Melbourne Instruments Nina
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Melbourne Instruments
Nina
Product Info
Article Number:
594862
Brand:
Melbourne Instruments
Model:
Nina
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$4,499.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nina is a fascinating piece of kit, genuinely unlike anything else out there. Its motorized controls and hybrid analogue/digital engine create a uniquely expressive sound design experience. This is for the adventurous sound designer and synthesist who wants something truly special and isn't afraid of a learning curve.
Product Description
- Melbourne Instruments Nina
- Motorised Polyphonic Desktop Synthesiser
- Motorised controls for all parameters enable editing
- preset changes and morphing without parameter jumps
- 12 Voice polyphony
- Fully analogue signal path
- Two analogue oscillators and one digital wavetable oscillator per voice
- Oscillator 1 & 2 with variable waveform (triangle
- sawtooth
- pulse)
- suboctave mode and hard sync
- Wavetable oscillator with 24-bit/96 kHz audio processing and editable wavetables
- Noise generator
- fuzz and input for external signals
- 4-Pole transistor low-pass ladder filter with overdrive and stereo VCA per voice
- Modulation matrix with 16 sources and 28 destinations
- LFO with variable waveform and two ADSR envelopes
- Effects section with reverb
- delay and chorus (24 bit/96 kHz)
- Polyphonic step sequencer and arpeggiator
- More than 400 preset sounds
- Line outputs: 4 x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Inputs: 3 x 6.3 mm jack for line and CV signals
- XLR/TRS combo socket for microphone
- line and CV signals
- MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN
- 2 x USB-A Host Port
- USB-C Port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 446 x 230 x 71 mm
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Includes external power supply unit (12 V DC) and 19" rackmount kit
PROS
- • Motorized controls offer uniquely fluid, organic parameter morphing.
- • Analogue signal path delivers rich, warm, and characterful tones.
- • Wavetable oscillator expands sonic possibilities beyond pure analogue.
- • Robust build quality hints at a durable, long-lasting instrument.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many musicians.
- • Motorized controls, while innovative, could be complex for some users.
- • Limited onboard storage for user-created presets.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Complex, evolving textures combining analogue warmth with digital wavetable versatility.
Polyphony
12-voice polyphony allows for lush pads and layered sounds.
Effects
Integrated reverb, delay, and chorus enhance sonic depth and character.
MIDI
Comprehensive MIDI implementation for external control and sequencing.
Connections
Multiple audio outputs (stereo and mono), MIDI in/out/thru, external signal input.
Weight
Approximately 35 lbs (16 kg) - substantial, desktop-focused design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Preset recall is instant, but editing involves physically rotating knobs – it's a tactile, immersive process, not a quick parameter-by-parameter adjustment.
While well-designed, the analogue circuitry does exhibit a slight hiss at extreme frequencies, a characteristic of fully analogue synthesis – it's part of the charm.
The unit ships with 24 tables, but the architecture allows for user-created wavetables to be imported via a dedicated editor – a significant expansion of sonic possibilities.
