The Novation UltraNova Analog-Modelling Synthesizer is a 37-key, monotimbral (1 part) wave table synthesizer, designed to provide a wide range of programming and sounds for electronic music production, and performances. The lightweight and compact UltraNova features a sound engine that is based on the SuperNova II, Novation's coveted workhorse rackmount synth. DJs, producers, and musicians are provided with a powerful synth engine and set of controls that includes Novation's Touch-Sense controls for manipulating any parameter the controls are routed to. A built-in vocoder and microphone are also featured.
Key features
37 Full-Sized Keys
Based on SuperNova II
Single Part with up to 300 Sounds
18 Voices, 14 Filters, 36 Wavetables
Touch-Sense Controls
Software Editing
Built-In Vocoder
Free Plug-Ins from Sound Collective
Specifications
Keyboard
37 Full-Sized Keys
Polyphony
Up to 18-note polyphony (dynamic voicing)
Multitimbral
Mono-Timbral (1 Part)
Synthesis Method
Based on Supernova II Waveforms include: • Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9 x saw:pulse combinations. • 20 x digital waveforms • 36 x wavetables
Effects
• Distortion - up to 2 instances • Compressor - up to 2 instances • Chorus/Phase - up to 4 instances • Delay - up to 2 instances • Reverb - up to 2 instances • Gator • EQ •12 band vocoder • Arpeggiator - 33 patterns • Chord function - lock up to 10 notes • Patch storage up to 512 on hardware (ships with 300 factory patches)
Controllers
• 8 x detented touch sensitive encoders • 1 x large smooth encoder (with back-lit filter lock buttons) • 1 x large patch select/speed dial encoder • 2 x volume & monitor mix dials • 39 x LED lit/indicated buttons • 1 x Pitch wheel (LED lit) • 1 x Modulation wheel (LED lit) • 37-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
Connections
• XLR dynamic mic input • 2 x ¼" jack inputs • 2 x ¼" jack outputs • 2 x ¼" jack aux outputs • 1 x ¼" jack headphone output • SPDIF digital output on RCA connector • Expression pedal on ¼" jack input • Sustain pedal on ¼" jack input • MIDI in/out/thru • 12 volt power input • USB port (UltraNova can be powered via USB) • Kensington Lock port