Novation - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Novation? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Launchkey 88: Novation announces 88-key MIDI keyboard controller
26 May 2022 · Launchkey 88 is Novation's 1st 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with a premium semi-weighted keybed, performance features and DAW integration.
Novation Circuit Rhythm Deal: 25% off for Black Friday only!
26 Nov 2021 · The Circuit Rhythm is finally here and will turn samples into stellar tracks with built-in recording, performance effects and on-the-go capabilities.
Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again
25 Sep 2021 · Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.
Knobcon 2021: What you might have missed from Knobcon 9
14 Sep 2021 · Knobcon 9 hosted all sorts of synths, modules and devices we hadn't seen before. With the help of JAde Wii's camera work, let's see what we missed!
Novation Circuit Rhythm: The Review
27 Aug 2021 · Can Novation's sample-based groovebox open up a new world of beats for you? We took the sleek, fun Circuit Rhythm out for a spin.
Momo Müller presents control software for the Novation Circuit and Circuit Tracks
07 Jul 2021 · The control software is unofficial, but it works a treat and is sold cheaply which makes it a no-brainer upgrade for your Novation groovebox.
New details emerge on the Novation Circuit Rhythm
12 May 2021 · Novation has been a bit cagey about their new Circuit Rhythm due out in the summer but more details have appeared on a Dutch webstore - let's dig in.
Novation Circuit Rhythm: First official details revealed
10 Feb 2021 · Sampling, beat-making and performance are the cornerstones of the officially revealed Circuit Rhythm but we won't see it until the summer.
Novation Circuit Tracks: The modern, intuitive groovebox
09 Feb 2021 · The time has arrived for Novation to fully reveal the new version of their popular groovebox. Does the Circuit Tracks have something new to offer?
New Novation Circuits coming on the 9th February
03 Feb 2021 · Novation has some teasers to share ahead of the official release of the new Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm in about a week.
Leak! Tracks and Rhythm: New Circuits from Novation?
31 Dec 2020 · An online store accidentally published photos of what looks like two new Circuits inbound from Novation: Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm.
The Gearnews Holiday Raffle, Week 2: Win a Novation AFX Station (Closed)
27 Nov 2020 · It's Part 2 of our Christmas Raffle: We're giving away a Novation AFX Station, a powerhouse of a bass synth with huge creative potential. Enter now!
Novation AFX Station: The review
05 Nov 2020 · A first look at Novation's AFX Station, a reworking of the Bass Station II by none other than Aphex Twin. And it's a bit of a winner, actually.
AFX Station revealed as a rebranded Bass Station II – is that it?
20 Oct 2020 · After a global campaign of intrigue and excitement teasing a new synth in collaboration with Aphex Twin it ends up in crushing disappointment. They could have just given us a bunch of stickers.
Novation and Aphex Twin speculation builds – could it be an AFX Station?
09 Oct 2020 · More images, teases and a possible box-shot add to the speculation around Novation's forthcoming collaboration with Aphex Twin's Richard D. James.
Phonica Records hints at Aphex Twin and Novation collaboration
06 Oct 2020 · A display up in the window of London independent record store Phonica Records suggests that Aphex Twin and Novation have something going on for the 20th October.
Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams
05 Sep 2020 · You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?
Novation Launchkey MK3: Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and sharp corners
18 Jun 2020 · Novation has another go at the MIDI controller with this updated range of their Launchkey keyboards. Following the ideas in the Launchkey Mini MK3 you have a choice of 25, 37, 49 and 61 key versions.
Deal: get Novation Launchpad MK2 for EUR 90 instead of EUR 140
24 Apr 2020 · The well-known and popular Launchpad MK2 from Novation is now available at Thomann with a discount of over EUR 40!
Wavetable Editor comes to Novation Peak and Summit synthesizers
23 Apr 2020 · From the awesome internal synth fiddling app Components Novation has added wavetable editing and uploading for their Peak and Summit synthesizers in the latest firmware update.
Deal: 80% off the Novation V-Station and Bass Station plug-in bundle
01 Apr 2020 · The Novation V-Station and Bass Station plug-in bundle is currently on sale at 80% off. That's a perfect opportunity to add these emulations of two classic Novation synths to your collection.
Coronavirus quarantine? Make 2 weeks fly by with these 5 synths.
14 Mar 2020 · So, you're self-isolating and run out of things to watch on Netflix? Here are the best synthesizers to spend 14 days with to help you stay sane as you wait out the Coronavirus.