Nord Lead A1R firmware 1.36 — update guide & changelog

Latest firmware: 1.36

1.36released 12 Sep 2024

What's new in 1.36

v1.36 (2024-09-12) - Windows updater is now bundled with installer for Nord Keyboards USB Driver v4.x

Last checked 12 Sep 2026

Download 1.36 from Nordopens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com

How to update the Nord Lead A1R

Download the OS update file from the Nord Lead A1 Update History page. Connect the A1R to your computer via USB. On macOS open the .dmg and run the updater; on Windows extract the .zip and run the installer (Nord Keyboards USB Driver 4.x bundled). The A1R shares the same OS as the Nord Lead A1 keyboard — use the Lead A1 update files. Do not power off or disconnect USB during the update.

What you need

Nord Sound Manager — the software Nord uses to load firmware onto the Nord Lead A1R. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Nord Lead A1R

The Nord Lead A1R is updated with Nord Sound Manager, published by Nord.

Download Nord Sound Manager from Nordopens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com

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Nord Lead A1R firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.3612 Sep 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com

Nord Lead A1R manual & official pages

Nord Lead A1R user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com
Nord Lead A1R on nordkeyboards.comopens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com
Download Nord Lead A1R firmware from Nordopens in a new tab — nordkeyboards.com

Nord Lead A1R firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Nord Lead A1R?

The latest firmware for the Nord Lead A1R is version 1.36, released on 12 Sep 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Nord's official page on 12 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Nord Lead A1R?

Download the OS update file from the Nord Lead A1 Update History page. Connect the A1R to your computer via USB. Full instructions on Nord's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Nord Lead A1R?

You need Nord Sound Manager, available from Nord's support site.

Where can I download Nord Lead A1R firmware and drivers?

Directly from Nord's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Nord Lead A1R manual?

The official Nord user manual is a PDF hosted on nordkeyboards.com. Nord Lead A1R user manual (PDF) →

Is the Nord Lead A1R still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.36 from 12 Sep 2024. FW//RADAR still checks Nord's page daily.