The MiniNova 37-Mini-Key Compact Synthesizer by Novation has the same sound engine as the larger model UltraNova. It includes 256 onboard sounds that you can tweak with five knobs or totally warp with eight animate buttons. It has polyphony up to 18 voices with as many as five synth effects on each sound. MiniNova also has onboard VocalTune and classic vocoder effects so you can recreate iconic vocal sounds from hip hop urban and electronic music. MiniNova has a powerful sound engine for a micro synth. In addition to its 256 onboard sounds it has space to save 128 of your own sounds. You can quickly search for patches by selecting the style or the type of sound. MiniNova has 14 conventional waveforms to choose from 36 wavetables and 20 digital waveforms. Each of the 3 oscillators has density/detune virtual sync and an additional low-pass filter called hardness. There are 14 filter types 6 envelope generators 3 LFOs and 20 modulation slots where you can link synth modules together. MiniNova can also add up to 5 effects to each sound; including distortion reverb chorus/phase delay compressor EQ and Novation s unique gator effect. The MiniNova includes a gooseneck microphone taking its vocal effects one step further. In addition to VocalTune and the 12-band vocoder the mic input can be routed through the effects engine. This bundle includes a piano-style sustain pedal with a high-quality rugged build. The unit features switchable polarity making it compatible with most electronic keyboards that have a 1/4 foot-switch input jack. Plus a MIDI to MIDI Standard Cable and a large Stretchy Keyboard Dust Cover medium.