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FILTER SECTION

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As can be seen the higher parameter is “Fq AT LFO2 amt”. In this case with a value of +63.

This parameter determines how the Aftertouch on the Master Keyboard effects the amount of Modulation of the Cutoff Frequency of the Filter from LFO 2. This produces the Growl effect. In the central position of the higher Fast Data knob there is no change to the Filter Cutoff Frequency when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Anticlockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of Negative modulation. i.e. The Filter will be closed more by LFO 2 when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged.

Clockwise of centre the modulation is Positive. i.e. The Filter will be increasingly opened by LFO 2 when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Res AT LFO2 amt”. In this case with a value of +63.

This parameter determines how the Aftertouch on the Master Keyboard effects the amount of Modulation of the Resonance of the Filter from LFO 2. In the central position of the lower Fast Data knob there is no change to the Filter Resonance when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Anticlockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of Negative modulation. i.e. The Filter will be made less Resonant by LFO 2 when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Clockwise of centre the modulation is Positive. i.e. The Filter will be increasingly made more Resonant by LFO 2 when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Page 4 looks like so:

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Fq AT amt”. In this case with a value of +63.

This parameter determines how the Aftertouch on the Master Keyboard effects the amount of Modulation of the Cut-off frequency of the Filter. In the central position of the higher Fast Data knob there is no change to the Filter Cutoff Frequency when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Anticlockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of Negative modulation. i.e. The Filter will be closed more when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Clockwise of centre the modulation is Positive. i.e. The Filter will be increasingly opened when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Res AT amt”. In this case with a value of +63.

This parameter determines how the Aftertouch on the Master Keyboard effects the amount of Modulation of the Resonance of the Filter. In the central position of the lower Fast Data knob there is no change to the Filter Resonance when the Master Keyboard’s

Aftertouch is engaged. Anticlockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of Negative modulation. i.e. The Filter will be made less Resonant when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. Clockwise of centre the modulation is Positive. i.e. The Filter will be increasingly made more Resonant when the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is engaged. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

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FILTER SECTION

Page 5 looks like so:

The parameter is “Special type filter width”. In this case with a value of 00.

This parameter determines the spacing/offset in Filter cutoff frequencies between the two elements of the “Special” filters. This is a duplicate of the Filter width parameter that is displayed when the special page is active. The reason for this is that it was found to be nice for the display to jump back to this parameter when editing & as this parameter is duplicated here in this menu it will do exactly that. This can provide “Formant” type filters & speech like qualities can be easily realised. The Filter width is calibrated in semitones & a range of pre-set intervals are available. The range of this parameter is 00, 08, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 & 56. Note that the Resonance modulation Knob in the Filter Modulation Matrix actually modulates the “Filter width” parameter & not the resonance when the “Special” filters are selected. The Resonance knob still retains its function as filter Resonance when in this mode. This parameter is memorised with a program.

NOTE:

Adjusting the value of this parameter will alter the value in the Special page. It is not possible to have different values set in the 2 pages.

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LFOS SECTION

LFOs

This section contains all the knobs & buttons associated with the LFOs. The LFOs ( Low Frequency Oscillators ) produce regular electronic variation which are normally too low a frequency to be heard when converted into audio vibrations. However when used to modify various elements of the sound they can be used to create regular changes in pitch ( Vibrato ) or Pulse width & Filter Modulation.

( these create tonal changes in the waveforms ) for example.

The LFO 1 & LFO 2 buttons select which LFO the Speed & Delay knobs are going to adjust. To adjust LFO 1 press the LFO 1 button. To adjust the LFO 2 press the LFO 2 button.

With the LFO 1 button selected & lit, the Speed knob controls the rate at which LFO 1 oscillates. Turning the Speed knob fully anticlockwise sets the LFO running at its slowest speed ( which is actually stopped ) & turning the Speed knob fully clockwise sets the LFO running at its highest speed ( Which can be KHz ).

With the LFO 1 button selected & lit the Delay knob controls how long after the note is struck before LFO 1 begins to take effect. If the knob is fully anticlockwise LFO 1 will begin immediately. As the knob is turned clockwise it will take increasingly longer for the LFO effect to be introduced.

NOTE:

This is particularly useful for vibrato effects where if present as the note is struck, can make the note sound out of tune. Turning the Delay Knob slightly clockwise, LFO 1 will not be introduced until after the note is struck, thereby removing the problem.

NOTE:

If you have problems getting LFO 1 to take effect, make sure the delay knob is not set fully clockwise.

These Buttons select which waveform the selected LFO has.

