Novation Peak 1.2: Tutorial and 10 patch ideas
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- 10 patch ideas for making the most out of Peak's new 1.2 firmware.
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The software for editing Peak's parameters can be found here:
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Timeline:
0:00 Intro
1:10 What is Peak?
3:05 What’s new in 1.2?
3:10 Exploring the new wavetables
4:40 Wavetable patch ideas
6:10 New matrix design
6:40 New FX matrix
7:10 FX patch ideas
9:30 Two new LFOs
10:30 LFO patch ideas
11:25 Looping envelopes
12:15 Hold stage
13:00 Delay stage trick
13:35 Microtuning
14:05 Init live mode
14:35 MIDIsynth Peak
15:55 More presets
The intro and outro to this video are very loosely based on "Almost Winter" by Yehezkel Raz. Yeah, it's 3 notes, but damn he knows how to play 3 notes.
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Amazing rundown. I'd love to hear your perspective on the latest patch (2.0) that came out this year. Your reviews are consistently the best out there!
The Peak is well-named, because it's at the very top of my shopping list.
Novation are now making The Summit, a built in keyboard 16 voice version.
Humans R Ants we need a Peak with more than 8 voices, I have 10 fingers!
VictorSteiner on your hands. But there are 10 thumbs, your nose and (that’s gender dependent) one optional khm.. ‘testicle’ to utilize to push some keyz... ;). So we need a Peak for male with 21 and a for female with 20 voice polyphony.
@@MaverickM1 that would make it 41 for hermaphrodite
@@humansrants1694 OMG... I am getting it. DEMO'd it the other day and it is a must for my studio.
There are people on Earth who were born to teach and deliver knowledge in easy-to-understand form. Loopop is one of those people. Big respect for enlightening us. GAS is hard to fight with, but the Force is strong with me.
This guy makes some of the BEST synth demos on youtube.
Hands down, succinctly articulate and entertaining.
Back 4 years later, with a better understanding of synthesis.
This video makes even more sense to me now and has become far more invaluable than I'd ever anticipated.
Thank you again, Loopop.
And again and again...
Come back my young padawan in next 4 years once you turn understanding into feeling...
Love my Peak, looking forward to this upgrade. Thanks for the in depth run through.
I really hate to say this because I feel like I sound like a fanboy but this is again the best presentation of this particular synth. Other reviews didn't sell me this synth. You did big time. Thanks for this!
Yeah same here. I've started debating whether I should watch the latest loopop video. They're great and they are bankrupting me.
Ehsan Gelsi did some good demos of this synth too. It's not a tutorial of any sort though; he's just playing songs he made. This one is my favorite so far: th-cam.com/video/BJJK-3XBUII/w-d-xo.html
Exactly well said, me too
That dude could make a dog fart sound amazing. Everything he produces is dripping with class.
This was a good video but the Sweetwater video about replicating rock synth sounds really intrigued me. It was this or Prophet 6 but I felt like there was no way of getting away from that characteristic sound
Great demo of how to use the updates. Also appreciate the explanation of the features and benefits of Peak. That synth can sound massive. I appreciate how making small changes can totally change the sound to something completely different. It appears you have a good handle on the Peak. Well done.
Another great Video Ziv. Really looking forward to this update.
This is a great video. As others have said it does a great job of showing off the full potential of the Peak. I'm hoping to pick one up next week and now I'm even more excited!
Awesome video, I look forward to diving into the new firmware update!
Very nice as always. How come you are always spot on in time with a review of a gear I am lusting for?
Truly nice review for a surprising synth! Well done indeed, both!!
Awesome! Novation implemented all my Feature enhancements that i asked them for by Mail. Thank you Novation, you Rock!
Thursday cannot come soon enough. I'm so f****** stoked for this thing to arrive. This is a Great demonstration of its capabilities and excellent tutorial. Well done sir
As always a 10/10 review , thank you
This synth looks incredible!
Great video, thank you. The sounds you have programmed have really highlighted what I love about Peak, which I consider to be a stunning synth. The best part is - I already own it, so I don't have to start working out how to afford one! :) I'm really looking forward to getting the update though. The layout of Peak is brilliant and it has an edgy, futuristic, gritty, organic sound. I've lost evenings programming mine.. It can do a such broad spectrum of sounds and the whole damn thing is one big sonic sweet spot that takes you off in all kinds of sound design directions. It's like crack once you start twiddling the knobs and I've learned so much about synthesis from using it.
I got one used for £800 yesterday.
What a wizard you are! Amazing patch ideas.
I was almost already sold on the Peak but this update and your video has me ready to pull the trigger. I love Novation and their willingness to put so much effort into their products.
