ND-1 Nova Delay
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1. t m BPM E delay line E AP tape digital m dynamic reverse h EC EEE m Eee gi hold subdiv for bpm on off 12 3 pan Dy hold to STORE preset Slapback preset mod style type manual preset a t c electronic 2 0 22 hold and release ji OVERVIEW 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 Press and release immediately for standard on off function Hold and release for 2 seconds to switch between manual and preset modes 5 Tap Tempo amp Audio Tap Tempo The delay time is always calculated using the current global tempo and the selected subdivision The global tempo can be entered in different ways as dialed using the DELAY knob as tapped by tapping the TAP TEMPO switch as tapped using the Audio Tap Tempo feature Audio Tapping Audio tapping is entered by holding down the TAP TEMPO switch and feeding audio to the input e g by hitting guitar strings See al2. backwards II OPERATION PingPong The PingPong delay causes the delay to alternate between the left and right channels resulting in a very nice stereo feel 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 The pan position shifts from 100 left to 100 right in 5 repeats Slap Back Slap back is the characteristic short delay type Use delay times from 80 to 140 ms and go back 50 years in time or use even shorter delays with a minimum of feedback to cover the funky sound from the late seventies to the early eighties ost Try adding one of the modulation styles on a slap back delay 12 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 In the following a few suggestions are added Take these as an inspiration then be innovative and find your own Quarter note Delay repeats play quarter notes d according to the tapped tempo E g tap quarter notes at tempo 120 BPM The delay time of the repeats is now 120 BPM or 500 ms Dotted eight note A subdivision type often used A when the delay repeats add to the actual guitar rhythm Try playing quarter notes with the delay level set relatively high Eight note triplets Excellent for fifties style rhythm h in 6 8 where you play only on the fourth b
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4. the current location E 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 E When storing a preset from manual mode all ZA parameters are stored according to the position ALUS of the knobs and LEDs When storing a preset from preset mode only the edited parameters are stored 13 Mod Style Three different styles of modulation on the delay repeats can be selected The level of the modulation is adjusted using the Mod Level knob OPERATION 14 Type Delay Line Standard high quality delay line Dynamic The Dynamic Delay is a feature that was initially introduced in the legendary TC 2290 It allows the dynamics of the input level to reduce the delay output level while you play and increase the delay level when you stop playing The result can be a clear and undisturbed source signal while you play and a significant delay level when pausing EN For optimal performance of the dynamic delay Ere the Nova Delay should be calibrated according to the input signal Please refer to the step by step guide on calibrating the input sensitivity Reverse The Reverse delay is a great effect when a more mysterious exotic delay style is required The input signal is sampled and played in reverse Xo With a long delay time e g 1000 ms try setting the MIX knob at 100 and the FEEDBACK knob at 0 This will give you a true feeling of playing
5. to exit The pedal is now calibrated By your loudest sound we mean the sound with the highest dynamic content This is most likely a clean sound as overdrive sounds per nature are compressed 13 DELAY SPILL OVER vie ne To mute the outputs of the Nova pedal while w 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 As an example you may switch from a long delay with a high level of feedback to a short slap back type and still hear the long delay repeats ring out across your new delay setting Delay spill over can be set individually for manual mode and for all individual presets Select manual or preset mode f preset mode is selected then recall the preset for 14 which you would like to enable or disable delay spill over Press and hold MOD STYLE to toggle between delay spill over modes In delay spill over mode LEDs 1 2 and 3 will flash slowly one at a time In delay mute mode no spill over LEDs 1 2 and 3 will rapidly flash one time each These indications are also given when changing between manual and preset modes Tap Tempo Modes The Nova Delay always has one global tempo Thi
