RetroMod Lead by Tracktion virtual instrument plugin interface

RetroMod Lead: Clavia-Inspired Virtual Synth Instrument by Tracktion Free Download

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RetroMod Lead is a virtual instrument plugin from Tracktion, built from multi-velocity samples of six Clavia synthesizers and drum machines. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

RetroMod Lead is a sample-based virtual instrument from Tracktion that draws on a set of Clavia hardware. Its sound set covers lead sounds, pads, electric pianos and metallic, PPG-style tones. The instrument combines sounds from several Clavia models rather than reproducing a single one, so a modern NordLead A1 attack can be paired with the body of an early NordLead 1. The package ships with 413 presets and about 30,000 samples totaling 9.8 GB.

Best for

Lead synth sounds
Electric piano parts
Metallic PPG-style tones
Ambient pads
Retro-style synth production

Developer: Tracktion
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Six Clavia instruments sampled note by note
Samples captured at multiple velocities
Sampled across five octaves
413 presets covering leads, pads and electric pianos
About 30,000 samples totaling 9.8 GB
Blends attack and body from different Clavia models
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats
64-bit support on Windows and macOS
Trial version available

03In depth

Sound Character and Sampling Approach

The instrument was built by sampling six Clavia instruments note by note, at multiple velocities and across five octaves. The sampled set includes the NordLead 1, NordLead 2, NordLead 3, NordLead A1, Nord Modular G1 and Nord Drum.

Rather than a straight copy of one synthesizer, the developer describes RetroMod Lead as a blend of these instruments. Layering across models is intended to produce a hybrid character with a distinct voice of its own.

Formats, Requirements and Presets

RetroMod Lead is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats and runs as a 64-bit plugin on Windows and macOS. The listed minimum system is an Intel Core 2 Duo at 2 GHz with 2 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended.

The library includes 413 presets, giving a starting point across leads, pads and electric piano styles before you edit anything yourself. A trial version is offered.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Tracktion
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is RetroMod Lead?

RetroMod Lead is a sample-based virtual instrument by Tracktion. It is built from samples of six Clavia synthesizers and drum machines and includes 413 presets.