All user reviews for the Novation Nova

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UTILIZATION

The use is very simple and ergonomic edition.

SOUNDS

Sounds really means a crpite is flashy, some lead sheets and deep junglist vst is still my best.
Not really, sounds Hot amateur: go your way.

OVERALL OPINION

On paper everything Pipelines Limited is done so that we really enjoy but costs a big dception.
Bugs or complete freezing of the machine appear APRS rapid and multiple changes.
A beep occurs when you press the buttons.
6 out spares, in the case where you do not affect the slopes if ......

-> 6U rack (I prefer to use it in position "desk" because much more convenient)
-> 2 sound banks of 127 each, but it is a machine to create its own sounds
-> Editing relatively simple, not necessarily need a PC to edit sounds (unless you want to save the settings for all sounds, for my part I work with an atari for MIDI and I record my sounds by dumping )
-> Connectors complete and correct (except for the headphone jack that Novation has a jack 3 "5, which is still disappointing)

UTILIZATION

-> General config rather simple
-> Editing sounds takes a few minutes to understand the beast
-> Manually is not too bad (but better still use the doc + English which is often clear, this is valid for most bikes)

SOUNDS

-> Electro and techno sounds
-> Correct general effects
-> Good momentum
-> Black dot: no drum kit

OVERALL OPINION

-> It's been two years since I use the nova: frankly, good machine ... but have other bikes to create a piece
-> It's a synth sounds rather typed, ie sounds very electronic (we like it or not) and that there is here. However, the ergonomics, the synthesis, the dynamics are very satisfactory. For those looking for a synth "sounds good" to begin to really sound synthesis, the Nova largely filled this role (and goes beyond). The bad thing (which is up to me) : no drum kit (although there are 2 or 3 sounds kick, hi-hat, snare ...); but you can easily recreate the sounds of this type (warning!! there are 6 voice polyphony of the nova: If we create such a sound kick, a snare and a sound of his hi-hat, there are only 3 channels available, for example a bass sound, a sound of water and a sound of "synthetic" .

-> Conclusion: The nova is great for electronic sounds, but when you want to add a rhythm or other sounds (eg piano, guitar, etc.), there must be other machines.

Hi all ....

I personally use the Nova for 2 years and I'm mega happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

jv you not repeat the description if not ....... ke c dla happiness to compound with ....
jtrouve ca 10 times less taking a head kavec proteus ......( for the effects in any case ... arrgh)

6 separated out ... To separate effects of 6 modules .... and not just effects sotie gnrale! like most Bécanne!

Output 5 / 6 or cask in mini jack ... not cool
I RPET my audioconfrres but ....... no drum kit ....

UTILIZATION

Nickeal k'on seen to read the instructions ........... ke and we love them ........ and LFO matrix

SOUNDS

Its good! we like it or not com-custody!

But there are no clips and bugs as mentioned above!! Any oak ........ not for me
Except if you change the multi .. ca c but a classic limit guests ... especially with the reverbs!

Dchire sound if one takes a little head in the edition and ke is turned Kelker arrg buttons .....

Go to a large 9 equilibrated with a 2 no justification in my ear ..... I jla kif and defends this corny !!!!!!!!

Parsk'elle worth it !!!!!!!!

OVERALL OPINION

JVOUS SAYS COOL!! a +

(Wwfnova.com)

Expander-format desktop, analog modeling
-6 Outputs
-256 Programs, 128 performances
-16 Voice polyphony. 6 voice multitimbral
-Arpeggiator
Audio-
-Vocoder

construction is very serious, however small it may be, the vehicle weighs.

since the time he left (1999), the features are excellent, and even today.

To remove a point in quibbling: outputs 5 and 6 are combined in a mini jack that doubles as a headphone output.

UTILIZATION

-Edit and create patches is very easy thanks to the many switches and pots. Some parameters are accessible via menu but everything is very fast and fluid.
-The screen is ample and the indications on this are never cryptic (can not be said about the A-station for example).
-The manual is simple and takes even beginners by the hand by explaining the principles of subtractive synthesis.

To remove a point in quibbling: Each press of a switch makes a little beep (internal device, not in the output of course!). I have not found how to disable this annoying beep that can around you if you use it at home.

SOUNDS

-Produced sounds are particularly well suited to electronic music (Ben. .. it's a synth, normal).
It has 3 osc with various waveforms and customizable, a noise generator, three envelopes, filters and many handsets (hpf + lpf, bpf bpf +, etc. ...), 2 LFOs, programmable arpeggiator and go -go, a very flexible modulation matrix, etc ... short, a lot of possibilities, it is very complete.
Everything is synchronized to a clock noon: LFOs, arpeggiator course, the delays, etc..

