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ere2learn · Post by **ere2learn** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:11 pm

https://global.novationmusic.com/synths/peak

ere2learn · Post by **ere2learn** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:16 pm

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

rod_zero · Post by **rod_zero** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:23 pm

The modal 002

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db3 · Post by **db3** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:25 pm

ere2learn wrote:Any other synth have NCOs (Numerically-Controlled Oscillators)?

Modal

V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:48 pm

- 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!

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:33 pm

More sound and a bit of info:

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:41 pm

1200? Thats a joke...right?

MrWildBunnycat · Post by **MrWildBunnycat** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:28 pm

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

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:34 pm

Analog filters? Just guessing.

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:37 pm

chk071 wrote:Analog filters? Just guessing.

Yeah, my HT3000 has those too, cost me 25

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:42 pm

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?

EvilDragon · Post by **EvilDragon** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:48 pm

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.

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:24 pm

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.

AnX · Post by **AnX** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:26 pm

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.

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:33 pm

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?

Peak by Novation