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  • legwenosorlegwenosor

    its beautiful interface but indigestible!

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 04/23/14 at 13:09
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    see the net

    UTILIZATION

    use between my preamp and power amp in "line" input, so without the drive of the unit!!

    then so that I separated, I found indigestible!

    entire interface is complicated, many settings are not at all intuitive!!

    SOUND QUALITY

    sounds are GORGEOUS!!

    I used mainly reverb / delay ... nothing to say super nice!!
    I moons hanging in the octave (oddly I prefer that my G3 zoom) ... the whammy effect is very convincing!!
    ok chorus, tremolo blah (I have not managed to settle it as I want) ....

    short full of thing ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used 3 months, I had to really cheap (150 €)!!
    for the price of 3 pedals, there is a tons of eff…
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    see the net

    UTILIZATION

    use between my preamp and power amp in "line" input, so without the drive of the unit!!

    then so that I separated, I found indigestible!

    entire interface is complicated, many settings are not at all intuitive!!

    SOUND QUALITY

    sounds are GORGEOUS!!

    I used mainly reverb / delay ... nothing to say super nice!!
    I moons hanging in the octave (oddly I prefer that my G3 zoom) ... the whammy effect is very convincing!!
    ok chorus, tremolo blah (I have not managed to settle it as I want) ....

    short full of thing ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used 3 months, I had to really cheap (150 €)!!
    for the price of 3 pedals, there is a tons of effects and sounds!

    on the other hand I add an exp pedal and midi mouse ... there was everything you need except the simplicity!!
    unintuitive, many hyper settings, I separated, although the sound is very nice but I did not dare touch it when I found an effect that nothing sounded good.

    So very good camera but not easy to access!
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  • FredchswsFredchsws

    TOP AND MEANS FOR THE SATU

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 01/31/14 at 03:02
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    What are the effects or types of effects available?
    + All that there are traditional / wide NIOHC rev pitch delay, modulation ect .... And this part is really the top / quality and diversity


    What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...) Are they edited?
    Analog and Digital fx management


    Via a Mac / PC editor? What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI) Is this a rack or rack MODEL?

    noon pedalboard size

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is it simple?
    yes


    Editing sounds and effects is it easy?

    yes

    The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

    yes

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
    indisputable aud…
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    What are the effects or types of effects available?
    + All that there are traditional / wide NIOHC rev pitch delay, modulation ect .... And this part is really the top / quality and diversity


    What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...) Are they edited?
    Analog and Digital fx management


    Via a Mac / PC editor? What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI) Is this a rack or rack MODEL?

    noon pedalboard size

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is it simple?
    yes


    Editing sounds and effects is it easy?

    yes

    The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

    yes

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
    indisputable audio .... ben c TC quality, audio fx pro they do!!


    Which instruments do you use?

    ibanez, esp, prs, sigma (acoustic).


    Which ones do you prefer, you hate

    all the fx are top ..... the least: the distortion to the large metal .... (In use or saturated crunch "vintage" it makes the job)

    simulaton of the HP is very effective ... it is more that illusion, it works really well.

    OVERALL OPINION

    ince how long you use it?

    a p tit years

    What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    + Flexibility: preset / stompbox ... ie, have its sound and have underfoot, accessible else fx pre defined ds this patch / sound

    - No access to the EQ ON HP simultaneous fashion! damage

    Have you tried many other models before buying it?

    ho yes, I've skimmed the pedaliers multi fx!!

    How would you rate the quality / price?
    a view of the quality of fx (exept distortion), ie a top machine that buries share ca HD quality all the line 6 and other BOSS .. ect


    With experience, you do again this choice? .
    Yes.
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  • jazz_and_so_onjazz_and_so_on

    Versatile multi-effects

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 11/10/13 at 23:37
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    All effects that needs a guitarist in the form of bracket. Digital circuit with an analog distortion. The connection is complete.

    UTILIZATION

    The Nova is a bit difficult to take in hand to the extent that its effects are editable. Better prepare his set before going on stage. The manual explains how to include the effects. The technique.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are effective. Do not stop the presets that do not reflect the potential of the machine. I use it for electric guitar but it also works very well on an acoustic and a bass.
    If we take the trouble to adjust with particular less impact than the presets supplied, it works very well.

    OVERALL OPINION

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    All effects that needs a guitarist in the form of bracket. Digital circuit with an analog distortion. The connection is complete.

    UTILIZATION

    The Nova is a bit difficult to take in hand to the extent that its effects are editable. Better prepare his set before going on stage. The manual explains how to include the effects. The technique.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are effective. Do not stop the presets that do not reflect the potential of the machine. I use it for electric guitar but it also works very well on an acoustic and a bass.
    If we take the trouble to adjust with particular less impact than the presets supplied, it works very well.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it since I bought it. I tried a bunch of models before: pedals, racks etc ... I appreciate its compact size, the fact that it is extremely well built. The Q / P ratio is very good. I recommend.
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  • zososzosos

    potential!