6. 52 c ND I delay feedback color mod level mix level Nova Delay d poa 3 z 4 m 0 0 9 2 T z gt 0 I 2 m JIuOJ J type tap tempo m f X hold and release A manual preset t c electronic GERI OVA DELAY USER S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Table of Contents 2 cee 3 Introduction siema ov RA ERATES 4 SETUP EXAMPLES Mono Stereo sa ea ees enden achte 5 S nd Relturti ic nip et ttt ig n ede 6 OPERATION Front view csse hne 7 Connections llle 8 Switches 3 lu re Bie tae ete 8 KNOBS 20 Bhs ose pud Ibat th Ri Tu EP Aim 9 Selectors 2 lues ur ce seta es aS 10 Preset Store function liliis 11 Input Level Calibration 73 Delay Spil over 2 2 2 2 2 22222 eee 74 TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov info tcelectronic com English Version TABLE OF CONTENTS ADDITIONAL FEATURES Tap Tempo modes llle 15 Cool Features via ON OFF and TAP TEMPO switches lille 15 Preset Range Limitation 2 00 045 16 Delay Time in BPM or milliseconds 16 APPENDIX Technical specifications 0000000005 17 Presets iud Vr eA RU PAPE 18 Manual revision 1 0 SW V 1 0 3 Prod No E60507012 INTRODUCTION Nova Your tone is everything The sensation of weight the grandiose design and overall build qualit
7. be overwritten Preset 1 Dynamic Delay time Feedback 3096 Color 80 Mod level 0 Mix 25 Preset 2 Tape Delay time 350ms Feedback 40 Color 0 Mod level 100 Mix 40 Preset 3 UToo Delay time Feedback 096 Color 10096 Mod level 10096 Mix 5096 18 Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Global On 0 Dynamic Delay Line od Preset 4 Slap Delay time 120 Feedback 0 Color 50 Mod level 0 Mix 30 Preset 5 PingPong Delay time Feedback 6396 Color 7596 Mod level 50 Mix 20 Preset 6 Mod Pan Delay time 2290ms Feedback 80 Color 100 Mod level 100 Mix 50 Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div PingPong J Preset On 3 Pan E Preset 7 Analog Solo Delay time Feedback 1596 Color 50 Mod level 75 Mix 28 Preset 8 Spacey Delay time 527ms Feedback 38 Color 100 Mod level 100 Mix 50 Preset 9 Reverse Delay time 1000ms Feedback 0 Color 100 Mod level 0 Mix 100 Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Tap Tempo Spill over Mod Style Type Sub div Global On 2 Dynamic Delay Line ods Preset Off 0 Reverse d PRESETS 19
8. e Impedance Sense input impedance Overall data D to A Conversion A to A delay Dynamic range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk EMC Complies with 74 phone jacks w mono sense Single ended 1 MOhm 16 dBu 12V supply 74 phone jacks w mono sense 16 dBu 12V supply Balanced Single ended w ground sense 0 Ohm 225 ohm 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 1 65 ms 106 98 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz Input level 16 2 dBu not A Weighted 90 dB 0 003296 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 EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 FCC part 15 Class B CISPR 22 Class B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity General Finish Dimensions Weight Mains Voltage Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel endcaps 130 x130 x 55mm 765g 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto select AC wall adapter AC adapter supplies 12VDC minimum 0 3A to pedal 5W 1 year Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice 17 PRESETS The Nova Delay is delivered with the following presets in locations P1 to P9 When storing your own favorite settings these presets will
9. eat 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 4 Left output Quarter notes FA Right output Dotted eights Left output Quarter notes J Right output Eight note triplets Left output Sixteen notes Kd Right output Dotted eights If only left output is connected and dual delay mode is used then left and right delay outputs are summed Subdivision example Tap 500 ms 120 BPM measured in 1 4 notes with the Subdivision set to 1 8 The delay time is now recalculated to 250 ms 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 Follow this step by step guide Calibration of the input sensitivity should be done to the max expected input level Therefore begin by turning on boosters etc that are placed prior to the Nova Delay pedal in the signal chain Press and hold the MANUAL button until the 6 delay type LEDs are lit Play with your loudest sound for a few seconds and watch some of the 6 LEDs turn off one by one How many that are turned off depend on the output of your guitar When no further changes seem to appear the pedal is calibrated e Press any key
10. igital 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 10 Mix Level Sets the overall mix between the dry signal and the delay repeats 10 Selectors 11 Manual In manual mode the pedal plays exactly according to the position of the controls 12 Preset In preset mode the pedal plays according to the recalled preset Therefore if you come from manual mode the position of the knobs may not match the currently recalled values Press PRESET once to enter preset mode The current preset number is shown E g P1 Press again immediately after to scroll through the presets P1 P2 P3 P9 P1 P2 etc E 4 When going from manual mode to preset mode the position of the knobs probably does NOTE not match the current values It is also possible to scroll through presets using the TAP TEMPO and ON OFF switches Please refer to the manual section Additional Features 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