The Tri button selects a Triangle waveform. This waveform gives the smoothest, continuous change in level to the LFO & is therefore probably the most useful setting. When used in the Oscillator Section it gives you vibrato ( if used at moderate speed & subtle amount ) or “Siren” effects ( if used at slow speeds & large amount ) or FM type effects ( if used at high speed & subtle amount ). If used with the Filter slow speeds produce Wah Wah effects.

The Saw button selects a Sawtooth waveform. This waveform looks like the teeth of a saw ( from which it gets it’s name ) & gives you a falling level which suddenly jumps back up to full level. When used in the Filter it produces a rhythmic pulsating effect, similar to a sequenced repeated bass line. When used in the Oscillator Section it can be used to create “Alarm” type sounds.

The Square button selects a waveform that looks square ( from which it gets its name ) & changes instantly from one level to another. This is useful for Trill & Computer Game effects.

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LFOS SECTION

The S/H button selects the Sample & Hold waveform ( sometimes called Random ). At a regular interval ( governed by the Speed knob ) the level of the LFO jumps to a new random level & stays there until the next jump. This creates a rhythmic effect particularly if used on the Filter & assigned to the Cutoff Frequency ( refer Filter section on page 67 for details ). Useful results can also be obtained when used in the Oscillator Section in the creation of Computer Game effects. The setting of these buttons are memorised with a Program.

Menu - -Button

When this button is pressed a series of pages is available on the display containing parameters relevant to this section.

In the LFO section there are 4 pages available. These are selected using the Page Up & Page Down buttons to the left of the display.

There are a maximum of 2 parameters displayed on any page. One for each line on the display. The “Fast Data” Knobs on the right of the display are used to alter these parameters values.

Page 1 looks like so:

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Offset amount”. In this case with a value of 020.

This parameter allows the LFO to have a DC shift applied to the LFO waveform. This allows the creation of realistic Stringed instrument Vibrato effects by allowing creation of vibrato which does not decrease the pitch of a played note. Turning the higher Fast Data knob fully Anticlockwise there is no effect on the normal operation of the selected LFO. Tuning the higher Fast Data knob clockwise of this position introduces an increasing amount of offset applied to the LFO waveform until at fully clockwise the LFO waveform is only in the upwards direction. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Env 3 speed mod”. In this case with a value of +63.

This parameter determines how the Envelope 3 effects the speed of the selected LFO. In the central position of the lower Fast Data knob there is no change to the selected LFOs speed. Anticlockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of negative modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will slow down as the Envelope rises & speed back up as the envelope falls. Clockwise of centre there will be an increasing amount of positive modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will speed up as the Envelope rises & slow down as the envelope falls. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Page 2 looks like so:

As can be seen the higher parameter is “MWh speed mod”. In this case with a value of +10.

This parameter determines how the Master Keyboard’s Mod Wheel effects the speed of the selected LFO. If this parameter is set to 0 there is no change to the selected LFO’s speed. Negative values of this parameter will produce an increasing amount of negative modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will slow down as the Master Keyboard’s Mod Wheel is moved forward & speed back up as it is brought back. Positive values of this parameter will produce an increasing amount of positive modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will speed up as the Master Keyboard’s Mod Wheel is moved forward & slow down as it is brought back. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “AT speed mod”. In this case with a value of +10.

This parameter determines how the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch effects the speed of the selected LFO. If this parameter is set to 0 there is no change to the selected LFO’s speed. Negative values of this parameter will produce an increasing amount of negative modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will slow down as the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is applied & speed back up as it is disengaged. Positive values of this parameter will produce an increasing amount of positive modulation. i.e. the selected LFO will speed up as the Master Keyboard’s Aftertouch is applied & slow down as it is disengaged. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

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LFOS SECTION

Page 3 looks like so:

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Sync”. In this case with a value of 16th.

This parameter determines where the selected LFO gets it’s Clock. Turning the higher Fast Data knob fully anticlockwise selects the “Off” option which means the selected LFO is running on its own clock & is not in sync with anything else. Turning the knob clockwise from this position makes the selected LFO sync to Internal or External MIDI Clock in various signatures ranging from 12 Bars to 32nd Triplets. Refer to page 38 to see details on how to set the Global MIDI clock parameter when syncing the LFO to external MIDI Clock. The range of this parameter is Off, 32 Triplet, 32nd, 16th Triplet, 16th, 8th Triplet, 16th Dotted, 8th, 4th Triplet, 8th Dotted, 4th, 2nd Triplet, 4th Dotted, 2nd, 1 Bar Triplet, 2nd Dotted, 1 Bar, 2 Bar Triplet, 1 Bar Dotted, 2 Bars, 4 Bar Triplet, 3 Bars, 5 Bar Triplet, 4 Bars, 3 Bar Dotted ( 4.5 Bars ), 7 Bar Triplet, 5 Bars, 8 Bar Triplet, 6 Bars, 7 bars, 5 Bar Dotted ( 7.5 Bars ), 8 Bars, 6 Bar Dotted ( 9 Bars ), 7 Bar Dotted ( 10.5 bars ) & 8 Bar Dotted ( 12 Bars ). This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “LFO range”. In this case with a value of Slow.