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 11/11/13 at 07:01
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    wouldnt the above .. it is fairly complete

    if we must detail what he did not: reverse delay, looper, polyphonic octave ...
    the rest is very complete

    UTILIZATION

    I do not like the interface, take the shot, but it is not very intuitive ...
    you lose a lot of time editing

    the manual is good, but you have to peel


    after such multif is very full, so we get something for nothing

    I do not like the side "christmas tree" and the lcd unreadable on stage.

    there a pedal and preset mode ... preset mode there is slight lag to changes in bank, it's still livable ... we must anticipate.
    but it is strange for a recent product from TC

    SOUND QUALITY

    reverbs and delays…
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    wouldnt the above .. it is fairly complete

    if we must detail what he did not: reverse delay, looper, polyphonic octave ...
    the rest is very complete

    UTILIZATION

    I do not like the interface, take the shot, but it is not very intuitive ...
    you lose a lot of time editing

    the manual is good, but you have to peel


    after such multif is very full, so we get something for nothing

    I do not like the side "christmas tree" and the lcd unreadable on stage.

    there a pedal and preset mode ... preset mode there is slight lag to changes in bank, it's still livable ... we must anticipate.
    but it is strange for a recent product from TC

    SOUND QUALITY

    reverbs and delays at the top.
    chorus hold up the tremolos are very beautiful but generate breath on extreme settings

    distos and overdrive are not unusable if it compared to what I've read ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    6 months, it is necessary that I tamed.
    So no reviews yet decided.
    all this in the price halluciant some pedals, the value for money is excellent.
    it makes a lot of things and does not take up too much space in the pedal board.

    is objectively much better than Zoom xx xx GT boss or audio quality.
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  • hft_45hft_45

    Multi effects but good ....

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 11/09/13 at 17:12
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    The Nova System has 7 "slices effects" broken down as follows:

    Drive:

    - Overdrive
    - Distortion

    Compressor:

    - Perc
    - Sustain
    - Advance

    EQ:

    - EQ / Gate

    Modeling

    - Chorus
    - Flanger
    - Vibrato
    - Phaser
    - Tremolo
    - Panner

    Pitch

    - Shifter
    - Octave
    - Wham
    - Detune
    - Intelligent P

    Delay:

    - Clean
    - Analog
    - Tape
    - Dynamic
    - Dual
    - Ping Pong

    Reverb:

    - Spring
    - Hall
    - Room
    - Plate

    To this you add a "boost" in the form of handy switch, a tuner, a tap tempo ...

    A Line Input, Input Drive entrance, a MIDI standard (In Out and Thru) interface, a Return / Send Digital I / O SPDIF, 2 outputs Left / Right connection for ste…
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    The Nova System has 7 "slices effects" broken down as follows:

    Drive:

    - Overdrive
    - Distortion

    Compressor:

    - Perc
    - Sustain
    - Advance

    EQ:

    - EQ / Gate

    Modeling

    - Chorus
    - Flanger
    - Vibrato
    - Phaser
    - Tremolo
    - Panner

    Pitch

    - Shifter
    - Octave
    - Wham
    - Detune
    - Intelligent P

    Delay:

    - Clean
    - Analog
    - Tape
    - Dynamic
    - Dual
    - Ping Pong

    Reverb:

    - Spring
    - Hall
    - Room
    - Plate

    To this you add a "boost" in the form of handy switch, a tuner, a tap tempo ...

    A Line Input, Input Drive entrance, a MIDI standard (In Out and Thru) interface, a Return / Send Digital I / O SPDIF, 2 outputs Left / Right connection for stereo & a "Pedal In" entry up the rear of the pedal.

    No PC Edition / MAC

    Very solid pedal metal
    No on / off switch

    UTILIZATION

    So use .... !

    I have to admit I bought this equipment on the advice of a professional musician friend guitarist, and also general reviews lurking here & there on the Internet ...

    Let's start with the manual (!) No person seems to be the adjective that best matches the user manual, unintuitive, this manual is intended for technicians used devices of all kinds!

    Then the camera: Again, big disappointment for me, if the basic settings seem to be pretty well arranged, the menu navigation and more generally all the knobs of the device is tedious, not at all friendly and above must be absolutely connoisseur of all frequencies to be used for fine tuning as moult settings are in terms of frequency (Hertz) so who knows nothing and instead used to adjust knobs classic style Line 6 Pod may worry! This is typically the type of device that stresses you out completely if you live and there is no output volume: you will have to enter the menu and check data 50 to ensure that there has the volume!

