In his latest video, synthesist cuckoo takes a look at creating and editing custom synth patches for the novation circuit the circuit is designed to be a compact and powerful groovebox, offering two independent synth engines. It does not provide a patch editor for the xiosynths internal synth engine. The presets are sweet, the joystick and pad provide easy modification and the entire board is a new waver dream. You can is use the patch librarian feature in the xio template editor to organise the patches stored on the xio. The multitimbral engine enables merging and combining of two complete and independent patches, while up to 16 simultaneous voices deliver enough harmonic depth for even the richest. Novation xio 25 demo tiny synth, very big sounds youtube.
It is an ecclectic mix of sounds pads, leads, crazy sfx and rhythmic stuff. Like the xstation, the xiosynth available in 25 or 49 keyboard sizes features novation s xpad xy touchpad and pitchmod joystick controllers. There are a few classic synth sounds of yesteryear and some new modern classics as well. User manuals, guides and specifications for your novation xiosynth electronic keyboard. The compact and capable novation xstation 25 was a case in point it combined a controller keyboard, a synth, an audio interface, a multieffects unit and a control surface in one portable unit. Novation xiosynth manuals and user guides, electronic. There are a wide range of original patches including huge basses, mysterious pads, colorful leads, crazy sfx and things inbetween. Some very nice strings can be made with the highpass filter and the filter shape parameter is a good addition over previous novation synths. For a tiny keyboard, the xiosynth has a surprisingly wellendowed jack panel see fig.
Lightfinger brings the science to patch creation, exploring the novation circuits hidden depths and extending its sonic arsenal, in this has first pack of patches for isotonik youll find many of his trademark sounds as light himself explains. High profile user patches 60 cool sounds from internationallyrenowned artists and producers across a variety of musical genres 24bit audio interface. The editor can also act as an excellent patch librarian for the synth. Xiosynth25 at first glance, you might think that novations xiosynth is just a scaled. Made to produce with ableton live and your hardware, launchpad pro is our most advanced 64pad grid controller. Windows sysex manager software with support for waldorf q, microq and microwave, oberheim matrix, access virus and novation nova laptop. Creating novation circuit custom synth patches synthtopia. The novation xiosynth 25 is more than just an impressive, little controller.
I recently decided that i would program a bank or so of patches for the novation xiosynth. Novation sound the xiosynth features 200 hardhitting onboard patches. Our design consultant is none other than chris huggett, the man who designed oscar and wasp. The novation xiosynth is available in 25 and 49key configurations. Database contains 2 novation xiosynth manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Page 1 what is the xio the xio is all you need with or without a computer to record, synthesize, midi control and process effects for performing or studio use.
For more information about synthesis and the various sections of a novation synthesizer, consult the xstation user guide, available for download at. Summits digital new oxford oscillators offer subtractive, fm and wavetable synthesis, and feed into genuine analogue dual filters, distortion and vcas. Also theres plenty of slots to store patches that you. I figured youtube was probably the best place for a shoutout, so any xiosynth users that happen to stumble across this and think cool, free sounds then please comment, so i can be motivated to finish the bank by some hearty interest. How to force the nocturn keyboard to update firmware. The xiosynth is eightnote polyphonic, but monotimbral, meaning that only one patch can be played or triggered at a time. This machine is the heart of a system that no mobile equivalent on the market a real swiss army knife of the follower of computer music. Synthesizer, usb audio interface, midi controller novations xiosynth does it all. The fixes are if you have novation vstation vst, you can export patches and import them to xio, so its sort of like a vst editor. The sonic character of this littlebutbig synthesizer is very modern.
Heres the novation xiosynth 25, a monotimbral, 8voice polyphonic, 3oscillator synth from british company novation. Each of the packs in our circuit patch store below contain a minimum of 32 high quality synth patches, that means you can fit two packs onto a single circuit or just a single pack and leave the other half for your own creations, the choice is really yours. But, while the circuit offers 8 knobs to tweak existing patches, indepth editing is done with a free patch editor. Its got the typical 2000s, va sound, and features 200 patches onboard, 60 of which. Novation novation xiosynth novation xiosynth sounds xiosynth synth sounds novations xiosynth is a synth, audio interface and controller in one compact unit, built in 2006. However, this is a synth and presets are just there to doodle with. The novation xiosynth and capable novation xstation 25 was a case in point it combined a controller keyboard, a synth, an audio interface, a multieffects unit and a control surface in one portable unit. The synthesis engine is apparently derived from novations more upmarket xstation range, although somewhat simplified. This is a collection of 20 patches i created for the novation ultranova synthesizer. Like the xstation, the xiosynth available in 25 or 49 keyboard sizes features novations xpad xy touchpad and pitchmod joystick controllers. It allows you to dump one of the two xio patch banks into the editor and then reorder the sounds, swap some out for different ones, delete them, rename them and back them up. This is a collection of patches programmed over three years of live gigs and studio sessions for the novation xio formerly xiosynth.
