Novation Peak
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Peak
Product Info
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The Peak is a seriously powerful little desktop synth – think of it as a miniature flagship. It's fantastic for sound designers, electronic music producers, and anyone wanting a warm, versatile analog-style voice with a lot of modulation possibilities. It’s a great creative hub for exploring new sounds.
Product Description
- Novation Peak
- Desktop Synthesizer
- 8-Note polyphony
- 3 New Oxford oscillators per voice
- Pre-filter and post-filter distortion per voice plus additional global distortion
- Polyphonic aftertouch and linear FM
- High-quality reverb
- delay and chorus effects
- Integrated arpeggiator
- Modulation system with 16-slot modulation matrix and 16 direct assignments
- Three ADSR envelopes and two LFOs per voice plus animate buttons
- CV Modulation input for integration into modular systems
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out / Thru
- Two pedal inputs
- 2 Foot switch inputs
- Scope of delivery: USB cable & power supply
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 464 x 233 x 70.5 mm
- Weight: 4.9 kg
PROS
- • Oxford oscillators deliver a rich, analog-style warmth
- • Polyphonic aftertouch adds expressive, nuanced performance
- • Modulation matrix unlocks deep sound design possibilities
- • Built-in effects are surprisingly high-quality and usable
CONS
- • Desktop format limits portability and stage integration
- • Limited preset recall hampers quick sound switching
- • Filter character leans towards bright, potentially harsh tones
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Key Features
Sounds
Analog-style, warm and powerful, capable of both aggressive and mellow tones
Polyphony
8-note
Effects
High-quality reverb, delay, and chorus effects with adjustable parameters
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including In, Out, Thru and USB MIDI
Connections
2 Line outputs (6.3 mm jack), Stereo headphone output (6.3 mm jack), CV Modulation input
Weight
4.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more subtle and nuanced than full aftertouch, offering pressure-sensitive control over multiple parameters simultaneously, but not the same broad range.
The filters have a tendency towards brighter sounds; achieving very dark tones requires significant modulation and careful parameter adjustments.
Absolutely, the CV modulation inputs allow for seamless integration and control from external modular gear.
