Melbourne Instruments Nina

Melbourne Instruments Nina

12-Voice 4-part Multi-timbral A/B Patch Morphing

Desktop/Rack Mountable Synth Module

NINA combines the functionality, versatility and compatibility of modern digital equipment with the hands-on tactility and lush sound of classic analog synths. The result is a massive sounding analog polysynth, with an intuitive interface and workflow that gives you more control during composition and live performance.

2 VCOs + Digital Wavetable Oscillator

The combination of two analog VCOs, a Digital Wavetable Oscillator and ‘Moog’ style Ladder Filter gives NINA the undeniable warm, rich sound of classic analog synths.

Innovation + Inspiration

Nina is designed to be a joy to work & play with. We’ve combined modern technology and automation to enhance the playing experience, allowing you to be freer to focus on the music.

• Motorised, automatable, assignable control panel
• Recallable and easy-to-use Modulation Matrix
• 12-Voice Polyphony and MPE compatibility
• Classic onboard effects
• 400+ factory presets and storage for up to 16,000!

Feel the difference with haptic feedback

Nina’s motorized controllers bring a new level of tactility to the user experience. The result is the feel, subtlety and precision of a real analog potentiometer, while having instant recall and haptics. 

With haptics, the knobs can change dynamically from smooth to detented to multi-position switches. The end experience is far more useful and engaging than a standard analog pot.

Expressive combinations

Nina makes 12 analog voices of MPE playing possible, combining MPE functionality with Nina’s 4 multi-timbral layers. Stacked presets can be MPE controlled, or multiple MPE zones, controllers or standard MIDI keyboards can be assigned different channels.

MPE mode offers parameters so it can work correctly with popular MPE controllers, and adds a Decay envelope for expressive sound control on MPE Aftertouch and CC74. Expressive E Osmose, Ableton Push 3, Embodme ERAE Touch and Linnstrument are just some examples of the MPE controllers you can connect to NINA.

Waveform and Wavetable Visualizers

Nina’s waveform Visualiser allows you to see shapes evolving as you create them, and allows a better understanding of the dynamics of Nina’s SPIN and panning features. Oscilloscope and XY view modes are avaiable.

The wavetable visualiser provides a simple representation of the available wavetables, making it easier to find the perfect sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

OSCILLATORS

• 3 Oscillators per voice. 2 Analog VCOs, 1 Digital Wavetable.
• Oscillator 1 & 2 with waveforms morphable between triangle to sawtooth and PWM square-wave.
• Sub octave mode for VCO 1 square wave.
• Hard Sync Oscillator 2 from VCO 1.
• Fine & Course tune control with up to 8 octave range.
• 96kHz 24bit Wavetable Oscillator Resolution.
• User loadable Wavetables.
• Selectable Fuzz & Noise sources - Pink, White, Oscillator 1 & 2 XOR (Fuzz).
• LFO with selectable shapes, through-zero modulatable rate & level controls.

VCF

• Classic 4 pole transistor ladder VCF
• Modulatable resonance, available as a matrix destination.
• Extremely over-drivable, or perfectly smooth low noise modes.
• Dedicated control for Envelope to Cutoff modulation amount.

VCA

• Traditional ADSR envelope with ultra-fast slopes possible.
• Melbourne Instruments designed four-quadrant (through zero) VCA.
• Stereo: 2 VCAs per voice.
• Infinite panning.

UNISON POLYPHONY

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

MODULATION

• Extensive modulation matrix. 16 sources to 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)

PATCH MORPHING

• Morph between patches to create new timbres.
• Morph entire patch including Modulation Matrix.

ADSR ENVELOPE GENERATORS

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

MULTI-TIMBRAL LAYERS

• Up to 4 layers for 4 Timbres controllable via MIDI channel and note ranges
• User selectable number of assigned voices per layer
• Optional linked note ranges across layers for quick keyboard splits & layering

EFFECTS

• Apply 3 effects simultaneously in series or parallel, using independent levels and up to 3 effects slots.
• Upgradable VST3 effects algorithms built on an Open Source architecture.
• 96kHz 24bit resolution
• Parallel or Series mix modes. Parallel mode retains analog sound.

SEQUENCER

• Up to 16 Step Polyphonic
• Adjustable note value
• Hold mode
• Send Sequencer to Arpeggiator
• Tempo sync from external source

CONNECTIVITY

Audio Out

• 4 assignable line level outputs.
• Stereo main outputs with effects.
• Aux outputs (3 & 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.

Weight: 5.5kg (12.1lb)
Dimensions (length x width x depth): 446mm x 230mm x 71mm.
Solid metal construction.
19” rack mount ears available.