ONE MINUTE SYNTH REVIEW!!! Ep. 20 Novation Mininova (Halloween Special)

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TLDR, It's Halloween again, thank you to all the people who helped, the actors and locations. It's a pleasure to make vids like this.
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[@SimonTheMagpie]

Magdie omg 😆

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

😈 You earned that dead-ication 💀

[@Only1Dharti]

Hi SIMON!!!!

[@OddPilot_]

Lol Simon I just got done telling Noir What a great job and I must do the same with you man. I am well into my eurorack life now and I share a lot of livestreams (closing on 1000 sub finally) but what is really funny is, my first introduction to you was in your bathtub going off on Jade (Dawless thingy) 😂😂 Something about ..... selling out for Namm???🤷🏼‍♂️😂😂😂😂 too funny, much respect! Love to be in touch on some gears and modulars and bending bending 👻

[@hypoluxia8009]

"... I'm maaagdie." 10/10 would call Noir Et Blanc Vie, Noir Et Blanc Die.

[@loopop]

Excellent - was looking forward to this one! We're all living in the twiddle zone...

[@bojanstojanov6431]

Loopop the God has blessed thee

[@eraofacidrain]

“THEY ALL HAVE MINI-KEYS” 😂

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I finally found a way to keep the joke going haha

[@Nik.leonard]

@@NoirEtBlancVie At least they aren't capacitive touch keys, or a ribbon strip.

[@lundsweden]

Behold the Arturia Microfreak!

[@elimorales9236]

This content is so high quality how does this dude only have 41k subs

[@sammadden5540]

He took a break for a while so YT probably is recommending his videos

[@Gooneridgetv]

Halloween things are holding him back. His music is so good it’s heavenly and was made for God almighty and all things great. It’s the satanic vibe holding this guy back. Halloween is a whole dark spiritual realm within itself. Most people have no ideal what it’s about and flirt with the story book idea of it. He is soooo talented though.

[@isomatic]

@@Gooneridgetv It aint Halloween every day. That can't be what's holding him back, what about the other 360ish days in the year? Not to mention there's the same Satanic (Saturnalia) vibe with Christmas too.

[@RedMeansRecording]

This is amazing

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Awwww thank youuuuuuuuuu😭

[@TV-Villain]

@@NoirEtBlancVie Cool video. At the end you gave this an 8 out of 10, and said only the jdxi is slightly better... You gave the jdxi 7.5 Let me know your final verdict because that is kind of conflicting (I'm deciding between the two)

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@TV-Villain it’s really not that either is “better” they’re more just different. The JDXi offers the supernatural engine and of course an analog voice, which expands the sonic palette far beyond the mininova. BUT, the JDXi has the menu system from hell and it sucks in my opinion. Mininova is much more acceptable to dive into. All this said, don’t take my word for it, I based everything off feel and fit creative flow. Please sit down with both of you can, they really feel different in practice.

[@TV-Villain]

@@NoirEtBlancVie Thank you very much for the feedback! Creative diversity is the best fit for my taste. I've heard about the menu on the Jdxi, but that's an obstacle, once overcome, can be akin to a knowledgeable access key Rolodex. Thanks again and keep creating buddy!

[@MichaalHell]

My favorite part of halloween is Noir Blanc et Vie screaming silently as to not disturb his neighbors...

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

It’s more that I don’t wanna scream and have the police come disturbing me.😄

[@gatorgoforth3097]

Next year we will rent you a recording studio so you can scream to your hearts content without any worries.

[@my4trackmachine]

HAHA I was about to say the same thing.

[@T_OneOneSeven]

Amazing video!!! I love the production value you bring.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thanks Tyler, I enjoy doing it!

[@1oolabob]

Gotta tell you, even with the Halloween special theme and horror parody, this is a better video review of this instrument than the "demo" videos from Novation and Swee--('scuse me) Sourwater. Even with all the acting, you tell more truth about this mini-synth than anyone else does, probably because you aren't working for an advertiser...or because I really just want to hear about a musical instrument from someone who plays the instrument. Bravo, and thank you!

[@lundsweden]

Scary Gear: the world's most scary audio tools.

[@cortinoias]

Only thing scarier than death itself, is the death of muscle memory due to mini keys.

[@johnhurd3257]

ROFL@

[@painauchocolate2395]

The quality of this video is incomprehensible. You have an absolute charm

[@MangoldProject]

Awesome review. Happy Halloween!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thank you my friend! Good to see you here, 2020 has been a scary one ;) Happy Halloween!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

@@constantfind9052 easy, no, easier than say other digital synths with menu systems you have to dive through, yes. It’s probably the easiest type of this kind of synth I’ve used. That said, I’d much rather make sounds with dedicated knobs, but that’s gonna cost way more!

