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Novation's Summit is a professional 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer aimed at keyboardists and producers seeking an inspiring instrument for both live performance and studio work. This flagship synth combines Novation's esteemed analog expertise with innovative digital technology, including three New Oxford oscillators per voice and a hybrid signal path. The result is an unparalleled range of rich, nuanced tones to shape however you desire. Summit's multitimbral engine can split, layer or seamlessly switch between two patches, each with its own arpeggiator and effects.

Shape Your Sound With a Powerful Wavetable Editor

Summit's wavetable oscillators unlock a world of sonic possibilities through the free Wavetable Editor software. Use intuitive drawing tools to design your own waveforms and see them in action with Live Edit mode. Import your own audio clips or choose from an expertly curated NASA sound library and Noisia artist presets. The Wavetable Editor makes Summit endlessly inspiring and provides an unrivaled level of sound design control.

Express Yourself With a Premium Keybed

Summit's 5-octave semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch lets you inject humanity into your playing. Translate subtle gestures and dynamics into sound with precision and nuance. The keybed's premium build quality and responsive, balanced action keeps you focused on creativity rather than mechanics. Play two independent patches at once or seamlessly switch between them using keyboard zones or the patch select buttons.

Shape Your Tone With Analog Warmth

While Summit leverages cutting-edge digital technology, its heart remains analog. Each of the 16 voices features dual analog filters, analog VCAs and three stages of analog distortion for shaping raw waveforms into lush, vibrant sounds. A variety of filter types including ladder, diode and new Sallen-Key 2-pole designs provide a range of low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filtering options. Drive the filters and distortion stages for aggressive, overdriven tones or leave them clean for pristine digital clarity.

Perform and Produce Without Limits

On stage or in the studio, Summit delivers. Use the audio input to process external signals with Summit's reverb, chorus and delay effects. Create complex modulated sounds with assignable LFOs, envelopes and a 16-step arpeggiator on each part. USB and 5-pin MIDI facilitate syncing with DAWs and hardware. A premium gig bag keeps Summit safe on the road while its lightweight, ergonomic design minimizes fatigue during extended use. For keyboardists and producers seeking an advanced, inspiring polysynth, Summit stands alone.

Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

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  • Peak architecture taken to the next level, with 16 voices, expanded front panel controls, new filter options, a five-octave keyboard and more
  • Multitimbral engine for splitting, stacking and switching between two simultaneous patches
  • Digital FPGA-generated New Oxford Oscillators for analog-style, wavetable and FM synthesis
  • Dual analog filters, analog VCAs and three stages of analog distortion per voice
  • Process each part or an external audio signal with reverb, chorus and delay effects, and create riffs and melodic lines with a variety of arp modes, adjustable gate time and preset patterns
  • Compatible with the free Novation Wavetable Editor

