NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

AudioKit Pro · 5.0 ★ · 9,99 CAD

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Description

Inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1**
This is not a Rompler. This is a SYNTH.

"I’m impressed. The sounds are FAT, the effects are LUSH, and the interface is a JOY to use." 
– Audio News Room

"This is not a clone, this is BEYOND the hardware, it's a completely new, fantastic beast"
– Jade Starr, How to App

"An excellent release...app captures the soul of the Nord Lead A1 Synthesizer" 
– Synth Anatomy

"An iOS-based homage to a virtual analogue classic!"
– Music Radar / Keyboard Magazine

Not imitation, it's Innovation!
https://audiokitpro.com/redsynth

With Nerd Synth, you’ll have access to all 40+ of the classic lead A1 waveforms!
Plus, we gave it some RAW MODERN POWER.

FULLY LOADED w/ 550+ presets by Analog Matthew, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Red Sky Lullaby, and more
NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original.

One low price includes Lifetime License and all Features
Easy to use. Easy to get great tone!

NERD SYNTH A2X:
• 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth
• Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms
• Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features
• Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers
• A proper filter envelope ADSR!
• 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs
• TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads,

-= Create NORD-style SUPER SAWS =-
++ Four-voice Unison with the tap of a button
++ 3 different algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST!

"Astoundingly great sounding and intuitive synth app!"
– The GarageBand Guide

Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2003?
Complete with that "cold" VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more.
• On board "Record" button, no external hardware required
• Works with a MIDI Keyboard

EXCLUSIVE TO THIS APP:
• "SUPER FM" wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe!
• Crazy aggressive RING MODULATION distortion – It's like robots talking, or fighting? You decide!

COOL:
• iPad version has "stacked" views for maximum onscreen control!
Tap the current Nav Button at the top to change the bottom view
• This is a Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions!
Use as a plug-in in DAWs like GarageBand & Logic for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, and more!

NOTE:
This is not a hardware clone, it's a completely new synth.
If you're looking for a ROMpler like the "Stage" series, this app may not be for you. This is a SYNTH, not a rompler.
All the presets here are new and original. Giving you fresh new sounds that are completely tweak-able
This is not a 1:1 clone and will not load hardware presets.

Please note that this app's sound is closer to the A1, which is a different sound from the NL1/NL2X.

  • * This app has no affiliation or endorsement by Clavia DMI AB. This app is not a clone of any their synths, including the Nord Lead and Nord Lead A1. While we were inspired by their wonderful and iconic work, this app is not trying to copy those synths. We created something completely new. It's a synth for synth nerds :)

LEGAL STUFF: All product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Product names and images are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific products related to synthesizers, sampling, and sound design. Any use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. Nord Lead, Nord Lead 2X, Nord, and Nord Lead A1 are Clavia trademarks and properties. We appreciate their amazing work in creating such classic and inspiring instruments.

Developer

AudioKit Pro

Developer ID: 1307785645

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What's New

Version 1.9.7 · May 19, 2026

THANKS EVERYONE! • NEW: MIDI Clock In can now be toggled off Tap the Tempo readout to turn MIDI Clock In on/off NOTE: Tempo readout turns green when MIDI Clock is controlling it • iPhone AU View improvements • Fixes sequence sound cutting out while scrolling presets & lfos MORE FREE UPDATES TO COME! BETTER & BETTER!

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

142 ratings

Recent Reviews

idoceostinks

v1.7

Nerdacious

Nerdrific Nerdtastic and Nerdtacular

May 9, 2025

Fire Tower Film Freak

v1.6

Outstanding

This isn’t a gimmicky, low rez synth. This is actually a very valuable side car for my Reaper set up, the wave forms are very full and rich. Impressed with all their products.

Jan 19, 2025

Jsi.Miles

v1.6

Absolute Joy to use. No-brainer for any musician/producer

This instrument in phenomenal. Well done folks! Having been a Nord Lead owner, this was a no-brainer for me to try out. I have to say, the results are absolutely fantastic. It’s pretty easy and approachable to use for anyone familiar with analogue/subtractive synthesis. For total beginners, the range of included sound presets is great. A few updates have added more preset sounds too. For in-depth editing, there are some times you have to flip between different pages to get access to the full range of parameters. And some parameters (ie: LFO’s) end up getting spread across multiple pages. Some hidden little gems in this synth too, like choosing if the Arpeggiator or pitchbend goes to just 1 oscillator, or both. You can easily create/edit/store/share your preset sounds. First step I recommend: use the “roll the dice” to randomly jump through presets. Lastly: The SOUND! It sounds really really good!

Aug 30, 2024

juliorene

v1.5

Nerd Synth

A must have even if it was 3 times the price.

Jul 1, 2024

Twirling Erling

v1.1.1

Knocked out of park…

For the cost of a Latte, AudioKit gives me a synth with sounds and sound design that rival any VST or Desktop AU I own. And I have a lot of them. The sounds are hugely varied, my favourites so far being the lovely and eerie pads with subtle modulation and a good chunk of the brittle jig ends beautifully rolled off. Matthew Fecher is a supremely gifted and generous developer, and for anyone out there who still somehow believes that iOS instruments and FX cannot compete with their “larger” desktop counterparts, start right here. You will be blown away at the expansive sound design and the thoughtful way his stuff is put together. Get it!

May 30, 2024

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