Novation Peak

The synth has a resonant multi-mode analogue filter for each voice, and three distortion points in an analogue signal chain.

TWO WAYS TO CREATE WAVEFORMS:

Analogue-sounding NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators) and 17 digital wavetables.

A COLOSSAL AMOUNT OF DISTORTION:

Three distortion points for each voice - pre-filter, post-filter and global - in an analogue signal chain.

CONTROL EXPRESSION:

Peak is capable of receiving polyphonic aftertouch, which puts expression right at your fingertips.

CROSS-MODULATE OSCILLATORS:

The three New Oxford Oscillators for each voice can become a linear FM source using either the analogue-sounding NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators) or digital wavetables. They are also able to cross-modulate in a recursive loop.

HUGE MODULATION SYSTEM:

16-slot modulation matrix and 16 direct assignments controlled from the front panel, cleverly arranged for intuitive patch design and sound editing. Three ADSR envelopes and two LFOs for each voice.

EASILY SWITCH MODULATIONS:

Two animate buttons give live performers instant one-touch transformation of patches.

MIND-BLOWING SOUNDS ON-BOARD:

Reverb, delay and chorus at your disposal, and there's also an arpeggiator.

CONNECT TO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE:

Connect and sync to your music software and MIDI-compatible hardware. CV modulation input used to slot together modular systems.

STORE UNLIMITED SOUNDS:

Keep as many patches as you like on your Mac or PC using the Components software. Learn more about Components here.

PRODUCT HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS:

42 Control knobs

8 35mm Sliders

1 Volume knob

2 Data encoders

Rubberised knob caps with spun metal discs

30 Function buttons (not lit)

16 Function buttons (lit)

2 Animate buttons plus hold button

90 Indicator LEDs

OLED display

Kensington Security Slot

Power switch

Power supply connector

USB socket for system / MIDI comms only (no bus-power)

MIDI In / Out / Thru

2 1/4" jack socket for continuous or switched pedals

3.5mm jack socket for CV in

1/4" jack sockets for left and right outputs

1/4" jack socket for headphone output

Metal chassis with American walnut wooden end cheeks

Metal magnetic inset end pieces

SYNTH ENGINE:

8 voice polyphonic (voice modes available unison etc.)

Mono-Timbral

5 Voice Modes - Mono, MonoLG, Mono2, Poly, Poly2

PER VOICE:

3 oscillators

1 noise generator

1 ring modulator

2 LFOs

1 Amp envelope and 2 mod envelopes

1 Filter

WAVEFORMS INCLUDE:

Sine, tri, sawtooth, square / pulse plus 17 wavetables of 5 waveforms per row

FILTER:

1x State variable OTA filter per voice

12/24dB slope

Low-pass / band-pass / high-pass

Pre-filter overdrive

Post-filter distortion

MODULATION:

16 modulation slots per patch

Each slot has 2 sources to 1 destination

MOD SOURCES (17):

Direct (depth)

Modulation wheel

Aftertouch (polyphonic and channel AT)

Expression pedal 1

Expression pedal 2

Keyboard velocity

LFO1 positive

LFO1 bi-polar

LFO2 positive

LFO2 bi-polar

Amp envelope

Mod envelope 1

Mod envelope 2

Animate 1

Animate 2

CV mod input bi-polar

MOD DESTINATIONS (37):

Oscillator 1-3 frequency, v-sync level, shape amount and level

Noise source level

Ring modulator output level

Overal synth output level

Filter drive, distortion, cut-off frequency and resonance

LFO 1 and 2 frequency

Amp env / mod env 1 / mod env 2 attack, decay and release

FM Osc 1 -> osc 2, osc 2 -> osc 3, osc 3 -> osc 1 and noise -> osc 1

Osc 3 -> filter cutoff frequency

Noise -> filter cutoff frequency

EFFECTS:

Analogue distortion

Chorus - 3 types

Delay with 16 types of delay sync, LP and HP damping, slew and stereo

Reverb - 3 types

MISC:

Arpeggiator w/ key latch - 33 patterns

Patch storage - up to 512 on hardware (ships with 256 factory patches)

Glide

All knobs (excl. volume), sliders and most buttons transmit and receive MIDI cc commands for external control and mapping

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY:

Ableton Live Lite 9 is included

Peak is a USB-MIDI class compliant device

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

Maximum power consumption 12V DC 1A

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:

233mm (9.17") width x 464mm (18.27") depth x 70.5mm (2.78") height

OS COMPATIBILITY:

OS compatibilty not relevant for this product range/type