Supernova 2 - forgot how good it sounds

Pip · 23rd July 2011

We are writing some new dance tunes at the moment and we powered up the supernova for the first time in a year or two, really nailed some dance sound we needed - I'd forgotten what a synth it is. Anybody feeling the love for the Supernova 2

stoltz · 23rd July 2011

I would... if I had one. love my nova, basstation & x-station though, so i feel that feel bro

oopfoo · 23rd July 2011

I have a Supernova II Pro in the rack beside me. I have never understood some of the harsh criticisms some have of it here. It's a surprisingly versatile device, even in the face of the rest of my synth collection, analog and otherwise.

The Elf · 23rd July 2011

A superb synth. I think there's a lot of snobbery about these things - if it's accessible and affordable you musn't admit it's any good.

Beermaster · 23rd July 2011

I still have my original Supernova mk 1 ! - even tho I sold many classic mono synths. There are still some great things these machines can do. - I had a classic example of this a few years back:

I'd powered down my Mac and so my AMT8 MIDI patch bays gone into their own auto mode linking random outboard synths in my rig to my master controller keyboard. I accidently hit one of the keys and this HUGE aggressive blast of awesome sound blew out from the speakers... In awe I went over to my Xpander to see what patch was up .... it wasn't the Xpander, nor was it the Andromeda, nor was it my Memorymoog..... it was the Supernova !

Great machines !

CalvP · 23rd July 2011

Have the mk2 rack & absolutely love the thing!

Anybody know why novation choose to ditch the S/PDIF/ADAT board out of interest?

I have the super bass station too & plan to pick up a drumstation to complete the set...great performance for silly money imo

shaft9000 · 23rd July 2011

they can make some big bass, tasty arps and decent leads

Pip · 23rd July 2011

Yup I have never understood the bad press it get's - my current projects will feature the SN2 again! lovely.

dhollmusik · 23rd July 2011

I recently sold my Supernova but agree it is a brilliant synth, almost faultless in fact.

The only reason I sold it is because I couldn't justify having a Virus, Nord G1 and Supernova at the same time. The Virus is my undisputed favourite digital synth and the G1 has potential to be something very special (if I put the hours in) while the Supernova was merely a brilliant synth, but without that extra special something which made me want to keep it ahead of the Nord or Virus.

Still, I'd class it as a quality high-end VA along with those first-gen Viruses and Nords...and above mid-range VA's like AN1X & MS2000.

Supernova bass:

http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/t8-2

screaming lead:

http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/p1-1

floating hi-hatesque persussive hits:

http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/t2

typical minimal-tek line:

http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/mini

The Supernova II I expect would offer very much the same, with the usual little upgrades here and there.

A highly-recommended synth...superior than the mid-range Novations (KS, X, K, A, Nova).

Superior than the Ultranova? To my ears the Ultranova demos sound like the Microkorg: easily-pleased shiny sounds...lacking depth or character. But probably not fair of me to judge the Ultranova thus until I actually play it myself.

Pip · 23rd July 2011

I was wondering about the ultra nova - anybody using one?

@ndy · 23rd July 2011

Quote:

Anybody know why novation choose to ditch the S/PDIF/ADAT board out of interest?

I purchased my Supernova II right before they announced that they would not produce the Adat card. I was so angry at the time.

If they had produced it, it would have been epic! Oh well, I still think it's an amazing synth.

paugui · 24th July 2011

I love my Supernova II, think it's a really amazing VA.

However, I am going to sell it, only because I will get a nice amount for it and it's not a Pro X version, which I rather have.
I also have a nice collection of VA synths, including a Novation A-Station (which doesn't fetch a high price...), which made me felt it could be a good idea to sell it.

But if I ever find a Pro X version for a nice price, I will buy it without hesitation, cause it's definitely a really nice synth.

23rd July 2011	#1
Pip Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 232 Thread Starter	Supernova 2 - forgot how good it sounds We are writing some new dance tunes at the moment and we powered up the supernova for the first time in a year or two, really nailed some dance sound we needed - I'd forgotten what a synth it is. Anybody feeling the love for the Supernova 2

23rd July 2011	#2
stoltz Gear nut Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 125	I would... if I had one. love my nova, basstation & x-station though, so i feel that feel bro __________________ *www.stoltz.co.uk* http://soundcloud.com/mail-51-5/sets/somebody-to-someone

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The Elf Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 251	A superb synth. I think there's a lot of snobbery about these things - if it's accessible and affordable you musn't admit it's any good. __________________ An eagle for an emperor... A kestrel for a knave.

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23rd July 2011	#3
oopfoo Gear nut Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Tallahassee, Florida USA Posts: 126	I have a Supernova II Pro in the rack beside me. I have never understood some of the harsh criticisms some have of it here. It's a surprisingly versatile device, even in the face of the rest of my synth collection, analog and otherwise.

23rd July 2011	#5
Beermaster Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,136	I still have my original Supernova mk 1 ! - even tho I sold many classic mono synths. There are still some great things these machines can do. - I had a classic example of this a few years back: I'd powered down my Mac and so my AMT8 MIDI patch bays gone into their own auto mode linking random outboard synths in my rig to my master controller keyboard. I accidently hit one of the keys and this HUGE aggressive blast of awesome sound blew out from the speakers... In awe I went over to my Xpander to see what patch was up .... it wasn't the Xpander, nor was it the Andromeda, nor was it my Memorymoog..... it was the Supernova ! Great machines !

23rd July 2011	#6
CalvP Gear interested Joined: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 23	Have the mk2 rack & absolutely love the thing! Anybody know why novation choose to ditch the S/PDIF/ADAT board out of interest? I have the super bass station too & plan to pick up a drumstation to complete the set...great performance for silly money imo

23rd July 2011	#7
shaft9000 Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Van Nuys CA, USA Posts: 1,014	they can make some big bass, tasty arps and decent leads

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dhollmusik Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,948 4 Reviews written	I recently sold my Supernova but agree it is a brilliant synth, almost faultless in fact. The only reason I sold it is because I couldn't justify having a Virus, Nord G1 and Supernova at the same time. The Virus is my undisputed favourite digital synth and the G1 has potential to be something very special (if I put the hours in) while the Supernova was merely a brilliant synth, but without that extra special something which made me want to keep it ahead of the Nord or Virus. Still, I'd class it as a quality high-end VA along with those first-gen Viruses and Nords...and above mid-range VA's like AN1X & MS2000. Supernova bass: http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/t8-2 screaming lead: http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/p1-1 floating hi-hatesque persussive hits: http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/t2 typical minimal-tek line: http://soundcloud.com/dhollmusik/mini The Supernova II I expect would offer very much the same, with the usual little upgrades here and there. A highly-recommended synth...superior than the mid-range Novations (KS, X, K, A, Nova). Superior than the Ultranova? To my ears the Ultranova demos sound like the Microkorg: easily-pleased shiny sounds...lacking depth or character. But probably not fair of me to judge the Ultranova thus until I actually play it myself.

24th July 2011	#12
paugui Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Portugal / Norway Posts: 566	I love my Supernova II, think it's a really amazing VA. However, I am going to sell it, only because I will get a nice amount for it and it's not a Pro X version, which I rather have. I also have a nice collection of VA synths, including a Novation A-Station (which doesn't fetch a high price...), which made me felt it could be a good idea to sell it. But if I ever find a Pro X version for a nice price, I will buy it without hesitation, cause it's definitely a really nice synth.