How to make a beat on FLkey in FL Studio with Lex Luger // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"We met up with American hip-hop and trap producer Lex Luger, as shows us how he makes his signature beats with FLkey in FL Studio. He walks us through his setup, giving us a step-by-step guide of how to make a ‘Lex Luger type beat’ with our FLkey.

Hailing from Suffolk, Virginia, Lex Luger is a record producer, whose innate talent for producing unmatched trap and hip-hop beats has earned him BET Hip Hop awards for Best Producer and Song of the Year, led him to work with the likes of Waka Flocka Flame, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa, as well as co-founding the 808 Mafia.

FLkey is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for making music in FL Studio and brings the most important on-screen controls of FL Studio right to your fingertips. With controls for FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.

- Discover FLkey:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey"

Novation Celebrates 30 Years with Giveaways and More

video upload by NovationTV

"It’s been 30 years of Novation and music made with bass, beats and synthesisers.

From early beginnings in 1992, Novation has been a pioneer in developing music technology, allowing artists to create decade-defining sounds. Starting as Novation Electronic Music Systems, we built a small but innovative device, the MM10, which let you control a MIDI sequencer, the Yamaha QY10, for the very first time from a keyboard.

Since then, our synths, MIDI controllers, grooveboxes and more have helped people create, play and perform at all stages of their music-making journey.

From all of us at team Novation – we want to wish a huge thank you to our whole community for keeping us inspired. We can't wait to hear what you make next, and we look forward to another 30 years.

- Discover more about Novation’s 30 Years of Making Music
https://novationmusic.com/en/30-years..."

novation · Novation Legacy Sample Pack

"Crafted from old-school Novation gear and adapting Trance to a modern time, The Novation Legacy Soundpack looks back on the history of electronic music and the gear that helped shape it. Made with Bass Station, BS Rack, AFX Mode, K-Station, A-Station, Mininova, Peak and Summit.

--- Sign up to our mailing list to receive your Novation Legacy Soundpack:
novationmusic.com/en/sign-novation-emails

"Novation looks back on three decades of bass, beats and synthesizers.

Since 1992, Novation’s synths, MIDI controllers, grooveboxes and more have helped people create, play and perform at all stages of their music-making journey.

In 1992, Novation developed the MM10, an innovative MIDI sequencer that controlled the Yamaha QY10 from a keyboard, revolutionising the way we make music as the first MIDI controller of its kind. Bass Station’s arrival in 1993 pushed them further into the spotlight as a standout synth of the ‘90s. Developed by none other than synth designer Chris Huggett, his expertise with analogue and digital synth design influenced many of their iconic synths including Supernova, Bass Station II, Summit and Peak.

Over the years, Novation’s instruments have brought new life to music-making, including the Launchpad range which changed the game for grid-based music production and DIY performance, Circuit’s much-loved intuitive approach to beatmaking and sampling, and the award-winning Launchkey range of MIDI controllers used by artists in many genres.

In 2022, they’re celebrating 30 years of music, pioneering music technology and people that made Novation what it is today.

With Novation, anything is possible
Over the past three decades, countless artists have brought their musical ideas to life with Novation instruments. From October until Christmas, they’re bringing their community together to celebrate the made music with their instruments over the years with videos from artists across the globe, huge prizes up for grabs in their 30th anniversary competition and exclusive curated soundpack giveaways.

Giving back to the global community of fans
Novation will be giving away their biggest prize bundle yet to encourage their worldwide music-making community to share the love for their instruments. One lucky winner can own a full studio’s worth of gear, as well as three years of upcoming products.

The prize bundle includes:
1. A suite of Novation products, including Circuit Rhythm, Circuit Tracks, FLkey Mini, Launchkey 37, Summit, Peak, Bass Station II, Launchpad Pro.
2. Three years of future Novation products.
3. A feature on the Novation website spotlighting their entry/music and a short interview with accompanying social media promotion.
4. A 1:1 Product Demo Session with a Novation product specialist.
5. A Novation Logo T-Shirt.

The giveaways continue with 30 exclusive soundpacks covering countless genres. All users can get their hands on samples made for the Circuit Rhythm, and perfect for all of the Launch range – regardless of what DAW they choose. Newsletter subscribers can also get their hands on the Novation Legacy Sample Pack – add moods, textures and unique sounds from the Bass Station, AFX Station, and plenty of classic instruments.

Novation is also going backstage with creators in their community to see just how they make their music. Learn how to make songs and build beats in Ableton, Logic, Cubase and FL Studio from long-time Novation users including Lex Luger, Trishes, Bad Snacks, Seids and Venus Theory.

