Novation is always coming up with cool and interesting approach to traditionnal synth. They have now the PEAK, an 8 voices polyphonic desktop module that uses NCOs.

What are Numerically Controlled Oscillators?

Announcing the PEAK as having ” Digital where it matter, analogue where it counts” using Numerically Controlled Oscillators. What are they?

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The novation Peak is a really cool 8 voices polyphonic desktop synth. I had the chance to play with it and get an up close and personal experience. Here is my review of the beast.

How to sync the PEAK with a Volca Beats?

The Novation Peak has a CV MOD IN capacity as the perfect combination for the CV OUT of the Novation Circuit MonoStation. Also,  let’s explore how to interconnect the Peak, the Circuit MonoStation and the Volca Beats.

Explore FM fetures of the Peak.

Many synth like the Novation Peak have the capacity of doing FM synthesis. Or at least they have some FM feature to help create more complex wave form. For those who don’t know how to approach the FM features of their synth I prepared this TOP 6 tips to start exploring FM in your subtractive synth and get control over new timbers of sounds.

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