Novation Nova

Polyphonic Synthesizer (2000)

Pe-packaged low budget version of Powerful module SUPERNOVA based on virtual analog synthesis adding a special VOCODER effect

OVERVIEW compact all plastic - desktop synth module, but it can also be mounted in a rack with optional rack ears. Very nice Blue display, a lot of buttons, I hate, quite flimsy! but all knobs, switches and Parameters transmit MIDI Controller, which is very useful and should be mandatory.

RELATED MODELS:
- Novation NOVA II : expanded keyboard version (61 or 49 keys) with more features

Terminal connectors:

- Midi Interface (6-5-4)
- main signal out (1)

- 2 aux out (2)
- headphones (3)
- power switch (7)
- power psu in (DIN LIKE) (8) Model No KA60A
- 2 inputs (10) with sensitivity tab (9)

OSCILLATORS SMD BOARD -analog Sound Modeling (ASM) generates 12 voice polyphony (16 with OS upgrade) each with 3 virtual oscillator (saw, special double saw and variable pulse width) plus noise.The nova can handle up to 6 part Multitimbral which can be routed to indivual outputs (up to 4 mono).

EFFECT digital DSP : Distortion, comb filtering, EQ, reverb, chorus, flange, phaser, delay, panning and special 40-band vocoder

MEMORY 256 Programs in 2 banks. + 128 Performances.

Novation Nova Specifications

Synthesis System Analogue Sound Modelling.
Polyphony 16 Voices.with 6 part Multitimbral.
All knobs, switches and Parameters transmit MIDI Controllers and NRPNs. Knob pick-up eliminates unexpected surges or changes when switching between Programs.

Sound Sources per Voice
3 Oscillators, 2 Ring Modulators and a Noise Generator. Up to 6 Oscillators can be generated with no loss in polyphony when the special Double Saw waveform is used.

Modulation Matrix : 130 possible routings.

Filter: 12, 18 and 24 dB per octave Resonant filter configurable in Low Pass, High Pass and Band Pass modes, plus 9 Dual/Split filter types with modulable frequency separation. All filters also feature an overdrive control, while Filter Bypass mode allows noise to be filtered independently – ideal for the creation of drum sounds.

LFO 2 LFOs capable of oscillating at Audio rates.

Effects Distortion, Comb Filter, EQ, Reverb, Chorus/Flanger/Phaser/Rotary Speaker, Delay and Panning effects for each Program.

Vocoder 40 Band Vocoder that can run simultaneously with the Full Synth Engine (no reduction of polyphony etc).

OUT: 6 assignable polyphonic outputs with 128 x Oversampling Delta Sigma DACs for each output. Stereo effects can be routed through a single channel without compromising quality, releasing more outputs.

INPUT 2 Audio Inputs. Signals can be routed through the Synth Engine (Filters), Effects or both. 20 bit ADCs. Input Sensitivity Selectable between Microphone, Guitar, - 10dB and +4dB Levels. Metering PPM Metering with Variable Trim & 40 Band Spectrum Analyser on the Display.

MEMORY: 256 Programs in 2 banks. + 128 Performances.

ARPEGGIATOR: Built in Arpeggiator , up to 6 Arpeggiators are available simultaneously in Performance mode.

OS: Flash upgradable

MIDI: In/Out/Thru. Program change and Controller transmit options can be disabled, and the Nova with OS4 offers forward compatibility with Novation’s Supernova II series synths - sysex dumps from the Supernova II can be accommodated.

DIMENSIONS: 6U Rackmount (Rack Kit Included) Hx63mm (including knobs) Dx193mm Wx383mm.

Weight 5kg

Novation Nova

Polyphonic Synthesizer (2000)

Overview

Sound

Effect and memory

Novation Nova Specifications