Join Novation in celebrating their story so far and become a part of their future as they continue to encourage creativity and make music production a rewarding experience for all."

Explore Novation's 30 Years

Launchpad Hip-Hop Jam

video upload by NovationTV

"A quick hip-hop inspired jam on our Launchpad X.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. That’s not all, Launchpad X includes sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.

With Launchpad X, you’re only limited by your own imagination.

--- For more information on Launchpad X:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/..."

Nei-Nei X Launchpad // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"Shanghai based singer-songwriter Nei-Nei performs her track 'High Island Launch Wave' live in situ.

Combining nature inspired themes with hypnotic electronic beats is a core part of what defines the music of Nei-Nei, an indie singer-songwriter from Taiwan who currently lives in Shanghai. In her latest original work, ‘High Island Launch Wave’, she takes technology to nature to create evolving rhythms while connecting deeply with her natural environment.

Song Credit: High Island Launch Wave
Arranger: Nei-Nei
Producer: Nei-Nei / abeewu
Sample Credit:
Lyrics & Composer: Nei-Nei
Arranger, Mixing Engineer & Producer: UJ He

Launchpad Pro [MK3] is our most powerful 64-pad MIDI grid controller for producing: both in Ableton Live and with your hardware. It gives you everything you need to create and perform your tracks.

--- Discover more about Launchpad Pro:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/...

--- Discover more from Nei-Nei
IG - laiyutung_neinei
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHS...
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JrEv...


NetEase Music - https://y.music.163.com/m/artist?app_...
RED - https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/prof...
Bilibili - https://b23.tv/xxHbDLi"

EZBOT: In Sequence - Searching for Enough // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"In this Artist: In Sequence episode, we caught up with EZBOT in Seattle, WA. He spoke about his inspirations and what the driving factors are in his pursuit for a musical career.

--- Discover Bass Station II:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/b...

--- Discover Peak
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/peak

--- Discover Novation Synths:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths

--- Learn more about EZBOT
https://www.instagram.com/ezbotmusic/"

Launchpad Pop Jam // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"A quick pop inspired jam on our Launchpad X.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. That’s not all, Launchpad X includes sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.
With Launchpad X, you’re only limited by your own imagination.

--- For more information on Launchpad X:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/..."

Dreadbox Nymphes plus Launchkey Mini is a fun combo 👍

video upload by Tefty & Meems

"First time playing with the @Dreadbox Nymphes and the @NovationTV Launchkey Mini. Surprisingly fun and compact combo! This video chronicles a straight forward lofi dream pop jam made with this setup, in Ableton Live."

Launchpad Techo Jam // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"A quick techno inspired jam on our Launchpad X.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. That’s not all, Launchpad X includes sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.
With Launchpad X, you’re only limited by your own imagination.

--- For more information on Launchpad X:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/..."

In the Studio with S-X // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"We caught up with producer of the moment S-X in London's Signature Studios, ahead of the drop of his debut album 'Thing Change' (out now on RBC Records).

We joined him in the studio, as he creates a beat from scratch using FL Studio with FLkey, showing us how he makes his statement sounds. S-X has a producer’s ear, a pop-star’s voice, and a natural flair for originality in his song writing, see how FLkey helps him to turn the inspirational spark in his mind into a beat in FL Studio in minutes.

Watch S-X in action as he walks us through how to make a beat with the FLkey 37 and FL Studio, taking us through his creative process from start to finish, to make a beat in minutes.

FLkey is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for making music in FL Studio and brings the most important on-screen controls of FL Studio right to your fingertips. With controls for FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.

--- Discover FLkey:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey"

Airport Goodbyes // Ambient Novation Summit

video upload by Tefty & Meems

"Today's video is a short improvised ambient set using the @NovationTV Summit keyboard. Everything was recorded into Ableton Live with no click. Additionally we added Luftrum field recordings into the mix afterwards for some extra ambience. The vocals and field recordings had some extra spatial effects added from Glitchmachines Fracture and Hysteresis plugins.

Also the vocal reverb is Valhalla Room with a bit of Valhalla Delay."

Capabilities of Components and New Custom Modes // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In this Novation Live session, -CALC- goes deep into Novation’s Components.

We’ll be exploring how this software works with Launchkey, Launchpads, Bass Station II, Summit, Peak, Circuit Rhythm and Tracks and the SL MKIII controller.

We'll also cover the latest Components updates for Launchpad Mini and X, which also introduces Custom Modes keystrokes for Launchkey [MK3] for the 25 key model up to our latest 88-key variant. From backing up to managing your gear, sound design to creating your own customised set-ups, -CALC- will take you through what the powerful software can bring to your Novation products.

