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Novation MiniNova

Item ID: MiniNova

37-mini-key Synthesizer/Vocoder and USB Controller with Realtime Performance Controls, 14 Filter Types, 6 Envelope Generators, 3 LFOs, and Gooseneck Mic

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It's MiniNova!

Small yet beastly, Novation's MiniNova 37-mini-key synthesizer/vocoder gives you robust performance controls that let you tweak and warp 256 great-sounding onboard presets - and your voice - in realtime. Under the bonnet, MiniNova sports the same potent synth engine as its big brother UltraNova. String synth engine modules together in the 20-slot modulation matrix to create monster patches. Jam to patterns you create with the onboard arpeggiator. Connect MiniNova to your computer via USB and use it as a MIDI controller. Want boatloads of synth in a pint-sized package? You want Novation's MiniNova.





Novation MiniNova 37-mini-key Synthesizer/vocoder at a Glance:
  • Gets its attitude from its big brother
  • A beefy synth engine juiced with great-sounding effects
  • Knobs and buttons (oh, goody!)

Gets its attitude from its big brother
The Novation MiniNova is endowed with the same sound engine as its big brother, the UltraNova. It ships with 256 dynamite patches that you can tweak using five knobs - or completely warp with MiniNova's eight Animate buttons. MiniNova also sports an onboard voice-tune effect as well as a classic vocoder. The net result is a powerhouse of a synth in a tidy, trim package.

A beefy synth engine juiced with great-sounding effects
Novation's MiniNova has the beefiest synth engine ever put into such a compact synth. You get 14 waveforms (square, sine, sawtooth, pulse, and triangle, plus variations), 36 wavetables, plus 20 digital waveforms. Each of the three oscillators (per voice) sports Density/detune for fattening up sounds, Virtual Sync, and Hardness - which functions as an additional lowpass filter. Speaking of filters, MiniNova is fitted with 14 different types (you can run two simultaneously), six envelope generators, three LFOs, and a modulation matrix with 20 slots in which you can string synth engine modules together to create a sonic beast. Effects? Definitely. With MiniNova, you can add up to five effects to each voice - that includes distortion, reverb, compression, EQ, chorus/phase, delay, and Novation's proprietary Gator effect. Wow!

Knobs and buttons (oh, goody!)
Novation's MiniNova has unique and powerful sound-shaping capabilities for such a bantamweight. You get knobs, naturally, that let you tweak your sounds, but you can also "animate" sound using eight back-lit buttons that trigger mods in the synth engine that warp your patches in realtime as you play. There's a large knob for filter cutoff so no matter what else you are doing, you always have instant control over the filter. MiniNova also sports a 33-pattern arpeggiator, and you can use the eight buttons to jam with these patterns, creating completely new sequences (in realtime) in the process.

Novation MiniNova 37-mini-key Synthesizer/vocoder Features:
  • Massively powerful mini-synth with UltraNovasound engine
  • Voice-tune and classic vocoder effects
  • Tweak and warp your sounds in realtime
  • 256 amazing sounds onboard, instantly searchable
  • Layer up to five effects per voice
  • Comes with editing software and a software patch librarian
  • Run guitars andother instruments though the vocoder and effects
  • Also functions as a 37-key controller keyboard with MIDI I/O

The Novation MiniNova is a beastly little synth!
Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) Modeling
Number of Keys 37
Type of Keys Mini
Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
Polyphony 18 Notes
Number of Presets 256
Expansion No Expansion
Number of Effects 7
Effects Types Distortion, reverb, compression, EQ, chorus/phase, delay, Gator
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling No
Audio Playback No Audio Playback
USB USB
Number of Audio Inputs 2
Audio Input Types 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TS, 1 x Headphone
Number of Digital Inputs No digital inputs
Digital Input Types No digital inputs
Number of Digital Outputs No digital outputs
Digital Output Types No digital outputs
MIDI I/O In/Out (Din)
Pedal Inputs 1 x Sustain
Height 2.95"
Width 23.2"
Depth 9.06"
Weight 6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number MiniNova

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Reviews

based on 7 reviews

Amazing Original Dirty Snyth

by Andrew Goff from Indianapolis, Indiana
December 21, 2012
Music Background: Video Producer, Pro Musician, Photographer, Compositor
I've owned lot's of keyboards over the years, but this one stands out. This is not a mainstream keyboard but more of a professional niche keyboard.
What I like most about this keyboard is it... read more [+]'s character. It's sounds are easily changeable and the sounds are dark and explosive.

I am a video producer who writes music for the commercials I produce. The music I created for my lasted commercials had everyone asking how did I create such awesome sounding music. I proudly pointed at the MiniNova. close [-]

sides are not plastic but not real wood!

by Relic from Ohio
October 22, 2012
Music Background: pro
took the side ends off with hex key and they look like a pressed wood like on a cheap computer stand. they have a lamenent over them to simulate a wood finish. not sure why they did not use the real t... read more [+]hing? looks like more work to make them look wood..lol. but it is not plastic. it's a great synth anyways. I will make real wood sides for it though soon. microkorg wins on that note! close [-]

microkorg has some new competition!

by Relic from Ohio
October 20, 2012
Music Background: pro
I was using the microkorg for so many years and loved it. Then i saw that the new Mininova had a bit of the same layout / design but had a little extra punch as far as what it can do and the over all ... read more [+]look and feel / performance ect. Some knob features are very microkorg-ish but that is a good thing since i am a huge fan of them. Microkorg is still a great synth for sure! Well, you can't blame novation for this move with Mininova. After all, the microkorg still is the most selling synth ever! It seems Korg will have a bit of competition now with the Mininova! I LOVE the MiniNova so far after just playing if for 10 min. I for one am a fan of mini keys so i had to have one. I love the layout and huge sound and smooth controls it has. When I have more time i will be at it for hours I'm sure, tweaking and programming! The only thing that seems cheesy is the fake wood ends. I think thay are plastic? This wont stop people from buying it I hope. If you have loved the microkorg you will really love Mininova. BUY ONE! The lighted wheels are bad-*** too! Very happy i made this move with Mininova. You will too! PS.. you can mess with the dubstep sounds to make them not dubstep! Thank God! close [-]

Better than my Micro Korg

by Frank from Detroit, MI
April 28, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist, Student, Producer
this thing is great , i have a micro korg and this thing has a way faster workflow and more intuitive design, Also the screen is simple to go through i had this thing running on with my computer withi... read more [+]n seconds , the vocoder is also great it stays still and doesnt move around and lose its shape , and the fact that you can change the sounds on it with ones from the internet is great also

, the only cons i have is that the sounds are the presets are kinda thin sounding but other than that its a great unit close [-]

inSync Review

by: Mitch Gallagher
The Novation UltraNova has been hailed as an outstanding modeled analog synthesizer, delivering both authentic vintage... read more »
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