TC electronic SDN BHD Guitar NM 1 User Manual

NM-1  
NOVA Modulator  
USER’S MANUAL  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
INTRODUCTION  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Two Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
LFO Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
LFO Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
SETUP EXAMPLES  
PRESETS  
Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Modulator in Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Stereo Loop Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Preset modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Preset mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Bank mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Limiting the Number of Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
OVERVIEW  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
APPENDIX  
Calibrating Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
EFFECTTYPES  
Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Tri-Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Through Zero Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Tremolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Vibrato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [email protected]  
English Version  
Manual revision 1.0 – SW – V 1.0  
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Prod. No: E60508311  
INTRODUCTION  
Nova Modulator – Creativity Enhanced  
Never before have all of TC’s acclaimed modulation effects been packed into a single stompbox. With seven stellar  
effects including the brand new Tri-Chorus and Through-Zero-Flanger, Nova Modulator gives you all the modulation  
effects you’ll ever need – and then some. This is an effects pedal for the guitarist who has come to terms with the  
basics of guitar effects and is now on the lookout for the icing on the cake. With its Dual Engine design, Nova  
Modulator allows you to combine Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo and Vibrato effects, sync the tempo between  
them and even trigger the LFO to start right on the beat. Nova Modulator gives you unlimited sound shaping  
possibilities. And with nine presets, there is plenty of room to store your favorite settings.  
Destined to spark new inspiration for your music  
Nova Modulator Features  
Seven studio-quality modulation effects  
Dual Engine design  
9/18 user-programmable presets  
LFO synchronization  
LFO trigger  
Tap tempo  
Auto input gain adjustment  
Stereo in/out  
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SETUP EXAMPLE: MONO  
This is a standard mono setup consisting only of  
your guitar, your amp and the NOVA Modulator.  
Connect your guitar to the left input (L) of the  
NOVA Modulator.  
Connect the left output (L) of the NOVA  
Modulator to the input of your amp.  
We recommend placing the NOVA Modulator  
pedal in the signal path after distortion/overdrive  
pedals.  
For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate  
the pedal according to the level of the  
input signal. For further information, refer  
to this manual’s “Calibration” section.  
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SETUP EXAMPLE: STEREO  
This is a classic stereo setup, giving you all  
the benefits of the NOVA Modulator’s stereo  
effects.  
Connect your guitar to the left input (L) of  
the NOVA Modulator.  
Connect the left output (L) of the NOVA  
Modulator to the input of one amp, and  
the right output (R) to another amp.  
For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate  
the pedal according to the level of the  
input signal. For further information,  
refer to this manual’s “Calibration”  
section.  
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SETUP EXAMPLE: MODULATOR IN LOOP  
In this setup, we operate the NOVA Modulator in  
the effects loop of a combo amp (i.e., after the  
preamp section, before the power amp).  
Connect your guitar to the amp’s input.  
Connect the amp’s effect send to the left  
input of the NOVA Modulator.  
Connect the left output of the NOVA  
Modulator to the amp’s effect return.  
For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate  
the pedal according to the level of the  
input signal. For further information, refer  
to this manual’s “Calibration” section.  
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SETUP EXAMPLE: STEREO LOOP SETUP  
In this setup, we use the pre-amp from one of  
the combo amps to generate the basic sound  
and the NOVA Modulator to split the signal into  
stereo. Please note that by connecting one of  
the Modulator’s outputs to the return jack of amp  
B, we only use the power amp section of that  
second amp.  
Connect your guitar to the input of amp A.  
Connect amp A’s effect send to the left input  
of the NOVA Modulator.  
Connect the left output of the NOVA  
Modulator to amp A’s effect return.  
Connect the left output of the NOVA  
Modulator to amp B’s effect return.  
For best signal to noise ratio, calibrate  
the pedal according to the level of the  
input signal. For further information, refer  
to this manual’s “Calibration” section.  