    SOUND QUALITY

    This is the highlight of this device: the quality of effects!

    There is nothing to complain about all the effects present in the Nova System, all "subcategories" confused ... Very good reverb, great delays, chorus, flanger, octave etc. ... If you manage to adjust and refine the sound especially when you can not be disappointed, because they are really clean.

    One disappointment: the Drive "Disto / Overdrive ... So then I did not understand ... The settings are very limited, and its messy, confused ... Yet I tried several combinations but to no avail Compared to ... - would it - a Vox Tonelab Ex, there is no picture!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used six months in 2010 and I just dropped because of its use tedious ... To finally come back, because you realize that there really is no good multi effects for acoustic guitars live and the TC NOVA SYSTEM seems to be the best compromise to date for this purpose. The sound, it is true, are enhanced with effects that TC contains.

    What I like +:

    - Very good clean effects, pure
    - The strength of the unit
    - The handy light switches on stage
    - The "Boost" function ideal for solos

    What I like -:

    - Config tedious requiring advanced technical knowledge management (Hertz)
    - Quality Drive (Overdrive / distortion) nonexistent and unusable for me
    - No on / off switch!
    - Zero update for 2 years while a SHIFT is necessary, if only at the level of the external pedal that can be connected: it never worked for either me or my friend, or for several users who have complained on the forums!

    I would do this choice ... lack of choice currently on multi effects specifically dedicated to acoustic guitars!
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  • hutrondhutrond

    but good stuff ....

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 05/21/13 at 23:59
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    everything has already been said.

    UTILIZATION

    risk to repeat what has already been said, you have to spend time on, the sounds are beautiful, there are opportunities everywhere, on some effects there are so many parameters that it is sometimes confusing. I found also blocked on me to have to look in the manual to be able to work with a multi-function buttons and drop-down menus. Once a little tame it becomes more interesting. I did not want to give a definite opinion, for those who delight in the menus and submenus, which is used or intuitiveness for this kind of product, it's great, I've sold because I spent too much time sitting cross-legged in front of the guitar on his knees …
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    everything has already been said.

    UTILIZATION

    risk to repeat what has already been said, you have to spend time on, the sounds are beautiful, there are opportunities everywhere, on some effects there are so many parameters that it is sometimes confusing. I found also blocked on me to have to look in the manual to be able to work with a multi-function buttons and drop-down menus. Once a little tame it becomes more interesting. I did not want to give a definite opinion, for those who delight in the menus and submenus, which is used or intuitiveness for this kind of product, it's great, I've sold because I spent too much time sitting cross-legged in front of the guitar on his knees to change the settings.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are good good quality, very nice reverbs, delays beautiful,
    I also liked the octave and phaser, chorus can be I do not like it after I personally find they lack heat, I think it will suit very well to a person wanting to spend time and make a beautiful sound, a little air, I returned in a Koch Studiotone, clear channel, it did me well but in the end I found my sound better without effects, in the end I love the big rock with his thick ILI, an orange head and 2x12

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used one for years before putting it aside, saying that I would come back and then I finally got rid of it, in the end I would say it's very good stuff, but that suited me not. I wanted to delay reverb, a little modulation on some sound octave type phaser and then finally I no longer played guitar, I became a sound engineer (no offense)
    To summarize I would say it is excellent if you feel ready to invest in the machine, but it takes more time than I thought or a Cartesian brain than mine
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  • stratmanstratman

    Excellent multi-effects but not too oriented live

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 05/18/13 at 06:22
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    See the website of TC

    UTILIZATION

    Many adjustable parameters, manic sound, there is something. Still time to spare. The documentation is very well done. I never saw because I refereed between two paths: I wanted to spend time to generate great sounds or improve my guitar playing to the scene? I chose the second option and I sold the TC Nova System. I imagine that complementary Midi pedal could satisfy both possibilities ... not wanted.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound quality is impressive, I would write again "unusual." Incomparably better than that afforded me my multi effects Vox Tonelab LE, Boss, Zoom, etc. ..; earlier. réeelement very well.

    OVERALL OPINION

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    See the website of TC

    UTILIZATION

    Many adjustable parameters, manic sound, there is something. Still time to spare. The documentation is very well done. I never saw because I refereed between two paths: I wanted to spend time to generate great sounds or improve my guitar playing to the scene? I chose the second option and I sold the TC Nova System. I imagine that complementary Midi pedal could satisfy both possibilities ... not wanted.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound quality is impressive, I would write again "unusual." Incomparably better than that afforded me my multi effects Vox Tonelab LE, Boss, Zoom, etc. ..; earlier. réeelement very well.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I sold it after I realized that I was "Plug and Play" programmer that sounds very high quality. Since I switched to single pedals ((TS9, Headrush, CS3, EC20 BF2 modded, etc ...) MUCH oriented game Live. And it suits me better. It does not detract from the excellence of the Nova System great product for anyone who is either home studio almost time to invest in programming sounds very high level.

