Don't let its size fool you; MiniNova has the most powerful sound engine and effects of any micro synth. More polyphony, more filters, more effects, more modulation. Every sound has easy access to almost limitless variations, which you can subtly tweak or totally warp with the twist of a knob or the touch of a button. The Mininova Editor is not a 'soft-synth' and will not produce audio so this cannot be used on an Audio Track. However, it is a MIDI plugin controller, which enables the control of the Mininova Hardware's parameters via MIDI. 4.) The Mininova Editor should appear automatically when it has been inserted into a MIDI Track. Novation Launchpad Arcade is an online player that lets your remix tracks right in the browser; on your iOS or Android device, Mac or PC.
Software
This download inlcudes the MiniNova editor, MiniNova librarian and latest firmware version.
The MiniNova editor is available as a plug-in only, not as a standalone application.
PLEASE FIND THE INSTALLERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RELEASE NOTES.
This software package includes the latest Novation USB driver, MiniNova editor and MiniNova librarian.
Updates firmware to 1157.
New features:
- Added sets of favourites using the FAVORITES + Patch Inc / Dec buttons, Sets A,B,C,D added.
- When the unit is set to Internal Clock, the unit will output F8 MIDI clocks based on the tempo. This can be turned off by setting the unit to Auto Clock Source.
Fixes:
- Improved reliability of firmware update process.
- Fixed Gator issues and compatibility with the editor.
- Editor LCD element turns on when the MiniNova Editor is active.
- MIDI clock lock-on speed and stability improved.
- Arp correctly syncs to a MIDI clock.
- Velocity curve global setting is now correctly loaded at bootup.
- Pitch and Mod wheels no longer affect sound when the unit is in Local Off Mode.
- Added ability to change Vocoder Spectrum values (NPRN High = 6, Low = 0->31, Value = 0->127).
- Added ability to perform a sample (Freeze) of current Vocoder Spectrum (NPRN High = 6, Low = 32, Value = 1).
- Fixed some broken VocalTune Pitch/PitchBend parameters.
- Fixed bug where Patch B127 cannot be saved to Favourite Slot 1.
- Increased maximum Arp Octaves from 4 to 8.
- Arp Gate can now affect built in UltraNova Arp Patterns.
- Help text now shown for tweak knobs when in demo mode.
- When in auto mode, tempo now freewheels until the next internal tempo is set (or a new external clock appears).
- Added chord note NRPN messages (NRPN High = 7, Low = 0->9 when received from unit, 16->25 when transmitted to unit).
- Now responds to MIDI Keyboard Octave Message (CC 13).
- Improvements to arp logic.
Editor improvements:
- Mininova Editor is now listed in Digital Performer 8.
- Vocoder and VocalTune effects tabs now work correctly.
- Moved Vocoder Source control to Vocoder tab.
- Improved behaviour of the Arpeggiator and Animate buttons.
- Fixed erroneous 'Patch changed!' warnings.
- Fixed Editor automation in Studio One.
- Optimised parameter flow and speeded up patch changes.
- Increased maximum Arp Octaves from 4 to 8.
- Gator Rate Sync parameter now limited to a range of 19 (8 beats).
- Clicking a parameter now shows current value.
- Cubase: VST automation recorded from MiniNova hardware is now read correctly.
Librarian improvements:
- Fix for crash on Windows when the user selects the Import Sysex menu option in the List View when no patch is selected.
Click here for more details:This installer includes the latest version of the Novation USB 1.1 driver for MAC and PC.
User Guides
Software
- Windows: Plugin resources are now installed for 64-bit only installs
- Mac: Ultranova firmware update no longer crashes during installation
- Updated from 2.4 to Novation USB Driver 2.6 (Windows)
- Fixed Librarian WinLib error
- Updated Windows code-signing certificate
- Supported operating systems:
- Windows 7, 32 and 64 bit
- Windows 8, 32 and 64 bit
- Updated from 2.5 to Novation USB Driver 2.7 (Mac)
- Additional fixes for audio streaming on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
- Added support for Yosemite (kernel extension audio driver is now signed)
- Mac OS X 10.9
- Mac OS X 10.10
NEW VOCODER! We have updated the Vocoder algorithm to greatly improve its sound and performance. We have also added new features including:
- Separation and spread controls for moving the bands
- Formant freeze
- Adjustable band resonance and decay time
- Runs at full bandwidth
Because this is a major change to how the Vocoder works this release also includes a bank of patches that are designed to work with it. Please be aware that your original Ultranova Vocoder patches will sound different. You can load the new patches via the librarian. The Editor is also updated to support the new Vocoder features.
Using the new Vocoder patches:
1. Download the Vocoder patches sysex file
2. Import the sysex file in to the Ultranova Librarian
3. Use the patch librarian to drag in the new patches to your preferred destination on Ultranova
This installer includes the latest version of the Novation USB 1.1 driver for MAC and PC.
If you wish to use your Ultranova to control your Music software, you can download the latest version of Automap from the Automap downloads page
User Guides
NB : Contains English, French and German user guides.
Novation Midi Driver
Novation Mininova Drivers
Sound Banks
Novation Usb Driver Download
Click here for more details:Additonal SoundPacks for the UltraNova can be found HERE.
Please see THIS video for information on installing the SoundPacks.