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OVERVIEW  
R
output  
mono  
L
R
input  
mono  
L
power  
depth  
speed  
depth  
speed  
LFO  
SYNC  
time/filter shape/feed  
time/filter shape/feed  
tri-mix  
tri-mix  
chorus  
tri-chor  
flanger  
phaser  
chorus  
tri-chor  
flanger  
phaser  
tremolo A  
vibrato  
tremolo B  
vibrato  
preset  
hold to store  
HOLD  
to bypass  
HOLD  
to calib  
HOLD  
to bypass  
effect  
+variation  
manual  
effect  
+variation  
on/off  
tap tempo  
hold and release  
manual/preset  
NOVA MODULATOR  
DUAL MODULATION EFFECTS  
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OVERVIEW  
This section describes in short the functions of the  
knobs and buttons on the NOVA Modulator. For  
detailed explanations of the various parameters, please  
refer to the manual section describing the effects.  
Controls  
4 – ON/OFF Switch  
The ON/OFF switch has several functions.  
Press the ON/OFF switch once to bypass or  
activate the pedal.  
Press and hold the ON/OFF switch for  
approximately 0.5 seconds to alternate between  
Manual mode and Preset mode.  
Connections  
1 – Power  
The NOVA Modulator requires 12V DC 300 mA. Use  
the power supply provided in the product box or a  
power supply with similar specifications.  
5 – TAP TEMPO Switch  
Tap this switch rhythmically to enter the global tempo.  
Typically, you will tap quarter notes.  
2 – Inputs  
These are ¼" mono jack connectors for signal input.  
NOVA Modulator will sense if a signal source is  
connected to both inputs and treat these signals as  
one stereo source. If you connect a mono source only,  
ALWAYS use the left input!  
Example: Preset selection using the ON/OFF and the  
TAP TEMPO switches  
When you are in Preset mode, you can step through  
presets by pressing the PRESET button repeatedly.  
The same function can be invoked by first pressing the  
TAP/TEMPO switch once and immediately thereafter  
pressing the ON/OFF switch multiple times.  
3 – Outputs  
These are ¼" mono jack connectors which carry the  
signals from channels A and B.  
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OVERVIEW  
Illustration - step up in presets  
Edited dot  
1
2
3
etc.  
6 – DEPTH Knob  
The DEPTH knob operates as a standard depth control  
for all effect types.  
You can even scroll downwards using the foot  
switches: Press TAP TEMPO once, followed by one  
tap on the ON/OFF switch. Then press the TAP  
TEMPO switch again on or more times. Now you scroll  
downwards through the preset list.  
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-
-
In the Chorus, Tri-Chorus Flanger and Vibrato  
effects the knob controls the pitch depth.  
In the Phaser effect, the knob controls the filter  
depth.  
Illustration - step down in presets  
In the Tremolo effect, the knob controls the amount  
of volume attenuation, also known as the intensity  
of the tremolo.  
1
2
3
4
etc.  
7 – SPEED Knob  
The SPEED knob operates as a standard speed  
control for all effect types.  
The dot in the lower right corner of the display  
indicates when toggle modes active. As long the  
dot is lit, it is possible to step up/down in  
presets as described above.  
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OVERVIEW  
8 – TIME/FILTER Knob  
10 – LFO SYNC Button  
The function of this knob depends on the selected  
effect type:  
The LFO Sync function syncs the speed of effect  
Engines A and B. With LFO Sync activated (LED lit),  
tapping the tempo on the TAP TEMPO switch will sync  
both Engines to this tapped tempo. For the Tremolo  
effect it is possible to select the sub-division using the  
TIME knob. This is explained further in the “Effects”  
chapter in this manual.  
Chorus:  
Chorus delay time  
Tri-Chorus: Chorus delay time  
Flanger:  
Phaser:  
Tremolo:  
Vibrato:  
Flanger delay time  
4, 8 or 12 filters (indicated in the display)  
Subdivision (indicated in the display)  
Ramp time*  
11 – Display  
* Ramp: This is a function available in Variation mode that,  
when activated, gradually increases the depth of the Vibrato,  
similar to what a vocalist does.  
The 7-segment display may indicate different  
parameters:  
Either the current preset number or  
The number of filters (for the Phaser) or  
The Subdivision (for the Tremolo)  
9 – SHAPE/FEED/TRI-MIX Knob  
The function of this knob depends on the selected  
effect type:  
The dot in the lower right corner can indicate:  
Chorus:  
Hi-Cut  
When a knob is placed at the currently stored  
position  
When the pedal is in preset toggle mode  
Tri-Chorus: Chorus mix (amount)  
Flanger:  
Phaser:  
Tremolo:  
Flanger Feedback  
Phaser Feedback  
Pulse-width  
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OVERVIEW  
12 – PRESET Button  
are Chorus, Tri-Chorus, Flanger (LED red), Through-  
Zero-Flanger (LED green), Phaser, Tremolo and  
Vibrato.  