    Note 8 is for anyone who has time to devote to it.

    If you're the type I plug and play ... it can not be the product for you and I mettaris 6
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  • legumannlegumann

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 02/17/13 at 11:42
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    You will find everything that you need: no useless effects that the useful!
    Everything is configurable, used in two modes: either in "following pedals" or program mode.
    Imagine a series of pedals to boot your high quality :)
    Full MIDI

    UTILIZATION

    I used several multi effects, it is the most logical, the clearer and more intuitive!

    SOUND QUALITY

    We are in effect upscale, all effects present in this multi effect are of high quality.
    Miss can be a noise gate type "hush" of roctron, but we nitpick!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I keep this one solid, efficient, quality and really efficient.
    Damage, ps pedal "expression!
    Green light! you will not be disappointed!
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    You will find everything that you need: no useless effects that the useful!
    Everything is configurable, used in two modes: either in "following pedals" or program mode.
    Imagine a series of pedals to boot your high quality :)
    Full MIDI

    UTILIZATION

    I used several multi effects, it is the most logical, the clearer and more intuitive!

    SOUND QUALITY

    We are in effect upscale, all effects present in this multi effect are of high quality.
    Miss can be a noise gate type "hush" of roctron, but we nitpick!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I keep this one solid, efficient, quality and really efficient.
    Damage, ps pedal "expression!
    Green light! you will not be disappointed!
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  • SixfourSixfour

    Very good but ...

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 10/05/11 at 13:02
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    See previous opinions.

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is it simple?
    Not always ... But the manual is quite clear and we get used to it quickly.
    Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
    When we know the frequencies that are going well, the equalizer is not easy to configure. For the rest it goes.
    The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
    impec

    Listed under:
    I miss the button to select presets. There are 3 per bank and finally it is not much. Spend it if he had hold keys to change banks. I am not a fan. Live is risky. I really prefer having a preset by her.

    Another point that was not important to me at the time of purchase but who is now is the lack of effects …
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    See previous opinions.

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is it simple?
    Not always ... But the manual is quite clear and we get used to it quickly.
    Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
    When we know the frequencies that are going well, the equalizer is not easy to configure. For the rest it goes.
    The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
    impec

    Listed under:
    I miss the button to select presets. There are 3 per bank and finally it is not much. Spend it if he had hold keys to change banks. I am not a fan. Live is risky. I really prefer having a preset by her.

    Another point that was not important to me at the time of purchase but who is now is the lack of effects loop. So I no longer use the section OD / distortion as I plugged the Nova in the loop of my amp. Ditto for the compressor to spend after my overdrive pedal and it's not great either. In short all these faults are erased by the G-System (as if by chance ...) but budget issue ...
    Also in the idea of ​​changing its in a "click" I plan to buy the MIDI in 4X ment of G-LAB, which contains four loops midi controllable (what can the Nova) and for € 140. If I ever want to further improve the ergonomics I could always buy a MIDI pedal to control everything.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
    Super. As a multi purpose and since I use no effect too "exotic" for me is impeccable.

    Which instruments do you use?
    Ibanez AT300 singature, Blackstar HT-60, BB Preamp, Tech21 GT2-...

    Which ones you prefer, you hate?
    Plus: delay, reverb, Octave, Detune
    Less: Flanger, Phaser

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought it before the stage. Today I miss certain things but does not affect the super quality. Today I made my way to something else (rack + foot controller)
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  • TrittTritt

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 07/20/09 at 02:41
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    What are the effects or types of effects available?
    Everything you need:
    - Mod => (chorus, phaser & co)
    - Delay
    - Reverb
    - Boost (a volume that is sent over all, but for practical plutt scne)
    - Pitch (octave if you want too)
    - Disto / Overdrive
    - EQ

    What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
    Digital and analog for the drive

    Are ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
    Editable from the amp, but no connection to the computer

    What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
    No MIDI connection it seems

    Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
    Everything.

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    Absolutely, I who am a big fnant I have not had the courage to o…
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    What are the effects or types of effects available?
    Everything you need:
    - Mod => (chorus, phaser & co)
    - Delay
    - Reverb
    - Boost (a volume that is sent over all, but for practical plutt scne)
    - Pitch (octave if you want too)
    - Disto / Overdrive
    - EQ

    What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
    Digital and analog for the drive

    Are ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
    Editable from the amp, but no connection to the computer

    What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
    No MIDI connection it seems

    Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
    Everything.

