Novation first arrived on the scene in 1992 and since then the British brand has been responsible for some of the most memorable instruments and controllers of the past 30 years.
Originally launched as Novation Electronic Music Systems, the company’s debut product was the MM-10, a compact MIDI keyboard designed to control Yamaha’s QY10 synth. Novation’s first icon, however, arrived in 1993 in the form of the Bass Station – a wonderfully raw and meaty analogue synth that was capable of thick leads and killer acid basslines.
Novation synths have covered a lot of bases over the past three decades. From the shape-shifting digital tones of the Nova series to the thick, hybrid sounds of Peak and Summit, through to the brilliantly immediate on-the-go creativity of the Circuit range. Equally influential though, are Novation’s Launch controllers. The original Launchpad helped to unlock the performance potential of Ableton Live’s clip-launching workflow, and instigated a whole way for artists to approach live performances. In the years since, the range has grown to encompass standalone sequencers, compact controllers and everything in between.
To celebrate this landmark anniversary, Novation are bringing together their community of artists and users to celebrate the legacy of these classic instruments. Over the course of the coming months, Novation will be taking users behind the scenes of some of their most notable users, and bringing owners of the company’s gear a host of inspirational sounds through curated packs of presets and samples.
It’s not only current users that can get in on the celebrations though. Get a taste of Novation’s history and capture the perfect throwback sound with the Legacy Sample Pack, stuffed with samples from some of Novation’s most iconic products. Add moods and textures from the Bass Station, K-Station, AFX Mode, Peak, Summit, and plenty more classic Novation instruments.
Novation Legacy Soundpack
The Legacy Soundpack is available to all newsletter subscribers, sign up at the Novation site to activate your download.
Novation users can also access another 30 new and exclusive sound packs by logging into their Components account.
Win a studio’s worth of Novation instruments
To mark their 30th anniversary, Novation are giving away one of their biggest prize bundles ever. One lucky winner will win everything Novation has to offer – plus three years of future innovations!
To be in for a chance to win, simply show off your favourite Novation instrument and explain why you’ve chosen it. The winning entry will be selected by master producer and multi-instrumentalist Bad Snacks.
How to enter
1. Take a photo or record a video of you jamming with your favourite Novation product in 9:16 (Reels style format) max 1 minute long. Photos/videos will be judged on originality - so get creative!
2. Share on your social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or anywhere else we can see publicly!) with the #MadeWithNovation and tag @wearenovation.
3. Fill out the form on Novation's site and link your entry.
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