Press the PRESET button once to enter Preset mode.  
Press it several times to step through presets. In  
Preset mode, you can store and recall up to nine  
different presets. In bank mode up to 18 (2x9) presets  
can be stored.  
Please also refer to the section “Limiting the Number of  
Presets” in chapter “Presets” of this manual.  
14 & 17 – VARIATION Buttons  
The various effect types have so-called variations.  
E.g., for the Tremolo, there are “hard” and “soft” types.  
The Chorus has phase tilts. You will find additional  
information on these variations in the manual section  
describing the effects.  
13 & 16 – EFFECT Buttons  
Use the EFFECT buttons to switch the two effects on  
or off individually and to set the effect type for each  
Engine. Press an EFFECT button once to engage that  
effect’s Engine. Press and hold an EFFECT button to  
disengage that Engine. Please note that it is not  
possible to disengage both Engines at the same time.  
If only one Engine is active and you disengage that  
Engine, NOVA Modulator will automatically engage the  
other Engine.  
18 – SPEED LEDs  
When LFO SYNC mode is not active, you can change  
the speed of the two engines individually using the  
SPEED knobs and the TAP TEMPO switch.  
Only one Engines SPEED LED will be lit at any time as  
the TAP TEMPO switch directly controls the tempo of  
the other Engine.  
(See also the “LFO Sync mode “off” example on page  
26).  
If you want to fully switch off both Engines (i.e., bypass  
the pedal), use the ON/OFF switch.  
Press an EFFECT button several times to select  
between the different effect types. The available types  
When LFO SYNC mode is active, the same speed is  
applied to both Engines. In this case, the speed is  
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EFFECTTYPES: CHORUS  
controlled either by Engine A’s SPEED knob or by  
tapping the TAP TEMPO switch. When you set the  
speed using Engine A’s SPEED knob, the SPEED LED  
in Engine A indicates the tempo. When you set the  
tempo by tapping it with the TAP TEMPO switch, the  
TAP TEMPO switches’ LED indicates the tempo.  
Chorus  
Introduction  
The basic idea of a Chorus effect is to split the signal  
and pitch modulate one of the signals slightly, then mix  
the two signals again. In this “regular” type of Chorus,  
the Chorusing effect occurs when the pitch modulated  
signal is played against the dry signal.  
In LFO Sync mode, the SPEED knob of Engine  
B is inactive!  
DEPTH Knob  
Use the DEPTH knob to specify the intensity of the  
effect. The more you turn the knob clock-wise, the more  
“out of tune” the modulated part of the signal will be.  
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EFFECTTYPES: CHORUS  
SPEED Knob  
VARIATION Button  
Use the SPEED knob to set the speed of the effect.  
Use the VARIATION button to tilt the phase of the  
signal on the right channel by 90 degrees, resulting in  
a very broad stereo sound.  
The relationship between the depth and  
speed parameters is important. The faster the  
speed, the less depth can be applied before  
the Chorus sounds “out of tune”.  
This only applies in stereo setups.  
TIME/FILTER Knob: Time Parameter  
Tri-Chorus  
Introduction  
The Tri-Chorus is a variation of the regular Chorus that  
uses three stereo Choruses with various offsets for  
both depth, speed, phase and chorus delay time to  
produce a unique, very broad and lush Chorus sound.  
Speed, Depth and Time parameter descriptions are  
similar to the standard Chorus descriptions.  
Use the TIME/FILTER knob to set the delay time for  
the Chorus effect. Changing the delay time will change  
the perceived “width” of the Chorus effect. Set this  
knob to a 12 o’clock position for a nice traditional  
Chorus effect.  
SHAPE/FEED Knob: Hi-Cut Parameter  
Use the SHAPE/FEED knob to reduce the high-end  
frequencies in the Chorus effect. Try using this  
parameter if you feel the Chorus effect is too dominant  
in your sound.  
SHAPE/FEED/TRI-MIX Knob: Tri-Mix Parameter  
In Tri-Chorus mode, use the SHAPE/FEED/TRI-MIX  
knob to set the mix between the dry signal and the  
chorused effect.  