Another interesting mode multitimbral, each part has its effects 7 totally independent from other parties. That's still 6 * 7 = 42 synth effects on this ... enough to make very large sound.

To remove a point quibble: the reverberations are actually averages. Nonetheless they are enough for me in most cases.

The sounds are excellent and can be very detailed if desired. As often in the synths, you either love or not love ... must listen to get an idea of ​​the match between needs and material (see discussion clavia vs. novation).

About the so-called digital clicks: This is a side effect of the instability of an external MIDI clock synchronization associated with it to delay the effect of nova. The delay follows the clock midday and click because its value is constantly changing. This problem is not unique to Nova, it would have the same concerns with most synths offering to synchronize the delay by noon.
2 solutions for this:
-Provide a stable MIDI Clock (MIDI clock problems are frequently unstable, despite the power of our modern sequencers, see the topic it against: )
-Use the internal clock for time nova.

OVERALL OPINION

An excellent multitimbral synth. I bought it because I regret a little my A-station and since I used a lot vsti its equivalent. Here it is good to have my cpu nova.

to € 500 in time, what a bargain.

Rack
2x127 + 2x127 perf patch
vocoder effect, although cradingue distortion, reverb beautifully cold, delay ... etc ...
when it was released, few could offer all this synth
innovation was actually innovative, and this machine came after the success of the bass station

UTILIZATION

Editing sounds is terrible!
made first or download your patches and after, welcome to the perf
6 patches cumulative, with each patch with its effects, filters etc. .. independent of each other and here only c

SOUNDS

SOUNDS ARE MONUMENTAL!
this machine is ideal for making ambiences bars, fx, tablecloths, all that is fully electronic and it's from outer space with this machine
music producer goth / industrial / electro, it complements a variety of soft virtual fun but that can not achieved the same feats (even the virtual innovation)

OVERALL OPINION

4 / 5 years or even more!
the machine can bugger sometimes but nothing serious
edition of the beeps are actually sometimes a little boring in the long
value for money? At the time I have paid 1000 euros ... but at the cost of OCCAZ would be crazy not to keep it or afford it!
With experience, you do again this choice?. oh yes exactly!

This module is designed for those seeking spacious and spacey sounds worthy of inclusion in a soundtrack of a film of SF. It is true that not very hot at the exit of innovative and sometimes it's a bit bombastic. Interesting especially for lead and webs powerful, bass are less interesting.

UTILIZATION

For editing is really nice to have all those knobs and it facilitates the work. And then the rack is small, it not clutter the studio. I have little potash manual because you can almost do without (well, if not to go too far in programming)

SOUNDS

No realistic sounds. We are really in the cinematic and the soundtrack space. Well there all these effects but must go with them because molo sounds are detailed enough without it.

OVERALL OPINION

I have 2 years and I'm not complaining. But he confined in a specific style of music so if you want to make environments more 70's or early 80s, it's not very suitable. If however you are right in Future Sound of London mid 90s then it sticks there. Paid 420 euros in a secondhand store, I will take less than that now because it is not versatile enough in terms of his style / music that can come out

See previous comments, everything has been said.

UTILIZATION

It is rather simple and well done. All knobs and buttons give quick access to editing.
The only two complaints that I do in Nova are:
- When you touch a knob, the value changes but we do not display the previous value. This problem exists on many synths and this is really not practical.
- A "beep" that you can not disable each time you press a button (this seems trivial but after a while you edit a sound, it gets annoying)

This machine has a very open architecture, it is an advantage and sometimes a drawback because it is being edited can be a bit lost in this "matrix" which is not always easy to master.

SOUNDS

Sound rather warm and round sound on presets. But by taking the time to edit a little, we discover the power of filters and Novation manages to make sounds and hyper-sharp mind-blowing! (For it must be the update of the OS to access the filters and more).
It was to my knowledge one of the first machines to offer 5 or 6 effects through its multi-mode, which although it is limited to six shares was a real progress compared to other manufacturers. So keep all sound effects in multi mode.
Very good bass, tablecloths or type TB303 sounds with powerful filters.

OVERALL OPINION

With this expander that I discovered the sound Novation and enjoyed it immensely. I used a lot for years (and at least two albums) and I made sounds with superb.
I sold it recently for 350 euros while in its release I had paid 9,800 francs, I have also long been reluctant to sell it. In fact I replaced with a KS5 because I wanted a synthesizer rather than an expander.
So we can say that it is a very good deal now.

I let you rfrer dj existing descriptions of this module.
When I bought in 2000, I was looking for a synth with a number of shares of multi-timbral. It has fulfilled its rle.

