Novation - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Novation? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
The best budget grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW
21 Oct 2022 · Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.
The best mono synths under $500 for leads and basslines
07 Oct 2022 · Looking for ways to create your own leads and basslines in your productions? We take a look at some of the best mono synths under $500.
Novation turns 30: Their 5 best Synths – plus a chance to win!
06 Oct 2022 · Novation turns 30 and celebrates the event with a huge giveaway: Win a bundle of eight Novation products! We look back at 5 of their best synths.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
26 Aug 2022 · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
Novation releases firmware update 2.0 for Launchpad Mini and X
29 Jun 2022 · Novation has released a firmware update for the Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X with new customization options, including a keystroke widget.
Launchkey 88: Novation announces 88-key MIDI keyboard controller
26 May 2022 · Launchkey 88 is Novation's 1st 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with a premium semi-weighted keybed, performance features and DAW integration.
The best wavetable synthesizers 2022
08 Apr 2022 · Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2022.
Novation announces FLkey MIDI controllers for FL Studio
05 Apr 2022 · The FLkey Mini and FLkey 37 MIDI controllers are fully integrated with FL Studio, a DAW which hardly needs an introduction at this point.
Novation Circuit Rhythm Deal: 25% off for Black Friday only!
26 Nov 2021 · The Circuit Rhythm is finally here and will turn samples into stellar tracks with built-in recording, performance effects and on-the-go capabilities.
Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again
25 Sep 2021 · Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.
Knobcon 2021: What you might have missed from Knobcon 9
14 Sep 2021 · Knobcon 9 hosted all sorts of synths, modules and devices we hadn't seen before. With the help of JAde Wii's camera work, let's see what we missed!
Novation Circuit Rhythm: The Review
27 Aug 2021 · Can Novation's sample-based groovebox open up a new world of beats for you? We took the sleek, fun Circuit Rhythm out for a spin.
Momo Müller presents control software for the Novation Circuit and Circuit Tracks
07 Jul 2021 · The control software is unofficial, but it works a treat and is sold cheaply which makes it a no-brainer upgrade for your Novation groovebox.
New details emerge on the Novation Circuit Rhythm
12 May 2021 · Novation has been a bit cagey about their new Circuit Rhythm due out in the summer but more details have appeared on a Dutch webstore - let's dig in.
Novation Circuit Rhythm: First official details revealed
10 Feb 2021 · Sampling, beat-making and performance are the cornerstones of the officially revealed Circuit Rhythm but we won't see it until the summer.
Novation Circuit Tracks: The modern, intuitive groovebox
09 Feb 2021 · The time has arrived for Novation to fully reveal the new version of their popular groovebox. Does the Circuit Tracks have something new to offer?
New Novation Circuits coming on the 9th February
03 Feb 2021 · Novation has some teasers to share ahead of the official release of the new Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm in about a week.
Leak! Tracks and Rhythm: New Circuits from Novation?
31 Dec 2020 · An online store accidentally published photos of what looks like two new Circuits inbound from Novation: Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm.
The Gearnews Holiday Raffle, Week 2: Win a Novation AFX Station (Closed)
27 Nov 2020 · It's Part 2 of our Christmas Raffle: We're giving away a Novation AFX Station, a powerhouse of a bass synth with huge creative potential. Enter now!
Novation AFX Station: The review
05 Nov 2020 · A first look at Novation's AFX Station, a reworking of the Bass Station II by none other than Aphex Twin. And it's a bit of a winner, actually.
AFX Station revealed as a rebranded Bass Station II – is that it?
20 Oct 2020 · After a global campaign of intrigue and excitement teasing a new synth in collaboration with Aphex Twin it ends up in crushing disappointment. They could have just given us a bunch of stickers.
Novation and Aphex Twin speculation builds – could it be an AFX Station?
09 Oct 2020 · More images, teases and a possible box-shot add to the speculation around Novation's forthcoming collaboration with Aphex Twin's Richard D. James.