Motorized Analog Polysynth

Wavetable Oscillator / 16 MOD Sources x 28 MOD Destinations / 16 Step Sequencer / Arpeggiator / Onboard Digital Effects / 4 Quadrant VCAs with infinite panning /

Wavetable Oscillator / 16 MOD Sources x 28 MOD Destinations / 16 Step Sequencer / Arpeggiator / Onboard Digital Effects / 4 Quadrant VCAs with infinite panning /

UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet the Melbourne Instruments team and get your hands on NINA.

SUPERBOOTH
FEZ Berlin, Germany
May 16-18
Find us in Hall W at Booth W360.
SUPERBOOTH

“Sounds incredible”

“Nina is a game changer, definitely in my top 5 of the synths of all time. It’s instant morphing possibilities, it’s ‘spin’ effect giving cool spatial feel, it’s automated recall which is the solution everyone has been wishing for. And whatsmore, this great little synth sounds incredible.”

JEAN-MICHEL JARRE

A World First

NINA is the world’s first fully motorized analog synthesizer. Synth players have dreamt of this feature for decades, and now it’s finally available. Instantly recall your presets and layers, see exactly how the sound was created, or pick up from where you were last working.

Now you can finally enjoy the flexibility of a Soft Synth from a real, physical instrument.

What makes NINA different?

NINA combines the tactile and sonic qualities of classic analog synths with modern functionality, patch recall and automation.

  • 12 Voice Polyphony.

    Fully analog signal path.

    MPE Compatible

    Motorized recallable and automatable control panel using long lasting zero wear encoders with the feel and precision of analog pots.

    Variable shape triangle oscillators. Continuously morph wave-shape between triangle and sawtooth to find new timbres. Different to a traditional blend.

    4 pole transistor ladder VCF with modulatable resonance.

    Deep Modulation Matrix. 16 sources to 28 destinations, including Morph Modulation

    Huge voice-level filter overdrive.

    Digital Wavetable Oscillator.

    Sampling capability.

    Patch morphing for complex expressive effects.

    Stereo 4 Quadrant VCAs with Infinite Panning effects.

    Onboard digital effects.

    16 Step Sequencer

    Multitimbral, layered, split, or overlapping.

    Hackable Open Source software built on a powerful Raspberry Pi 4 running Elk Audio OS.

  • 4 x assignable combo audio + CV inputs, including 1 Mic.

    Connect class compliant USB MIDI controllers directly.

    Connect NINA as a class compliant USB MIDI and audio device for direct automation and integration with a DAW.

    Standard DIN MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU.

    4 x assignable line outputs.

    Headphone output.

Matt Johnson with NINA

When we first announced NINA in mid-2022, Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai) was one of the first people to contact us expressing his interest. We’re thrilled to finally have Nina in the hands of Matt and he’s shared some recent videos with us. Check out Matt’s full Nina preview on his youtube channel. NINA: Not just a pretty face!

Matt has also created and shared a new Preset Bank containing 40 expertly crafted Presets. Download from the Presets page.

New features include Morph Modulation

Nov. 2, 2023 - NINA Firmware version 1.4 is available now. This update adds SCOPES and WAVETABLE VISUALISER, making it easier to choose wavetables, and allowing you to see the waveform in XY Scope and Oscilloscope modes.

The new firmware also adds MORPH as a Modulation destination, allowing you to modulate Nina’s MORPH function via any Modulation source such as Aftertouch or Expression. This means you can effortlessly move between two vastly different sounds using only your controller’s keybed/pads/expression control.

Check out MIKE PENSINI’s preview of Nina’s new 1.4 Firmware. A quick overveiw of the new features, and a look at how to use Morph as a modulation source. In this example Mike pairs NINA with the Expressive E Osmose running in MPE Mode. Check the latest release notes and updated NINA User Manual for more info.

NINA Sessions with
Close Counters

We asked Melbourne duo, CLOSE COUNTERS to choose one of their songs they thought would be well suited for a date with NINA. It was their idea to use two Ninas, and create a live improvised rendition of their song 'BREAK FROM IT' using only 2 x Ninas, their Nord Stage keys (as controllers) and a TR-8S drum machine.

Dām Funk Presets Pack

JULY 4: We’re thrilled to announce a new preset pack for NINA, designed exclusively by one of our favorite producers & musicians, DĀM FUNK. The new Bank contains 25 unique NINA Presets that will give you that untouchable LA modern funk sound. Download from the Presets page.

Try NINA instore today

NINA is now available at specialist stores in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Nashville, Tokyo, London, Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Berlin, Munich, Antwerp, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Glasgow and Bristol. Try NINA now at any of our dealer stores.

If your local Synth store is not stocking NINA, ask them to contact us.