--- Learn more about the Launchpad Mini + X Firmware Update
https://novationmusic.com/en/news/lau...

--- Learn more about the Launchkey Custom Mode Feature Update
https://novationmusic.com/en/news/cus..."

Jamming on the Circuit Rhythm

video upload by AMB

"I come back to the @NovationTV Circuit Rhythm from time to time—it's one of the most immediate and fun instruments out there, absolutely love it."

Gregg Foreman aka Mr. Pharmacist: In Sequence - "Analog Souls" // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"In this 'Artist: In Sequence' episode, we caught up with Gregg Foreman aka Mr. Pharmacist in Los Angeles, CA. He spoke about his inspirations when it comes to sound design, why he loves synthesis and the creative challenges it creates.

--- Discover Summit:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/s..."

Novation Announces Launchkey 88 MIDI Keyboard

video upload by Launchkey 88 - Overview // Novation NovationTV

"We’re proud to announce Launchkey 88 – our first 88-key MIDI keyboard featuring our best keybed to date and primed with inspirational features to take your musical performance and songwriting to new heights.

Launchkey 88 has a premium semi-weighted keybed and tight DAW integration that makes creating songs feel great. Designed to give you a responsive feel, it’s our best feeling keybed to date thanks to meticulous testing and refinement.

Launchkey aids your creativity every step of the way, bringing you customisable control setups with Custom Modes, while strum mode lets you play through your arpeggiator using the mod wheel, and Chord and Scale modes keep you playing all the right notes. Plus, a comprehensive software bundle including virtual instruments, plug-ins and sample packs giving you everything needed to kickstart compositions and start creating straight away.

--- Discover Launchkey 88:
https://novationmusic.com/en/news/int..."

Launchkey & Cubase 12 Integration // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In this edition of Novation Live, we'll be covering the new Launchkey Mk3 controller integration with Steinberg Cubase 12, exploring workflow, features and more!

The new Cubase 12 gives your Launchkey MIDI controller powerful integration. Now, you can stay focused on your music with screen feedback, and quick access to essential controls that make working in Cubase with Launchkey more intuitive. Steinberg’s latest update to Cubase is a significant improvement from the previous HUI script, giving you high functionality using Launchkey with Cubase 12.

All Launchkey owners will receive a 10% discount on the full version of Cubase Pro 12, Cubase Artist 12, Cubase Elements 12 and the Competitive Crossgrade from other DAWs exclusively in Steinberg's online shop until May 20, 2022. The discount code will be accessible from the customer portal.

Launchkey [MK3] is our intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live, designed to give you everything you need to create and play your music. Made for creators of all abilities, the Launchkey gives you inspirational tools to expand your musical vocabulary. Scale and Chord modes and a powerful arpeggiator push your musical creativity and help start new ideas. Custom Modes and a full-size MIDI output transform Launchkey [MK3] into a powerful centrepiece of any music-making setup. Launchkey [MK3] is made to create.

--- Discover Launchkey [MK3]:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/lau..."

Summit and Peak - Deep Dive into the Ultimate Firmware Update 2.0 // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In this edition of Novation Live, -CALC- follows Enrique with a deep dive into the Summit and Peak Firmware Update v2.0. Focusing on Summit, -CALC- will be highlighting the new stereo capabilities the firmware update brings and how they can be used to great effect (headphones recommended).

In the biggest update yet for Summit and Peak, Firmware v2.0 brings in essential improvements and a multitude of features across stereo controls, modulation, unpredictability, and effects, that give you powerful tools to shape your sound.

You will now be able to create bigger, wider, and more intricately textured soundscapes with updated stereo controls. Experiment with expansive sound design with modulation and unpredictability. A range of effects improvements brings new tonalities with the addition of Chorus Modes, Flanger, Phlanger, new effects modulation destinations and Lo-Fi delay

--- Learn more about the Summit and Peak Firmware Update v2.0:
https://bit.ly/SummitPeakFirmwareUpdate

--- Discover Summit:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/s...

--- Discover Peak:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/peak"

In the Studio with Diego Ave // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"We joined Diego Ave in his studio to learn a bit more about his inspirations and just how he developed his music production skills. Watch Diego, using just FLkey Mini, fly between the keys and FL Studio, building his beats at pace.

Diego Avedano, more commonly known as Diego Ave, is an unstoppable force in the music industry. Hailing from Miami, the 11-time multi-platinum and two-time GRAMMY award-winning hip-hop record producer and songwriter is known for his ground-breaking and influential work. When he’s in the studio, he needs the perfect piece of equipment to support his creativity and get his music sounding just the way he wants it to; that’s where FLkey comes in.

