Detail 01
16 voices
The instrument is described as a 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer.
Product detailSKU #1500000284098
NovationSummit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-voice hybrid polyphonic synthesizer with three New Oxford oscillators per voice, analog filters and VCAs, and two-part multitimbral operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keyboardists who want a 5-octave semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch
- Producers who want to split, layer, or switch between two patches
- Sound designers who want wavetable editing and external-audio processing with onboard effects
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than a 5-octave keyboard
- Users seeking a synthesizer without digital wavetable oscillators or software-based wavetable editing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Three New Oxford oscillators per voice
Each voice uses three New Oxford oscillators in a hybrid signal path.
Detail 03
Dual analog filters
Each voice has dual analog filters with multiple filter types and routing options.
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Two-part multitimbral engine
Two patches can be split, layered, or switched between; each has its own arpeggiator and effects.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The two-patch engine supports split, layer, and switching operation; each patch has its own arpeggiator and effects.
- 02The signal path combines digital oscillators with dual analog filters, analog VCAs, and three stages of analog distortion per voice.
- 03The supplied voice modes include mono and polyphonic options.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Summit have aftertouch?
Yes. It has a 5-octave semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch.
02Can Summit play two patches at once?
Yes. Its multitimbral engine can split or layer two patches, and it can also switch between them.
03Can Summit process external audio?
Yes. Its audio input can process external signals with Summit's reverb, chorus, and delay effects.
04What MIDI connections does Summit have?
It has USB and 5-pin MIDI.
Reference
Full specifications
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