[@BenKrogh]

Noir Et Blanc Vie makes the most spooktacular Halloween content out there. It’s a known fact. And now I want a Mini Nova...

[@LlewynDaviesTheThird]

RIP Chris Hugget who designed this synth and just died

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

No way.......I wish I knew, I would have made this in memory of him. Efff, let me add it to the description. Thanks for informing me Bill 🙁

[@divinevirtualreality]

R.I.P. CHRIS Love the synth and thank you Noir for this damn amazing video.

[@robgrainger5314]

My first encounter with synths was a WASP, later I got to play with an Akai S1000, still later a BassStation and finally a Nova II. Only when he died, sadly, did I become aware that he was behind all four to some extent.

[@BecomingProductions]

Great job dude. I wouldnt in a million years have guessed you were going to cover the Mininova. Must admit I've overlooked it over the years but this looks like it still holds up well. As always nice job on the video production too.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thanks Dave, yeah, people don’t really get that this channel is all about me exploring pieces from my history, so yeah, old synths I never got around to are really the theme of the channel for the OMSRs. It’s a good thing for me because old gear is good too, I know YT peeps love new shiny stuff, but this is music right, if it can make harmony and a melody it never has an expiration date.

[@BecomingProductions]

@@NoirEtBlancVie I smell what you're stepping in alright. I honestly believe one of the few things newer synths have going forthem is improved technology for connectivity. It just means the convenience of updates over USB is pretty painless, plus class compliance is becoming really common these days. A lot of manufacturers doing a great job of keeping the buzz factor up on their synths for an extended period by dropping big feature updates that are a doddle to quickly install. You're absolutely right about the older stuff being eveey bit as capable of making as good music too. I wonder has anyone ever done a video covering where cheaper, older synths have been used on big records? That's a common one in the guitar world, where guitar magazine cover famous recordings where cheap guitars, amps or pedals have been used and have taken nothing away from the quality of the song. I dont think I've ever seen an equivalent synth story though.

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

I have a MiniNova. Lot of different sounds in there. It can sound both digital and analog. The presets are drenched in effects, but you can change that with a knob turn. Not a bad little machine. The mini-keys are kind of annoying though.

[@TheB1gduk]

Mininova needs more love, great video, what reviewers rarely mention is the fantastic mininova editor vst that brings all the functionality and effects within much easier reach. What an amazing little synth this is. I also have the JDXi which is great also with its 4 track poly sequencer and analog mono synth but it just cant freak a sound like the mininova. But it’s like our secret :)

[@exho_oooo]

These Halloween videos are the fucking BEST!!!!

[@bustincircuits7701]

Warms my ❤️ to see mininova love, what a GEM!!! Can't say enough about how the Animate buttons are like built in effect pedals. The size of a Dave Smith desk Module with endless sonic possibilities. Awesome upload

[@josephf7306]

You're seriously the best at this

[@MrBasic]

I'm in love with it all over again.

[@tatertot5206]

Ur underrated bro. The quality of these vids are fantastic 👌👌👌

[@maxpowers3494]

This was my first real synth and still my favorite. Its so expressive. Happy Holloween to me. Wish I could hit the thumbs up a thousand times.

[@Only1Dharti]

💀 Wooowww the twiddle zone!!! Omg this was so creative !!!! 🕯 You’re such a great actor while still doing your thing! Hahahhaa the humor in between! 😂That voice! The animation! What?!!

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

I love how you related your tribulations with the firmware update and managed to keep it clean--the magic of editing!

[@NicleT]

“… They all have mini-keys!” Hahaha!! Excellent!

[@gatorgoforth3097]

Dead Means Recording

[@GlasTaibhse]

this is by far the best review i've ever seen!

[@BrianDRidgway]

Dude! Your video and humor skills are off da charts!

[@samothrace2106]

Halloween synthtaculaaaarrrr yyyeeeeessss

[@brandonlee9456]

Glad to see you back!

[@seangodsey]

Haha this is such a fun take on doing reviews. This is amazing.

[@AlexHeflin]

Production level THROUGH the roof

[@yotrakzproductions7324]

Haven’t had this much fun playing a synth since my Moog Rogue back in 1986.

[@gatorgoforth3097]

This is so good. Made 11 minutes feel like 1 minute. Time must move differently in the twiddle zone.

