Aiyn Zahev Star Drive preset pack artwork for Novation Peak

Aiyn Zahev - Star Drive for Novation Peak: 64 Synth Presets

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Aiyn Zahev - Star Drive for Novation Peak is a 64-preset sound pack by Resonance Sound for the Novation Peak hybrid synthesizer. It covers pads, basses, leads and experimental textures built on the Peak's wavetable and analog filter engine.

REQUIRESNovation PeakHost synth sold separately
All presets for Novation Peak
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

Star Drive is a soundset created by Aiyn Zahev for the Novation Peak. It contains 64 presets that use the synth's wavetable oscillators alongside its analog filters and distortion. Resonance Sound describes the pack as spanning cold digital textures, vintage ensemble pads and dirty, aggressive tones. Each patch is built around velocity response and modwheel assignments, so the sounds respond to playing dynamics and performance control rather than sitting static.

Best for

  • Techno leads
  • Trance supersaw pads
  • Punchy PWM basses
  • Experimental modulated textures
  • Cold digital pads
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02Key features

What you get

  • 64 presets for the Novation Peak synthesizer
  • Pads ranging from digital ice textures to vintage ensembles
  • Supersaw pads inspired by the JP-8000
  • Punchy PWM basses and unison bass walls
  • Melodic techno and trance-inspired leads
  • Random per-step modulation on experimental sounds
  • Velocity and modwheel assignments in every patch
  • Selective FX programming within each preset
03In depth

Sound Range and Character

Resonance Sound says the pack draws out the Peak's wide range. The pads run from icy, digital soundscapes to warm vintage ensemble tones and supersaw stacks in the style of the Roland JP-8000.

Basses include tight, punchy PWM patches and wide unison walls. The leads are melodic and take cues from techno and trance, while a set of odd sounds uses random per-step modulation for more unpredictable movement.

Workflow: Velocity, Modwheel and FX

The presets are programmed with velocity and modwheel assignments, so playing dynamics and live control shape the sound. Effects are applied selectively within each patch rather than as a blanket layer, which keeps the core timbre intact.

Because the pack is made for the Peak specifically, it works as a starting point for hardware-based performance and sound design on that instrument.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperResonance Sound
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategorySynth Presets
RequiresNovation Peak
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Star Drive?

Star Drive requires a Novation Peak synthesizer running firmware version 262 or higher. The presets are delivered as Novation Peak sounds.

How many sounds are included?

The pack contains 64 sounds for the Novation Peak.

Which types of sounds does the pack cover?

The set includes pads, basses, leads and odd experimental sounds. Resonance Sound describes the pads as ranging from digital ice textures to vintage ensemble and supersaw styles.

07Developer

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