Big Sound, small synthMiniNova packs the sort of specs you'd expect to find in an instrument twice the size, and sounds like one double the price. Whether you're a music production novice taking your first steps in synthesis, the keyboard player in a band looking for a sturdy, road-worthy instrument, or an experienced sound designer after a pro-quality portable addition to your existing arsenal, Novation's backpack-sized beast more than delivers. Features Find Your Sound FastMiniNova comes with 256 killer sounds, space to save another 128 of your own, and a Patch Librarian for loading and storing as many extra sounds on your computer as you'll ever need. That's a lot of choice, but you can easily search through them by selecting your style or music, or the type of sound you're after. Bass? Lead? Techno? Hip Hop? Whatever you're looking for, you'll find your sound fast. Don't worry if you're lacking inspiration: we're always releasing new free soundpacks for MiniNova, which we create with renowned artists and sound designers. Create Unique VocalsMiniNova's Vocoder comes with a secret weapon: VocalTune. Talk or sing into the mic, and your voice will automatically be tuned to the notes you play on the keyboard. Or, to do something totally unique with your voice, run it through the effects engine. Add reverb, distortion, chorus/phaser, gator compression or EQ - whatever you need to create attention-grabbing vocals, or recreate iconic vocal lines. Don't limit yourself to vocals either: Plug in your instrument or any audio source to do really cool stuff with MiniNova's VocalTune, vocoder, filters and effects. Animate and ArpeggiateSwitch to 'Animate' mode and press one of the eight backlit buttons to trigger awesome performance functions. Switch to 'Arpeggiator' mode to jam with arpeggiator rhythms in realtime, using the buttons to edit the arpeggiator step sequencer so you can switch steps in and out. Helping you find your new soundMusic making is all about the journey, and we’re always looking for new ways to inspire you along the way. That’s why we’ve created the Sound Collective. Receive free versions of the most innovative software instruments and creative FX from developers we admire, as well as discounts to help you make the most of third-party software, exclusive to Novation customers. Make Huge Sounds: Create dirty-fat bass, soaring leads, lush pads and vintage sounds with up to 18 voices and powerful effects. Built By a Legend: MiniNova's synth engine was conceived, shaped and refined by British synth legend Chris Huggett and his five decades of passion, experience and expertise. Gently Tweak or Instantly Warp: Subtly tweak your sounds with the knobs, or totally warp them with the Animate buttons, and pitch and modulation wheels. Create Unique Vocals: Talk or sing into the mic and run your voice through the keyboard and effects engine. Find Your Sound Fast: Instantly search through 256 sounds by type or musical genre, and save 128 more sounds of your own. Layer Your Effects: Each voice can be processed with up to five effects, including distortion, reverb, chorus, phase, delay, compressor, EQ and Gator. Store All Your Sounds: Use the Editor Plug-in and Patch Librarian to fully edit your synth and effects, and store as many sounds as you can fit onto your Mac or PC. Take It Anywhere: Tough, compact and bus-powered via USB, so you can easily take it wherever you go. Get Free Sounds: Download regular free soundpacks created by eminent artists and sound designers. Specs Utility, display and patch select controls 16 character custom LCD 1x large detented patch select encoder 1x patch sort switch 1x volume dial 1x detented data encoder 5x navigation/utility buttons 2x patch navigation buttons Keyboard/performance controls Pitch wheel (LED lit) Modulation wheel (LED lit) 37 note keyboard with velocity 4x smooth edit/performance pots 1x large smooth filter pot 1x six position parameter selector switch 6x parameter indicator LEDs 8x three-colour, back-lit animate/arpeggiator/favourite patch-select buttons 2x animate/arpeggiate LED indicators 1x back-lit 'hold' button 1x animate/arpeggiator/favourite patch toggle switch 1x 'favourite' patch select button 1x arpeggiator tempo control pot 1x arpeggiator tempo indicator LED 2x back-lit arpeggiator control encoders 2x back-lit octave select buttons Inputs, Outputs, rear panel XLR dynamic mic input 1x ¼" jack inputs 2x ¼" jack outputs 1x ¼" jack headphone output Sustain pedal on ¼" jack input MIDI in/out 12 volt power input USB/DC/off power switch USB port (MiniNova can be powered via USB) Kensington security slot Power Requirements USB bus powered 9V DC power supply included Maximum power consumption 9V DC 300mA Product Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) 22.04" x 9.84" x 2.95" 560mm x 250mm x 75mm Includes Novation MiniNova synthesiser Gooseneck microphone 1.5m USB cable 12V PSU Registration card User guide Getting started guide Software download card