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EFFECTTYPES: CHORUS  
Normal or TZF (Through Zero Flange) mode  
+VARIATION Button  
Two Flanger modes are available. To select the Flanger,  
press the EFFECT button repeatedly. The LED will turn  
red, indicating Normal mode. Press the EFFECT button  
once more, and the LED will turn green, indicating TZF  
mode. The TZF mode emulates the original way of  
creating a flange effect, with two identical pieces of  
audio material being played back simultaneously on  
two tape decks and then being mixed on a third deck.  
The flanging effect was achieved by slowing down and  
speeding up the two decks at different times. An  
essential part of the special effect created this way is  
the unique phase cancellation occurring when the two  
signals pass each other in time (the zero point). A  
conventional Flanger pedal/ algorithm tries to emulate  
this effect, but because the two signals will never cross  
each other in time, until now, phase cancellation wasn’t  
possible.  
Two phase settings are available for the Tri-Chorus.  
One option produces a more traditional Chorus sound  
where the phases of the three Choruses are tilted by  
90, 180 and 270 degrees respectively. The other option  
is an asymmetric type where the phase and depth  
parameters are tuned to produce a wilder and more  
“uncontrolled” Chorus effect.  
Flanger  
Introduction  
The Flanger belongs to the same “family” of  
modulation effects as the Chorus effect. The signal is  
split, and one of the signals is pitch modulated.  
The characteristic “flanging” sound occurs when the  
pitch-modulated part of the signal is slightly delayed  
and fed back to the input of the effect algorithm. In a  
Flanger effect, the delay times of the modulated signal  
are typically shorter compared to a Chorus effect.  
Experiment with the Feedback parameter to get an  
idea of the effects you can achieve.  
But with the NOVA Modulator’s TZF mode, it is.  
DEPTH Knob  
Use the DEPTH knob to set the intensity of the effect.  
The more you turn the knob clock-wise, the more “out of  
tune” the modulated part of the signal is.  
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EFFECTTYPES: FLANGER  
SPEED Knob  
Use the SPEED knob to set the speed of the effect.  
Although the NOVA Modulator effects have  
been tuned to sound great with the knobs in 12  
o’clock position you should notice that setting  
the FEEDBACK knob to the 12 o’clock position  
results in NO feedback. For traditional pedal  
flanging sounds, this will sound a little tame, so  
you should use at least some feedback.  
SHAPE/FEED Knob: Feedback Parameter  
Use the SHAPE/FEED knob to control the amount of  
feedback (Resonance) of the short modulated delay  
that causes the Flanging effect. When the Feedback is  
set too high (above approximately 90 % to 95 %), this  
might introduce internal feedback, resulting in a  
squealing noise that in most cases is unwanted in  
flanging effects. Be aware of this side-effect when  
experimenting at high volumes. Negative values  
inverse the phase of the signal that is fed back to the  
algorithm’s input.  
If, on the other hand, you have selected TZF  
mode and are aiming for the most authentic  
through-zero-flange sound, you should try  
setting the feed-back knob exactly at the 12  
o’clock position.  
TIME/FILTER Knob: Flanger Delay Parameter  
Typically, delay values around 5 ms are used for  
flanging effects, whereas Chorus effects occur with  
delay times around 10 ms. Short delay times give very  
intense, “jet engine”-type sounds. Longer delay times  
give more “bathroom”-type sounds.  
Negative Feedback  
Positive Feedback  
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EFFECTTYPES: FLANGER  
+VARIATION Button  
The +VARIATION button allows you to select between  
two distinct flavors of tape flanging effects: negative  
and positive summing.  
The button essentially flips the phase of the "flanged"  
signal 180 degrees, creating radically different sounds  
particularly when the two signals are mixed together.  
With negative summing (+VAR “off”) the delayed signal  
is phase reversed resulting in severe frequency  
cancellations as the two signals get closer to the zero  
point. When the two signals are exactly at the same  
point they will cancel out each other completely.  
Positive summing (+VAR “on”) happens when the  
delayed signal is in phase with the dry signal. When  
mixed the result is a warm, less extreme, but very  
musical sound that gets more pronounced as the  
delayed signal gets closer to the zero point.  
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EFFECTTYPES: PHASER  
SPEED Knob  
Use the SPEED knob to set the speed of the effect.  
