Novation Mininova Ambient with loop station

video upload by Blossom Bisquits

"The Novation MiniNova is a powerful, compact synthesizer known for its surprisingly deep sound engine—the same one found in the larger UltraNova. It is particularly famous for its vocal processing and "Animate" performance buttons.

Here is a breakdown of its key features in English:

Core Sound Engine
Powerful Synth Engine: A versatile engine capable of up to 18-note polyphony and 5 effects per patch.

Oscillators: Features 3 oscillators per voice, including classic analog waveforms, 36 wavetables, and 20 digital waveforms.

Filters: 14 different filter types, including low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass, with various slope settings.

Modulation: 20 modulation slots to link synth modules together, plus 3 LFOs and 6 envelope generators.

Vocal Processing (VocalTune & Vocoder)
VocalTune: Includes a built-in pitch correction effect to achieve that "auto-tuned" vocal sound.

12-band Vocoder: Comes with a dedicated gooseneck microphone to create classic robotic voice effects.

Voice Processor: You can also run external instruments through its filters and effects via the audio input.

Performance Controls
Animate Buttons: 8 backlit "Animate" buttons that allow you to "warp" and trigger modulation in real-time.

Pitch & Mod Wheels: Tactile wheels for expressive playing.

Large Filter Knob: A dedicated, oversized cutoff knob for instant sonic control.

Arpeggiator: A built-in 33-pattern arpeggiator with real-time editing.

Hardware & Connectivity
Mini-Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys for a compact footprint.

Patch Storage: Space for 384 onboard patches (256 factory sounds included) and additional storage via computer software.

I/O Ports: * 1/4" Jack output (Stereo)

1/4" Mono input (to process external gear)

Headphone output

MIDI In/Out

USB port (for MIDI and patch management)

XLR input (for the gooseneck mic)"