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    Absolutely, I who am a big fnant I have not had the courage to open the manual (in English for that matter) that I said out! Well obviously I would not operate to its maximum capacity at this time.

    The edition of sound effects or is it easy?
    Indeed yes, it is difficult to get any easier, I would have AIM Schematic view of the curve for EQ, it's a bit of the PIE meters with just the frquence in Hz and various paramtres

    The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
    Probably, I did not read.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
    The trs is good, personally I found the sound lead guitar / solo with my ENGL silent grin and awful, and this thanks pdalier I finally found the perfect sound enjoyment , enjoyable, but all the same pchu.

    Which instruments do you use?
    A Jackson RR3, ENGL Fireball amp, I only metal, a few times cleans all of the same (hh pagan metal. I added my line 6 Ubermetal pedals in the loop.
    What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
    I love the couple pitch + delay and reverb, it really gives the sound of beauty, which is often a bit "raw" my taste, I like hot and sweep round the ear, the notes in the Acute & Co remains enjoyable and I found my happiness.

    HOWEVER, I knew I had read reviews dj, the distortion is really the problem is the distortion for pussy, no way to make music with the raw a, at once make sure you have a cot burne more pedals. APRS good, and 500 were not a big distortion is a little boring but ... the rest largely Relva level.

    I put 8 / 10 this product just because of the distortion, if not have a free t hsiter 10.

    OVERALL OPINION

    How long have you use it?
    1 month

    What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    Versatility, the quality of the product.

    The weight is a bit heavy! gonna break my back again ...
    No On / Off button, shit what is essential even when ...
    The tuner is not great.

    Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    Yes, chorus + reverb pedals simple, not a multi pdalier effect.

    How do you report qualitprix?
    Good without being excellent.

    Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
    Yes everything is, even so good I'm a little sad for the drive ...
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  • oldfellowoldfellow

    A multi-quality effects not too expensive

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 07/09/11 at 10:46
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    Distortions (2), compression (3), EQ, noise gate, modulation (6), pitch (5), time (6) and reverb (4) is not less than 27 pedals in one box with the option of programming .. ...
    Only distortions are analog, the rest is digital.
    Added to this a specific tuning, MIDI connections and the ability to store, for each type of effect, your four favorite settings.

    UTILIZATION

    The manual (in French) is relatively clear (it is not free of a few errors). Given the number of possibilities, a careful reading is required.
    The site of TC Electronic also gives a lot of information in videos.
    Getting started is easy, the 30 factory presets provide a useful basis for programming your own sou…
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    Distortions (2), compression (3), EQ, noise gate, modulation (6), pitch (5), time (6) and reverb (4) is not less than 27 pedals in one box with the option of programming .. ...
    Only distortions are analog, the rest is digital.
    Added to this a specific tuning, MIDI connections and the ability to store, for each type of effect, your four favorite settings.

    UTILIZATION

    The manual (in French) is relatively clear (it is not free of a few errors). Given the number of possibilities, a careful reading is required.
    The site of TC Electronic also gives a lot of information in videos.
    Getting started is easy, the 30 factory presets provide a useful basis for programming your own sounds and store them in 60 locations "user".
    Too bad there's no editor to steer the vehicle in real time from a computer.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The quality does not suffer any effects critical of other materials of comparable prices. I would even say that it is higher in the category of modulations.
    Some complain of a program change latency, for my part, it does not bother me

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 ½ years and I do not regret my purchase.
    Excellent value for money.
    I would buy another if mine were to drop me.
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  • fliosflios

    Excellent multi-effects, but ...

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 07/14/11 at 15:19
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    The Nova Drive is a compact multi-effects pedal for guitar, offering the following effects:
    OD / Disto - Comp - Boost - Mod (chorus, flanger etc ....) - Pitch (whammy, harmonizer, detune, etc ....) - Delay - Reverb - EQ
    The OD / Disto are analog (and alas, not cumulative as in the innovative drive), everything else is digital.
    The editing program is live on the beast, I believe there is an unofficial PC editor, but that only allows you to edit the sounds to be loaded later in the nova. It has 30 factory presets can not be modified, and 60 slots for user presets.
    Level connections, it has two input jacks exclusive (a high impedance input for guitar if you use the Nova between the gui…
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    The Nova Drive is a compact multi-effects pedal for guitar, offering the following effects:
    OD / Disto - Comp - Boost - Mod (chorus, flanger etc ....) - Pitch (whammy, harmonizer, detune, etc ....) - Delay - Reverb - EQ
    The OD / Disto are analog (and alas, not cumulative as in the innovative drive), everything else is digital.
    The editing program is live on the beast, I believe there is an unofficial PC editor, but that only allows you to edit the sounds to be loaded later in the nova. It has 30 factory presets can not be modified, and 60 slots for user presets.
    Level connections, it has two input jacks exclusive (a high impedance input for guitar if you use the Nova between the guitar and the preamp input ', the other low impedance to place the Nova in the loop of amp), two outputs (stereo possible, but not required), an I / O digital coaxial, a triplet of MIDI (IN, THROUGH, OUT) and a plug for a power cord type amp (or PC). No loop, so no cables 4 possible (which is not serious, since the chaining effect is in the order I indicated, and is not modifiable, except to parallelize delays and reverbs)


