Musicians, sound designers, and synthesizer enthusiasts will rejoice over the MELBOURNE INSTRUMENTS NINA, a 12-voice analog polyphonic and multitimbral synthesizer featuring revolutionary motorized controls and patch recall that finally enables real-time control surface display and automation of which synth players have dreamt for decades.

By combining the lush thick sound qualities and hands-on immediacy of classic analog synths with the versatility, advanced functionality, and MIDI compatibility found on modern digital equipment, the NINA is an intelligent, yet unique sounding analog synthesizer that seamlessly integrates into your creative workflow and live performance. Rack ears available separately.

Motorized Control Panel    Recallable and Automatable    4-Part Multitimbral, Layering, Splits    Variable Shape Triangle Core Oscillator    Digital Wavetable Oscillator    4-Pole Ladder Filter + Overdrive    16x27 Modulation Matrix    4 Audio Inputs (1 Mic) + 4 Outputs    Stereo 4-Quadrant VCAs for Pan Effects    Onboard Digital Effects

• The introduction of motorized knobs overcomes the mismatch that conventional synthesizers present when changing patches. NINA’s knobs instantly update to predefined positions anytime you change patch, and adjust automatically during console operation, patch morphing, and modulation to accurately display current settings.
• The motorized knobs feel exactly like conventional analog potentiometers, but with the ability to instantly switch between a rotary dial and a multiple position switch to better cater for what you’re controlling and the amount of variance required.
• The tune controls use this feature to switch between coarse step detuning, which works like a rotary switch, and fine detuning, which feels just like a standard potentiometer.
• The motors can also change the amount of resistance that you feel, creating a tighter feel, or change positions to add end stops, zero detents and notched effects.
• The controllers are incredibly precise with more than 16,000 steps of stable accuracy across a single rotation. This level of control allows for super-accurate recall and precise tuning adjustments, giving you the ability to finesse the sound exactly as you desire.

• 3 Oscillators per voice (2 analog VCOs, 1 digital wavetable)
• Oscillator 1 and 2 waveforms morphable between triangle, sawtooth, and blend with the pulse wave
• Suboctave mode for VCO 1 square wave
• Hard Sync Oscillator 2 from VCO 1
• Fine and Course tune control with up to 8-octave range
• 96 kHz 24-bit wavetable oscillator resolution
• User loadable wavetables
• Selectable Fuzz & Noise sources—Pink, White, Oscillator 1 and 2 XOR (Fuzz), or external input
• LFO with selectable shapes, modulatable rate and level controls

• Classic 4-pole transistor ladder VCF
• Modulatable resonance, available as a matrix destination
• Extremely overdrivable, or perfectly smooth low-noise modes

• Traditional ADSR envelope with ultrafast slopes possible
• Melbourne Instruments designed four-quadrant VCA
• Stereo: 2 VCAs per voice
• Infinite panning

• Play up to 12 voices in unison or polyphonically.
• Mono Triggered and Legato modes.
• Selectable polyphonic panning schemes

• Extensive modulation matrix with 16 sources and 27 destinations (no bus count limitation)
• Morphable modulation settings
• Quick to edit MOD mode. Select a source and dial in amounts instantly on control panel
• All MOD amounts are through zero (bipolar)

• Morph between patches to create unique, evolving timbres
• Morph entire patches including both modulation matrices

• 2 ADSR envelopes available as mod sources
• Modulate Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, and Level, using velocity or any other mod source

• Up to 4 layers for 4 timbres controllable via MIDI channel and note ranges.
• User selectable number of assigned voices per layer.
• Assignable keyboard splits.

• Upgradable VST3 effects algorithms built on an Open Source architecture.
• 96 kHz 24-bit resolution
• Parallel or Series mix modes. Parallel mode retains analog sound.

• Up to 16 step polyphonic
• Adjustable note value
• Hold mode
• Send sequencer to arpeggiator
• Tempo sync from external source

Hackable open-source software built on a powerful Raspberry Pi 4 computer running Elk Audio OS.

Audio Out

• 4 assignable line level outputs
• Stereo main outputs with effects
• Aux outputs (3 and 4)
• Headphone output

Audio In

• 3 TRS Balanced Line or CV Inputs
• 1 TRS/XLR Combo. Mic for line/CV input
• CV +/-10V max. Analog gain and offset trim

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this product also include the option pieces for a monoaural ear piece with a headband?

A: I'm not sure what a monaural ear piece is but it does include the headband and the ear piece. The ear piece can be detached and worn separately like a blue tooth earpiece for your cell phone. It unclips from the headband with ease and is comfortable to be worn with or without the headband.

Q: 2. Will this fit 3 ELC 500 monolights, cords and reflectors?

A: Yes you can fit up to 3 ELC500 monolights, with cords and reflectors.

Q: 3. Is there a way to connect this to a laptop wirelessly?

A: The Poly Studio USB Video Bar BH #POSAVUSBSB • must be connected via a USB cable.

Q: 4. Does this come with a charging device ?

A: This device has no battery to speak of as it is powered via the Quick Disconnect connector.

Q: 5. Is 36" the maximum height of platform?

A: Yes, the height of the On-Stage KS6150 Compact MIDI / Synth Utility Stand can be adjusted up to a maximum of 36".

Q: 6. Does it work with Avaya 9608 desk phone?

A: This model is not rated to be compatible with Avaya phones.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with a plantronics c054/cs540 base?

A: The Poly CS520 Spare Headset only shows compatibility with a CS520 or CS510 wireless charging base.

Q: 8. What connector does this use?

A: This uses a 4 pin Quick disconnect.

Q: 9. Where is this manufactured?

A: This product is manufactured in Laos.

Q: 10. What is the optional piece of equipment to mount under monitor?

A: The HP POLY Studio USB Video Bar (BH # HP842D4AAABA ) includes a wall mount kit which could be located beneath a wall-mounted monitor.