0:00 Just the sound at the beginning was worth the price of admission. It took me a minute to realize all the music was coming from one monophonic patch... (*2 voice unison per note, of course*)
That patch you play around with at the start and end is insane. Got a used Peak yesterday.
The Microtuning is what puts this over the edge for me. So excited to have this pup now.
Amazing video. Excellent presentation. This 'thing' has so much personality. And now it seems we have a little bit more control over what happens. But, I have to say...it sounds so organic that there's no taming that entirely....which I love. This block of metal and plastic arranged just makes my day/week/month....and that is why my diet is Ramen and Tuna and spare veg for the next few months.
I LOVE that you played olsen as your intro. One of my favorite tracks off music has the right
6:10 he modulates his voice while saying modulation. subtle but cute
Another quality Loopop video. I completely forgot about the Peak update!!! Man oh man, Christmas came early. Thanks Loopop and Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays, depending on your preference.:) )
Loopop is a go-to channel for in depth non biased quality product insight. The channels logical workflow layout and review format clearly highlights key benefits (and limitations) of the products being reviewed making it easy to gather relevant information. This is what Patreon worthy content looks like. Thanks again for consistently investing in what most other reviewers fail to recognize, your viewers.
Thanks very much, Dan!
Love the intro / outro patch.
darrenspiers2003 thanks :)
it's the 19th, waiting for 1.2 to drop (sad that it hasn't yet) and watching youtubes. figured it was time to say you make some of the best most informative videos here =) (if not the best)
❤️
This intro !!! To intense for me!!! MUST...BUY !!!
Thanks for your amazing content!
That Intro alone was awesome, lots of low end!
Killer ..
I LOVE that patch. Think I'll be getting me a peak v soon so I wanna know how that's done!
This thing is a synth explorers dream
Lovely, peak is a wonderful device in a very crowded market.
Great video, thanks so much for the tips. Super helpful. :)
Boards of Canada - Olson
hi it is me again i have to say for all tutorials i watched by other humans u do the best cheers and be safe
very cool and useful video ! Thanx !
Damn it!! Watched it. Bought it. Love it! Penniless, but savings don't make you this happy :)
Great vid.
Same here. Ruined my plans for this whole year, but this instrument is a must have. So I bought it too. It is simply brilliant. I always used to have a feeling when playing on my other hardwares that that particular synth has its limits. But when playing on the Peak I always have a feeling that the only limits are me and my free time. Awesome instrument!
I reviewed the Peak for VSE and I have to say the new wavetables make it work even better for industrial and EBM.
You had me at 3:56! I remember your voice and the informative chapter graphics from way back. Another great job man! As a side note, in future type displays, you can use a subtle dark transparent gradient from the left of your screen instead of a fuzzy drop shadow. It's less noticeable.
Alexander Reyes thanks! Funny, I used the gradient for a while and then got comments that the drop shadow would be cleaner :/
@@loopop I'm a designer for television, but what do I know? Maybe the gradient was a bit too opaque. Maybe I should just shut up and let the world have more drop shadows. Also, I loved your superimposed oscilloscopes. I felt like I was watching the technology featured in "It Follows" (retro but modern). With the flat screen tech emerging something like this can happen. Excuse while I check the prices on a Peak...
Reminds me of my old jp8000 , must be the envelope sliders. Definitely want to own one, sounds friggin amazing.
Very cool indeed!
Thank you, this was super helpful :D
Top Shelf video...Top shelf
Leave it to loopop to review a piece of gear I bought on a whim, have a go at the presets, get bored, and go "time for a new synth!"
And then posts videos like this.
I fully admit to being a total n00b when it comes to hardware, but these walkthroughs show just how powerful and literally endless these machines are. My gear hoarding is now kept to a minimum these days, since these vids are amazing for inspiration and going off the presets reservation and doing my own thing. Thanks so much for the fantastic content as always!
the wavetables sounds beautiful!!
Update is out tomorrow going to update mine.
This is the demo that finally clinched it for me, now I have to wait a whole 4 days until my Peak is delivered and I hate delayed gratification!
Thanks.
A video comparing some of the flagship poly synths out right now (Prologue, REV 2, Deepmind, Peak, etc...) would be something I'd love to see!
Lumani I own all but the DM. I have to say the Peak and the Medusa get my vote for thinking outside the box, taking a risk and making something original. Just my opinion for whatever it’s worth.
@@messer21 Hey man. Do you also have the REV2? Between the Peak and the REV2, which one you prefer? Why? I'm trying to decide between those two.
