Novation - News and Rumours
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Coronavirus quarantine? Make 2 weeks fly by with these 5 synths.
14 Mar · So, you're self-isolating and run out of things to watch on Netflix? Here are the best synthesizers to spend 14 days with to help you stay sane as you wait out the Coronavirus.
Deal: Get the Novation Launchpad Mini Mk2 for under 50 quid
21 Feb · Now is a great time to launch your tracks into a new dimension: Thomann is currently offering the Novation Launchpad Mini Mk2 for under 50 quid. Stock is limited, so you'll need to be quick!
Novation Launchpad MK3: Live controller gets bigger pads & a sequencer!
15 Jan · MK3 brings aboard transport controls and other Live-specific shortcuts like Print To Clip and Capture MIDI, as well as eight Custom Modes and a Components Editor for deep customization.
Best polyphonic synthesizers of 2019: The Top 6 new polysynths you can actually buy
11 Dec 2019 · We all like multiple voices; the pads, the stabs and the textures as tones and timbres cascade and interweave. Which polyphonic synthesizers that went on sale in 2019 are your favourites?
Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2019: The best deals on synths, guitars, plug-ins and more!
18 Nov 2019 · It's November already and manufacturers are busy slashing prices to entice you splash your cash on their plug-ins, synthesizers, microphones, guitar stings and more. Find the hottest deals here!
Novation introduces the Launchpad X and Launchpad mini MkIII
15 Oct 2019 · Celebrating the Launchpad's 10th anniversary, Novation has unveiled the Launchpad X and the updated Launchpad Mini. They have everything we loved about the previous versions, but what's new?
Novation LaunchKey Mini Mk3 – new version of Ableton Live’s most portable controller
17 Sep 2019 · Novation has come up with a new and improved version of the LaunchKey Mini. They've added a creative arpeggiator and chord mode and brought it in-line with the style of their SL Mk3 super-controller.
Top 5 Synthesizers at Superbooth 2019 by Soma, Novation, Pittsburgh, UDO, Gamechanger
15 May 2019 · Superbooth 2019 was packed with inspiringly fabulous noise making machinery and sound shaping systems of synthesis - our synth expert Robin has plucked out his 5 fave synths from the show.
Superbooth 2019: Novation Summit is their peak of the polysynths
09 May 2019 · Novation release Summit their new flagship polyphonic synthesizer which is like two Peaks stuffed into a keyboard but with almost every parameter out on the front panel. How will they top that?
LEAK! Novation Summit 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer to hit Superbooth 2019?
07 May 2019 · Fantastic new synthesizer coming from Novation which mashes together the Peak and the SL MkIII controller keyboard into one marvellously polyphonic synthesizer. Novation has reached the Summit!
Bass Station II gets an Aphex Twin firmware update
14 Apr 2019 · The Novation Bass Station II gets a new firmware update with an AFX Mode inspired by Richard James of Aphex Twin which puts different patches on every key.
Novation Peak gets new features with firmware update 1.2
05 Dec 2018 · How about a fist full of new wavetables, microtuning, double the LFOs, effects modulation, pitch bend mapping and useful initialisation options? Not bad for an update to the Novation Peak.
Bass Station II gets a firmware update to 2.5 on its 25th anniversary
02 Nov 2018 · A new firmware update for the Bass Station II brings paraphonic modes, filter keyboard tracking, envelope retriggering, microtuning and breaks the oscillators to make them a bit more vintage.
Novation SL Mk III – MIDI and CV Controller with 8 track Sequencer
10 Oct 2018 · Novation updates their SL range of controller keyboards with five little screens, dual CV/Gate outputs and a polyphonic 8-track sequencer. The SL Mk III is packed full of versatile controlling action.