MiniNova : Great performance - with two exceptions

Overall, the Mininova is a small, fine musical weapon. The build quality is exemplary. Everything makes a robust - especially pots and pads - impression.

Two critical factors from usage:

1. VST-Editor

I have the Mininova acquired mainly because of its ability to integrate into the DAW via VST plugin. Even if all programmable parameters in standalone mode on the matrix can easily be reached: the more there is on a surface, the better. However, the VST editor is a bit buggy: When changing the presets - and also in the one or other action - extreme fluctuations in processor usage (on several different systems tested) occure. And that produce ugly clicking sounds and short performance dropouts.

2. MIDI clock

The Mininova is capable of sending MIDI clock after a firmware update. But - and this is not forgivable: After the update the pot values ??partly no longer go to 127. Sometimes 126, sometimes 125...end! After repeatedly turning it works sometimes. But everything is random. Especially critical is this phenomenon in combination with the option "pot pickup". So values ??change only when one reaches the preset value. And now everyone can imagine what happens when the default is"127" is. Namely nothing - because you can not pick it up there...

Therefore, it is important to always back site on the novation by beta drivers to keep an eye out and test ...