Novation Ultranova User Manual

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6gettIng StarteDStandalone and computer operation – a forewordThe UltraNova may be used as a standalone synthesizer, with or without MIDI connectionsto/from other sound modules or keyboards. It may also be connected - via its USB port - toa computer (Windows or Mac) running a DAW application. The UltraNova can then becontrolled entirely from the computer by using the UltraNova Editor plug-in. The UltraNovaLibrarian is a separate software application which greatly assists in the organising, savingand recall of patches.The methods of connecting the UltraNova to accommodate the various methods of workingare covered in the documentation supplied with the UltraNova Editor and UltraNova Librar-ian software packages. The Installers for this software, and the related USB drivers may bedownloaded fromhttp://novationmusic.com/support/ultranova.Standalone operation – audio and MIDI connectionsThe simplest and quickest way of getting started with the UltraNova is to connect the tworear panel jack sockets marked Master Output 1 and 2 {10} to the inputs of a stereoamplii er, audio mixer, powered speakers, third-party computer sound card or other meansof monitoring the output.If using the UltraNova with other sound modules, connect MIDI OUT {4} on the UltraNovato MIDI IN on the irst sound module, and daisy-chain further modules in the usual way. Ifusing the UltraNova with a master keyboard, connect the controller’s MIDI OUT to MIDIIN on the UltraNova, and ensure that the master keyboard is set to MIDI channel 1 (theUltraNova’s default channel).With the amplii er or mixer off or muted, connect the AC adaptor to the UltraNova {1}, andplug it into the AC mains. Turn the UltraNova on by moving the rear panel switch {2} to ExtDC. During power-up the display shows the irmware version number for a few seconds:after which the Patch Menu appears:Turn on the mixer/amplii er/powered speakers, and set the Monitor Balance [28] to 12o’clock, and turn up the Master Volume control [29] until you have a healthy sound levelfrom the speakers when you play the keyboard.Using headphonesInstead of speakers via an amplii er and/or an audio mixer, you may wish to use a pair ofstereo headphones. These may be plugged into the rear panel headphone output socket{8}. The main outputs are still active when headphones are plugged in.NOTE: The UltraNova headphone amplii er is capable of outputtinga high signal level please take care when setting the output level.The factory default setting for headphones’ level is for their volume to be controlled by theMaster Volume control. However, it is possible to set the headphones’ level independently;although the Audio Menu is discussed in detail later in the manual, it may be useful to knowhow to do this now. Press the AUDIO button [30] to open the Audio Menu, then press thePAGE NEXT button [4] to access the Headphone Page:Turning RE1 anticlockwise changes the Headphone Level Control setting to Use Leveland Balance 1+2/3+4. Then the headphone level can be adjusted independently ofthe main outputs with RE6 (and any balance between synth sounds and inputs with RE7).A word about Menu NavigationThe UltraNova has been designed to give the player maximum control over sound characterand system operation with the minimum of hassle. All the main menus are selected by asingle press on a dedicated button; for example, pressing the OSCILLATOR button willalways open the Oscillator Menu regardless of whereabouts in the menu system you mightcurrently be. There is no need to “back up” or “Exit” any menu, you can always go directlyfrom one menu to another with a single button press.Several of the synth processing blocks - such as the Oscillator and Envelope Menus – areduplicated; for example, there are 3 separate oscillators, each with its own menu. Whenyou re-select a menu for such a multiple block, it will open at the one you last used. Forexample, if you adjust parameters of Envelope 4, then go to another menu to adjust someother parameters, and then press the ENVELOPE button again, the Envelope Menu willre-open with the parameters for Envelope 4 visible. The same principle applies to menuswhich have multiple pages – UltraNova remembers which parameters you were last adjust-ing, and re-opens the menu at the last-used page.Audio InAudio OutUSBUltraNova connected to a computer via USB.USB transmits audio and MIDI to and from the computerAudio InAudio Out USBFireWire/USBUltraNova connected to computer soundcardvia analogue audio outs.USB transmits MIDI to and from computerMIDI InController KeyboardMIDI OutSound ModulesNovation UltraNovaVersion 1.0.00Patch NameA000Clock} 156 BPMExt-Auto Status}Circuit MotionClockSourceFly-WheelingNovation UltraNovaVersion 1.0.00Patch NameA000Clock} 156 BPMExt-Auto Status}Circuit MotionClockSourceFly-WheelingFX - 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 UltraNovaSPDIFNote: the UltraNova is not a computer MIDI interface. MIDI can be transmittedbetween UltraNova synth and computer but MIDI cannot be transmitted to andfrom the UltraNova MIDI DIN ports from the computer.