Peak by Novation

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Any other synth have NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators)?

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ere2learn wrote:Any other synth have NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators)?
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- Taken from SoundonSounds page.

"Novation have launched a brand new desktop synthesizer today called Peak. The new design combines digital oscillators using the company's newly-developed Oxford Oscillator technology, with a multi-mode analogue filter, and a plethora of modulation options.

Designed by Chris Huggett, the man behind the Wasp, OSCar, Bass Station (I and II) and the Novation Nova synths, the Peak certainly has a promising provenance.

Thanks to the use of digital oscillators, we get all the regular analogue-style waveforms as well as a selection of wavetables and the ability to get into FM territory through the modulation matrix.

Throw in onboard bread-and-butter effects: Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion, as well as two 'Animate' controls for swift engagement of performance parameters, and this looks like a strong contender, especially considering its price. We're not talking pocket money, but £1249 for an eight-voice polysynth really isn't bad."


Looks good!
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More sound and a bit of info:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPHruoRNEMU

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1200? Thats a joke...right?

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I just wonder how does this compare to an Ultranova? Where does the additional ~800$ go?

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Analog filters? Just guessing.

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chk071 wrote:Analog filters? Just guessing.

Yeah, my HT3000 has those too, cost me 25 :lol:

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This thing? http://www.vintagesynth.com/casio/ht3000.php Well, i figure you would have paid more than that if you had bought it new on release, right?

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AnX wrote:1200? Thats a joke...right?
Nope. 8 analog filters in there, and NCOs are not DSP so they're a bit more expensive to make... totally justified price, yes.

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chk071 wrote:This thing? http://www.vintagesynth.com/casio/ht3000.php Well, i figure you would have paid more than that if you had bought it new on release, right?
Didnt buy it new. Bought it years ago for the kids.

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EvilDragon wrote:
AnX wrote:1200? Thats a joke...right?
Nope. 8 analog filters in there, and NCOs are not DSP so they're a bit more expensive to make... totally justified price, yes.
Not in my book, but you're welcome to throw your money at it.

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ere2learn wrote:Any other synth have NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators)?
What are the benefits of NCOs?

And if NCOs are beneficiary, why do not more hardware synths employ them?

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