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While the Compare button is held, it is also possible to inspect any of the original Program’s knob parameters - simply adjust any knob while the Compare button is being held. The display will show for a short while the value of the original Program’s setting then revert back to the last edited parameter. No knob parameter can actually be altered while the Compare button is held.

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If you wish to inspect the value of a modified Program knob parameter (rather than the original Program), simply follow the above procedure, & once you have finished turning the relevant knob, release the Compare button quickly before the temporary display disappears. As soon as the Compare button is released, the temporary display will revert to showing the current modified Program’s parameter rather than the original Program’s parameter

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In the “Write” phase, the Compare button performs a different function to it’s normal operation. The Compare button in this mode toggles between the currently edited Performance or Program & the destination Performance or Program. When the destination Program or Performance is selected, the Program and/or Performance buttons will flash & the Compare button will be lit indicating that the sound currently being produced by the Nova is the original still stored in memory.

Global - Button

The Global Mode has all the parameters that effect the “Global” operation of the Nova. This mode is accessed by pressing the Global button.

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When any Global data is written into memory, the currently selected Program or Performance will become the “Power Up” sound. i.e. the sound the Nova defaults to when switched on.

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

In the Global Mode there are 18 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 “Master tune”. In this case with a value of +00.

This parameter determines Global tuning of Nova. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63 cents. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Global MIDI chan”. In this case with a value of 1.

This parameter determines the Global MIDI Channel for the Nova. This Channel is used when in Program Mode & for transmission & reception of Sysex data . Use the Lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is 1 to 16.

This parameter is memorised as Global.

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When using the Nova Multitimbrally set the Global MIDI channel to a MIDI channel not being used buy one of the parts as incoming program change messages on the Global MIDI channel will change the Performance itself.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

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Sysex transmission -

Single program

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Sysex transmission”. In this case with a value of Single Program.

This parameter selects the type of data to be dumped via MIDI. Use the lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. Whatever value is set on the lower line of the display is transmitted when the MIDI button is pressed in the Part edit section. The range of this parameter is Single program,All programs, Single prog request, All progs request, Single performance, All performances,

Single perf request, All perfs request, Single arp pattern, All arp patterns, Single patt request, all patts request, Global parameters, Globals request, Total data, Total data request, Program bank A, Program bank B, Program bank A request, Program bank B request, Performance bank A & Performance bank A request. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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The Nova can accept System Exclusive dumps while in any mode.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

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Sysex reception -

Normal (RX as sent)

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Sysex Reception”. In this case with a value of Normal (Rx as sent).

This parameter determines if incoming Sysex data will be received & if it is Bank dumps, where it will be stored. Use the lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. If this parameter is set to “Normal (Rx as sent)” the system exclusive is enabled & any incoming bank dumps will be stored in the same location as they were sent. i.e. a Prog bank A dump will be stored in Prog bank A. If this parameter is set to “All progs to bank A” any incoming Program bank dump will be written into Program bank A regardless of their original location. All banks of Programs are accounted for. If this parameter is set to “All perfs to bank A” any incoming Performance bank dump will be written into Performance bank A regardless of their original location ( this is primarily for use when dumping from a Supernova ). All banks of Performances are accounted for. If this parameter is set to “Disabled” no sysex will be received. The range of this parameter is Disabled, Normal ( Rx as sent ), All progs to bank A, All progs to bank B & All perfs to bank A. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

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As can be seen the higher parameter is “MIDI clock”. In this case with a value of Int.

This parameter determines If the Nova is syncing to Internal or External MIDI Clock. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is Int & Ext. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Breath control”. In this case with a value of Off.

This parameter determines if the Nova re-maps incoming Breath Control MIDI data ( CC no 2 ) into Mod wheel data ( CC no 1 ), Aftertouch data or any controller from 3 to 119, Pitchbend data & a selection of NRPN’s . Use the Lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. This allows incoming Breath Control data to manipulate most of Nova’s key parameters directly. The range of this parameter is Off, MW, A/T, CC3 to 119, Bend, Bend+, Bend-, NRPN75 to NRPN77, NRPN95 & NRPN96. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

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As can be seen the higher parameter is “Breath mode”. In this case with a value of Absolute.