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Synth Engine
  • 16-note polyphony (dependent on voices used per note)
  • 2-part-timbral
  • Layered, Split, Dual Bi-Timbral Modes
  • 5 Voice Modes - Mono, MonoLG, Mono2, Poly, Poly2
  • Per Voice
  • 3 oscillators
  • 1 noise generator with HP filter control
  • 1 ring modulator
  • 2 LFOs
  • 1 amp envelope and 2 mod envelopes (ADHSR + looping)
  • 1 filter
  • Waveforms Include
  • Sine, tri, sawtooth, square/pulse, plus 43 wavetables of 5 waveforms per row
Filter
  • 1 state variable OTA filter per voice
  • 12/24dB slope
  • Low-pass / band-pass / high-pass / dual filter (separation of each 12dB filters)
  • dual filter: LP > HP, LP > BP, HP > BP, LP + HP, LP + BP, HP + BP, LP + LP, BP + BP, and HP + HP
  • Pre-filter overdrive
  • Post-filter distortion
  • Modulation
  • 16 modulation slots per patch
  • 2 sources per destination per slot
  • Mod Sources
  • Direct (depth)
  • Modulation wheel
  • Aftertouch (polyphonic and channel AT)
  • Expression pedal 1
  • Expression pedal 2
  • Keyboard velocity
  • LFO1 positive
  • LFO1 bi-polar
  • LFO2 positive
  • LFO2 bi-polar
  • Amp envelope
  • Mod envelope 1
  • Mod envelope 2
  • Animate 1
  • Animate 2
  • CV mod input bi-polar
  • Bend Up
  • Bend Down
  • Mod Destinations
  • Oscillator 1-3 frequency, v-sync level, shape amount and level
  • Noise source level
  • Ring modulator output level
  • Overall synth output level
  • Filter drive, distortion, cut-off frequency and resonance
  • LFO 1 and 2 frequency
  • Amp env / mod env 1 / mod env 2 attack, decay and release
  • FM Osc 1 -> osc 2, osc 2 -> osc 3, osc 3 -> osc 1 and noise -> osc 1
  • Osc 3 -> filter cutoff frequency
  • Noise -> filter cutoff frequency
Effects
  • FX are per part
  • Analogue distortion
  • 3 chorus types
  • Delay with 16 types of delay sync, LP and HP damping, slew and stereo
  • FX Mod Matrix Source
  • Direct (depth)
  • Mod wheel
  • Aftertouch
  • Expression pedal 1
  • Expression/breath pedal 2
  • Velocity
  • Keyboard
  • LFO 1 +/-
  • LFO 2 +/-
  • LFO 3 +/-
  • LFO 4 +/-
  • Amp envelope
  • Mod envelope 1 & 2
  • Animate 1 & 2
  • CV +/-
  • Bendwheel +/-
  • Bend up
  • Bend down
  • FX Mod Matrix Destinations
  • Distortion level
  • Chorus level
  • Chorus rate
  • Chorus depth
  • Chorus feedback
  • Delay level
  • Delay time
  • Delay feedback
  • Reverb level
  • Reverb time
  • Reverb low pass
  • Reverb high pass
  • Misc.
  • FM controls on front panel
  • Global LFO 3 & 4
  • Arpeggiator with key latch, 33 patterns
  • Patch storage, up to 512 on hardware (ships with 256 factory patches)
  • All knobs (excl. volume), sliders and most buttons transmit and receive MIDI cc commands for external control and mapping
  • Microtuning with Scala table import and table tuning creation
  • Manual mode
  • Multi pot mode: Relative, Pot pick-up, Snap
Product Hardware Specifications
  • 50 control knobs
  • Eight 45 mm sliders
  • One volume knob
  • One data encoder knob
  • Rubberised knob caps with spun metal discs
  • 55 function buttons
  • Two Animate buttons plus hold button
  • OLED display
  • Kensington Lock
  • Power switch
  • IEC power supply connector
  • USB socket for system (MIDI comms only, no bus power)
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Two 1/4" jack sockets for continuous or switched pedals
  • One 3.5 mm jack socket for CV in
  • Two 1/4" jack sockets for left and right outputs
  • Two 1/4" jack sockets for left and right auxiliary outputs
  • Two 1/4" jack sockets for left and right inputs
  • 1/4" jack socket for headphone output
  • Metal chassis with American walnut wooden end cheeks
  • Metal magnetic inset end pieces

collapse expand iconWarranty

All Novation products are built to the highest standards and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Novation will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after the 1st January 2018 is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to the 31st December 2017 is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Novation. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage, or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

While this warranty is provided by Novation, it is fulfilled by Novation’s distribution partner in the country in which you purchased the product. To contact Novation's local distribution partner regarding a warranty issue, use this URL: https://stockists.novationmusic.com/stores/distributors/ ; they will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. Note that many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any hardware fault at all. In the case of operational interruption, it’s worth checking other factors such as cables, drivers, software settings, and the like, prior to returning your hardware. Contact Novation support here first: https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/en-gb , if you experience technical issues.

In every case, you will need to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to Novation’s local distribution partner. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase, you should request a copy of your receipt from the reseller from whom you purchased the product. If you purchase a Novation product outside your normal country of residence, our distribution partner in your normal country of residence will not be able to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorized Novation Reseller. This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.