[@infinitybreak4459]

Ah the mini nova, the second synth I ever bought and currently still one of my personal favorite for its vocoding capabilities, arpegiator, and awesome bank of sounds as well as being able to produce an easily modifiable Talkbox Sawtooth sound

[@IGD-974]

Sounds quite comparable to the Arturia microfreak in those regards. Have you used this synth at all to compare the two? Actual keyboard vs the capacitive touch keybed on the freak might be a dealbreaker for some.

[@jszack]

Mininova is fantastic. Tons of excellent presets and fun, responsive, controls. And if you don’t mind the menu diving, almost nothing you can’t do with it. Every time I think about selling it (because of newer fancy expensive synths) I remember how great it sounds and can’t bear to let it go. Wonderful vid!

[@tntshuffle-9799]

Ha haaa! Watching this 3 years later (according to YT date) and 2 thumbs up for intro! Utterly Hilarious! Great Vid- thank you!

[@KulshanStudios]

One of our fave features on the Mininova is the oscillator Density feature - being able to make SuperSaw leads across 3 oscillators without impacting polyphony is a huuuuge plus, after working with the Blofeld, and MicroKorg XL - it ranks up with the Nord Lead 3 for that kind of baller functionality

[@powers_media]

great video! I worked very closely with the Mininova and have owned two JD-XI's and yes, the roland is multitimbral, has a sequencer and roland drum machine, there were many areas where MN outperformed the JD-XI. From a dawless perspective the JD-XI has the same ridiculous issues as other (cough) Juno Di (cough) Roland synths: Arp won't run under external sequencer control. (Rolands work-around is to record it to a sequence.. but then it's a sequence..) They make you menu dive for ADSR. There just isn't enough front panel control for it to be as fun or versatile as it looks. The way the effects are laid out and cut out the sound entirely when switching them makes the entire thing feel like a toy. Where the Mininova has the same type of button/knob matrix as a Venom or a Blofeld. That configuration is so powerful and accesses most of what you need right there. It will also run the arp on play start when you ask it to. I believe the vocoder is better as well. I love being able to make arp patterns in performance. I wrote an entire 9 point issue breakdown of the Roland. That really was the nail in the coffin. I'll take a MN over a JD any day of the week.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Awesome vid and review about an awesome synth. Laughed out loud several times. I absolutely love my MiniNova! So glad that the Ultranova at Guitar Center was is less than adequate shelf demo shape with the German menu loaded, no less-that I went with the MiniNova.

[@tsg50647]

Brilliant review! At last i understand the MiniNova

[@craigevans4694]

One of the best buys I made. I had a MicroKorg before but didn’t like it much. Finally got a Mininova like I wanted to start with and never looked back.

[@julioagnosia]

have you upgraded the firmware? i got some questions about that... thank you

[@tristan7218]

dude what, i love this, so much effort on editing, i can literally feel the synthesizer lust entering my soul

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Thanks Tristan!

[@tjflacid]

holy shit, so much talent! so glad i found your page!!!

[@tonverfall_studio]

Well-done and fun! I've had a Mininova for a couple of months now, and I too have played a lot of synths. The thing is mind boggling. If you can imagine it, you can probably create it on this lil' beast! I will completely forgive Novation for going cheap and creaky on the case for the astonishing guts inside. Their decisions, after all, are why my next serious synth is going to be a Peak!

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

Cracked up at the minikeys bit 🤣🤣

[@cordia96]

Nobody told me there was a yearly Halloween themed Synthesizer review series. But now I'm 100% here for it

[@SynthsandSounds]

Sick video! Incredible Mike Oldfield cover!

[@toxictower]

Was just wondering heavily about this synth lol, thanks!

[@fullyard-art]

thanks man! this was really helpful! fun to watch and a good wrapup of it.

[@thebbs5450]

Finally a really funny Video - I Like it so much. Like I like my little crazy Mininova... ;)

[@theharpsichordofmozart4258]

Great unique presentation. Thank you.

[@EdTalenti]

Love your channel man!!

[@BoardgameBaker]

Lovely tradition! Keep it up. 👍🏻🎃

[@BillioTV]

I got this syhth today! Thanks for your honest review. I am so excited!!!!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

You’re very welcome! Definitely a good value even all these years later!

[@rmvp2009]

OMG Cant believe you grab that forgotten synth! You made my day! Again.

[@MatteoMi]

That’s a beautiful machine

[@macstar8317]

Nice vid. Received my MiniNova today - my first synth!

[@julioagnosia]

i am waiting for mine! hopefully will get it next week! have you tried upgrading firmware?

[@ariasdad]

Just found your channel, instant LOVE!

