This page was created to provide a community for ultranova owners to exchange patches, techniques, advice, and general information. Roland legends for novation mininova and ultranova. I remember not being hugely impressed with the vocoder patches in the ultranova and my own attempts to improve on them didnt amount to much. Novation mininova programming a lush vocoder pad written on sunday, 15 march 2015 12. Novation has overhauled the vocoder on its flagship ultranova hardware synthesizer. But you will be able to play chords and design polyphonic patches, and youll also get masses of modulation options and a decent back of effects, both of which can be vital parts of sound design. Connect an audio input to either the mic input, input 1 or input 2. Knobs at top of synth are great for editing onthefly. Ive narrowed it down but which will be my first synthesizer. Why not buy a new soundset full of exciting patches to help get your creative juices flowing with new sounds for new songs. Changing patches on the novation ultranova gearslutz. The rearranged patches are transfered to your microkorg with the free available microkorg sound editor software that can simply be downloaded from the korg website, so basically all you need is a. These longer patterns were created on the ultranova, but they play back correctly because the two synths are fully patch compatible. Novation ultranova, synthesizer with builtin vocoder.
Jul 16, 20 new vocoder for novation ultranova synth novation has overhauled the vocoder on its flagship ultranova hardware synthesizer. I just found one for a steal, and im really liking it. Novation mininova 25 classic synth patches free classic synthesizer patches for the novation mininova. Vocoder ultranova has a 12band vocoder and ships with a dynamic gooseneck microphone. Novation supercharges ultranova s vocoder wed, 20724 17.
Peroscillator parameters in addition to the three main oscillators, the ultranova also has a noise generator. Daniel programmed these patches himself, and they come preloaded in addition to the standard factory patches on every ultranova that. Novation ultranova is surprisingly cool post by garranimal. Novation ultranova a supernova gaia not an access virus. Novation supercharges ultranova vocoder keyboardmag.
Ultranova sounds great with the very simplest of patches, but also gives you intuitive handson control over the powerful synth engine for deep and complex sound editing. Incidentally, this means that mininova owners can avail themselves of the free ultranova sound packs on novation s web site. With the amplii er or mixer off or muted, connect the ac adaptor to the ultranova 1, and plug it into the ac mains. Roland legends for novation mininova and ultranova synthcloud. Buy novation ultranova synthesizer level 2 888365053226. The operating system should automatically install the appropriate driver novation ultranova vocoder firmware 2. The updated version includes a new vocoder algorithm with separation and spread controls for moving the bands, formant freeze, adjustable band resonance and decay time, full bandwidth vocoder operation, and 17 new vocoder patches. In addition to putting your voice through the vocoder via the. During powerup the display shows the i rmware version number for a few seconds. Novation ultranova ultranova connected to a computer via usb. Easy to setup midi on this synth and begin sampling worldclass symphonies, orchestras, and vintage synthesizers within minutes. Its predecessor, the supernova ii was launched in 2000 and was the goto synth for dance producers everywhere, but slowly went into retirement with the rise in the popularity of software plugins. The ultranova follows suit, with a 12band vocoder thats capable of creating everything from classic robotic vocal effects to, er, more robotic vocal effects. This is a bit of fun and its addition makes me think of the quasimidi sirius synth.
All you have to do is register your novation gear, and one offer will be featured in your novation account every couple of months. The ultranova is a virtual analogue synthesizer the latest addition to the nova series by novation. The mic on the ultranova is built no differently than any other mic. I only recently purchased the ultranova and saw there werent many people sharing their patches. Is it possible to blend the dry sound of the voice with the vocoder. Novation mininova 37minikey compact analog modeling synthesizer. I was skeptical at first, but its growing on my really quickly. I get they didnt want the user to start feeding back wildly as soon as you plug the mic in. Novation ultranova synthesizer with vocoder dj city. Novation mininova, all the vocoder presets youtube.
Can you use your vocoder on ultranova as a normal mic. Iirc the software editor for the ultranova allows you to easily rearrange the patches in the user bank by dragging and dropping. There are midi in midi out and midi thru connections on the ultranova synth, i used it right along with all of the other midi gear and had it hooked up with my midi sport. Novation ultranova synthesizer demo by daniel fisher youtube.
Being polyphonic they will give you more use, being able to play chords as well as bass and lead. Cp5 yamaha stage piano essentials by bruno zucchetti. The ultranova may be a return to novations roots, but its still a very forward. The software editor enables detailed visual editing of ultranova on your mac or pc. The following features are available in conjunction with the appropriate ultranova novation software downloadable. Ultranova brings the power and largeness that made the original, late90s nova line a hit, but adds usb, software editors, automap, and some creative options that extend playability to new heightseven while lowering the price point. Mar 15, 2015 the vocoder on the mininova offers 12 bands for the analysis phase and 12 bands for the synthesis phase.
