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OSCILLATOR SECTION

Tips & Tricks

Try setting the modulating LFOs Keysync parameter to Keysync to get really percussive attacks to Double Saw sounds. This simulates all the Oscillators starting in phase. Setting this parameter to Freewheel means all Oscillators will start at random phase locations.

Below is an example of how to set up a detuning effect using a Double Saw wave.

This combination can be used to create a Pitch shift using LFO 1. The first thing that needs to be done is to set an LFO ( in this case LFO 1 ) to a Saw wave running at a moderate speed, i.e. 110 when set to Slow. Turning the Mod Depth Knob clockwise introduces a pitch shift in one of the Saw waves in a positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob anticlockwise introduces a pitch shift in one of the Saw waves in a negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63. This parameter is memorised with a Program.

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This is actually set up in Program D126 “DOUBLE SAW Init”. In this program LFO1 is used positively & negatively on 2 oscillators & LFO2 is used at a slightly different speed to make sure all 6 oscillators are at different pitches.

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The detune effect will not be smoothly produced if anything other than a modulation level of either -64 to +63 is used. Anything else may produce clicky artifacts, But these in themselves may be interesting.

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These buttons do not apply to the Ring Mod Oscillators ( 1*3 & 2*3 ) or the Noise Generator.

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The three buttons determine if the Tune knob edits the Octave setting, Semitone transposition or fine tuning of the selected Oscillator.

If the Octave button is selected, the Tune knob will shift the selected oscillator up 2 octaves when turned fully clockwise & down 2 octaves when turned fully anticlockwise.

If the Semitone button is selected, the Tune knob will shift the selected oscillator up 12 semitones when turned fully clockwise & down 12 semitones when turned fully anticlockwise.

If the Fine button is selected, the Tune knob will shift the selected oscillator up 63 cents when turned fully clockwise & down 64 cents when turned fully anticlockwise. These parameters are memorised with a Program.

Portamento - Knob

This knob adjusts the Portamento effect on the currently selected Program. Fully anticlockwise no Portamento is heard. Turning the knob clockwise brings in the Portamento effect & notes will smoothly glide from one pitch to the next. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127 semitones. This parameter is memorised with Programs.

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Oscillator Modulation Matrix

modulation destination source

This is an extremely powerful feature of the Nova. These controls effect the modulation of the selected oscillator. The buttons on the left are all “Destinations”. They can all be modulated by the “Sources” which are the buttons on the right. The amount of modulation applied from any source is determined by the setting of the Mod Depth Knob. This can be either Positive modulation

( Turning the Mod Depth Knob Clockwise ) or Negative modulation ( Turning the Mod Depth Knob Anticlockwise ). Additionally there is a manual Level Knob that allows a static “Offset” or “level” to be applied to any of the destinations.

For example, to adjust the level of the “Soften” setting of Oscillator 1 press the “Osc 1” button ( it will light up indicating it is selected ) & then press the “Soften” button within the modulation section to define the modulation destination. Now adjusting the Level knob will change the Soften setting of Oscillator 1.

Similarly to adjust the level of envelope 3 modulation of the “Soften” setting of Oscillator 1, press the “Osc 1” button ( it will light up indicating it is selected ) & then press the “Soften” button within the modulation section to define the modulation destination. Press the Env 3 button to define the modulation source. Now adjusting the Mod depth knob clockwise will modulate the Soften setting of Oscillator 1 by envelope 3.

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This makes it possible for all modulation sources to effect any one destination in varying amounts & even in different polarities.

The display will change to indicate the parameter that has been selected & display the newly edited value. The Display will stay like this until another parameter is adjusted, in which case it will change to display the new parameter. To return to the display of the Program / Performance name & number press the Program or Performance button.

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Only one source & destination can be edited at one time.

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Even though only one source & destination combination can be edited at one time, all available combinations can happen at the same time

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Some combinations do not apply. i.e. Pulse Width Modulation of Noise Generator. When such a parameter is edited the display shows “Not Available” & no audible effect is heard.