As such, every one of the patches on the xiosynth is eminently and instantly usable for creating synthesized music of any kind. View and download novation xio specifications online. Thats just a handful of the artists who have used novation synths. In addition to the expected stereo line output and headphone jack, you get a sustain pedal jack sadly missing on the kstation, and an xlr mic input with switchable. It also comes packed with expertly crafted preset sounds and looks incredible with a little star wiping action. It should also be noted that the xiosynth can load presets from all kclass synths akvxstation, ks45r, so its users have a huge patch. Novation sound old and new high profile user patches the xiosynth features 200 hardhitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths.
Patch librarian is capable of loading sounds from the other following novation units. Novation peak synth patches synth presets geosynths. Preset patch is a free patch exchange, however, to promote a healthy community of sharing, you are given a set number of download tokens per 24hour period. Youll find the products you own from all of our brands in one place, streamlined to get you what you need, as fast as possible, with a single signon for all. Novation xiosynth synthesizer for sale online ebay. Our sound collective giveaway for februarymarch is a slick mpc. In one mode, its a standalone synth that works separately from the computer if desired powering from batteries or an external power supply or powers over usb when connected, and in another mode its.
There arent really any negatives but i have to say that i lamented the lack of any serious. Xio you can is use the patch librarian feature in the xio template editor to organise the patches stored on the xio. There are quieter, gentler sounds, including some very nice pad sounds, ranging from straightforward synth strings to much more complex, evolving, ambient pads. Secondly, there is the xgator patch programmer which can gate each patch to. If youre looking for acoustic emulation this is not the synth for you. Chris scurrah provides his original patches for the novation bassstation rack, korg dw8000, korg ns5r, korg 05rw and alesis quadraverb. The virus engine is much better overall, although the original supernova synths are a different story.
In late 2018 we saw an update that greatly enhanced the features of the synth with more wavetables and modulation routing etc. Many patches where programmed with live needs such as differents volume levels, eq and the most important thing every player should. Novation mininova 37minikey analog modeling synthesizer wdeluxe bundle, samson stereo headphone, cables, and fibertique cleaning cloth. It all works as advertised, and if youre looking to build a portable or compact computerbased studio on a budget, it might be just what you need.
How do i manually update the firmware on my mininova using a pc. Imo, the xiosynth is better than or equal to the ak stations in all respects except user patch memory. Jumpstart is a collection of patches programmed over three years of live gigs and studio sessions for the novation xio formerly xiosynth. Key features novationclass synthesizer 10voice monotimbral engine with multieffects processor and 200 massive sounds. After all, were the guys behind bass station and supernova. I bought my xio before the virus ti, so i still kept it for the simple interface and nice range of novation sounds. Like the xstation, the xiosynth available in 25 or 49 keyboard sizes features. This set features patches from roots manuva, shimon and skeewiff. If you like what youve heard so far, stick around on gearwire. Novations stylish, compact and highly affordable xiosynth 25 offers a staggering. Novationclass synthesizer 10voice monotimbral engine with multieffects processor and 200 massive sounds. Volume one contains 41 dynamic patches created for.
We are a family of brands, all committed to removing barriers to creativity. I took time to program velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel, and at least 4 knobs of tweak for each one. The xiosynth retains all the features of the xstations synthesis engine except external audio processing, but it has at least two new features that set it apart from its older sibling. I freakin love this synth excellent portability, great arpeggiator, big sounds. Midi controllers free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Novations stylish, compact and highly affordable xiosynth 25 offers a staggering amount of classic and cutting edge sounds, many from internationally acclaimed artists, along with its xgator patch programmer and optional filter distortion. I am floored by the xiosynth and its amazing capabilities. This is a collection of 100 patches for the novation xstation, xio, ks4. Novation launchkey 25 25key keyboard controller 25note usbios midi keyboard controller with synthaction keys, 1 fader, 8 encoders, 16 pads. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services.
Novation offers even a backpack to carry both his 25 and a microcomputer xiosynth portable 15 inch screen. Utilization under aspects of toy, this machine is a weapon of war vritable. Buy novation xio 25 2octave synthesizer and audio usb midi controller 25key keyboard. I was really looking forward to it and finally in the shop i spent quite a bit of time for a final test of the xiosynth. Novation give you a lot for your money with the xiosynth. Our sound collective giveaway for februarymarch is a slick mpcinspired sample playback instrument by music software specialists serato. In synth mode, the xiosynth is a threeoscillator subtractive synth. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The novation peak is a great synthesizer and ive come to really love the tone and character of it.