Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

Dimensions (Overall): 44.1 inches (L), 7.6 inches (H) x 16.75 inches (W)
Weight: 31.2 pounds
Number of keys: 6
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• Peak architecture taken to the next level, with 16 voices, expanded front panel controls, new filter options, a five-octave keyboard and more
• Multitimbral engine for splitting, stacking and switching between two simultaneous patches
• Digital FPGA-generated New Oxford Oscillators for analogue-style, wavetable and FM synthesis
• Dual analog filters, analogue VCAs and three stages of analog distortion per voice
• Process each part or an external audio signal with reverb, chorus and delay effects, and create riffs and melodic lines with a variety of arp modes, adjustable gate time and preset patterns
Built on the innovative foundations of Novation’s critically acclaimed Peak, Summit is a three-oscillator-per-voice, 16-voice keyboard synth aimed at the professional or semi-professional musician seeking an inspiring, empowering instrument for use both live and in the studio. In fact, Summit effectively puts the power of two Peaks at fingertips, enabling two completely independent patches to be split or layered across the keyboard, or switched between on the fly. It also expands on Peak’s lat, with many ‘hidden’ controls and functions made accessible on the front panel – FM routing, LFOs 3 and 4, all arpeggiator parameters and more – plus the addition of pitch and mod wheels. Summit also features numerous new filter options, and an audio input for processing external sources with its reverb, chorus and delay effects.At the heart of Summit are three digital New Oxford Oscillators per voice, hosted on the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip. As well as generating authentic analogue-style waveforms at incredibly high resolution, this also facilitates FM and wavetable synthesis for the design of rich, complex and highly textural raw tones. Each voice feeds into a true stereo signal path comprising dual analogue filters, three stages of analogue distortion and analogue VCAs; while a wealth of modulation assignment options and three colorful effects bring movement, life and polish to patches. Free to use with Novation Summit and Peak synths, the Wavetable Editor unleashes the power of the wavetable oscillators, allowing to design own waveforms and expand creative potential. The Editor, which is part of the Novation Components browser-based platform, features drawing tools and a Live Edit mode, so can draw own oscillator shapes and preview them in real time. The audio import feature lets load in own audio to be used as the oscillator waveform. Built into the Wavetable Editor is a curated selection of space-themed audio from the NASA sound library. Also included is exclusive wavetable content from production giants Noisia, who have created a preset pack to stir creativity. The Wavetable Editor is free to use — just connect Peak or Summit to computer via USB and head to the Novation Components page in a compatible browser like Google Chrome.