Novation MiniNova - User Manual

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Novation

A division of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.

Windsor House,

Turnpike Road,

Cressex Business Park,

High Wycombe,

Bucks,

HP12 3FX.

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1494 462246

Fax: +44 1494 459920

e-mail: sales@novationmusic.com

Web: http://www.novationmusic.com

Trademarks

The Novation trademark is owned by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All other brand,

product and company names and any other registered names or trademarks mentioned in

this manual belong to their respective owners.

Disclaimer

Novation has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both

correct and complete. In no event can Novation accept any liability or responsibility for

any loss or damage to the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment

which may result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes. The

information provided in this document may be modiﬁed at any time without prior warning.

Speciﬁcations and appearance may differ from those listed and illustrated.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

No naked ﬂames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause

hearing loss.

WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to USB 1.1 or 2.0 type ports.

ENVIRONMENTAL

D E C L AR AT I O N

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

For USA

To the User:

1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved

by Novation may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

2. Important: This product satisﬁes FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables

are used to connect with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or

to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference

with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this

product in the USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canada

To the User:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

The normal operation of this product may be affected by a strong electrostatic discharge

(ESD). In the event of this happening, simply reset the unit by powering off and on again.

Normal operation should return.

NOTICES

Novation is a registered trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited.

MiniNova is a trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited.

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Audio Units (AU) is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

RTAS is a trademark of Avid, Inc.

Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure

Product Identiﬁcation: Novation MiniNova

Responsible party: American Music & Sound

Address: 4325 Executive Drive

Suite 300

Southhaven, MS 38672

Telephone: (800) 431-2609

RoHS Notice

Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and this product conforms, where

applicable, to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous

Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to

RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code;

Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

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Summary

ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION

Compliance and Safety Information

Product compliance statements, FCC, Canadian, RoHS, and essential safety instructions.

INTRODUCTION AND SETUP

Key Features and Box Contents

Overview of MiniNova features and package contents.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW

Top View Controls

Description of MiniNova's top panel controls and their functions.

Rear View Connections

Description of MiniNova's rear panel connection ports.

GETTING STARTED

Operation Modes and Connections

Guidance on standalone, computer operation, and audio/MIDI connections.

MENU NAVIGATION AND PERFORMANCE CONTROLS

Performance Controls Overview

Using Performance controls, Pads, Arpeggiator, Vocoder, and Pitch/Mod wheels.

SYNTHESIS TUTORIAL INTRODUCTION

Basic Sound Components

Understanding Pitch, Tone, and Volume as fundamental sound properties.

Oscillators, Filters, and Envelopes

How oscillators, filters, and envelopes shape sound over time.

PATCH MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEM UPDATES

Patch Storage and Octave Shift

Managing octave shifts and storing custom patches.

SYNTH MENUS - REFERENCE SECTION

Global and Audio In Settings

Parameters for global settings, OS version, and audio input gain.

MIDI AND ARPEGGIATOR PARAMETERS

Arpeggiator Configuration

Configuring arpeggiator rate, gate time, mode, octaves, and pattern.

MIXER AND FILTER SETTINGS

Mixer Levels and Filter Types

Adjusting mixer levels and overview of filter types.

AMPLITUDE AND FILTER ENVELOPES

Amplitude Envelope Parameters

Adjusting amplitude envelope attack, decay, sustain, and release.

EQ AND COMPRESSOR EFFECTS

EQ Parameters

Detailed settings for the equalizer's frequency and level controls.

DISTORTION AND DELAY EFFECTS

Distortion Effect Types

Selecting distortion types and adjusting compensation.

CHORUS AND GATOR EFFECTS

Chorus Effect Parameters

Adjusting chorus speed, feedback, depth, and delay.

VOCAL TUNE PARAMETERS

VocalTune Modes, Scales, and Speed

Selecting VocalTune modes, scales, and speed.

VOCODER OPERATION AND PARAMETERS

Vocoder On;Off, Levels, and Mode

Enabling the vocoder and adjusting levels, mode, and freeze.

REFERENCE TABLES

Waveform Table

List of available waveforms and their properties.

LFO WAVEFORMS AND MODULATION SOURCES

LFO Waveform Types

Description of traditional LFO shapes and sequences.

MODULATION MATRIX DESTINATIONS AND TWEAK PARAMETERS

Modulation Matrix Destinations

Table of possible modulation matrix destinations.

FILTER AND ARP MODE TABLES

Filter Table Description

List of available filter types and their characteristics.