    UTILIZATION

    The manual is extremely spartan: he says what needs to be said, but we feel that we are not at Line6 (who can not help but let go of small valves in their manuals). Here we are in the pros and WE ARE NOT FOR DECON!
    The grip after reading the manual is quite understandable. Before, do not find yourself how to change the patch ...
    Overall, for me is the aspect that use TC went wrong. Let me explain:
    - Editing of parameters is not very difficult, but should be used for that notched four knobs, which, if accurate, do not move quickly from low value parameters to the highest value . Adjusting the frequency ranges of 3 bands parametric EQ is quite tedious because of this problem;
    - It is 2011: I find it a bit anachronistic to sell a product that has no USB and editor PC / Mac. In this regard, the VG99 is for me an absolute reference.
    - Having to choose between a preset mode (3 buttons which are used to change preset) or a pedal mode (where each button is for on / off effect) is quite annoying. The use of an external pedal to select presets can solve this problem;
    - Banks consist of three presets: here I find it really bad. Before (when it was better), we had five multi-effects presets per bank and everything was wonderful. And with the advent of POD, everyone started to make banks 4 presets, and already I struggled to adapt. While there, Banks 3 presets, it's really not reasonable ooohhhh!
    - The worst of the worst of death: time to change preset: oulala, it will be hard to get used to. I'm sure I'll get there, but it will be hard. There must be about a half second of latency to the change of patch. If you're the type to change the patch for the songs, to pass on his way clear to a plan after a big clean out rhythmic, or vice versa, it will give you a shock.

    SOUND QUALITY

    So, I say bravo.
    I had a lot of multi-effects, but that's what I've had better. Better than the effects of my VG99 worth more than double the Nova.
    The most compelling are the delays, compressors, modulations.
    The analog distortion is also very nice, a little vintage-style all the same (this is also not a problem, we know it all).
    I have tried to live in a Mesa head, or in the loop: in both cases, I was very pleased with the result. It's beautiful, clean, and it is mostly better than what we find in this price range (it is cheaper than a GT-10, the same as a POD HD400) . And I think to be fairly objective. I listened to lots of multi-effects, and this one is one that offers the best rendering.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I for one week, I have not a huge setback.
    I almost relate it to the store the next day. I did not even put back in its box with all papers ready to go. Then I reconnected all the successive multi-effects which I still have. And then that thought to myself "oh shit, they got me there" bah yes, they have made a product that sounds so good that I have to adapt to its faults, I can not go back .
    With € 400, you probably can not find a better quality product to go with your amp (live or in the loop). If you have no amp, for cons, the choice of a multi-effect simulation can be justified, and there you will go instead to the GT-10, a digitech or a POD.
    TC signed by a product of great quality, but they had to make choices that make saving really frustrating to use: the change in latency patch, missing 4 or 5 extra footswitch to change patches, and some gaps editing (knobs not fast enough to scan large ranges, especially not an editor PC / Mac).
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  • guilhem001guilhem001

    Good, but flawed

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 07/23/11 at 06:04
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    UTILIZATION

    Convenient formula to use: all the action (or rather under the foot)
    Very good impression of robustness.
    Not always easy to handle at first but got used to it.
    Bypassing the tuner, sound: very good! on the other hand, as was said, not like the open tunings, it's a shame.
    Other defects: no on / off switch (it 's zero), no usb

    SOUND QUALITY

    Effects of good quality, but disappointed with the distortion / overdrive "analog".
    Too bad there is not a wha-wha
    Used with various guitars on several amps (Orange Rocker 30, Hot Rod Deluxe)
    For cons, I found the Nova distorted sound compared to a direct connection guitar / amp
    It is for t…
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    UTILIZATION

    Convenient formula to use: all the action (or rather under the foot)
    Very good impression of robustness.
    Not always easy to handle at first but got used to it.
    Bypassing the tuner, sound: very good! on the other hand, as was said, not like the open tunings, it's a shame.
    Other defects: no on / off switch (it 's zero), no usb

