ND-1 Nova Delay USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ADDITIONAL FEATURES Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tap Tempo modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cool Features via ON/OFF and TAP TEMPO switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Preset Range Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Delay Time in BPM or milliseconds . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Nova - Your tone is everything The sensation of weight, the grandiose design and overall build quality instinctively tell you these aren’t just ordinary stompboxes. They’re so much more – the essence of your tone! Built upon the legacy and knowledge of TC’s worldrenowned effects processors the Nova pedals raise the bar for guitar effect pedals and redefine what it means to be “state-of-the-art”. The ND-1 Nova Delay offer uncompromised studio quality effects in a compact floorbased design.
SETUP EXAMPLE - MONO/STEREO R output L mono This setup illustrates how to use the Nova Delay pedal in a mono setup (one amp only) or stereo setup (two amps). Effects as reverb or delay are usually placed as the last effects before the amplifier. Therefore, - place all drive and modulation effects prior to the Nova Delay pedal.
SETUP EXAMPLE - SEND/RETURN R output L mono INPUT (Left) OUTPUT (Left) Return Input Send This example illustrates how to connect your Nova Delay pedal as a send/return effect in an effects loop. This is the correct placement of the Nova if you use the pre-amp section of the amp for overdrive sounds. R input mono L Expand this setup to stereo by connecting the Nova pedal right output to the return of a second amp.
OVERVIEW R output L mono R input mono L power Guitar Effects Technology delay feedback mod level mix level color analog tape digital BPM ms hold subdiv for bpm on/off 1 2 3 hold to STORE preset manual preset mod style on/off delay line dynamic reverse ping pong pan slapback type 3 + + 3 + subdiv tap tempo hold and release manual/preset NOVA DELAY PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL DELAY 7
OPERATION Connections 1 - Power The Nova Delay require 12V DC 300 mA. Use the power supply provided in the product box or a power supply with similar specifications. 2 - Inputs 1/4” mono jack connections for signal input. Use left input for mono signal or use both left and right inputs for connecting a stereo signal. 3 - Outputs 1/4” mono jack connections for signal output. Use left output for mono or both outputs for stereo. Switches 4 - On/Off This switch has two functions.
OPERATION Example - Tap tempo by audio • Press and hold the TAP TEMPO switch. When the outputs are muted, play steady short 1/4 notes on your instrument. The TAP TEMPO LED will indicate the tapped tempo. • Release the switch again. That’s it - you have now entered the global tempo by audio. Knobs 6 - Delay Adjusts the delay time. When the DELAY knob is in 12 o’clock position the delay time is not altered. Turn counter-clockwise to reduce the delay time and clockwise to increase the delay time.
OPERATION The complex Nova Delay color filter allows for shaping of the delay repeats in styles ranging from tape drive over analog to digital. 9 - Mod/Level In addition to the coloration of the delay repeats controlled by the COLOR knob, you may also add more or less pitch modulation to the delay repeats. Pitch modulation on delay repeats is typically known from older tape-echoes. Three styles of modulation can be selected pressing the MOD STYLE button.
OPERATION Preset Store function: To edit and store a preset: • Scroll through the 9 preset locations P1 to P9 by pressing PRESET several times. • Edit the preset. • Press and hold the PRESET button until LEDs 1, 2 and 3 blink rapidly one after the other. The preset is now stored at the current location. When you store a preset from manual mode, this preset will overwrite the preset that was recalled the last time you were in preset mode.
OPERATION PingPong: The PingPong delay causes the delay to alternate between the left and right channels, resulting in a very nice stereo feel. 15 - Subdiv - Subdivision The subdivision options relate to the tapped tempo. Tap the tempo in quarter notes and then select the subdivision of your choice. Pan: In Pan mode the delay repeats shift between left and right output channels. The time it takes to pan the delay repeats depends on the set delay time.
CALIBRATING THE INPUT SENSITIVITY Dual Delay mode With dual delay mode it is possible to have different subdivisions for left and right outputs. Three combinations are available. Left output: Quarter notes Right output: Dotted eights Input Level Calibration Your Nova Delay pedal is per default set up to work well right out the box - just as any other stomp box pedal. However, you can optimize the performance of the Nova Delay pedals AD/DA converters by calibrating the input sensitivity.
DELAY SPILL-OVER To mute the outputs of the Nova pedal while calibrating you can press and hold the TAP TEMPO switch. Delay Spill-over The Nova Delay features true delay spill-over. With true delay spill-over, delay repeats will continue when changing to manual or preset mode, when changing to a different preset and also when going to bypass mode. This feature gives numerous musical possibilities.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Tap Tempo Modes The Nova Delay always has one global tempo. This tempo is either tapped in via the TAP TEMPO switch, audio tap or dialed in via the DELAY knob. Manual mode In manual mode it is always the global tempo that applies. Preset mode When switching from manual mode to preset mode you can set up whether it is the delay time stored in the preset or the global tempo, that should apply. As explained earlier the actual delay time also depends on the selected sub-division.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Change presets You may step between the 9 presets (1-9) by pressing the PRESET button several times. However, you can also step between presets following this procedure: • Press TAP TEMPO once and tap the ON/OFF switch repeatedly to step between presets 1-9. As opposed to stepping through presets using the PRESET button, you can change the preset also from manual mode when using this method.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs Connectors: Input type Impedance: Max. Input Level: Analog Outputs Connectors: Max. Output Level: Output type Impedance Sense input impedance Overall data D to A Conversion A to A delay Dynamic range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk EMC Complies with: ¼” phone jacks w. mono-sense Single ended 1 MOhm 16 dBu @ 12V supply Environment Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: General Finish: ¼” phone jacks w.
PRESETS The Nova Delay is delivered with the following presets in locations P1 to P9. When storing your own favorite settings, these presets will be overwritten.
PRESETS Preset # 7 - Analog Solo Delay time Feedback 15% Color 50% Mod level 75% Mix 28% Tap Tempo Spill-over Mod Style Type Sub-div Global On #2 Dynamic Preset # 8 - Spacey Delay time 527ms Feedback 38% Color 100% Mod level 100% Mix 50% Tap Tempo Spill-over Mod Style Type Sub-div Preset On #2 Delay Line Preset #9 - Reverse Delay time 1000ms Feedback 0% Color 100% Mod level 0% Mix 100% Tap Tempo Spill-over Mod Style Type Sub-div Preset Off #0 Reverse 19