Phaser  
Introduction  
The electronic phasing effect is created by splitting an  
audio signal into two paths. One path treats the signal  
with an all-pass filter, which preserves the amplitude of  
the original signal and alters the phase. The amount of  
change in phase depends on the frequency. When  
signals from the two paths are mixed, the frequencies  
that are out of phase will cancel each other out,  
creating the “notches” characteristic for a Phaser.  
Changing the mix ratio changes the depth of these  
notches. The deepest notches occur when the mix  
ratio is 50 %, which is the fixed ratio of the Phaser in  
NOVA Modulator.  
SHAPE/FEED Knob: Feedback Parameter  
Use the SHAPE/FEED knob to control the amount of  
feedback in the Phaser. Negative values inverse the  
phase of the signal that is fed back to the algorithm’s  
input.  
Negative Feedback  
Positive Feedback  
DEPTH Knob  
Use the DEPTH knob to specify the intensity of the  
effect. The higher the setting the more aggressive the  
effect will sound.  
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EFFECTTYPES: PHASER  
Although the NOVA Modulator effects have  
been tuned to sound great with the knobs in 12  
o’clock position you should note that setting the  
FEEDBACK knob to the 12 o’clock position with  
the Phaser selected results in NO feedback.  
This may sound too tame compared to  
Most “old-school” pedals use four filters.  
+VARIATION Button  
Use the VARIATION button to shift between high and  
low emphasis.  
traditional stomp box pedal phasers. Experiment  
with either positive or negative settings.  
When the LED is “on” the emphasis is on the  
high frequencies. This gives a subtle,  
transparent Phaser that is not too dominant.  
TIME/FILTER Knob: Filter Parameter  
Use the TIME/FILTER knob to set the number of filters  
used for the phaser. The variations are 4, 8 or 12  
filters. The display will indicate the number of filters  
while you turn the knob. The fewer filters, the more  
“grainy” the effect. The more filters are used, the  
smoother the effect sounds.  
When the LED is “off” the emphasis is on the  
low-end frequencies and the phasing sound is a  
more pronounced, grindy “old-school” type.  
Indication  
4 – filters  
8 – filters  
12 – filters  
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EFFECTTYPES:TREMOLO  
Tremolo  
Introduction  
Set the knob in this range for 1/4 (quarter  
notes)  
The Tremolo effect periodically increases and  
The display will show  
decreases the level of the signal. With this particular  
Tremolo, you can choose between soft(sine) and hard  
(square) curves. You can also change the pulse width.  
DEPTH Knob  
Set the knob in this range for 1/4 triplets  
Use the DEPTH knob to set the intensity of the effect.  
A 100 % setting means that the signal is completely  
muted between signal peaks.  
The display will show  
SPEED Knob  
Use the SPEED knob to set the speed of the effect.  
Set the knob in this range for 1/8  
TIME/FILTER Knob: Time Parameter  
Use the TIME/FILTER knob to set the subdivisions of  
the global tempo used for the Tremolo effect. The  
options are:  
The display will show  
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EFFECTTYPES:TREMOLO  
SHAPE/FEED Knob: Pulse-width Parameter  
Set the knob in this range for 1/8 triplets  
The display will show  
Use the SHAPE/FEED knob to set the width of the pulse.  
Example – narrow peaks with a “hard” waveform  
Knob position  
Waveform  
Set the knob in this range for 1/16  
The display will show  
Example – classic symmetric tremolo  
Knob position  
Waveform  
Set the knob in this range for 1/16 triplets  
The display will show  
Example – wide peaks with a “hard” waveform  
Knob position  
Waveform  
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EFFECTTYPES:TREMOLO  
+VARIATION Button  
Two waveforms are available as modulation sources  
for the Tremolo effect. Using the “Hard” option results  
in a steeper effect. Listen and choose the appropriate  
option.  
Soft  
Hard  
For a 100 % “on/off” kind of Tremolo, choose  
“Hard Tremolo” and turn the DEPTH knob fully  
clockwise.  
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EFFECTTYPES:VIBRATO  
TIME FILTER Knob  
This knob sets the Ramp time in when +VARIATION is  
activated. Read more below.  
Vibrato  
Introduction  
The Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming  
signal. The result is similar to the vibrato technique  
used by vocalists. In contrast to a Chorus or Flanger  
effect, no direct signal is combined with the pitch-  
modulated signal.  