    SOUND QUALITY

    Effects of good quality, but disappointed with the distortion / overdrive "analog".
    Too bad there is not a wha-wha
    Used with various guitars on several amps (Orange Rocker 30, Hot Rod Deluxe)
    For cons, I found the Nova distorted sound compared to a direct connection guitar / amp
    It is for this reason that I sold because I usually played with little effect.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Kept about 6 months, but sold for the reason above (the coloring for my taste)
    I regret it sometimes ... I can buy a Carl Martin Quattro (I like the principle of simplicity and analog), but it has no built-in tuner
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  • le reverendle reverend

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 12/17/09 at 04:29
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    The types of onboard effects
    - Classic modulation effects (flanger, chorus, tremolo, phase etc ...)
    - Effects of delay, the classic again
    - A voltage boost
    - The tone controls, eventuellemejtn assignable expression pedal (not supplied)
    - Nice reverbs
    - A compressor
    - A section of saturations
    Digital effects except as saturation
    MIDI connectors, but not USB (shame shame)
    It was in the creature effects will use a scratch to 95%. Needless to say 5% miss.

    UTILIZATION

    Relatively simple configuration, as long as you have already handled multifx
    Lacks a practical edition via USB. I have not tested editing via midi.
    The manual is quite clear.

    In use, a large flat…
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    The types of onboard effects
    - Classic modulation effects (flanger, chorus, tremolo, phase etc ...)
    - Effects of delay, the classic again
    - A voltage boost
    - The tone controls, eventuellemejtn assignable expression pedal (not supplied)
    - Nice reverbs
    - A compressor
    - A section of saturations
    Digital effects except as saturation
    MIDI connectors, but not USB (shame shame)
    It was in the creature effects will use a scratch to 95%. Needless to say 5% miss.

    UTILIZATION

    Relatively simple configuration, as long as you have already handled multifx
    Lacks a practical edition via USB. I have not tested editing via midi.
    The manual is quite clear.

    In use, a large flat on the switching from "pedal" to "preset". Should it get to the bottom of a menu, whereas on machines like TonelabSE (I also) was a switch for that, very handy.
    It still comes out with a specific use: in "pedal" is allowed to switch between presets supported a second or two and then you can change the preset (you can even change banks with a similar manipulation of the switches bank). In short, we feel they are pushing to buy the G-switch (not supplied), allowing the preset change while being in the mode "pedal".
    But here again, Bb: use the g-switch no longer allows expression pedal but holds: there is indeed only one entrance for both uses. What badgers.

    Good point anyway, the ability to save effects / sound position, regardless of the presets. You can save up to 4 and favorites, and remember each of them to the request within a preset. And this for any purpose. Very handy.

    Another important point for me, the ability to adjust the tap tempo effects (delay, modulation, etc. ...). Not essential to take the head.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I only use the effects loop placed in the amp. I have no opinion on the section of saturation, nor on the cuts.
    For other effects, good transparency for my taste, exactly what I was looking for.
    The reverbs are good, easy to set up the echoes and cool in tone, modulation effects are cool (good tremolo, one of my favorite effects)


    OVERALL OPINION

    I have used for two months
    I like the quality effects, the price not too expensive and some flexibility thoughtful.
    I do not like the lack of USB port, the single entry for the connection of either the G-switch, an expression pedal
    I like not passing impractical mode "pedal" to "preset"

    I have not tried a lot of things before my purchase, but must say there is not necessarily much choice in brands multifx commonly found in the mag in Paris:
    - Boss, but I like it, why not try, I do not like it like that. A man should have the right to be intuitive, too, and have whims. No no do not insist, I will take it and that's it.
    - Digitech. My adventures with this brand ended with my old pedal RP20 failed repeatedly. Digitech is for me basta. Digitech Tricard from the Reverend, period.
    - Korg - it's not always very transparent. Otherwise it is true that it's good stuff not too expensive (I have a little Pandora PX4)
    - Vox. it's a bit like that Korg (and rightly), plus vintage. I already have.
    - Rocktron. I do not know, but what I read did not give me points to a very intuitive interface.
    - Zoom. No, let's be serious.

    The ratio Q / P is correct, I would not put more into this type of gear anyway. For the TC Electronic is even a Q / P pretty good, the brand is fairly expensive base.

    I looked for modulation effects, delay and reverb relatively transparent: for me the contract is completed. Other effects in addition is the bonus for me. If I were to buy the equivalent effect pedals for nothing that the three categories that interested me, I would have been for the price of the Nova System. And there I can save everything, and more: it's a bit what motivated my choice.
    I'm pretty happy with my choice for now. I still have to practice a little more rehearsals and concerts to justify that view.

