Novation Peak Eight-Voice Hybrid Wavetable Desktop Synthesizer

Best for

Sound designers, studio producers and live performers who want eight-voice desktop hybrid synthesis with deep hands-on modulation, analogue filtering and external MIDI/CV integration.

Who should skip

Skip it if you need an integrated keyboard, multitimbral operation, an onboard note sequencer, USB audio, audio inputs, USB bus power, or more than eight voices without voice stealing.

Watchouts

Do not confuse Peak with the 16-voice, keyboard-equipped Novation Summit or with the optional Peak stand. Peak is eight-voice and monotimbral; unison reduces available polyphony. It has no USB audio, USB bus power, audio input or built-in keyboard.

Likely add-ons

• external MIDI keyboard, pad controller, sequencer or DAW for note input
• appropriate audio cables to a mixer, audio interface, amplifier or powered monitors
• headphones or monitoring system

Verify before buying

• What external MIDI controller or sequencer will play Peak?
• Are two line inputs available for its stereo outputs?
• Is eight-voice monotimbral polyphony sufficient for the intended patches?
• Is the territory-appropriate 12 V DC 1 A power supply included?
• Is USB-MIDI-only connectivity acceptable, or is a separate audio interface required?