This parameter determines how incoming Breath controller information is interpreted by the Nova. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. If this is set to Absolute then the destination ( the parameter assigned with the “Breath control” parameter on Page 6 of global mode ) will be modulated directly regardless of its setting in the currently assigned program. If this parameter is set to Mod+ then the breath control value would be added to the value of the destination in the currently loaded program. If this parameter is set to Modthen the breath control value would be subtracted from the value of the destination in the currently loaded program. i.e. If the destination was Cutoff Frequency & the currently assigned programs Cutoff Frequency was assigned to a level of 64, in Absolute mode when a breath control message with a value of 1 was received the Cutoff Frequency would change to 1. If in this case this parameter was set to Mod+ the value of the Cutoff Frequency would be 65 & if in this case this parameter was set to Modthe value of the Cutoff Frequency would be 63. The range of this parameter is Absolute, Mod+ & Mod-. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Breath sensing”. In this case with a value of Norm.

This parameter determines how sensitive the Nova is to incoming breath controller messages. Incoming Breath control messages can be dealt with as they are when this parameter is set to normal. If this parameter is set to a negative number ( -3 for example ) incoming breath control messages are scaled down, alternatively incoming breath control messages can be exaggerated , or amplified, by setting this parameter to a positive number ( +3 for example ). Use the Lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is -5 to -1, Norm & +1 to +5. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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As can be seen the higher parameter is “Arp trans chan”. In this case with a value of 2.

This parameter determines which MIDI channel the Arpeggiator uses to perform the Arpeggiator Realtime Transpose function. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. If this is set to 2 & if a Program or Performance is set up to play on MIDI Channel 1 & the Realtime Transpose parameter in the Arp Menu is set to “On” then you can transpose the whole arpeggiation by playing a note on the “Realtime Transpose Channel” in this case channel 2. The amount of transposition depends on the note value set in the “Arp Reference Note” Parameter relative to the note on received on the Transpose channel. The range of this parameter is 1 to 16.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Arp trans ref”. In this case with a value of C3.

This parameter determines the reference note as described above for the Arpeggiator Realtime Transpose function. Use the Lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is C-2 to G8.

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To write any changes to this parameter into memory press the “Write” button while in this mode. Also note the “Memory Protect” has to be set to “Off” for this to be possible.

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As can be seen the higher parameter is “Local Control”. In this case with a value of On.

This parameter is normally set to On. In this position any knob movements or button presses on the front panel are transmitted via MIDI & also control the synth engine directly. i.e. turning a knob will alter the sound produced regardless of any MIDI setup. If this parameter is set to Off, knob movements & button presses on the front panel still transmit MIDI data but make no alteration to the sound directly. This is the best way to use the Nova with a sequencer as all the Channel re - mapping features in sequencers can be take fully advantage of fully. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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If there is no MIDI feedback loop connected at all ( a sequencer with MIDI out of the Nova connected to MIDI in on the sequencer & MIDI out of the sequencer connected to MIDI in on the Nova for example ) & local control is set to off, the knobs & buttons on the front panel will appear to do nothing although changing parameters values may be displayed on the display.

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If local control is set to off & Parts are muted or soloed in Performance mode, flashing Part buttons will indicate the MIDI information transmitted, not necessarily relevant to each Parts current mute status.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Memory protect”. In this case with a value of Off.

This parameter determines if the memory can be written to or not. Use the lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. In the “On” position Programs, Performances, Patterns or Global Data cannot be written into memory. In the “Off” position Programs, Performances, Patterns or Global Data can be written into memory. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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Restore from ROM:

One program

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Pressing the Write button while this page is displayed starts the Restore procedure.

As can be seen the parameter is “Restore from ROM:”. In this case with a value of One program.

This parameter allows the factory Programs, Performances & Global data & Arp Pattern data to be restored to the Factory settings. Use the lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. Whatever selection is made with the lower Fast Data knob is restored into memory ( ERASING WHAT WAS THERE!!) when the “Write” button is pressed while in this mode. Additional pages appear depending on the selection. i.e. if “All data” is selected Nova asks for confirmation which is set with the lower Fast Data knob, if you set this to “Yes” & press the “Write” button again all the factory setting will be restored. If however “One prog” was selected Nova asks which Program you want to restore, which is selected using the lower Fast Data knob, & then pressing the “Write” button again Nova asks for the location ( Program bank & number ) that you wish to store the program in. The range of this parameter is One prog, One perf, One patt, All progs, All perfs, All patts, Prog Ch table, Globals, All data, Prog bank A, Prog bank B & Perf bank A.