New vocoder for novation ultranova synth synthtopia. The 12band vocoder is next, accessed from a button below the effects section. Stream ultranova custom patches by daisuke nagato from desktop or your mobile device. This is a collection of 20 patches i created for the novation ultranova synthesizer. Same goes for the korg ms2000, nord lead 2, roland system 1 etc. The ultranova may be a return to novations roots, but its still a very forward looking. The novation ultranova is a 37 key synth that can be used as a usb controller or even an audio interface if the user wants. Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. There are some great patches for the worlds best synths the access virus, roland gaia, novation ultranova, maudio venom and the korg sv1. Nov 29, 2017 novation s flagship hardware synthesizer ultranova has had its vocoder overhauled.
The improvement comes in the form of a simple to install firmware update a free upgrade for all ultranova owners. Easily edit patches save, manage and easily edit your patches, with the comprehensive yet intuitive vst and au plugin editor and standalone librarian. Novation ultranova is surprisingly cool vintage synth. Adding the new vocoder patch banks to ultranova novation. The manual is dope because it has a step by step guide on synthesis and how to go about creating sounds from scratch, so that is a win. The vocoder doesnt care what type of audio it receives on either input, and it isnt designed for any specific type of input or hardware unit. Awesomesounding synth with effects, vocoder, arpeggiators and much more.
By default it is turned all the way down for every vocoder patch. Jun 24, 2017 twenty demos of ultranova nonelectronic patches. Theres no technical reason you couldnt use it without effects the question is whether the ultranova s operating system will allow you to hear the raw mic sound without sending it through the vocoder. Novation shows off ultranova namm11 piano and synth. When novation moved under the wing of focusrite in 2004, the focus shifted, right enough from predominantly hardware synths to keyboards and controllers often doubling as audio interfaces. The result is an instrument geared up to create sounds unmatched by any other in its class. This isnt something id pull out for traditional, raw, analog tones, but it excels in pretty much every other area. Sep 09, 2010 novation has announced the ultranova, the new generation of novations iconic nova range of synthesizers, packing the massive nova sound into a compact body with a builtin vocoder. Ultranova s density and densitydetune function enables you to fattenup your patches, and the modulation capacity is enormous. It is summertime and you need to inject some new life into your synthesizer.
The update comes with 17 vocoder patches which are new to ultranova. Novation ultranova novaseries analogue modelling synthesizer. Changing patches on the novation ultranova im wanting to buy a nice va synth to use both at home studio. The novation ultranova synthesizer and vocoder combo is a professional digital synth with 37 fullsized keys, 300 user adjustable sounds, sequencer, onboard audio interface and more. This article contains step by step instructions on how to use the vocoder on the ultranova. Novation has released a free firmware update to the ultranova synthesizer. Nov 29, 2017 synthesizer, vocoder, controller interface. Stream ultranova patches by novation from desktop or your mobile device. The ultranova also has wavetables and a threeosc structure, and various other features the other machines lack. Patch programming although an avid synth programmers delight there are 200 blank patches so you can create your own without erasing the factory patches, ultranova is also really easy to just play. The provision of a gooseneck microphone and a toppanel dynamic microphone input make vocoding a straightforward process and there are synth patches dotted through ultranova s 300 presets which use this function with a variety of treatments.
After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. The ultranova is shipped with a 12 v dc, 1250 ma power supply. You can select one of the 8 vocoder preset patches to add some interesting vocal sounds. I took time to program velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel, and at least 4 knobs of tweak for each one. Well the ultranova has audio inputs this allows us to use the synth as a sound mangler and a vocoder as well. However, as the supernova was pitched for the needs of its time, so the ultranova is attuned to a brave new world of laptops and soft synths. Ultranova is the new generation of novation s iconic nova range of synthesizers. The free firmware update comes with 17 vocoder patches which are new to ultranova, and is available, free of charge, to all ultranova owners. Novation ultranova 37key synthesizer with vocoder nov ultranova r 8 495,00 was r 11 895,00. Typically one input gets vocals and the other gets keyboard or another instrument, but it doesnt have to be that way. Alter your sounds however you like, then shape them to perfection with 5way multifx processor. Unfortunately even though the pro12 has a gorgeous analog signal path to play with.