SHAPE/FEED Knob  
Use the SHAPE/FEED knob to set the frequency of the  
high-cut filter applied to the signal. Adding high-cut on  
a vibrato results in a more subtle, vintage sounding effect.  
DEPTH Knob  
VARIATION Button  
Use the DEPTH knob to specify the intensity of the  
effect. The setting represents the amplitude of the  
modulating waveform.  
With the VARIATION button activated, you can hold the  
TAP TEMPO switch to activate/deactivate the Vibrato  
function AND the “Ramp” function. In this mode, the  
TAP TEMPO button works as a latching switch for  
turning the effect on/off.  
The higher the amplitude the more the pitch is  
modulated.  
The Ramp Function:  
When you have activated the Ramp function, you can  
press and hold the TAP TEMPO switch to start the  
vibrato with only little depth and “ramp up” until the  
maximum vibrato setting is achieved. You can set the  
maximum vibrato depth using the DEPTH knob. Set  
the Ramp Time using the TIME/FILTER knob.  
SPEED Knob  
Use the SPEED knob to set the speed of the effect.  
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
LFO Sync  
Two Engines  
Press the LFO SYNC button to activate this  
function.  
NOVA Modulation contains two identical effect  
Engines. This allows you to use two different  
modulation effects at the same time, or to even  
combine two identical algorithms for a more extreme  
and pronounced effect.  
But for a more traditional effect – or to listen to only  
one effect at a time when creating a new preset –  
either Engine can be turned off by pressing an holding  
the EFFECT button for approximately 500 ms.  
Pressing the EFFECT button again (in this case,  
holding is not necessary) turns the Engine on again.  
The LFO Sync function allows synchronization of the  
two effect Engines’ Speed parameters. With LFO Sync  
activated, tapping the tempo on the TAP TEMPO foot  
switch or turning Engine A’s SPEED knob will set both  
Engines to the same tempo – i.e. synchronize them.  
Use LFO Sync when you want to create pronounced  
effects. E.g., you might double two identical Chorus  
sounds, sync the tempo of a Tremolo effect to a  
Flanger/Phaser or create rhythmic Tremolos by using  
two Tremolos with different subdivisions. This feature  
really opens up a world of sounds and applications, so  
experiment and be creative!  
LFO Sync  
What is an LFO?  
The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is an audio signal  
with a very low frequency that creates a pulsating  
rhythm rather than an audible tone. In the NOVA  
Modulator, this rhythm is routed to control the speed of  
the various effects.  
The SPEED Knob in LFO Sync mode  
In LFO Sync mode, the SPEED knob on Engine A  
becomes a master speed control for both Engines and  
disables the SPEED knob on Engine B.  
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
TEMPO switch. This is great if you e.g. want to control  
the speed of a tremolo in Engine A, but not the speed  
of the chorus selected in Engine B.  
Tempo Indication in LFO Sync mode  
In LFO Sync mode the tempo is set either by turning the  
Engine A SPEED knob or by tapping the TAP TEMPO  
switch.  
If you set the tempo using the Engine A SPEED knob the  
LED next to the SPEED knob will indicate the tempo.  
If you tap the tempo using the TAP TEMPO switch, the  
TAP TEMPO LED will indicate the tempo.  
Step by step example:  
Object: TAP TEMPO controlling the speed of Engine B  
Turn the SPEED knob on Engine A and then tap the  
TAP TEMPO switch. You have now set the tempo of  
Engine A using the Engine A SPEED knob and the  
tempo of Engine B using the TAP TEMPO switch.  
Switching LFO Sync mode on and off  
When switching LFO Sync mode off in Manual mode,  
the value of the Speed parameter in Engine B will  
change to the current position of Engine B’s SPEED  
knob. Engine A will retain the tap tempo speed.  
The Engine A Speed LED is showing the tempo (of  
Engine A).  
The Tap Tempo LED is showing the tempo of  
Engine B.  
The Engine B Speed LED is not lit.  
When switching LFO Sync mode off in Preset mode,  
the Speed parameter values of both Engine A and  
Engine B will change to the values originally stored in  
the preset.  
Object: TAP TEMPO controlling the speed of Engine A  
The Engine B Speed LED now indicates the tempo  
of Engine B according to the position of the SPEED  
knob.  
