Classic Trance – Clavia Nord Lead 2 / Nord Lead 2X Presets is a new soundset from DUSTONS.COM designed to give Nord users authentic late ’90s and early 2000s trance sounds with maximum impact in modern productions. Packed with 99 presets inspired by legendary artists and labels, it turns any Nord Lead 2, Nord Lead 2X, Rack, or DSP56300 Nodal Red 2x emulator into a classic trance powerhouse.
Classic Trance presets launch
DUSTONS.COM has released the Classic Trance Clavia Nord Lead 2 / Nord Lead 2X Presets as a dedicated sound bank for uplifting, progressive, and classic trance producers. The pack is available now on the official shop page, where producers can listen to audio demos and instantly download the bank for their hardware or compatible emulator.
What is inside the soundset?
The Classic Trance bank includes 99 presets: 19 basses, 26 leads, 12 pads, 40 plucks, plus additional instruments, all carefully balanced for mix-ready use. Sound categories cover thunderous basslines, euphoric supersaw-style leads, emotional pads, arps, and signature trance plucks designed to sit perfectly in busy arrangements.
Authentic 90s and 2000s trance sound
These Nord Lead 2 / Nord Lead 2X presets are voiced to capture the feel of classic trance anthems from Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, Chicane, The Thrillseekers, Signum, and more. The soundset also channels the character of labels like Black Hole, Platipus, Hooj Choons, and Lost Language, making it ideal for anyone chasing that true golden-era trance tone.
Designed for Nord Lead 2 and 2X
Classic Trance is fully compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2, Nord Lead 2X, and Rack variants, giving hardware owners a fast way to refresh their sound palette. For in-the-box users, the bank also works with the DSP56300 Nodal Red 2x emulator, bringing the Nord Lead 2 engine into a modern plugin workflow.
Production and live performance ready
Every patch is programmed to respond expressively to your playing, making use of modulation, envelopes, and performance controls for dynamic live sets. The presets are gain-staged for contemporary trance, progressive, melodic techno, and cinematic intros, so they drop straight into your DAW with minimal tweaking.
Why producers will love it
- Instant access to classic trance basses, leads, pads, plucks, and arps tailored for the Nord Lead 2 / 2X engine.
- Ideal for uplifting trance, progressive trance, classic trance, melodic techno, and cinematic electronic music needing emotional impact.
- Perfect for turning legacy Nord hardware into a modern, mix-ready trance weapon with minimal programming time.
- Classic Trance – Clavia Nord Lead 2 / Nord Lead 2X presets for uplifting trance producers.
- 99 Nord Lead 2 / Nord Lead 2X trance presets: bass, lead, pad, pluck, arp, and instrument sounds.
- Classic trance sound bank inspired by Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, Chicane, The Thrillseekers, Signum, and more.
- Compatible with Clavia Nord Lead 2, Nord Lead 2X, Nord Rack, and DSP56300 Nodal Red 2x emulator for in-the-box workflows.
- Optimized for classic trance, progressive trance, uplifting trance, and 2000s-style euphoric anthems.