UTILIZATION

The edition sounds a bit weird but you get used to. The manual is not clear trs

SOUNDS

The tablecloths are beautiful trs, the pads are round and warm. The sounds of TB are trsralistes. In terms of effects like distortion that hard particulirement well. The arpgiateur trs is good. Of all the synths I utiliss sul is the schedule that allows polyphonic arpges.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 years prs. I composed two albums with. I always use this in concert, it is easy to carry and great for balance effects in real time. My girlfriend does not want me to sell, it has sentimental value and it's a synth endearing. I do not understand why it has much lower CTE.
Referrer I choose to buy from Nova. I missed the opportunity to acqurir the Nova II keyboard version in England really cheap the era. I really regret.

See previous reviews

I'm running the beast in Ableton: No problem with my config and recordings.

No crash, no surprises, good machine.

UTILIZATION

Simple.
Editing sounds is easy, everything is accessible with a few sub-menus, but nothing nasty.
The party effect is simple: one button = one function
I use it without looking at the "fucking manual" and for now only programming the arpeggiator escapes me.

The beep beep while editing does not bother but must say I'm a little deaf too ...

SOUNDS

I mainly consists of electro techno.
This machine is versatile to death ... nice bass, nice pads that can make hovering, some fx ...
You can edit a complete song just with it except for the rhythm part is a little light.

It is not sure it disconnects an analog but you can get results by going to tamper with the nice LFO and effects.

The sound is good, so good, it's clean.

Maybe he misses he is a character??

OVERALL OPINION

I use this machine for 2 months.
I like the sounds in general and easily obtain what I want by programming the corny.

I think keeping it a good time because it is simple and effective!

Synthesis System Analogue Sound Modelling.

Polyphony 16 Voices.

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
Comprehensive Modulation Matrix With 130 possible routings.

Multitimbral capacity
6 part multitimbral.

Filter
12, 18 and 24 dB per octave Resonant filter configurable in Low Pass, High Pass and Band Pass modes, plus 9 Dual / Split With filter types modulate frequency separation. All filters feature aussi year overdrive control, while Filter Bypass mode allow noise filtered to Be Independently - ideal for The Creation of drum sounds.

LFOs
2 LFOs capable of oscillating at Audio rates.

Program Effects
Distortion, Comb Filter, EQ, Reverb, Chorus / Flanger / Phaser / Rotary Speaker, Delay and
Panning effects foreach Program.
Total number of Effects
42 Effects available simultaneously. 7 Effects For Each Of The 6 Parts of a Performance. Yes You Can Have A Different Reverb EACH one hand, a different Delay EACH one hand, a different chorus etc..

Vocoder
40 Band Vocoder That CAN run simultaneously With The Full Synth Engine (No reduction of polyphony, etc.).

Number of Outputs
6 assignable polyphonic outputs With 128 x Oversampling Sigma Delta DACs foreach output. Stereo Effects Can Be Through a single channel routed Without Compromising quality, releasing more outputs.

Number of Inputs
2 Audio Inputs. Signals routed Can Be Through the Synth Engine (Filters), Effects or Both. 20 bit ADCs. Between Selectable Input Sensitivity Microphone, Guitar, - 10dB and +4 dB Levels. PPM metering Metering with variable Trim & 40 Band Spectrum Analyser On The Display.

Number of Programs
256 Programs in 2 banks.

Number of Performances
128 Performance.

Arpeggiator
Built in Arpeggiator With 384 Preset Polyphonic, Preset Monophonic and User Programmable Polyphonic and Monophonic Patterns. 6 Arpeggiators are available simultaneously in Performance mode.

Control
All knobs, switches and Parameters passed MIDI Controllers and NRPN. Knob pickup Eliminate unexpected surges gold exchange When switching Between Programs.

Operating System
Flash upgradeable operating system via MIDI, Free as a MIDI file On Our Web Site.

Power Requirement
Multi Voltage built in power supply.

MIDI
In / Out / Thru. Program changes and controller options transmitted Can Be Disabled, & 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) H63mm (Including knobs) W383mm D193mm.
Weight 5kg. The configuration is simple

UTILIZATION


editing sounds is easy if you know the subtractive (which is also explained in the manual)
the modulation matrix is an excellent tool, all set on this synth!
the manual is well done and for the full version (available on the site of innovation), the French version exists, few bp translation but nothing too serious!
it was available on the website of the importer when I bought it was http / / www.studtech.com

SOUNDS

This machine is made for electronic music!
the basic sounds are good but it is so easy to hack it is important not to deprive yourself. Some find the sound a bit cold, it's not real analog, but only the simulation of high order.
no sounds really realistic, is not the purpose of the machine!
small flat on the sounds, forget the drums with the nova!
many effects, all synced to tempo via midi, quite apart from the metallic reverb too I think.

OVERALL OPINION

Gonna be a year since I use the beast and I pass it for the world
the price / quality ratio is excellent if you buy it from OCCAZ