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Nopia Synth: Play Complex Harmonies Effortlessly
12 Jul
Summary
- Nopia synth launches in a few months for around £550.
- It blends multiple modules for performance, not just a single synth patch.
- Features include a Chord Builder and Tonal Selector for easy harmony playing.
Creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal are nearing the market release of their Nopia synthesizer, with the launch anticipated in the coming months at an estimated price of £550. This innovative musical instrument is engineered around facilitating harmonic interplay in a distinctive manner.
The Nopia integrates several modules, such as keys, bass, arp, and pad, into a unified performance experience, functioning similarly to a drumless groovebox. It incorporates a one-octave keyboard named the Chord Builder, a 12-button Tonal Selector, and an Extensions Dial, which collectively dictate the key and voicing of chords. These components are designed to enable users to play intricate harmonies with minimal finger input.
Further performance enhancements include a strum plate for selecting individual chord notes and a slider for pitch bending entire chords. The Nopia also features virtual analog and sample-based synthesis engines, basic effects like delay and reverb, and extensive connectivity, including per-module MIDI output. This allows the Nopia's harmonic engine to control external instruments.
