Novation Circuit Mono Station Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer

mainly writing this in response to the terrible reviews Circuit Mono has received Consider loopop's "surprisingly powerful mono station features" to give you an idea of its capabilities. Circuit Mono would make a lot of sense for both Circuit owners and people who already own a midi controller they're already comfortable with. 2) Roland gear, Moog gear, whatever s/he wants. It is all just a matter of personal It appears that only 1% of music listeners can tell the difference between these two types. In most cases, you can have a synth sound like another synthesizer. A mono synthesizer using an analog signal path. There are many ways to sound powerful, but there are also many ways to sound There is a lot of clarity, and a lot of dirty but noisy tones, as well. You will find that Mono Station has all the features you could possibly need. Ultimately, if you are looking for innovative synth hardware, it is true that modular Buchla shit is the way to go. 1) The Bass Station 2 is a killer product, with very high ratings of about This is a 5 star rating. People are increasingly adding it to their collections as a staple tool. It has very similar hardware to Circuit Mono in the sense that it is a synthesizer and nothing more. For those who aren't wild about the built-in pianos on every piece of gear, and are big fans of Circuit Mono Stations, this gear is for you. I am very hands-on and have a fast style. Those who complain about the Circuit Mono's lack of a second LFO like the Bass Station seem to be snide. The people in that group haven't researched the topic well. As an alternative, it uses a set of powerful The Mod Sequence, which is capable of acting as a 16-bit programmable counter You can record parameter changes over the entire thing, as part of your track, using the LFO (b). In Novation, you can do this in a fun, intuitive way without having to learn the nerdy technical details You don't have any menus at all on screen. 3) The Mono Station also has a very innovative design for its two oscillators, which lets the second oscillator By doing this, the so-called "mono station" can actually create two very distinct sounds at the same time. Because you can manipulate nearly all parameters live at the same time on both synths - both online and in real time! If you want a dual monitor, this is essentially a "duo station. " It would be nice if there were more built-in sample arrangements The aim is more to motivate people to learn from them than to actually sound nice. They're more of a tech demonstration than anything else. In most cases, I make my own patches from the blank patches once I become familiar with them. Although the device itself is rock stable, it works quite well as part of an existing setup that just requires a bit more In my opinion the fair price is about 400$, but they had to do a good deal of R&D for it so I think the price is low. I think the programmable nature of it is extremely valuable. It's better to get it right rather than just slap on another keyboard.

Zariyah Kuhn

| Feb 24, 2021

I found the sound of the synthesizer to be very similar to the acclaimed Novation Bass Station 2 . In spite of the different control layout on the original BS2, when combined with the knob per parameter controls and the modulation sequencer, you can achieve very similar sound capabilities. There is no doubt that Bass Station 2 fans will be able to get some nice analogue bass and lead patches from As noted previously, the sequencer has a similar set-up to the great sequencer on the Novation Circuit, which I own and use frequently as a sketchpad. You can record not only notes, but also knob movements and parameters changes on the synthesizer itself with the sequencer, since it integrates with all the controls on the synthesizer itself. The 32 "sessions" the memory can record allow you to set up some very dynamic and fun sequences. I have had a lot of fun with this synthesizer, and you could both use it as a tool for learning about hardware The only problem is that it is expensive at 500 dollars, and it doesn't have the same sketch pad functionality that the original Circuit had (which had two synthesizer channels In addition to the battery power being lacking, the unit lacks other features as well. All in all, the UMC 1610 is a great choice if you are looking for a solid entry level synthesizer with a fast and powerful sequencer.

Cecelia Donahue

| Oct 20, 2020

Featuring Circuit's amazing analog sequencer and a fat analog synth, this is a great product by Novation, which means it's got great build quality and software support. What more could you ask for?.

Jax Duncan

| Apr 08, 2021

It is beyond my wildest dreams what this unit can do, but I am in love with what it can do. The patch can be used live with a band, in the studio for making new music, or as a DJ. It is absolutely the best synth you can buy right now at a great.

Pedro Holmes

| Aug 06, 2020

In addition to being a synthesizer, it also acts as a sequencer, so it makes sense that it has pads instead of a keyboard. My feet are still wet when it comes to hardware synths (I have the Circuit as well) and the Mono Station can give me the experience I'm looking for.

Catalina Koch

| Apr 07, 2021

It is a bit rhythmically squared in the note sequencer, so I sequence it with Ableton live. That is quite convenient, since all parameters can be automated from the DAW.

Kehlani Rosales

| Dec 08, 2020

believe what we have here with the Novation MS is something completely new to the market at this time which at first may seem a bit strange to many but I believe it has filled a gap many people were missing from their collection. An analogue sequencer for bass synthesizers occupy that niche. The MS engine is a really cool piece of equipment since both oscillators can be sequenced independently, which leads to some really cool sounds, beats, etc. , which have been a staple of the bass station for a long time. It seems like a lot of people have a problem with the idea that it's not paraphonic, which is a rarity on To become familiar with this instrument, you will need a lot more time than you would with As I continue to learn new things in the OG circuit, I appreciate the constant support it receives from the community and from In short, I hope the monostation receives just as much love and support as the original circuit did. Overall it's a great instrument, but it just needs a little time to mature, like the original circuit and many other products as well.

Kyla Barrera

| Aug 27, 2020

It is indeed a thing of beauty, but you must take the time to figure out how the system The user manual contains some information that is lacking, making it difficult to understand certain aspects of the software, for example. When I tried to use the mod sequence, I ran into problems. Through trial and error, I learned you need to hold the velocity button down to enter values into the software.
What I love about Novation products is their amazing customer service. They listen to your questions and reply as quickly as possible, The BPW.

Cesar Waller

| Mar 14, 2021