The Engine A tempo (that was previously indicated  
by the Engine A Speed LED) is now shown in the  
Tap tempo LED.  
LFO Sync mode “Off”  
When LFO Sync mode is “off” it is possible to select  
which effects Engine that is controlled using the TAP  
The Engine A SPEED LED is not lit.  
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
The LFO trigger works on all effects. You can  
e.g. set a Phaser to start at its lowest point  
and peak on the next “one” count.  
LFOTrigger  
Every time the NOVA Modulator is switched on using  
the ON/OFF switch, the LFO is re-triggered. This is a  
nice feature that allows you e.g. to sync the tempo of a  
Tremolo to the tempo of a song and to make sure that  
the sound is “spot-on” all the time.  
Example:  
Bypass the NOVA Modulator.  
Select the Tremolo effect for Engine A and activate  
Engine A (the EFFECT switch LED is lit).  
Select e.g. 1/8 as subdivision by setting the  
TIME/FILTER knob within this interval:  
Tap the tempo of the song in quarter-notes using  
the TAP TEMPO switch.  
Press ON/OFF in tempo, e.g. on the count of  
“one”.  
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PRESETS  
You can not toggle between Engines A and B as  
both Engines are always part of a preset,  
whether they are active or not.  
Preset and Bank mode  
The NOVA Modulator has two ways of organizing your  
presets. Depending on your application you may  
choose either.  
Selecting presets can be done in a couple of ways:  
Press the PRESET button several times to step  
through the presets.  
Preset mode  
This is the default mode in which you can store and  
recall up to nine presets. In this mode you can  
alternate between the Preset and “Manual”, where the  
positions of the knobs always apply.  
Press the TAP/TEMPO switch once and  
immediately after that the ON/OFF button multiple  
times.  
In Preset mode, you can switch between the current  
preset and the manual settings.  
Selecting Preset mode:  
Enter Calibration mode by holding the MANUAL  
button for one second. The PRESET button should  
now be steadily lit – if it is flashing; press the  
PRESET button once.  
Exit Calibration mode by pressing any other button  
than PRESET.  
Alternating between the two settings can be done in  
two ways:  
Press the MANUAL button to access Manual  
mode. In this mode, the position of the knobs  
always apply.  
Alternate between Manual mode and Preset mode  
by holding the ON/OFF button for approximately  
one second and then releasing.  
Accessing a Preset:  
Press PRESET to access a preset. You can store  
up to nine presets. Each preset holds the  
parameter settings for both Engines A and B.  
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PRESETS  
Bank mode  
Alternating between the two presets in a bank can be  
done in two ways:  
Bank mode allows you to store up to nine banks  
holding two presets each. This is the mode to use if  
you have a number of different songs that require  
dedicated presets.  
Press the PRESET button (for preset #1) or the  
MANUAL button (for preset #2) or  
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for approx. one  
second.  
Selecting banks can also be done in a couple of ways:  
You can press the PRESET button several times to  
step through the banks or  
You can press the TAP/TEMPO switch once and  
immediately thereafter the ON/OFF button multiple  
times.  
See also the example on how to select presets using  
the TAP TEMPO and ON/OFF switches on pages 10-11.  
Bank mode differs from Preset mode in the  
following ways:  
- when the MANUAL buttons LED is lit it means that  
preset #2, in the current bank is recalled. Unlike in  
Manual mode – you can not rely on the position of the  
knobs as an indication of the current parameter values.  
Preset #1  
Preset #2  
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PRESETS  
- When storing a preset in bank mode, only the  
modified parameters will be stored. There is no  
“overwrite” function.  
annoying. Therefore you have the option of limiting the  
available preset range – e.g. to four presets.  
Example:  
- The 2x9 presets in Bank mode are completely  
separate from the 9 presets in Preset mode.  
No presets will be deleted when switching back and  
forth between the two modes.  
Let’s say you want to use only presets 1, 2, 3 and 4.  
To do so, set up the pedal as follows:  
Press and hold the MANUAL button for  
approximately 500 ms. The unit is now in  
Calibration mode.  
When switching to a new bank NOVA Modulator  
is automatically bypassed and preset #1  
(PRESET button) is selected, ready to be  
activated when you press ON/OFF  
Turn the DEPTH knob of Engine B to select the  
upper limit of the preset range.  
In this case, select “4”.  
