Novation Nova Desktop Vintage Synth Review
The video, via Kosmokatze, offers a modern take on the Novation Nova Desktop, a virtual analog synthesizer, introduced in 1999.
This video looks at the Nova Desktop’s sound engine, workflow, modulation depth, strengths, limitations, and how it compares to other late-90s virtual analog classics.
Topics covered:
00:00 Intro
01:00 History & Context
02:00 Soundengine
03:13 Core Sound Demos
04:50 Effects
05:20 Arpeggiator
06:35 Musical Context & Sound Demos
07:30 Key Era Sound // Doublesaw
08:39 Nova – The better JP8000?
10:00 Performance Mode Trance
11:15 Verdict
11:50 Buy or leave?
If you’ve used the Novation Nova Desktop, share your thoughts on it in the comments!
