Novation Ultranova User Manual

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37RE4: Input 2 levelDisplayed as: Input2Default value: 0Range of adjustment: 0 to 127Audio from Input 2 may be mixed into Outputs 3 and 4 by adjusting RE4. With Input Link-ing (RE1 on Audio Menu Page 1) set to Indept, RE4 adjusts level for Input 2 only. WithInput Linking set to Stereo, the level of both Inputs 1 and 2 will be adjusted as a pair.RE5: Outputs 3 & 4 LevelDisplayed as: LevelDefault value: 127Range of adjustment: 0 to 127This is an independent level control which adjusts the output volume at Outputs 3 and 4 atall times. (This is the equivalent of Outputs 1/2’s MASTER VOLUME hardware control.)RE6: Outputs 3 & 4 BalanceDisplayed as: Balance(Host3+4/Synth+Inps)Default value: 0Range of adjustment: -64 to +63The mix available at Outputs 3 and 4 may also include audio from DAW Channels 3+4, andthis control provides a balance between this audio and the mix of synth sound and audioinputs set up with RE3, RE4 and RE5. With a value of -64, only the DAW channels will beheard; with a value of +63, only the synth/inputs mix will be heard. A setting of zero givesan equal blend.RE8: Not used.If you want to use the Ultranova’s FX engine to process audio from the DAW(e.g., a rhythm track) use two jack cables to connect Outputs 3 & 4 to Inputs 1 &2. You can now add effects processing to the rhythm track in the same way youcan add effects to any other input.Audio Menu Page 5 – SPDIF OutputRE1: SPDIF OutputDisplayed as: SPDIFDefault value: OffRange of adjustment: On, OffThe SPDIF output can be turned On or Off.global SettIngSPressing the GLOBAL button [31] opens the Global Menu (seven pages). This menucontains a set of synth and audio system functions which, once set up, will not generallyneed to be accessed on a regular basis. The Global Menu also includes the routines toupdate the UltraNova’s Operating System. Note that settings made in the Global Menu arenot saved with any Patch changes. However, it is possible to save the Global Menu settings(along with the Audio Menu settings at the same time) by pressing WRITE [23] while in theGlobal (or Audio) menu. This will ensure that the next time you power up your UltraNova,these settings will be restored instead of the original factory defaults.Global Menu Page 1 – MIDI and other settingsRE1: Memory ProtectionDisplayed as: ProtectDefault value: OffRange of adjustment: Off or OnThis is a safety feature, used to prevent accidental erasure of memories and loss of data.When set to On, writing Patches or Global data into memory will be prevented, and a briefwarning message (CANNOT SAVE – MEMORY PROTECT IS ON !!) shown on theUltraNova’s display. It is recommended that Memory Protect is left On unless Patches arebeing edited for storing in memory, or a System Exclusive dump from a computer is to bereceived.RE2: Local Control On/OffDisplayed as: LocalDefault value: OnRange of adjustment: Off or OnThis control determines whether the UltraNova is to be played from its own keyboard, orto respond to MIDI control from an external device, such as a MIDI sequencer or masterkeyboard. Set Local to On to use the keyboard, and to Off if you are going to control thesynth externally via MIDI or use the UltraNova’s keyboard as a master keyboard.A primary use of Local Control On/Off is to avoid unwanted MIDI loops throughexternal equipment. When set to Off, the UltraNova’s keyboard and all othercontrols still transmit MIDI messages from the MIDI OUT port if MIDI OUT On/Off (RE4) is enabled. If any external equipment is set to re-transmit MIDI back to theUltraNova, then the synth will still operate. This will avoid notes sounding twice, a reductionin polyphony or any other unpredictable effects.RE3: Assign MIDI ChannelDisplayed as: MidiChanDefault value: 1Range of adjustment: 1 to 16The MIDI protocol provides 16 channels allowing up to 16 devices to co-exist on a MIDInetwork, if each is assigned to operate on a different MIDI channel. Assign MIDI Channellets you set the UltraNova to receive and transmit MIDI data on a particular channel, so thatit can interface correctly with external equipment.RE4: MIDI Out On/OffDisplayed as: MidiOutDefault value: OffRange of adjustment: Off or OnThis control enables the UltraNova to transmit MIDI Out messages from the MIDI OUTport [4] as the synth is played. Set this parameter to On if you want to record MIDI dataor trigger additional external MIDI equipment from the UltraNova’s keyboard via the MIDIOUT port. However, it is important to note that MIDI data is always transmitted via USB.RE5: Touched/Filter knob controlDisplayed as: Touch/FilterDefault value: Set by PatchRange of adjustment: Set by Patch or Always FilterThis setting determines how the TOUCHED/FILTER knob [9] operates. With the defaultsetting of Set by Patch, the knob operates as described on page 27, either acting as acopy of the last rotary control to be touched or, with FILTER [8] enabled, to vary the cut-offfrequency of Filter 1. Because the setting of the FILTER button is saved with the Patchdata, the function of the knob is determined by the Patch. If RE5 is set to Always Filter,the TOUCHED/FILTER knob is set to control the ilter frequency permanently.RE6 to RE8: Not used.Global Menu Page 2– Tuning, Velocity, sampling frequency and footswitchRE1: Master Fine TuningDisplayed as: TuneCentDefault value: 0Range of adjustment: -50 to +50This control adjusts the frequencies of all the Oscillators by the same small amount,allowing you to ine-tune the whole synth to another instrument if necessary.The increments are cents (1/100 of a semitone), and thus setting the value to ¼50 tunesthe synth to a quarter-tone midway between two semitones. A setting of zero tuneskeyboard with the A above middle C at 440 Hz – i.e., standard Concert Pitch.COMPRESS 1/2COMPRES1 C1Ratio C1Thrsh C1Attack C1Rel C1Hold C1Gain2.0 -20 0 64 32 127DISTORT 1/2DISTORT1 Dst1Type Dst1Comp Dst1LvlDiode 100 0REVERB 1/2REVERB1 Rvb1Type Rvb1DecLrgHall 90GLOBAL Protect Local MidiChan MidiOut Touch/FilterOff On 1 Off Set by PatchTuneCent Transpse KbdVel VelResp DfltRate FootSwth Whlights0 0 Curve 4 Medium 48KHz Auto OnClockSource Clock} 120 BPMAuto Status} Internal ClockDUMP to Bank Patch Name Current OnePatch OneBank AllBanksUSBport A 0 Init ProgramDUMP to ^^USBport GLOBALS & AUDIOCalibrate BendWhl ModWhl Aftouch SetAftouchCurrent O/S Transmit ^^ Current O/S Version 1.0.00Startup O/S Version 1.0.00AUDIO In12Link In1Gain In2Gain In1 -60 |--------| 0dB In1FX In2FXIndept Off Off In2 -60 |--------| 0dB 0 0HeadPhones Level Control Level Balance 1+2/3+4Follow master volume (1+2 only) 127 0OUTPUTS Synth Input1 Input2 RECORD Mode1+2 127 0 0 SynthOUTPUTS Synth Input1 Input2 Level Balance (Host3+4/Synth+Inps)3+4 0 127 0 127 0OffNovation UltraNovaSPDIFCOMPRESS 1/2COMPRES1 C1Ratio C1Thrsh C1Attack C1Rel C1Hold C1Gain2.0 -20 0 64 32 127DISTORT 1/2DISTORT1 Dst1Type Dst1Comp Dst1LvlDiode 100 0REVERB 1/2REVERB1 Rvb1Type Rvb1DecLrgHall 90GLOBAL Protect Local MidiChan MidiOut Touch/FilterOff On 1 Off Set by PatchTuneCent Transpse KbdVel VelResp DfltRate FootSwth Whlights0 0 Curve 4 Medium 48KHz Auto OnClockSource Clock} 120 BPMAuto Status} Internal ClockDUMP to Bank Patch Name Current OnePatch OneBank AllBanksUSBport A 0 Init ProgramDUMP to ^^USBport GLOBALS & AUDIOCalibrate BendWhl ModWhl Aftouch SetAftouchCurrent O/S Transmit ^^ Current O/S Version 1.0.00Startup O/S Version 1.0.00AUDIO In12Link In1Gain In2Gain In1 -60 |--------| 0dB In1FX In2FXIndept Off Off In2 -60 |--------| 0dB 0 0HeadPhones Level Control Level Balance 1+2/3+4Follow master volume (1+2 only) 127 0OUTPUTS Synth Input1 Input2 RECORD ModeFX - COMPRESS 1/2COMPRES1 C1Ratio C1Thrsh C1Attack C1Rel C1Hold C1Gain2.0 -20 0 64 32 127FX - DISTORT 1/2DISTORT1 Dst1Type Dst1Comp Dst1LvlDiode 100 0FX - REVERB 1/2REVERB1 Rvb1Type Rvb1DecLrgHall 90GLOBAL Protect Local MidiChan MidiOut Touch/FilterOff On 1 Off Set by PatchTuneCent Transpse KbdVel VelResp DfltRate FootSwth Whlights0 0 Curve 4 Medium 48KHz Auto OnClockSource Clock} 120 BPMAuto Status} Internal ClockDUMP to Bank Patch Name Current OnePatch OneBank AllBanksUSBport A 0 Init ProgramDUMP to ^^USBport GLOBALS & AUDIOCalibrate BendWhl ModWhl Aftouch SetAftouchCurrent O/S Transmit ^^ Current O/S Version 1.0.00Startup O/S Version 1.0.00AUDIO In12Link In1Gain In2Gain In1 -60 |--------| 0dB In1FX In2FXIndept Off Off In2 -60 |--------| 0dB 0 0HeadPhones Level Control Level Balance 1+2/3+4Follow master volume (1+2 only) 127 0OUTPUTS Synth Input1 Input2 RECORD Mode1+2 127 0 0 SynthOUTPUTS Synth Input1 Input2 Level Balance (Host3+4/Synth+Inps)3+4 0 127 0 127 0OffNovation UltraNovaSPDIF