Novation Summit 61-Key Polyphonic Synthesizer

The Novation Summit is a flagship 16-voice, two-part polyphonic synthesizer designed for professional music production, sound design, and live performance. Building on the acclaimed architecture of the Novation Peak, Summit combines three FPGA-based New Oxford Oscillators per voice with a true analogue signal path, giving producers access to analogue-style synthesis, wavetable generation, and FM synthesis alongside the warmth and character of analogue filters, VCAs, and distortion.

With its two-part multitimbral architecture, Summit can run two independent patches simultaneously, allowing sounds to be layered, split across the keyboard, or switched between during performance. Each part provides three oscillators, two LFOs, an amp envelope, and two modulation envelopes, while the expanded front panel offers extensive hands-on control over oscillator shaping, FM, filters, modulation, and effects.

The Summit's dual analogue filter architecture provides multiple low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass configurations, including flexible dual-filter combinations for more complex sound shaping. A 16-slot modulation matrix, analogue distortion stages, digital effects, wavetable editing, arpeggiation, and extensive performance controls make Summit capable of producing everything from powerful basses and expressive leads to evolving pads, sequences, soundscapes, and experimental textures.

Key Features

• Flagship 16-voice, two-part polyphonic synthesizer

• Premium 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch

• Three FPGA-based New Oxford Oscillators per voice

• Analogue-style, wavetable, and FM synthesis capabilities

• 43 wavetables with five waveforms per wavetable

• True analogue signal path with analogue filters and VCAs

• Dual analogue multi-mode filters with extensive filter combinations

• Three stages of analogue distortion per voice

• 16-slot modulation matrix with two sources per destination

• Two LFOs, one amp envelope, and two modulation envelopes per voice

• Two independent patches can be layered, split, or played separately

• Built-in arpeggiator with multiple patterns and performance controls

• Wavetable Editor with drawing tools and Live Edit mode

• Integrated chorus, delay, and reverb effects

• External audio input for processing external sound sources

• Two auxiliary outputs for flexible routing

• CV input for integration with modular and CV-compatible equipment

• MIDI In, Out, and Thru connectivity

• USB MIDI connectivity for computer-based production

• Two Animate controls for expressive real-time sound manipulation

• Premium metal chassis with American walnut end cheeks

Specifications

• Type: 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

• Polyphony: 16 Voices

• Multitimbrality: 2-Part

• Keyboard: 61-Key Velocity-Sensitive Keyboard with Aftertouch

• Oscillators: 3 New Oxford Oscillators per Voice

• Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square/Pulse + 43 Wavetables

• Noise Generator: Yes, with High-Pass Filter Control

• Ring Modulator: Yes

• Filters: Analogue State-Variable OTA Filters

• Filter Slopes: 12 dB / 24 dB

• Filter Modes: Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass, Dual Filter Configurations

• LFOs: 2 per Voice

• Envelopes: 1 Amp + 2 Modulation Envelopes per Voice

• Modulation Matrix: 16 Slots per Patch, 2 Sources per Slot

• Distortion: Pre-Filter, Post-Filter, and Post-VCA Analogue Distortion

• Effects: Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion

• Arpeggiator: Yes

• Audio Inputs: 2 × 1/4-inch Jack

• Audio Outputs: 2 × 1/4-inch Jack

• Auxiliary Outputs: 2 × 1/4-inch Jack

• Headphone Output: 1 × 1/4-inch Jack

• MIDI: MIDI In / Out / Thru

• USB: USB MIDI

• CV: 3.5 mm CV Input

• Pedal Connections: 2 × 1/4-inch Pedal Inputs

• Display: OLED

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 998.5 × 303.5 × 92 mm

• Weight: Approx. 11 kg

• Power: IEC Power Supply

The Novation Summit is a highly versatile instrument that brings the depth of a professional modular-style synthesis environment into a powerful keyboard synthesizer. With its 16-voice polyphony, two-part multitimbral architecture, extensive analogue processing, flexible digital oscillators, deep modulation capabilities, and premium performance controls, Summit is an exceptional centerpiece for demanding studio setups and live electronic music performances.