushroom, Aquatica, Filt, Parasect, Amiranu, Invisible Reality, Phaxe, Morten Granau, Namarrkon, 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 (and Rate Reducer and Phaser on selected patches. See README for more details).
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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
94 groovy House presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% House-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the punchy, big sounds that define modern House.
Patches in Jackin’ are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Deadmau5, Tiesto, FISHER, Kygo, Robin Schulz, SOMMA, Sofi Tukker, Tony Igy, Hardwell, Blasterjaxx, Martin Garrix, Jack Villa, Porter Robinson, Jewels, and many 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!
As there are no onboard FX on the NL3, 3rd party FX used in the demo was Virus TI2 reverb and delay applied to some Leads, Pads, and Plucks. Many sounds also utilize the Modwheel.
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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
93 driving Techno presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Techno-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the fat, punchy sounds that define modern Techno.
Patches in Pulsing are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Boris Brejcha, Rødhåd, CamelPhat, Anyma, Ann Clue, Tale Of Us, Argy & Goom Gum, KAS:ST, Adriatique, Stephan Bodzin, Ben Böhmer, Allan Alks, OutpostLive, Richie Hawtin, Woo York, Franky Wah, MRAK, Chris Avantgarde, and many many more!
And to cap off the bank some slots were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own sounds without overwriting any existing presets!
Only 3rd party FX used in the demo was Virus TI2 reverb, on the leads, pads, and plucks.
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
94 aggressive Drum n Bass presets, compatible with the Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% DnB-oriented, which means no Trance sounds, cheesy basses, or drums. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the gritty, beefy sounds that define modern Drum n Bass.
These patches are based on sounds by the likes of Pendulum, Andy C, Pulsar One, Delta Heavy, Spor, Digital Altair, Pure Tone, Maduk, Wilkinson, Netsky, Hu3man, 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 the demos was Virus TI2 reverb and delay applied to some 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
94 brutal Dubstep and lush Future Bass presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Bass Music-oriented, which means no weird clangs, effects, drums, or bells. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the filthy, nasty sounds that define modern Dubstep and Future Bass.
The patches in Destruction are based on sounds from songs by Rusko, Droeloe, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Skrillex, Burial, Knife Party, Savant, Marshmello, RIOT, Jauz, Coki, Au5, Benga, and many many more. So this soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Sound to its fullest potential!
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 certain leads, pads, and plucks.
Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Post-Dubstep, Chillstep, Riddim Dubstep, Tearout Dubstep, and Future 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
94 lush Ambient presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. 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 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the smooth, multi-textured sounds that define modern and classic Ambient and Downtempo.
Patches in Soothe are based on sounds from artists including Boards Of Canada, Nightmares On Wax, All India Radio, The Orb, Trentemøller, Shpongle, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Dawnchaser, Angelo Badalamenti, Amiranu, 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 applied to some Leads, Pads, and Plucks.
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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer
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93 uplifting Trance presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 3 and Nord Rack 3 hardware synthesizers. This soundbank is 100% Trance-oriented, which means no weird brass, pianos, or FX. This soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Lead 3's high-fidelity virtual analog engine, leveraging its advanced FM synthesis capabilities and robust 24-voice polyphony to deliver the majestic, soaring sounds that defined the golden era of classic Trance.
Patches in Pinnacle are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Andy Hunter, Ace Da Brain, Alphazone, Armin van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, DuMonde, Rank 1, Jurgen Vries, Ferry Corsten, The Thrillseekers, Airbase, 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 3 or Nord Rack 3 synthesizer