Lead A1R is an analog modeling synthesizer offering 4-part multitimbrality, 24 voices of polyphony, 2 oscillators per voice, a low-frequency oscillator with 5 waveforms. The device integrates a 2-/4-pole filter and 4 independent arpeggiators.
The tool is convenient for simple and quick patch creation, and 8 oscillator configurations are offered with Pitch, Detune, Shape, Sync, AM, Noise, Sub Mix, and FM.
The instrument includes both analog and digital waveforms, unison mode and "Extra Fat Unison", 12dB and 25dB low-pass filters, as well as high-pass and bandpass filters, simulations of the Mini and TB-303 transistor and diode ladder filters. The effects section includes Ensemble, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulator and Drive. The arpeggiator, low frequency oscillator and delay can be master clock synced.
Lead A1R interacts with your DAW via USB MIDI. With the "Like" button you can save the sound you just received so that you can continue to work with it. The mutator function allows you to control the settings of sound elements to create patch variations.
The module offers 3 LED screens, 23 controls, 3 encoders and more than 20 buttons for programming and editing.