Guilherme Rocha That’s a tuff one, both are great synths and very different. It comes down to what kind of sound are you looking to add to your studio? Comes down to preference. For me I dig the Peak a bit more because the sound is just deferent from a thing else I have in the studio.
I think the DM wins in terms of intuitive controls + extensive modulation. Rev 2 of course has intuitive control but it doesn't go that.... deep.. The base oscillators are definitely better, but for the most part, the Rev 2 stays in it's "classic" style lane whereas the DM can go into some crazy experimental places if you want it to.
I don't have the Peak, but the menu diving look of that tiny screen makes me very hesitant despite it's great sound and capabilities.
"The twang and the approach to it" great album title right there.
Another great video. You are the GOAT. Could you please do a deepmind 12 synth review if you get the opportunity.
Thanks and I do hope to get to that sometime!
thx!
Being a huge Waldorf geek, this update has really peaked [ba-dum-tish] my interest! It's like a modern microwave XT now!
Sehr gut!
Powerful features indeed. Thanks for the walkthrough video, btw there's still no phase re-triggering or adjustment for the oscillators yet?
I finally pulled the trigger on this after debating between this and a Rev2. I loved the rev2 workflow but it's sound just didn't inspire me. I hate menu diving, so this put me off for a while. I couldn't be happier with the Peak. The sound is amazing, and the synth is so incredibly versatile. It's also intuitive. Even the menu's are intuitive. I haven't even opened the manual and I have yet to be stuck trying to find a setting or parameter. It does everything and does it well. If you are on the fence, just go get it. Thanks for all you do, Loopop!
Why not the Summit?
Hmmm I just purchased a rev 2 and I see a ton of comparison between it and the peak. How do you feel about the peak after the time you’ve had with it?
@@khairitannur I still love it. I can't compare it to the Rev2 because i've never seen one in person. I do love my peak though.
What was bad about the Revs sound?
I have seen but only bought it because a used one come up for sale for £850 they knocked off £50 so £800. I think I would not of bought it if it was £1000.
big shout to you mr loopop! because of your reviews i realy can easy decide if i have to buy a device or not.
I've made a demo of the Peak/Summits ability to make supersaw sounds on my channel. Hardly any videos demonstrate the Peak/Summits ability to make really nice supersaw sounds, I think there are alot of people who look to other synths like the Virus TI or UDO Super6, when the Peak and Summit can make really nice supersaws as well.
This was great. You are one of the best youtubers around. Thanks!
that ending patch sounds very much like Boards of Canada :)
*patiently waiting for Modal Samples tutorial*
Soooooon
I think I'm in way over my head after buying this synth 😳
But I'm up for the challenge, I really want to make the sounds I've heard in demos and older rock / prog rock.
Tears of Soy This is my fear. I’m a Hammond, Rhodes, piano kind of player. Creating sounds from scratch seems out of my knowledge. If I’m using keyboards I just go through the factory presets until I hear something I like
@@csharp57 Give it a shot. It just takes some time commitment to get some cool sounds.
If you're always busy and short on time I wouldn't buy it.
Love your presentation.. Still blown away by how clever the floating Oscilloscopes are. Question.. Do you prefer the Peak or the Medusa?
They’re very different - just get what appeals to you more
Those wave tables are hot
Danke!
Thanks!
I think this has me sold on the summit. Until the ti3 comes out :D
That intro is so Numanesque it's untrue. :) NUMAN! NUMAN! (Great review, as always!!)
Nice vid. You should do an Arturia Origin demo...
Hi, great video with nice sounds. In fact it's sounding better than many other videos, so I wondered if you used any kind of post treatment on the peak sounds? Like eq/spatialisation/compression? Thanks
Thanks! No processing at all
Them hand movements tho! Loopop, you made me get a Sirin and I love it. The Peak seems super dope. I am torn between that and an Access Virus. Any experience with any of the Virii?
Thanks... virus is awesome - personally I like Peak more but that’s a very individual choice - it’s really a matter of which sound you like.
Torn between this and Rev 2
No. I do not need to be sold on a Peak even though I'm a big novation fan and your video is amazing. NO!
Hello,
Thank you first for the reviews you do, very detailed and clear. They really helped me make an idea on whether I should or should not buy a gear and anyways they always broaden my culture of synths.
I've got a question: I really like the spectrum software you're using. Specifically I like that it shows notes on harmonic peaks. Would you be so kind as to disclose which it is? Thanks in advance!
I'm having fun with a Summit, you're part of the reasons I acquired one. Thanks again.
Thanks! I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionally I’ll use scopes by VCV
Great video! Thank you :-)
Which oscilloscope software is it?
