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Synth Library NYC is increasing access to music technology

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Synths

12th Aug 2021

Synth Library NYC is increasing access to music technology

Giving under-represented communities affordable access to music production.For decades, radical musical collectives have been changing the way that music and music making has been made accessible to d … Read more

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Circuit

27th Jul 2021

Circuit Rhythm: Our favourite beatmakers

To celebrate the launch of Circuit Rhythm, the Novation team have pulled together some of our favourite songs, featuring the best of sampling and beat making.Sampling has been a cornerstone of modern … Read more

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26th Apr 2021

Legendary synth brand Sequential joins the family

Sequential and Novation will grow together under the same parent company.We’re over the moon to announce that our parent company, Focusrite plc, has acquired Sequential, the synth brand founded and le … Read more

SAFFRON: Combatting Gender Imbalance in the Music Industry

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8th Mar 2021

SAFFRON: Combatting Gender Imbalance in the Music Industry

A profile on Saffron Music– a UK label working to empower women and minority gender music makers through community-based education and creative support in safe spaces.Inclusivity and representation wo … Read more

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29th Oct 2020

Chris Huggett: Tributes from friends, colleagues and peers

On Thursday 22nd October 2020, we lost synth designer Chris Huggett, a long-time Novation collaborator, to cancer. Chris’ synth legacy began in the 1970s with EDP and the Oxford Synthesizer Company — … Read more

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23rd Sep 2020

Our Favourite Off-grid Beats

From J Dilla to Beastie Boys: Novation staff share their faves.Don’t get us wrong, grids are great. Some incredible music has been made using mechanical rhythms that stick rigidly to a square framewor … Read more

Music & Youth Initiative outfits remote studio setups with Focusrite interfaces

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11th Aug 2020

Music & Youth Initiative outfits remote studio setups with Focusrite interfaces

Distance learning programs thrive during lockdown.Music & Youth Initiative is a Boston-based nonprofit that offers resources to organisations including Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and others to outfit t … Read more

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20th Mar 2020

An update from Novation

We feel a responsibility to our community during these difficult times. We know that so many of our customers — musicians, performing artists, engineers and weekend warriors alike — are facing tough t … Read more

The Focusrite Group announces the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd

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19th Dec 2019

The Focusrite Group announces the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd

Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, today announced the acquisition of LDC-backed Martin Audio Ltd and associated companies, the … Read more

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18th Dec 2019

Find Your Sound - Journeys: Hip Hop

For our third journey we headed out to LA for a few days, to meet with some local producers, hang out with street musicians and explore the city to collect some sounds that we could use to create some … Read more

12th Nov 2019

Find Your Sound - Journeys: Techno

For our second journey we headed out to explore the industrial soundscapes between Rotterdam and Berlin, the spiritual homes of techno and hard electronica styles. We wanted to create an authentic dar … Read more

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Synth Library NYC is increasing access to music technology

Circuit Rhythm: Our favourite beatmakers

Legendary synth brand Sequential joins the family

SAFFRON: Combatting Gender Imbalance in the Music Industry

Chris Huggett: Tributes from friends, colleagues and peers

Our Favourite Off-grid Beats

Music & Youth Initiative outfits remote studio setups with Focusrite interfaces

An update from Novation

The Focusrite Group announces the acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd

Find Your Sound - Journeys: Hip Hop

Find Your Sound - Journeys: Techno

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