    <strong>Post editorial opinion, for the road</strong>
    You will notice that I do not give the satisfaction exuberant and unjustified scratch pimply all kinds which abound here as they post on stuff they bought two hours ago.
    I stay calm, I do not seek the saturation that kills, or the volume that pen. And I do not find myself prostrating in public before an amp Marshall MG 100W in my room of 9m2. It&#39;s not about money, it&#39;s just a story of ridicule.
    That said, scratch pimply pubescent esgourdes and unpolished, I find them endearing side. I think I was one, even if I had not really a lot of stuff at the time.
    : Lol:: lol:: lol-too:: Acne:: squeaker:
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  • khoriasskhoriass

    Transparency, depth, but not Plug'n Play

    TC Electronic Nova SystemPublished on 04/28/11 at 16:26
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    The detail that deserves to be mentioned again: analog circuitry for the drive and digital for the rest

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is simple?
    So I am sorry to start with a sad news, but the general configuration is not easy at first. Having flown (as usual) the manual here I am very unprepared when the time of connection was coming. Level connection is plain, but once connected, understand how the machine requires a little concentration ... Although theoretically knowing the 2 modes (preset and pedal), nothing is clear at this moment ...

    Fortunately, I'm reminded myself that he had to stay to support the MOD switch, what I read on a forum (perhaps that…
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    The detail that deserves to be mentioned again: analog circuitry for the drive and digital for the rest

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is simple?
    So I am sorry to start with a sad news, but the general configuration is not easy at first. Having flown (as usual) the manual here I am very unprepared when the time of connection was coming. Level connection is plain, but once connected, understand how the machine requires a little concentration ... Although theoretically knowing the 2 modes (preset and pedal), nothing is clear at this moment ...

    Fortunately, I'm reminded myself that he had to stay to support the MOD switch, what I read on a forum (perhaps that of AF?) A few months ago. Even in re-flying the manual, can not find this indication (but maybe I did not look in front of the holes).

    If you're accustomed to the relative simplicity Line 6 is the change of scenery! However, the NOVA SYSTEM is not poorly thought out so far, do not make me say what I did not say. Indeed, we can still start to tame the beast after a few dozen minutes.

    The manual is clear and sufficient?
    Yes and no ... We go into too much detail sometimes and other times not enough. Clarity is not always the watchword. However, the explanations of the effects is quite detailed and worked.

    At the same time, that's where I'm coming, this is a product that is intended to insiders, looking for specific criteria: transparency and sound quality to name just two. This necessarily involves numerous tuning possibilities, details on pretty sharp.

    Editing sounds and effects is easy?
    The edition itself, yes. There are a lot of parameters which may confuse more lazy ... But we will not complain, eh!

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?

    Moultes repeatedly said once: Yes, its clear, transparent, quality effects is absolutely appalling, after years of playing live with efffets POD XT LIVE in the loop (without simus, we agree) in multiple conditions, there is indeed change ... and wholesale. There or Line 6 makes you change your signal, the Nova System makes you a signal sublimate.

    Which instruments do you use?
    Live in a LANEY VH100R with a PRS CE-24

    Which ones do you prefer?

    I do not really offend anyone by saying that all effects are widely exploited and even more than that. The drive is convincing enough (less than a TS-808), as distortions, but I've really had the time to look in detail above.

    The tremolo is magical. The delays will take a little more work to get his ideal (too much choice killed a choice). The Whammy (without pedal) produces a LOW (-2 oct) pretty realistic to the point that I think I'll use it for my records.

    Do you hate?

    There is nothing hateful about this item ... Soooo haaaa! The tuner!
    Its accuracy is more qu'hasardeuse (but already mentioned below) and it's still REALLY bad for a product of this caliber! Line 6 in this area has done better.

    OVERALL OPINION

    For how long have you been using it?

    Since only a few hours.

    Did you try many other models before getting this one?

    I have owned and tested a lot of line 6. But the NOVA system has no competitor in its price range, quality effects worth its weight in Euros.

    After it is a shame to only be able to quickly change the bank via the G-pédaletruc (remember the name) because it would allow more flexibility in live situations. But should sell well G-force, right?

    What is special as the most / least valuable?
    Plus: The sound, the sound, the sound ... and sound!
    Fewest: Setting lazy, not very friendly. Change of bank anything but practice ... Tuner to the questionable accuracy.

    What is your opinion about the value for the price?
    Good, very even. It is significant to note that CT offers high quality products at reasonable prices, because such a policy is often at the expense of quality, but not here ...
    And on occasion, is the price of 2 pedals ... Then it quickly saw ...
    Then must show strength over time, but so far there are not too many complaints, a good sign!

    Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
    Want to bet? " : D
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