Novation Peak 8-Voice Desktop Synth

Polyphonic Analog Synthesis for the Modern Musician
With three New Oxford Oscillators per voice, each with traditional waveshapes plus access to 17 digital wavetables, the Novation Peak 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer is perfect for modern electronic music producers. It's perfect for sound design too, with a 16-slot modulation matrix plus 16 direct assignments accessible directly from the front panel. Each synth voice can utilize its own analog multimode filter, with pre- and post-filter distortion available as well. Factor in built-in reverb, delay, and chorus effects, a flexible arpeggiator, and a CV modulation input for integration with modular gear, and the creative potential in the Novation Peak synthesizer module becomes obvious.














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Gloriously vibrant analog tone
From straight up saw waves to frequency-modulated sines, you'll notice the Novation Peak synthesizer has that punchy, three-dimensional sound analog synths are known for. The key is its numerically controlled New Oxford Oscillators, which sound analog but also give you access to 17 digital wave tables. And with three oscillators available per voice, that's a ton of sound design potential before you even reach for the analog multimode filter.




Massive modulation capabilities
When it's time to make your sounds really come alive, the Novation Peak module doesn't disappoint. Right from the front panel, you've got access to 16 direct modulation assignments to inject some motion into your patches. Beyond that, you've got a 16-slot modulation matrix you can use however you like. Want to use aftertouch to control the waveshape of oscillator 2? No problem. Want to control the post-filter distortion amount from the amplitude envelope? Go for it. With this much modulation potential, you'll always be able to add one more final tweak or highlight to your patch.






Versatile distortion plus sweet effects
If you've been designing synth sounds for a while, you know that distortion can be used for much more than an aggressive effect. Producers at Sweetwater like adding subtle distortion to a bass patch to help it cut through the midrange, or they sometimes just add it to the attack of a sound to give it more bite without audible distortion. The Novation Peak features built-in distortion that you can apply pre- or post-filter for each voice — there's also a master distortion available independently. On top of that, you'll find high-quality reverb, delay, and chorus effects to finalize your patches.




Novation Peak Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module Features:

8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer module
Rich analog sound from numerically controlled New Oxford Oscillators
Each oscillator features 4 analog waveshapes plus 17 digital wavetables
Per-voice analog multimode resonant filter
Expansive modulation capabilities, with 16 direct-access modulations and a 16-slot mod matrix
Supports polyphonic aftertouch
Lots of hands-on control including physical sliders for envelope shapes
Pre- and post-filter distortion available per voice, plus a master distortion effect
High-quality reverb, delay, and chorus effects eliminate the need for external effects processors
MIDI in/out/thru for integrating with hardware sequencing rigs
CV modulation input for use with modular synth systems
Animate buttons allow you to add advanced modulation with the press of a button






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Tech Specs



Type
Polyphonic Synth


Polyphony
8 Notes


Number of Presets
512 patches stored


Oscillators
New Oxford numerically controlled with 17 digital wavetables


Effects Types
Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Analogue Distortion


Arpeggiator
Yes


Audio Outputs
2 x 1/4" (stereo out), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)


USB
1 x Type B


MIDI I/O
In/Out/Thru


Pedal Inputs
2 x 1/4"


Other I/O
CV modulation in


Software
Ableton Live Lite 9 (included)


Power Supply
12V DC power supply (included)


Height
2.78"


Width
18.27"


Depth
9.17"


Manufacturer Part Number
PEAK





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