Thanks - MOscilloscope
I actually like the "buzzy" wavetables - it avoids that everything sound too clean, too much "VST"
Another great vid. Do you own the Rev2? What verb are you using in this vid? Keep up the good work :)
Oh the reverb is onboard? Sorry it just got that part
Thanks! Yes it’s on board - no external effects for this
Hi Loopop. Great video, as always. How did you get hold of v1.2? My Components tells me my firmware is up to date with v1.1. I'm puzzled.. Thanks for your response.
Thanks! I was part of the beta - I believe it’s officially releasing tomorrow
Hello! Have peak a Audio-technika in ? Can it use like external fx and filter processor for other synth?!
Well done, Great video! I have a question. Where i can find those monitor screens?
Thanks! I'd just a video overlay - they don't exist in real life unfortunately
loopop Thank u for your reply! Yes i thought about it that probably not. But where i can find to monitor in an external monitor display? Best wishes!
Hello! Can peak some tricks like 3 filter synth. Sometimes you have good osc sound on low notes or middle or high, and you want filtered bad range sound. Can peak something like this?!
Anyone know offhand whether Peak responds to breath control (CC2). Despite voluminous info in the manual, they didn't deign to publish a midi implementation chart.
I would be interested to make ambient music in 432Hz with my NP. The 1.2 Micro-tuning options seems not to allow that, just only to change notes. Any ideas ? Thanks for sharing tips with us.
I'm curious to see what you show us with the 1.5 update. Using the free analog single cycle waveforms from adventure kid would be cool.
Thanks but sorry... too many topics for the next several weeks, I won’t have time to get to this soon
Is there zippering when the delay time is modulated? It sounds like it but I hope not. That is the first thing I am going to check when the update goes live.
The delay doesn't zipper. I think the sound we hear in the video is a repeating sharp envelope snap or something. I think I just spent about 30-40 minutes playing with a single sine wave oscillator and messing around with modulating the delay time and adjusting other parameters.
Hey.
Possible to sync the Envelope loop to a tempo?
a additional digital filter and the arpeggiator as a source in the Mod matrix would be nice
What are the black displays (showing the waveforms) above the peak around 0:04? Maybe I missed it, but I couldn’t find it in the general description.
Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle
The hologram ports on the back for the oscilloscopes set it apart from most other synths that are out right now. But they aren’t using the new HoloSync 2.0 architecture so I’m holding out for a bit longer. Low frame-rate holograms have never worked well for high frequency sounds and they never will. It looks great in marketing and on paper but in practice you end up with tons of postlogging and photocortexing. Anyways, thanks for the vid.
Thanks but nah - all the synths on this channel have the same hologram scopes - it's pretty much standard these days ;)
loopop On this channel yeah, and that’s great and is the main reason they look so clear in your videos. But not everyone has a holoport rectifier like you to clean up the postlogging, let alone two. That’s the only downside to your otherwise excellent videos; they make the scopes look better than they really are. I get why you do it and it looks awesome, but it does paint a slightly rosier picture than what 99.99% of people will actually see in person. Anyways, just a minor thing - keep up the great work!
☺️😉 LoL - Take care my man!
what studio extension could be next when having Peak already - Neutron, Minilogue XD, Wavestate maybe ?
Moog Grandmother or Matriarch pairs amazingly!
This and a Pro 3 and I don't think I'd ever need another synth again.
I found the PEAK to be anticlimactic. Until Now. Great video.
for understand... it has, like Elektron analog four, 4 independent synth voice? or only one?
1 timbre, 8 voices
@1:14 whoa wait what do you mean an fpga based oscillator, any more on that?!
Is it possible to choose caterogys in the patch menu, i always dont see that people are using it?
Yes. You can save and sort by patch category.
thanks for the review! was wondering what would be the main advantage of this over the Sequential Pro 3? Also could you get the functionality of a sequencer into this somehow?
My pleasure. For starters Peak is polyphonic, Pro 3 not really. But yes, you'd need a sequencer for this
@@loopop thanks for your reply! if im running everything through ableton a normal keyboard via midi to usb would work also right? would love just to replicate the sequencer of the Pro3, when i press a button and record midi step one, press the second button and record the second step - can you do this with the Korg SQ1? Trying to reduce amount of keyboard etc
@@anthonym2771 if you’re using Ableton live you should be set with your sequencing needs
@@loopop thanks - to actually break up the steps one by one, and be able to mute a step etc would you recommend a product? trying to get out of the box more- closest thing I could think of was the keystep pro but that has a keyboard.
So this is literally like a plug in without the computer 😮… I want a synth now
poor baby
Anyone know where to get a power supply for the peak with a moderate level of confidence you won't fry it?
That sounds like a Boards of Canada melody.