Novation MiniNova User Manual

The Novation MiniNova user manual provides safety instructions, hardware overview, setup steps, performance controls and synthesis guide for the compact…


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Brand
Novation
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
40
File format
PDF
File size
31.5 MB
Published
29 September, 2026
Updated
29 September, 2026
MD5 checksum
23A822BC5F7B7BEA4A5AA7A59F7AD386

About this manual

This manual begins with safety notices and regulatory information, then introduces the MiniNova synthesizer, its main features and hardware layout. It explains how to power the unit, connect audio and MIDI, and register the product. The later sections cover the menu system, performance knobs, pads, arpeggiator, vocoder, filter and other parameters, as well as firmware update procedures and troubleshooting tips.

What's inside

  • Safety Instructions
  • Introduction
  • Main Features
  • Hardware Configuration
  • Getting Started Guide
  • Performance Controls
  • Synthesis Guide
  • Menu Overview
  • Parameter Control
  • Firmware Update

Specifications

Power supply9 V / 500 mA DC adapter (also USB 1.1/2.0)
Keyboard37‑key velocity‑sensitive keyboard
Polyphony18‑voice full polyphony
Performance knobs4 real‑time control knobs
Performance pads8 back‑lit pads
Filter modes14 filter modes
USB interfaceUSB 1.1 (compatible with 2.0)

Frequently asked questions

What power supply does the MiniNova require?

MiniNova can be powered with a 9 V / 500 mA DC adapter or via a USB 1.1/2.0 connection.

How many keys are on the MiniNova keyboard?

The MiniNova features a 37‑key velocity‑sensitive keyboard.

How many performance knobs are available for real‑time control?

There are four performance knobs that can be assigned to various parameters.

How many performance pads does the MiniNova provide?

MiniNova includes eight back‑lit performance pads for arpeggiator and other controls.

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