The Novation MiniNova packs big synth power into a compact 37-key mini keyboard, making it perfect for producers, performers, and sound designers who want massive sounds in a portable format. Powered by Novation’s signature Nova-series synth engine, MiniNova delivers up to 18 voices of polyphony, full synth editing, and a rich effects engine that transforms your sound into anything from soaring leads to dirty-fat basses.
Key Features:
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Nova Synth Engine – 18 voices, multiple filters, and extensive modulation for sculpting massive sounds.
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Effects Engine – Up to five effects per voice including distortion, reverb, chorus/phase, delay, compressor, EQ, and gater “stutter” effect.
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Hands-On Controls – Five knobs, eight ‘Animate’ buttons, and oversized pitch and modulation wheels for real-time sound tweaking.
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Instant Sound Browsing – Search by type or genre, from bass to pads and hip hop to house.
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Expandable Sound Library – 256 onboard sounds, space for 128 user patches, plus downloadable artist sound packs.
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MIDI Connectivity – Trigger external sound modules or connect larger keyboards via full MIDI I/O.
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Compact 37-Key Design – Tough, portable, and perfect for travel or live performance.
Big Sound, Small Package
Despite its size, MiniNova rivals larger synths in power and versatility. Easily tweak, warp, and morph sounds in real-time, or dive deeper with full editing and storage options. From vintage synth textures to modern electronic tones, MiniNova is your all-in-one micro synth for creativity on the go.
Utility, Display & Patch Controls
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16-character custom LCD
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1 large detented patch select encoder
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Patch sort switch
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Volume dial
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Detented data encoder
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5 navigation/utility buttons
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2 patch navigation buttons
Keyboard & Performance Controls
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37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
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Pitch wheel (LED lit)
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Modulation wheel (LED lit)
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4 smooth edit/performance pots
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Large smooth filter pot
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Six-position parameter selector switch with 6 indicator LEDs
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8 three-color backlit buttons for animate/arpeggiator/favorite patch selection
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2 animate/arpeggiator LED indicators
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Backlit ‘hold’ button
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Animate/arpeggiator/favorite patch toggle switch
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Favorite patch select button
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Arpeggiator tempo control pot with indicator LED
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2 backlit arpeggiator control encoders
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2 backlit octave select buttons
Inputs & Outputs (Rear Panel)
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XLR dynamic mic input
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1× ¼” jack input
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2× ¼” jack outputs
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¼” jack headphone output
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Sustain pedal input (¼” jack)
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MIDI IN/OUT
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12V DC power input
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USB/DC/off power switch (MiniNova can be powered via USB B 2.0)
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Kensington security slot
Synth Engine
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Polyphony: Up to 18 voices (dynamic voicing)
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Mono-timbral per patch
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Oscillators: 3 per patch + 1 noise generator
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Ring modulators: 2 per patch
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Waveforms: Square, Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse, 9 Saw:Pulse combinations, 20 digital waveforms, 36 wavetables
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Filters: 2 per patch; multiple types including low pass, band pass, high pass, various slopes and resonance settings
Modulation & Effects
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20 modulation slots per patch
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Sources: 6 envelope generators, 3 LFOs, velocity, key scaling/track, mod wheel, expression pedal, aftertouch (engine supported)
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66 destinations including oscillator pitch, pulse width, wavetable index, filter cutoff/resonance, envelope settings, effects parameters
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Recursive modulation supported
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Effects: 5 slots per patch
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Distortion: up to 2 instances
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Compressor: up to 2 instances
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Chorus/Phase: up to 4 instances
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Delay: up to 2 instances
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Reverb: up to 2 instances
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Gator, EQ, VocalTune, 12-band vocoder
Performance Features
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Arpeggiator: 33 patterns with realtime rhythm editing
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Chord function: locks up to 10 notes
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Patch storage: 384 total (256 factory patches)
Power Requirements
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USB bus powered or 9V DC (power supply included)
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Maximum power consumption: 9V DC, 300 mA
Dimensions
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Unboxed: 560 × 250 × 75 mm (22.04 × 9.84 × 2.95 in)
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Boxed: 615 × 345 × 115 mm (24.21 × 13.58 × 4.52 in)