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Input 2 on the Nova can double as a Expression pedal / Sustain pedal input.

As can be seen the higher parameter is “Pedal mode”. In this case with a value of Off.

This parameter determines what Input 2 is going to do. In the Off position the Input 2 is configured for use as an Audio Input. In the Breath-R position, Input 2 is configured to work as an expression pedal input & is re-mapped into breath controller. In this case an expression pedal with the control output on the ring of the pedal jack. In the Breath-T position, Input 2 is configured to work as an expression pedal input & is re-mapped into breath controller. In this case an expression pedal with the control output on the tip of the pedal jack. i.e. a Korg EXP2 expression pedal. In the Sustain position Input 2 is configured to work as an sustain pedal input. In this case a sustain pedal that is normally open. In the Sustain-I position Input 2 is configured to work as an sustain pedal input. In this case a sustain pedal that is normally closed. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. The range of this parameter is Off, Breath-T, Breath-R, Sustain & Sustain-I. This parameter is memorised as Global.

As can be seen the lower parameter is “Headphones out”. In this case with a value of 1 & 2.

This parameter determines if the Headphone outputs ( Outputs 5&6 ) are configured for use as Headphones or as separate outputs. Use the lower Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. In the 1 & 2 position the Headphones monitor signals from outputs 1 & 2. In the 3 & 4 position the Headphones monitor signals from outputs 3 & 4. In the 5 & 6 position the Headphones can be used as additional outputs 5 & 6. In the Mix position the Headphones monitor signals from outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.The range of this parameter is 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6 & Mix. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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The higher parameter is “Finder demos”. In this case with a value of Off.

This parameter determines if the “Finder” plays a demo or not when activated. Use the higher Data knob to adjust this parameter. In the On position whenever the Finder mode is activated a small demo tune will play in the style of the category currently assigned to the selected program. In the Off position the finder function still works but no demo plays. This is useful when working with an external sequencer & auditioning sounds while the sequencer is running. The range of this parameter is On & Off. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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The higher parameter is “Vel sensing”. In this case with a value of Hard.

This parameter alters the velocity response of the Nova. Use the upper Data knob to adjust this parameter. This is global & applies to all modes. In the Hard position, large Velocity changes are required to create a big change in response. This is good for weighted & semi-weighted keyboard actions. In the Soft position, not so large Velocity changes are required to create a big change in response. This is good for cheaper keyboard actions. The range of this parameter is Hard & Soft. This parameter is memorised as Global.

The lower parameter is “Knob mode”. In this case with a value of Pickup.

This parameter determines if the values of Knob parameters ( with the exception of the Volume Knob ) jump immediately to the actual position of the Knob as soon as it is turned or if the Knob has to pass “though” the value of the edited parameter before the knob starts editing the parameter. Use the lower Data knob to adjust this parameter. In the Normal position the value of the parameter being edited jumps to the value of the Knob as soon as a knob is turned. This is good when creating sounds as the parameters are always “Live”. In the Pickup position no change to the parameter being edited will take place until the Knob is turned so that it has passed “through” the value of the edited parameter, thereby “picking it up”. The knob then becomes “live” & will start editing the parameter & will start to transmit the appropriate controller. The range of this parameter is Normal & Pickup.

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When this parameter is set to “Pickup” mode no controller data will be sent & no edits to the parameter by Knob movements will occur until the Knob parameter has been picked up.

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The Master Volume Knob always behaves as if the "Knob mode" parameter is set to "Normal". In other words the Master Volume Knob is always live & turning this Knob will always alter the volume immediately regardless of the "Knob mode" parameter's setting.

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As can be seen the parameter is “Incoming control change”. In this case with a value of Enabled.

This parameter determines if the Nova responds to incoming MIDI controller messages or not. Use the higher Fast Data knob to adjust this parameter. This filter is global & applies to all modes. The range of this parameter is Enabled & Disabled. This parameter is memorised as Global.

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