Description
Don’t judge the Mini Nova by its size. Inside this compact 37 mini-key synth sits the UltraNova sound engine, giving you up to 18-note polyphony, deep modulation, and effects power that punches well above its footprint. It’s a genuinely gig-ready instrument for players who need serious sound design options without hauling a full-size board.
On stage, five knobs, eight backlit Animate buttons, and oversized pitch/mod wheels let you warp patches in real time – from dirty basslines to soaring leads – without digging through menus mid-set. Switch into Arpeggiator mode to drive rhythmic sequences live, or trigger performance functions on the fly with Animate mode.
The built-in VocalTune vocoder is a standout for frontline use: sing or talk into the XLR mic input and your voice is auto-tuned to whatever you play on the keys, then run through reverb, distortion, chorus/phaser, gator, or EQ for instantly recognizable vocal effects. It also handles external instruments and audio sources for creative processing beyond vocals.
- 256 onboard sounds, searchable by genre or type, plus 128 slots for your own patches
- Editing software and patch librarian for managing sounds from your computer
- MIDI I/O for triggering software instruments or connecting to a larger keyboard rig
- USB-powered operation, ideal for lean touring setups
- Regular free soundpacks from Novation’s artist network to keep your palette fresh
Whether it’s anchoring a small keys rig or adding vocal effects to a live set, the Mini Nova delivers big synth engine capability in a stage-friendly size.
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