Novation MiniNova Synthesizer and Vocoder

Novation MiniNova Synthesizer and Vocoder
Product no: 9000-0004-6039 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Novation is known for releasing innovative, special products time and time again, and the MiniNova is no exception. This very special synthesizer is ideal for developing your own sounds, and it also functions as a fully-fledged vocoder. As such, you can design new sounds and vocals with your own voice, but you can also record speech and vocals for some very special additions to your productions. The MiniNova clearly feels right at home in the studio - you can use it as a software plugin for your DAW and control it in real time. This product combines the great capacity of the synth with the ease of use of your DAW - it's an ideal combination that focuses on high quality.

Synth Engine and the MiniNova's sounds

The MiniNova's synth engine is based on that of its big brother, the UltraNova. You'll have 256 powerful on-board sounds at your disposal, ready to be manipulated into a unique creation. Thanks to five rotary knobs you can easily tweak the sounds down to the smallest detail, while the eight 'Animate' buttons allow you to warp your presets. If you prefer to use your own sounds, that's no problem either. The MiniNova has enough storage room for up to 128 extra sounds. As they can be stored per genre, you can easily find them again for possible tweaking later on. The free software Patch Librarian makes it possible to store more sounds on your computer, and to work with them at a later moment. Don't you have a collection yet? Download one of the free soundpacks on Novation's web site, which have been composed by renowned artists and sound engineers. Last but not least, Novation's Automap software is thrown in on top!

Vocal effects and more

On this MiniNova, vocals are just as important as synth sounds, which is why it features a microphone input and a microphone. A special VocalTune effects sector allows you to find presets for hip hop, dub step, house/techno, and even rock or pop music. You also have a classic vocoder at your disposal. Some extra features include an arpeggiator (to make sequences in real time), and a filter cutoff in the form of a large rotary knob. If you like to work with your own vocals, then simply connect an instrument like an electric guitar or keyboard, for example, and the MiniNova turns into a powerful effects module.

Tips or comments about this product

Feel free to download the free soundpack with classic sounds of the legendary SuperNova.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer kind	strings/vocoder
Synthesizer options	simple
Difficulty level	easy
Vintage remake	no
Sound source	virtual analogue
Number of keys	37
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator
19-inch rack size	not applicable
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Type of keys	keyboard action
Synthesizer inputs	microphone input, line in
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	no
Control	expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony	18

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	4,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	63,0 x 35,0 x 12,5 cm

Product specifications

high-quality synthesizer/vocoder
high-capacity synth engine, from the UltraNova
new VocalTune and vocoder effects
warp and tweak sounds in real time
built-in synth engine with 256 sounds
extra space for storing 128 extra sounds
Patch Librarian software, for storing more sounds on your computer
5 effects can be selected per voice
software editor included, works as a plugin in your DAW
vocoder and effects suited for microphone and instrument signals
37-key keyboard with MIDI inputs and outputs
gooseneck microphone included
sustain pedal connector via 1/4-inch jack
headphone output via 1/4-inch jack
mater output (L+R) via 1/4-inch jack
external input
MIDI and output via 5-pin DIN
USB connector via USB B
USB powered or via external mains adapter
Kensington lock possible

Synth engine:

14 waveforms (square, sine, sawtooth, pulse, triangle and combinations)
36 wavetables
20 digital waveforms
3 oscillators per voice
oscillators feature density/detune, virtual sync and hardness
14 filter types (select 2 simultaneously)
6 envelope generators
3 LFOs
20 modulation slots for linking synth engine's modules and tweaking sounds
5 effects can be assigned to each vocal (distortion, reverb, chorus/phase, delay, compressor, EQ, and Novation's gator effect)

Included software:

Patch Librarian software, for storing sounds on your computer
MiniNova editor: use hardware or software to control the MiniNova and to use it in combination with your computer
4 GB of Loopmaster sounds and samples
access tot Sound Collective
Novation Automap

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Noah November 20, 2022