11. l over Easy color control from tape style over analog to digital t c electronic ULTIMATE SOUND MACHINES Optional SETUP EXAMPLE MONO STEREO Amp INPUT eeecc0 Combo amp Amp INPUT 00 000000 OO Combo amp for stereo setups UTPUT Left INPUT Left tc electronic 22 229 POWER SUPPLY 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 overdrive see the SEND RETURN example on the following page ZA If you use the amp amps to create NOTE SETUP EXAMPLE SENDIRETURN OUTPUT Left INPUT Left Combo amp t c electronic z2 24282 POWER SUPPLY 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 Expand this setup to stereo by connecting the Nova pedal right output to the return of a Second amp TT Gers R output L R input L power mono Guitar Effects Technology delay feedback color mod level mix level
12. s 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 e As explained earlier the actual delay time also prg 3 depends on the selected sub division To switch between using the stored delay time or the global tempo when entering preset mode Goto preset mode by pressing PRESET Press and hold TYPE for 1 second Steady PRESET key LED indicates that you are using the global tempo ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flashing PRESET key LED indicates that you are using the stored delay time Cool Features via ON OFF and TAP TEMPO switches Tap tempo and on off are the main functions assigned to the ON OFF and TAP TEMPO switches However several other features can be accessed using these switches thus giving you even more control at the tip of your feet See current preset number What is the current preset number As explained earlier you can press the PRESET button to see the current preset number You can also see the current preset number following this procedure e Press TAP TEMPO once immediately followed by pressing the ON OFF switch 15 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Change presets You may step between the 9 presets 1 9 by pressing the PRESET but
13. so the example in the chapter describing Subdivision Example Tap Tempo using the TAP TEMPO switch Tap 1 4 notes on the TAP TEMPO switch The TAP TEMPO LED will indicate the tapped tempo This can be done in both off and on mode 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 OPERATION 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 The maximum delay time vary depending on the selected delay type Delay Type Max Delay Time Delay Line 2290ms Dynamic 2290ms Reverse 1000ms Ping Pong 2290ms Pan 2290ms Slapback 300ms 7 Feedback The FEEDBACK knob sets the amount of delay returned to the input of the delay line The higher the setting the more repeats 8 Color Full control and perfect replica of the source signal may be the advantage of a digital delay However the delay repeats may at times blend much better if the high end frequencies of the repeats are colored OPERATION The complex Nova Delay color filter allows for shaping of the delay repeats in styles ranging from tape drive over analog to d
14. ton 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 EX As opposed to stepping through presets using EP the PRESET button you can change the preset also from manual mode when using this method The advantage using this method is that the preset will not be recalled activated until you go to preset mode NOTE Preset Range Limitation Assuming that you never use more than 3 presets you may prefer not to step through all nine presets 1 9 when going from e g preset 3 to 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 Assume that you want to use only presets 1 2 and 3 Press and hold MANUAL until calibration mode is entered 16 Turn MOD LEVEL and select P3 Press any key to exit the menu You are now only able to toggle through presets 1 2 and 3 To return to using all 9 presets Follow the procedure described above and select P9 instead of P3 EX Note that limiting the range of presets to scroll FPN through will NOT delete presets located outside EUH ine selected range Delay Time in BPM or Milliseconds The delay time can be displayed in either milliseconds or BPM beats per minute To alternate between BPM and ms press and hold the SUBDIV button Analog Inputs Connectors Input type Impedance Max Input Level Analog Outputs Connectors Max Output Level Output typ
15. y 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 world renowned 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 floor based design With 6 different stereo delay types and the option to store up to 9 presets customizable by an array of style parameters ranging from vintage tape to digital delay this pedal easily serves all delay requirements of modern guitar players who want to create unique sounds The ND 1 Nova Delay pedal features 6 different delay types Delay Line Dynamic Reverse Ping Pong Pan and Slap back Three different types of modulation light medium and heavy can be applied to any of the delay types The modulation is applied to the delay repeats only which 4 makes the Nova Delay unique compared to setups where a delay pedal is used in conjunction with a chorus pedal The all new Audio Tapping technology enables you to set the tempo of the delay by playing a rhythm into the pedal while holding down the TAP TEMPO switch Nova Delay Features 6 studio quality delay types Up to 9 storable user presets plus manual mode Easy switching between modes and presets Audio Tapping audio generated tap tempo Modulated delay True delay spil
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