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After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- The Nopia, a new music gear device created by Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal, is set to launch in a few months at an approximate price of £550.
- It integrates multiple modules—keys, bass, arp, and pad—into a single performance unit, allowing users to play complex harmonies easily with minimal finger movement.
- Key features include a one-octave Chord Builder keyboard, a 12-button Tonal Selector, an Extensions Dial, a strum plate for plucking notes, and a slider for chord pitch bends.
- The device offers virtual analog and sample-based synth engines, basic effects such as delay, reverb, tape emulation, and beat repeat, along with extensive connectivity including per-module MIDI outputs.
- Nopia is designed to facilitate harmonic interplay in a unique and intuitive way, resembling a drumless groovebox for versatile music creation.
