Novation Summit 16-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer – 61-Key Bi-Timbral Analogue Hybrid

Novation Summit – 16-Voice Hybrid Polyphonic Synthesizer with Dual Filters

Flagship Hybrid Synthesizer for Studio and Stage

The Novation Summit represents the most powerful synthesizer Novation has ever produced. Expanding on the acclaimed Peak architecture, Summit delivers a two-part, 16-voice polyphonic engine with premium five-octave keyboard control.

Designed for serious producers and live performers, Summit merges digital flexibility with true analogue signal integrity.

Three New Oxford Oscillators Per Voice

At the core of Summit are FPGA-powered New Oxford Oscillators, delivering:

• Analogue-style waveforms
• 43 built-in wavetables
• Custom wavetable support
• FM synthesis capability

Each of the 16 voices features three oscillators plus noise generator and ring modulation, enabling highly detailed and evolving sound design.

True Stereo Analogue Signal Path

Where it matters most, Summit is fully analogue.

Each voice includes:

• Dual analogue multimode filters
• Analogue VCAs
• Three stages of analogue distortion (pre-filter, post-filter, post-VCA)

Filter modes include low-pass, band-pass, high-pass and complex dual-filter routing combinations for advanced tone sculpting.

Two-Part Bi-Timbral Architecture

Summit effectively places two Peaks in one keyboard.

Its multitimbral engine allows:

• Layered patches
• Split keyboard configurations
• Dual independent sounds
• Instant switching between patches

This makes it ideal for live performance and complex studio arrangements.

Wavetable Editor and Firmware v2.0 Enhancements

The integrated Wavetable Editor allows:

• Custom waveform drawing
• Live preview editing
• Audio file import
• Advanced wavetable morphing

Firmware v2.0 expands Summit’s sonic palette with:

• Enhanced stereo controls
• Expanded modulation and unpredictability
• Chorus modes, Flanger and Phlanger
• Lo-Fi delay textures
• Additional FX modulation destinations

Fully Tactile Control Surface

Summit is designed for hands-on creativity.

Front panel includes:

• 50 rotary control knobs
• 8 sliders
• OLED display
• Dedicated FM controls
• Dual Animate performance buttons

Nearly all controls transmit and receive MIDI CC data for deep integration into studio environments.

Premium Build Quality

Constructed with a metal chassis and American walnut wooden end cheeks, Summit delivers both durability and refined studio aesthetics.

The 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch ensures expressive performance control.