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Possible Combinations & the effects Produced.

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All these parameters are memorised with a Program.

This combination controls the Volume of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator. Turning the Level Knob fully clockwise turns the selected sound source to full volume & fully anticlockwise turns the selected sound source to off ( No Volume ). The range of this parameter is 000 to 127.

This combination controls the modulation of the Mix of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator by LFO 1. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Mix modulation from LFO 1 to the selected sound source in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Mix modulation from LFO 1 to the selected sound source in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

This combination controls the modulation of the Mix of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator by LFO 2. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Mix modulation from LFO 2 to the selected sound source in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Mix modulation from LFO 2 to the selected sound source in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

This combination controls the modulation of the Mix of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator by ENV 2. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Mix modulation from ENV 2 to the selected sound source in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Mix modulation from ENV 2 to the selected sound source in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

This combination controls the modulation of the Mix of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator by ENV 3. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Mix modulation from ENV 3 to the selected sound source in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Mix modulation from ENV 3 to the selected sound source in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

This combination controls the modulation of the Mix of the selected Oscillator, Noise Generator or Ring Modulator by the Mod Wheel. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Mix modulation from the Mod Wheel to the selected sound source in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Mix modulation from the Mod Wheel to the selected sound source in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This combination controls the Pitch Tracking of the selected oscillator. Turning the Level Knob fully clockwise makes the selected Oscillator track the keyboard in the normal way. i.e. Notes played one octave a Part on the Master Keyboard on the keyboard are transposed one octave apart. In the “Mid” position notes played one octave a Part on the Master Keyboard are transposed 1/2 an octave a Part & fully anticlockwise notes played one octave a Part on the Master Keyboard produces no transposition at all. This can be useful for Ring Mod effects. The range of this parameter is 000 to 127.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected.

This combination controls the Pitch Modulation of the selected Oscillator by LFO 1. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Vibrato from LFO 1 to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Vibrato from LFO 1 to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

This combination controls the Pitch Modulation of the selected Oscillator by LFO 2. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Vibrato from LFO 2 to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Vibrato from LFO 2 to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

This combination controls the Pitch Modulation of the selected Oscillator by ENV 2. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Pitch shift from ENV 2 to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction ( Up ). Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Pitch shift from ENV 2 to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction ( Down ). In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

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This combination controls the Pitch Modulation of the selected Oscillator by ENV 3. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Pitch shift from ENV 3 to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction ( Up ). Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Pitch shift from ENV 3 to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction ( Down ). In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

This combination controls the Pitch Modulation of the selected Oscillator by the Mod Wheel. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Pitch shift from Mod Wheel to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction ( Up ). Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Pitch shift from Mod Wheel to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction ( Down ). In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This parameter is calibrated in semitones, so a setting of 12 will produce an octave shift ( Up ) in the selected oscillator when a Mod Wheel value of 127 is received.

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This does not apply to the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

This combination controls the Pulse Width of the selected Oscillator. Turning the Level Knob fully clockwise makes the selected Oscillator Pulse Width very thin. In the mid position the Pulse Width is 25% - 75% & fully anticlockwise the Pulse Width is 50% - 50%. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This parameter only works for Square waves & the DoubleSaw waveform. This does not apply to the Oscillators that have Saw Waveforms selected or the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

This combination controls the Pulse Width Modulation of the selected Oscillator by LFO 1. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully clockwise introduces Pulse Width Modulation from LFO 1 to the selected Oscillator in a Positive direction. Turning the Mod Depth Knob fully anticlockwise introduces Pulse Width Modulation from LFO 1 to the selected Oscillator in a Negative direction. In the “Mid” position there is no modulation at all. The range of this parameter is -64 to +63.

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This parameter only works for Square waves & the DoubleSaw waveform. This does not apply to the Oscillators that have Saw Waveforms selected or the Noise, 1*3 & 2*3 Ring Modulator outputs. No audible effect to these sound sources will be heard if an attempt is made to adjust this parameter when these sound sources are selected & the display will show “Not Available”.

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