We're excited to introduce FLkey - the first MIDI keyboards designed for music production in FL Studio, a game-changer for FL Studio producers. FLkey is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for making music in FL Studio and brings the most important on-screen controls of FL Studio right to your fingertips. With controls for FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.

--- Discover FLkey:
https://bit.ly/FLkey_Novation"

Novation Releases Peak & Summit 2.0 Firmware Update

video upload by NovationTV

"In this edition of Novation Live, Enrique introduces the new firmware update that's available for our polysynth duo - Summit and Peak. Focusing on Peak, Enrique will be showcasing some of the powerful new tools firmware v2.0 brings.

In the biggest update yet for Summit and Peak, Firmware v2.0 brings in essential improvements and a multitude of features across stereo controls, modulation, unpredictability, and effects, that give you powerful tools to shape your sound.

You will now be able to create bigger, wider, and more intricately textured soundscapes with updated stereo controls. Experiment with expansive sound design with modulation and unpredictability. A range of effects improvements brings new tonalities with the addition of Chorus Modes, Flanger, Phlanger, new effects modulation destinations and Lo-Fi delay

--- Learn more about the Summit and Peak Firmware Update v2.0:
https://bit.ly/SummitPeakFirmwareUpdate

--- Discover Summit:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/s...

--- Discover Peak:
https://novationmusic.com/en/synths/peak"

The press release:

""Powerful new tools to shape your sound.

Novation has just launched its biggest update yet for Summit and Peak. Firmware v2.0 brings in essential improvements and a multitude of features across stereo controls, modulation, unpredictability, and effects, that give you powerful tools to shape your sound.

Summit and Peak owners will now be able to create bigger, wider, and more intricately textured soundscapes with updated stereo controls. Experiment with expansive sound design with modulation and unpredictability. A range of effects improvements brings new tonalities with the addition of Chorus Modes, Flanger, Phlanger, new effects modulation destinations and Lo-Fi delay.

Firmware v2.0 Features

Stereo
New spread modes, panning per voice, and panning in the mod matrix give additional control and allows for sound design in the stereo field. Now you can create bigger, wider, and more intricately textured soundscapes.
Modulation and unpredictability
Create deeper and more experimental sounds with new mod destinations, noise as a mod source, and additional LFO 3 and 4 parameters. Animate Envelopes and Arpeggiator Chance open more creative performance possibilities.

Effects
New effects, including Chorus Modes, Flanger, and Phlanger add new tonalities. Additional effects modulation destinations open up more experimental sound design. A new Lo-Fi delay mode enables a more vintage style sound.

Bug Fixes
The firmware update v2.0 includes a number of bug fixes. The full details can be found in the release notes.

You can read about the full details of firmware v2.0 by visiting the Components update page for Summit and Peak.

Summit and Peak firmware v2.0 is the last addition to the legacy of Chris Huggett’s innovative synth design work with Novation. Having shaped the sound of Novation’s iconic synths – including Bass Station, Supernova, Bass Station II, Peak and Summit, Chris has left an indelible imprint on our heritage, and we will always be grateful for his influence and inspiration.

Novation will also be hosting a live stream today (Thursday March 31st, 2022, 9pm UK time), with product specialist Enrique, taking place on our YouTube channel, where the new v2.0 update features will be demonstrated live.

For those unfamiliar with Peak and Summit, Peak is an eight-voice polyphonic synthesiser that boasts rich and warm sounds, while Summit is a two-part, 16-voice, 61-key synthesiser with great harmonic depth – both now with enhanced capabilities thanks to firmware update v2.0.

Summit & Peak owners are now able to download the v2.0 update from Novation Components."

And a video by GEOSynths:

Novation Summit 2.0 Firmware Test

video upload by GEOSynths

Circuit Jam 5 - Circuit Rhythm // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"Our Circuit Jam series is a compilation of short and exciting performances and jams showcasing our Circuit range of grooveboxes. Watch Enrique tweak and edit, creating this chill downtempo beat with Circuit Rhythm in Circuit Jam 5. This beat utilises the Keyboard Note Mode and Grid FX.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm:
http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"

Circuit Jam 2 - Circuit Rhythm // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"Our Circuit Jam series is a compilation of short and exciting performances and jams showcasing our Circuit range of grooveboxes. Watch Enrique chop, slice and rework a piano sample into an impressive Lo-Fi house beat with Circuit Rhythm in Circuit Jam 2.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm:
http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"