The LFOs in the Nova are capable of reaching audio frequencies. This allows the creation of unique sounds currently unavailable on any other equipment. However this means that the Speed knob has to cover a frequency range of 0 ( Stopped ) to several KHz. Turning the higher Fast Data knob anticlockwise will set the Range parameter to “Slow”. In this mode the Speed knob of the selected LFO will have a Range that goes from stopped to moderate speeds. Turning the higher Fast Data knob to the mid position will set the Range parameter to “Norm”. In this mode the Speed knob of the selected LFO will have a Range equivalent to that found on a normal synthesiser. Turning the knob clockwise will set this parameter to “Fast”. In this mode the full range of speed will be available on the selected LFO. The range of this parameter is Slow, Norm & Fast. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Page 4 looks like so:

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Triggering”. In this case with a value of Keysync.

This parameter determines how the selected LFO is triggered. Turning the higher Fast Data knob anticlockwise selects the “Freewheel” option which means all the LFOs of the “Voices” that are being played are not in phase or in sync. This is the most natural sounding for vibrato effects etc. Turning the higher Fast Data knob clockwise selects the “Keysynced” option which means all the LFOs of the “Voices” that are being played are in phase & the cycles of the LFOs are reset to start from the beginning when a new note is struck. This is the most useful setting for use with Sequencers & the Arpeggiator. The range of this parameter is Freewheel & Keysynced. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Delay trigger”. In this case with a value of Multi.

This parameter determines how the "Delay" parameter is triggered on the selected LFO. Turning the lower Fast Data knob anticlockwise selects the "Multi" option which means the LFO Delay Time is reset to the start value every time any key is pressed. Turning the lower Fast Data knob clockwise selects the "Single" option which means the LFO Delay Time is reset to the start value only if no other keys are currently held down. The range of this parameter is Multi & Single. This parameter is memorised with a program.

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ENVELOPES SECTION

Envelopes

menu trigger env 1 env 2 env 3 (amp)

This section contains all the knobs & buttons associated with the Envelopes. The Envelopes are used to shape a sound over time. Env 1 ( the Amplifier Envelope ) is assigned to the Amplifier & controls the Volume of the Program. It is used to decide how quickly the sound starts when you play a note & how it sustains & dies away. Similarly Env 2 & Env 3 can be used to create tonal changes over time by modulating the Filter’s Cutoff Frequency and/or Resonance in a similar fashion or can be used to create sweeping pitch shifts, Pulse Width Modulation, Sync & Osc Mix sweeps.

These buttons select which Envelope the Envelope knobs are going to adjust.

Attack - Knob

This knob sets how quickly the Envelope rises to its maximum level when a note is struck. Fully anticlockwise, this is instantaneous increasing exponentially to 20 seconds fully clockwise. To shorten Attack times turn this knob anticlockwise & to lengthen Attack times turn this knob clockwise. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Decay - Knob

This knob sets how quickly the Envelope drops off to the Sustain level once the Maximum level has been reached by the Attack time. Fully anticlockwise this is instantaneous increasing exponentially to 20 second fully clockwise. To shorten Decay times turn this knob anticlockwise & to lengthen Decay times turn this knob clockwise. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Sustain - Knob

This knob sets the level at which the Envelope remains at after the Decay phase until the note is released. Fully anticlockwise the Envelope will decay all the way to zero without being interrupted. As the knob is moved clockwise, the level at which the Decay is halted increases until full clockwise there is no Decay at all. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Release - Knob

This knob sets how quickly the Envelope drops from the Sustain level to zero once the note has been released. Fully anticlockwise this is instantaneous increasing exponentially to 20 seconds fully clockwise. To shorten Release times turn this knob anticlockwise & to lengthen Release times turn this knob clockwise. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

Menu - Button

When this button is pressed a series of pages is available on the display containing parameters relevant to this section.

In the Envelope section there are 4 pages available. These are selected using the Page Up & Page Down buttons to the left of the display.

There are a maximum of 2 parameters displayed on any page. One for each line on the display. The “Fast Data” Knobs on the right of the display are used to alter these parameter’s values.

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