Melbourne Instruments NINA Synthesizer Update Adds Multi-Track Sequencer
Melbourne Instruments has announced a free update for its NINA synthesizer that adds a multi-track sequencer and more.
NINA’s major new firmware update introduces a new polyphonic, polymeter sequencer, with per-step parameter locking and front panel automation, powered by Melbourne Instrument’s motorized knob technology.
The update also adds 64 new noise sources to NINA’s synth engine, expanding the possibilities for greater sound design. The new noise sources include various percussion hits, digital, metal and assorted noise types, as one-shot or loops.
The new sequencer mode also adds time-based features like shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability options. The Multi-Track Sequencer mode is optimized for stand-alone use and as a powerful instrument when synchronized with other gear.
New Multi-Track Sequencer Features:
- 4-track sequencer, up to 64 steps available per track.
- Polymeter sequencing: each track can have different step lengths.
- Assignable polyphonic voices per track, up to 12 voices available.
- Polyphonic sequencing – allows for chords per step.
- Per-step front panel parameter locking with instant recall and motorized automation feedback.
- Live automation recording of front panel knobs.
- 64 new noise types for greater sound design possibilities. Includes various percussion hits, digital, metal and noise types for creating more percussive sounds.
- Different noise sources can be parameter locked per step.
- NINA’s powerful Morph feature available per step, providing more vast timbral possibilities.
- Timing options include shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, gate length and probability (per step and per track).
- Internal storage for more than 4000 patterns.
- Perform and chain up to 16 patterns with user definable pattern lengths, up to 512 steps.
The firmware update is available now as a beta release at the MI site.
