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Nopia Instruments Nopia MK1

Nopia Instruments Nopia MK1

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The MK1 Hybrid sample virtual analog Synthesiser by Nopia

The Nopia MK1 is an innovative harmony-focused synthesizer and MIDI instrument designed to make creating chords, melodies, and musical ideas intuitive for musicians of all skill levels. Its unique interface allows users to generate rich harmonic progressions without requiring advanced music theory knowledge, making it ideal for songwriting, live performance, and music production. Featuring a multitimbral sound engine with expressive performance controls, the MK1 combines modern synthesis with a streamlined, minimalist design. Built-in effects and extensive MIDI connectivity make it easy to integrate with hardware synths, DAWs, and other studio equipment.

Specs:

• Dimensions (cm): 41.5 × 23 × 3.5 – Built for the studio, the stage and the backpack.
• Internal Sound Engine: Hybrid sample based & virtual analog synthesiser.
• Chord Builder (Static Mode): Represents all tonalities in the same layout, to navigate harmony in a chromatic, degree based framework.
• Multitouch Capacitive Touch Sensors:
• Strum – Play individual notes of chord.
• Pitchbend – Chromatic & microtonal gesture based.
• OLED Display: Chord monitor & dynamic feedback of parameters.
• 4 MIDI TRS Outs: Dedicated output for each module:
• Keys
• Bass
• Arp
• Pad
• MIDI Sync: Clock In & Out.
• Inputs:
• Sustain Pedal
• TRS MIDI
• 2 Stereo Outputs:
• ¼″ Master Out
• ⅛″ Aux Out – with dedicated metronome.
• Power / MIDI: USB-C 5V

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Analog/Digital

digital

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Martin Grieco

Introducing Nopia

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Introducing Nopia

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Taking a look at the Nopia by @martingrieco

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We got an exclusive first look at Nopia, the viral “harmony machine” that blew up the internet

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MusicRadar Tech

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Thoughts on Nopia

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Nopia - Nopia Review

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"You don't need to know music theory – Nopia takes care of that": Two years after going viral, this pastel-coloured, harmony-focused synth has finally broken cover | MusicRadar

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We got an exclusive look at Nopia, the viral synth and "harmony machine" that broke the internet

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Nopia Mk.1 - From Prototype to Gorgeous Finished Product! - gearnews.com

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