Now turn the DEPTH knob of Engine “A” to select  
the lower limit of the preset range.  
Limiting the Number of Presets  
As explained in the previous paragraphs, you can cycle  
through presets in different ways:  
Let us say that you play in two different bands.  
With one band you want to use presets 1 to 4;  
with your other band, it’s presets 5 to 8. As the  
NOVA pedal easily holds eight presets, all you  
have to do is change the range for each  
session.  
Either by pressing the PRESET button repeatedly or  
By hitting TAP TEMPO once, followed by the  
ON/OFF switch.  
However, you may only need e.g. four presets for a  
show. In that case, having to scroll through all of the  
nine presets to find the one you need would be  
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STORE  
Example:  
No presets are deleted when limiting the preset  
range. The “hidden” presets can always be  
accessed again by increasing the preset range.  
Bank # 2 is selected and the preset  
represented by the PRESET button LED is  
active.  
Press and hold PRESET (approx 4 seconds)  
to store the current settings in the same  
location.  
Store  
First of all please note that no matter if you are in  
Preset mode, Bank mode or Manual mode, the display  
always shows the last recalled preset.  
Bank # 2 is selected and the preset  
represented by the MANUAL button LED is  
active.  
Press and hold PRESET (approx 4 seconds) to  
store the current settings in the same location.  
To Store a Preset in Preset mode  
Press and hold PRESET until the ON/OFF LEDs  
flash three times (approx 4 seconds).  
The current settings are now stored in the current  
location.  
To store a Preset in Bank mode  
As explained on the previous page, the Bank Preset  
mode holds two presets per bank. The two presets can  
be stored individually.  
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APPENDIX: CALIBRATING INPUT SENSITIVITY  
Input Level Calibration  
*
By “loudest”, we mean the sound with the highest  
dynamic content. This is most likely a clean sound,  
as by definition overdrive sounds are compressed –  
i.e. they have less dynamics.  
Your NOVA Modulator pedal is per default set to work  
well right out of the box – just as any other “stompbox”  
pedal. However, you can optimize the performance of the  
NOVA Modulator’s AD/DA converters by calibrating the  
input sensitivity. To do so, follow this step-by-step guide:  
Calibration of the input sensitivity should be set  
according to the expected maximum input level.  
Therefore, you should always start by turning on  
boosters and other signal-attenuating equipment  
that has been placed before the NOVA Modulator  
pedal in the signal chain.  
Press and hold the MANUAL button until the 5  
green button LEDs are lit.  
Play using your loudest* sound for a few seconds.  
The LEDs will turn off one by one. How many  
LEDs are turned off depends on the output of your  
guitar. When there seem to be no more changes,  
the pedal is calibrated.  
Press any button to exit.  
The calibration process is now complete.  
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APPENDIX:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Analog Inputs  
Connectors:  
Environment  
¼" phone jacks w. mono sense  
Single-ended  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Humidity:  
32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)  
-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)  
Max. 90 % non-condensing  
Input Type:  
Impedance:  
Max. Input Level:  
1 MOhm  
10 dBu @ 12V supply  
General  
Finish:  
Analog Outputs  
Connectors:  
Anodized aluminum front  
Plated and painted steel end caps  
130 x 130 x 55 mm  
¼" phone jacks with mono sense  
10 dBu @ 12V supply  
Balanced/Single ended with ground sense  
0 Ohm  
Max. Output Level:  
Output Type:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Mains Voltage:  
765 g  
Impedance:  
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz  
(auto-select) AC wall adapter.  
AC adapter supplies 12VDC  
minimum 0.3 A to pedal  
<5 W  
Sense Input Impedance: 225 Ohm  
Overall Data  
D to A Conversion:  
A to A Delay:  
24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream  
1.65 ms  
Power Consumption:  
Dynamic Range:  
106/98 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
@ Input level 16/-2 dBu, not A-weighted  
< -90 dB (0.0032 %) @ 1 kHz, I/O Level  
16 dBu, Load > 2400 Ohm  
+0.1/-0.2 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
< -100 dB, 20 H z to 7 KHz, < -94 dB,  
7 kHz to 20 KHz  
Warranty  
Parts and labor:  
1 year  
THD  
Frequency Response:  
Crosstalk:  
Due to continuous development, these  
specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
EMC  
Complies with:  
EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15,  
Class B, CISPR 22, Class B  
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