Turn the ultranova on by moving the rear panel switch 2 to ext dc. The microkorg contains 128 programs covering a wide range of current and classic synth and vocoder sounds. Novation ultranova synthesizer demo by daniel fisher duration. Perfect for any style of music on stage or in the studio. Its not that infinite but surely draws attention of the most curious ones those who understand novation and consider ultranova a special instrument. Novation s flagship hardware synthesizer ultranova has had its vocoder overhauled. Ultranova is novation s most ambitious synthesiser to date, enhancing their legendary supernova analoguemodelling engine to vastly increase its sonic range and vocabulary. A new touch performance system places deep control of the synth right at your fingertips incredible new ways to play, create and perform are just a touch away. Ultranova patches by novation novation music free. From the warm and rounded tones characteristic of analog modeling, to sharp and extreme sounds, you can easily access the sounds you need, thanks to the clear genre categories that the sounds are organized by. Each is set up with up to eight parameters, which can be.
Ultranova is a nova series analoguemodelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. Next open the ultranova librarian and drag fac bank a new voc onto the my ultranova bank a. Talk or sing into the mic, and your voice will automatically be tuned to the notes you play on the keyboard. It packs the massive nova sound into a compact body with a builtin vocoder. The ultranova may be a return to novation s roots, but its still a very forward. Sounds recreated from classic synth tracks such as omdenola gay. If you would like to hear something, take a look at this video, in which teddy riley michael jackson shows what using a vocoder means.
Ultranova s patches are more than just static presets. For further details about how the mininova vocoder works please refer to the manual of the instrument. Lets have a look one more time we can explore and inspect ultranovas architecture as long as much we have time for it and aspiration, of course. Novation mininova programming a vangelis style synth lead. It is an ecclectic mix of sounds pads, leads, crazy sfx and rhythmic stuff. I took time to program velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel, and animate for each one. Roland legends is a collection of 50 timbres programmed for the novation mininova and ultranova. Lets have a look one more time we can explore and inspect ultranova s architecture as long as much we have time for it and aspiration, of course. The vocoder funcion is dope, for some reason i heard people knock it because it lacks auto tune, my rebuttal is if you can play the keys you can auto tune your damn self. Novation ultranova demo by jacopo mordenti youtube.
Automap plugin control of midi devices and digital audio workstations daws. The novation ultranova comes with a 12band vocoder and also generously supplies an xlr microphone. Ultranova has a 12 band vocoder and ships with a dynamic gooseneck microphone. Ultranova custom patches by daisuke nagato free listening. A new touch performance system places deep control of the synth right at your fingertips incredible new ways to play, create and perform are just a. Ultranova is the new generation of novations iconic nova range of synthesizers. Or, to do something totally unique with your voice, run it through the effects engine. The improvement comes in the form of a simple firmware update and is freely available to all ultranova owners. Step by step video showing how you can build a sound with the novation ultranova. You will see the update happening via the screen on ultranova. However, in the realm of the used gear, something like a novation ks4 or 5 has a similar sound to the ultranova, but is covered in knobs and sliders making it ideal for learning on.
Thus, you could fairly easily move all your favorite patches to the top of the user bank in the rough order you want to use them in your live sets. Receive free versions of the most innovative software instruments and creative fx from developers we admire, as well as discounts to help you make the most of thirdparty software, exclusive to novation customers. Thats just a handful of the artists who have used novation synths. Once that is done repeat for fac bank b new voc by dragging it onto my ultranova bank b. If this has not happened, without a manual novation ultranova vocoder firmware 2. But again huge hassle to go into every vocoder patch and set the volume. You will now have the latest vocoder patches from mininova to use in your ultranova. Press audio on the global section of the ultranova.
Whether you are brand new to synthesis or have been in the game for years, the ultranova is designed to. Novation ultranova analog modeling synthesizer vocoder. Press the vocoder button to access the vocoder menu. Zephyr pad airy hpf pad with filter cut with aftertouch. Honestly, the roland gaia sh01 interface with the ultranova sound engine would be the best thing ever. Since the microkorg took the world by storm back in 2002, a builtin vocoder has been a musthave feature in the virtual analogue synth market.
I have no way of knowing if this provoked or inspired novation s programmers, but theres a lot more to smile and sing about this time. Synthesise with your voice combine the power of the ultranova engine with an integrated 12band vocoder and included gooseneck mic, to be musical or experimental with your voice. Midi hardware aficionados will be surprised that a novation synth capable of playing 18 notes is incapable of playing more than one patch at once. The ultranova comes with a 12band vocoder and also generously supplies an xlr microphone. Tra i controlli segnaliamo gli otto encoder e uno di generose dimensioni a corsa continua. Roland legends for novation mininova and ultranova 50 timbres inspired to five of the most famous vintage analog synthesizers from roland deeply programmed for the novation mininova and ultranova.