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Novation discontinued Device launched 2010

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1.4
released 23 Dec 2014
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Novation no longer makes the Ultranova. No firmware update since December 2014.

What's new in 1.4

Windows: Fixed a problem causing the installer to exit immediately Corrected installer package layout Fixed: Ultranova Editor not available in DP8 - Windows: Plugin resources are now installed for 64-bit only installs - Mac: Ultranova firmware update no longer crashes during installation - Updated from 2.4 to Novation USB Driver 2.6 (Windows) - Fixed Librarian WinLib error - Updated Windows code-signing certificate - Supported operating systems: - Windows 7, 32 and 64 bit - Windows 8, 32 and 64 bit - Updated from 2.5 to Novation USB Driver 2.7 (Mac) - Additional fixes for audio streaming on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) - Added support for Yosemite (kernel extension audio driver is now signed) Supported operating systems: - Mac OS X 10.9 - Mac OS X 10.10 NEW VOCODER! We have updated the Vocoder algorithm to greatly improve its sound and performance. We have also added new features including: - Separation and spread controls for moving the bands - Formant freeze - Adjustable band resonance and decay time - Runs at full bandwidth Because this is a major change to how the Vocoder works this release also includes a bank of patches that are designed to work with it. Please be aware that your original Ultranova Vocoder patches will sound different. You can load the new patches via the librarian. The Editor is also updated to support the new Vocoder features. Using the new Vocoder patches: - Download the Vocoder patches SysEx file - Import the SysEx file into the Ultranova Librarian - Use the patch librarian to drag in the new patches to your preferred destination on Ultranova

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Last checked 23 Oct 2026

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How to update the Novation Ultranova

Download the UltraNova installer for Mac or Windows from the Novation downloads page (install the Novation USB driver from the same page if needed). Connect the UltraNova to the computer by USB, power it on and run the installer: it installs the UltraNova Librarian and Editor and updates the UltraNova firmware during the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not disconnect the UltraNova until the update has finished.

What you need

UltraNova Editor/Librarian — the software Novation uses to load firmware onto the Novation Ultranova. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Novation Ultranova

The Novation Ultranova is updated with UltraNova Editor/Librarian, published by Novation.

Download UltraNova Editor/Librarian from Novationopens in a new tab — downloads.novationmusic.com

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Novation Ultranova firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.423 Dec 2014

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — downloads.novationmusic.com

Novation Ultranova firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Novation Ultranova?

The latest firmware for the Novation Ultranova is version 1.4, released on 23 Dec 2014. FW//RADAR last checked Novation's official page on 23 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Novation Ultranova?

Download the UltraNova installer for Mac or Windows from the Novation downloads page (install the Novation USB driver from the same page if needed). Connect the UltraNova to the computer by USB, power it on and run the installer: it installs the UltraNova Librarian and Editor and updates the UltraNova firmware during… Full instructions on Novation's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Novation Ultranova?

You need UltraNova Editor/Librarian, available from Novation's support site.

Where can I download Novation Ultranova firmware and drivers?

Directly from Novation's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Novation Ultranova manual?

The official Novation user manual is a PDF hosted on fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com. Novation Ultranova user manual (PDF) →

Is the Novation Ultranova still receiving firmware updates?

The Novation Ultranova is discontinued: Novation no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.4 from 23 Dec 2014. FW//RADAR keeps checking Novation's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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