Ultranova

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Ultranova

<span>Ultranova</span>

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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">20 Voices</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Multitimbral" data-content="A synthesizing instrument that can play two or more timbres (also called sounds or patches) at the same time. A typical multitimbral tone generator can play, for example, the brass, piano, and violin parts all at once." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Multitimbral - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 Part</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">3 VCOs</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Pink Noise, Pulse Variable, ROM, Saw Down, Saw Up, Sine, Square, Sub Oscillator, Super Saw, Triangle, Wave Table, White Noise</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Loops" data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Loops - </span>
<span class="specification-value">3 LFO with Noise, Sample &amp; Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Triangle, Square, Sine, Delay, Freerun, Clocked, Key Sync, Phase</span>
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<span class="specification-value">MIDI In/Out/Thru</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Arpeggiator" data-content="A device that steps from note to note for whichever keys are pressed (or latched) in a preset or random pattern." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Arpeggiator - </span>
<span class="specification-value">33 patterns</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Effects" data-content="Any form of audio signal processing that provides reverbs, delays, chorus, and other audio and spatial effects to sweeten, liven and animate audio as well as to create the sound of a space or environment." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Effects - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Distortion, Compressor, Chorus/Phase, Delay, Reverb, Gator, EQ,</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Keyboard" data-content="A set of keys or levers, arranged in order of ascending pitch, which enables a piano, organ or synthesizer to be played by hand." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Keyboard - </span>
<span class="specification-value">37 keys with velocity and aftertouch</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Memory" data-content="Storage capabilities for user programmed settings, patches, sequences, waveforms, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Memory - </span>
<span class="specification-value">256 patches RAM, 128 Patches ROM</span>
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<span><a title="View user profile." href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/user/406" lang="" about="https://www.vintagesynth.com/user/406" typeof="schemaerson" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Naomi Bolton</a></span>
<span>Fri, 10/22/2021 - 09:33</span>

<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Novation had a successful run of MIDI keyboards and controllers, but the Ultranova was a return to their "Nova" range of synthesizers from the nineties. This is also obvious from the design, which features a blue plastic construction and illuminated buttons. The mod wheel and pitch-bender are also blue and glowing, but there is the option to disable this feature. The plastic case is pretty durable and very lightweight.</p>

<p>The Ultranova keyboard is three octaves and features full-sized keys with both velocity and aftertouch. In addition, Novation has included a 12-band vocoder with this synth. Although it ships with a decent gooseneck mic, the inclusion of an XLR port on the back of the synth means you can replace it with another one of your own choosing. The ability to map your voice to any of the presets included with the synth allows for a lot of fun and creativity.</p>

<p>The upper center of the synth is home to a 2x27-character LCD around which the rubber buttons are arranged. Although the text is rather small, the display is sharp and clear, making it easy to see the names and values of parameters. The Ultranova also has rotary encoders, and while there are not that many of them, it is easy enough to tweak everything. Novation clearly attempted to keep everything as simple as possible, which meant fewer buttons and encoders. Nevertheless, the interface is very logical, and it is easy to get to what you need using the selection buttons.</p>

<p>On the rear panel of the Ultranova, you will find two balanced audio inputs next to four unbalanced outputs. It also has the obligatory MIDI In/Out/Thru sockets along with a USB port. Also on the back panel is the auto-sensing sustain input, expression pedal input, S/PDIF output, and headphone socket. The Ultranova can be powered using an adaptor or via USB.</p>

<p>The Ultranova is a monotimbral synth, which takes some getting used to if you are not familiar with them. It features three oscillators, three LFOs, six envelopes, two filters, and a chain of five effects. In addition, it also has a 20-slot modulation matrix and four banks of factory patches that can hold 128 patches each. There are nine different genres to choose from and 14 categories that cover everything from strings and pads to bass and SFX. This synthesizer shipped with the Ultranova Editor and Librarian, with the former requiring a DAW to run and the latter being a manager for patch banks.</p>

<p>At the time of its release, the Ultranova featured one of Novation's most ambitious synth engines packed in a design that offered portability without sacrificing playability. As a result, it was a great all-round synth for its time, with excellent value for money along with plenty of versatility.</p>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/840" hreflang="en">Novation</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Year</div>
<div class="field--item">2010</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/775" hreflang="en">Electronic music</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/779" hreflang="en">Digital</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Interface features</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/784" hreflang="en">Modern</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/786" hreflang="en">Keyboard</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/790" hreflang="en">Synthetic</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/795" hreflang="en">Less than $500</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"> <img src="https://www.vintagesynth.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/UltranovaBig.png" width="900" height="300" alt="Novation Ultranova" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive"></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://resource.novationmusic.com/sites/default/files/novation/downloads/3987/ultranova-userguide2.pdf">https://resource.novationmusic.com/sites/default/files/novation/downloads/3987/…</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">Ultranova Userguide</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Novation Ultranova - Keyboard Sounds Demo - EVERY SOUND!</div>
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