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Why hybrid? For the best of both worlds!
The result of 3 years of research and innovation, the Peak is an 8-voice polyphonic analog-hybrid synthesizer with a warm and rich sonic palette, gritty and biting with tons of overdrive.
Analog where it matters - digital where it counts.
The man behind the Peak project is none other than Chris Huggett, the father of the Bass Station, Supernova, the renowned OSCar, and many other legendary synths. Novation's Peak traces its origins to the Bass Station II, but the Peak's oscillators are high-quality NCOs (Numerically Controlled Oscillators). They benefit from the flexibility of digital with 17 additional digital wavetable options. The per-voice multimode filters are purely analog (Juno-style) because only they can reproduce the true character of a synth.
Powerful processing.
At the heart of the Peak's sound engine is a powerful, programmable DSP, the FPGA. This processor runs at an astounding speed of 24 MHz, far beyond traditional DSP processing via DACs which max out at 96 kHz for synthesis. This allows the Peak to handle waveforms identical to those generated in the analog world. Another advantage is that it can produce 8 voices of polyphony and includes powerful effects (reverb, chorus, and delay) and achieves modulation speeds that far surpass what is usually known.
Sculpt your sounds with complete freedom.
The modulation system offers the most frequently used assignments at your fingertips on the main controls. More elaborate configurations and secondary assignments remain accessible via menus. The Peak can connect to your Mac or PC via USB. It also has MIDI inputs/outputs on 5-pin DIN ports, allowing you to connect it to other MIDI gear. It can also integrate external modular systems via a CV input.
Cross-modulating oscillators.
Each voice's three digital oscillators (New Oxford Oscillators) can become a linear FM source, either using their waveforms or employing the digital wavetable options. They are also capable of performing cross-modulations in a recursive loop. Furthermore, the Peak's modulation matrix features 16 slots and 16 direct assignments controlled from the front panel for intuitive patching. It offers 17 sources for no less than 37 destination slots! Additionally, the Peak includes three ADSR envelopes and two LFOs per voice.
Connect to hardware AND software.
Connect and sync your music software and compatible MIDI hardware. The CV modulation input is practical for integrating modular systems. Save as many patches as you want on your Mac or PC using the Components software, which complements the 256 factory presets and 256 user slots available inside the Peak. A true beast!
The Peak is an 8-voice polyphonic desktop synthesizer featuring, for each voice, 3 "New Oxford" oscillators. These are digitally controlled (NCO) and deliver a true analog sound while benefiting from digital advantages thanks to the 17 available wavetables. They can also provide a linear FM source by leveraging the analog rendering of the NCOs or digital wavetables, allowing recursive cross-modulation loops. The Peak also includes a resonant multifunction analog filter for each voice with 3 distortion points - pre-filter, post-filter, and global - in an analog signal chain. It is sensitive to polyphonic aftertouch, multiplying the machine's expressive possibilities. Reverb, delay, and chorus effects complete this arsenal, along with an integrated arpeggiator. The modulation system features a 16-slot matrix and 16 direct assignments accessible from the main controls to facilitate intuitive patch design and sound editing. 3 ADSR envelopes and 2 LFOs are available per voice, as well as more complex or secondary assignments via an immediately accessible menu. Additionally, 2 animated knobs allow the musician to instantly modify patches. The Peak connects to modular systems via a CV modulation input and offers MIDI inputs/outputs in 5-pin DIN format for connecting other MIDI devices. Moreover, it can be connected to a Mac or PC to save an unlimited number of patches using the Components software.
