Description

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The Novation Peak is an eight-voice desktop polyphonic synthesizer that brings both the sound of analogue and the extended functionality of digital into one innovative and beautifully crafted synth

For Novation the Peak is where the best of digital and analogue synthesis join together to get the best of both sides; Analogue where it matters – digital where it counts!

Digital Analogue Together

The Peak s tone comes from three New Oxford Oscillators for each voice The oscillators sound completely analogue by being high-quality NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators), but they are combined with the flexibility of the digital domain using 17 digital wavetables This gives the synth many more tonal possibilities than would be with a completely analogue system, however the synth s sound maintains that analogue tonal quality throughout

The main oscillator section is joined by a resonant multi-mode analogue filter on each voice, and three distortion points in an analogue signal chain So if you want that fully analogue feel, you can definitely get it However, if you re ready for something new, you can create a linear FM source using either the analogue style NCO s or digital wavetables; offering you even more creative possibilities to explore

Extensive Modulation System

The modulation system on the Peak puts a 16-slot modulation matrix and 16 direct assignments in the main controls, so that you can start to design deeper and more intricate patches to really transform your tones Each voice has access to 3 ADSR envelopes and 2 LFO s and more modulation controls under the hood

Everything is within easy access so that you re never just sitting there scratching your head, wondering how to get things linking up

Live Performance Controls

In terms of performance, Peak offers a full variety of features and connections so that it can be a dynamic instrument in the stage environment

You can hook up to your favourite gear, via a CV modulation input or 5pin Midi-IO The Peak responds to polyphonic aftertouch, and two Animate buttons completely transform your patches in an instant so that you can really pack a punch onstage

If there s no keyboard to hand You can create fantastic loops using the on-board arpeggiator, and you also have built-in Reverb, delay and chorus effects to add depth to your patches

Novation Components

Like Novation s circuit series, the Peak can connect to a Mac/PC and use a desktop app called Components This software allows you to create and save unlimited patches for the Peak, and more features are being developed all the time

Peak Version 1 2 Firmware Update

On the 19th December 2018 Novation released the Peak v1 2 firmware upda