[@robertsyrett1992]

The intro was a masterpiece. Kudos to the fellow doing the Rod Serling monologue! I personally hate bright sound most of the novatin presets have, but I definitely respect their synth engine prowess. Also, RIP Chris Huggett, designer of the nova synth engine as well as many other synths. Now back to my Friday the 13th Marathon, I'm on part III already.

[@robertsyrett1992]

@DUZTEM DE7IL I usually do, good advice :)

[@walrtbstudios5430]

I didn’t know it was the theme from “The Exorcist”- I thought it was Mike Oldfield’s ‘Tubular Bells’. That’ll teach me to listen to music when I should have been sneaking into x-rated movies!

[@matrix12x]

Excellent video. I look forward to your halloween videos.

[@tdzucker]

A sub37 with mini keys is the stuff nightmares are made of

[@tr1co0]

I don’t know why, but mid-tier gear is my favorite. It sounds nice enough, but doesn’t feel overly serious and that’s just more fun to me.

[@guyandawoodpile9935]

Bro, you are hilarious! Great review!

[@martingoldmannmusic]

This is the best intro I've ever seen in the synth scene!

[@rommaster1492]

Even if I've already seen a million reviews and know exactly how the synth sounds I can't help but click on your reviews. This Halloween special was just as creative as last years, and your production is always top notch. Really happy to see you doing more videos this year.

[@IrrationalExuberance]

The Halloween specials are always the best! The mini keys teeth gag was just great, hahaha. Other faves: the shrug + knife stab shot, the descent into insanity intro, etc... totally hilarious. 💯% I feel like I am watching the best UHF station show of all time on geeky synths

[@gaborb6577]

Thanks . Excellent useful demo

[@nicennice]

First time here. Enjoyed the review and the humour (that's humor apparently to some of us 🙄 ). Subscribed.

[@rkwiseman]

Dude! Your video absolutely convinced me to purchase the mininova for customizing sounds for my Halloween laser/light show. I was on the fence but your experience, humor and originality won me over. Thank you and subscribed!

[@torreypines7513]

AAAHHH Well done!!

[@GarrickWebster]

Superb video. Thank you.

[@oggyiu]

had been waiting for this for a year!

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I mean, I guess since I only do one a year now you’re right lol

[@EleniEliades_]

Best part was when your teeth were even turning into mini-keys! "NO! NO! NO!!!" Great Halloween Special video...It made me laugh- 💡🌌🎥👌

[@Luigimeraz]

I love these.

[@sonicneutronic]

A splendidly overproduced Halloween piece...:) love it.....love the effort here. Thanks man !!

[@troyh1602]

You're awesome, bro

[@austinclarizio9611]

Another great Halloween Special!! 🧛🏼🧛🏼

[@ReachingWisdom]

Thanks for sharing! Cool take on a review too and mine will be here in a week! 😀

[@georgeray3492]

Well done! Your production style continues to set your videos apart. For the future, a comparison of the Microfreak and Mini Nova vocoders? Rock M Sock M robot voice off....

[@2mbst1]

ngl, I'm genuinely looking forward to your halloween specials! gonna make myself a cup of tea now, then grab a blanket and watch this.

[@Trovarsi]

This is fantastic!!! Love it! 🤣

[@WottaOkie]

Great vid as always

[@ltnjones1714]

This is amazing... very funny and interesting... your really a complete artist :-)

[@FreeBeat]

The effort you put into your videos is absolutely insane, I always leave your content feeling inspired!

[@auntjenifer7774]

That intro though !

[@distantcomets]

Halloween special!! Yay! Thanks for the hard work!

[@strangersun7721]

I love the synth. Nice to see a new video from a big KZbinr about it.

[@Finarvas]

Yeah love it! This was my first digital synth, got it dirt cheap on ebay. It's definitively a overlooked gem. Check out the Morodernova patches, they're really good!

[@lorez6063]

Amazing. I love your Halloween specials!!!!!

[@pia5850]

Nice review man :) just found this channel thx for the help ^^

[@xoio]

HAHA!!! Excellent vid! And if you didn't know didn't know... It's actually Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield. :-D.

[@my4trackmachine]

Your Halloween episodes are the best. Great production as usual and very fun to watch. You can feel the love put into this.

[@tylermorris690]

Loved the Halloween episode, great job this year! Thank you so much!

[@gartenjoe3997]

Great video. I love the stopmotion unpacking👌

[@futureshocked]

THIS INTRO THOUGHHHHHHHHHH

[@matta6554]

you are a master of style

[@Sicbay138]

This is amazing. On every level. And appreciated. First video of yours I've ever ran into. Was just looking to hear some mininova noises. Got way more, lol.

[@proxymerchant]

Your hard work has paid off! This is excellent work.