Novation Peak 8-Voice Desktop Polyphonic Synthesizer Bundle with Arturia KeyStep

Novation Peak 8-Voice Desktop Polyphonic Synthesizer

The Novation Peak is an eight-voice desktop polyphonic synthesizer with three New Oxford Oscillators for each voice. The oscillators sound completely analog by being high-quality NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators), but gain the flexibility of the digital domain with 17 digital wavetables. They can also become a linear FM source using either the analogue-sounding NCOs or digital wavetables – so are able to cross-modulate in a recursive loop.

Multi-Mode Analog Filter for Each Voice

The synth has a resonant multi-mode analog filter for each voice, and three distortion points for each voice – pre-filter, post-filter, and global – in an analog signal chain. Peak is capable of receiving polyphonic aftertouch, which puts expression right at your fingertips. Reverb, delay, and chorus effects are at one's disposal, and there is also an on-board arpeggiator.

Intuitive Patch Design and Sound Editing

The modulation system puts a 16-slot modulation matrix and 16 direct assignments in the main controls, cleverly arranged for intuitive patch design and sound editing. There are three ADSR envelopes and two LFOs for each voice, and more elaborate movements and secondary via assignments are made just a few menu button presses away. In addition, two animate buttons give live performers instant one-touch transformation of patches.

Connect To Just About Anything

Peak connects to modular systems via a CV modulation input, and has MIDI I/O on five-pin DIN ports, so other MIDI gear can be connected. Via USB, Peak can be plugged into Mac or PC, where unlimited patches can be kept using the Components software.

Summit and Peak Firmware v2.0 Updates

Both Summit and Peak receive new firmware updates, that bring in essential improvements and a multitude of features across stereo controls, modulation, unpredictability, and effects, that give you powerful tools to shape your sound. New spread modes, panning per voice and panning in the mod matrix give additional control and allow for sound design in the stereo field. Create deeper and more experimental sounds with new mod destinations. New effects, including Chorus Modes, Flanger, and Phlanger add new tonalities

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• Loopmasters sounds and samples

Arturia KeyStep 32-Key Controller and Sequencer

Arturia's KeyStep offers musicians all the connectivity they need to bridge the digital and analog world: USB, MIDI, DIN and CV/GATE! All this, combined with its 32 slim keys, KeyStep is THE controller for versatility and mobility. Combining a versatile arpeggiator, an innovative chord play mode, and an absolutely unique polyphonic step sequencer, KeyStep is packed with tons of killer features. It's the obvious choice for those who do not want to compromise on quality and affordability.

Slim Key Keyboard

This new keybed balances the best features of compact mini-keys with the musicality of full-sized keys. The size, velocity and aftertouch of this new design provide the freedom of portability without sacrificing playability.

Polyphonic Step-Sequencer

We also designed a new polyphonic step-sequencer with 8 programmable memories that you can recall at the turn of knob. You can choose gate times and swing settings instantly to change the feel of your sequenced performance on the fly. We also included the ability to record, overdub, and transpose your sequences in real time and still play the keyboard live.

Connectivity Options

USB MIDI, standard MIDI in and out, clock sync and DIN sync jacks, and CV/GATE outputs, plus a separate, assignable modulation CV output that can be used with the mod wheel, velocity or aftertouch.