All user reviews for the TC Electronic Nova System

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.

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).

For specifications, see the manual available on the website of TC

UTILIZATION

The manual is average and fairly intuitive menus for my taste

SOUND QUALITY

Well this is where the vehicle excels and is after all what is asked. The effects are excellent and not too coarse nor too light, customizable, I use it in the loop of a JCM2000 live and direct repeats on a Laney VC 15 for not lugging all Bouzin the pedalboard.

This is a multi Spreti pa which is out of my config.

A small negative point, the tuner is not a fan of open tuning which is sad.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months and he is not ready to leave my config, I had several multi home Kork and line 6, this one is the best trad. I really like reverb, delay and the phase effects. Purchased in the United States for unbeatable prices ...

Not very happy with the switch of the tuner, which remains stuck down if pressed too hard - it will faloir that I repaired.

If I loose, I bought another

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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

The onboard effects are quite common:

-COMPRESSOR
GATE-EQ +
-CHORUS/FLANGER/VIBRATO/PHASER/TREMOLO/PANNER
-PITCH SHIFTER / octave / WHAMMY / DETUNE / HARMONIZER
-DELAY
-REVERB
-BOOST

HP-Simulation

The unit is digital and fully usable at all levels.

A section Analog complements the rest with an Overdrive and Distortion.

No editing possible via PC, but can be updated via MIDI.

-Jack connectors (input, output L / R, pedal expression)
SPDIF-
-MIDI In / Out / Thru

UTILIZATION

Finally the gear Plug & Play ... almost.

The Nova works two different ways, where Drive Line Input mode Input.

Input Line connected in the analog section (Overdrive & Dist) is not enabled, only the effects of modulations (chorus. ..), delays, reverb, pitch and Boost can be used.

Drive Input Connected to the entire Nova is exploitable.

In all cases, the Nova will be informed of the entry selected by the user via the camera menu.

The manual will be of great help when you first start the machine.

Like all digital products, editing presets on the Nova works with some logic that is specific to each device.
Again, the manual is very clear and explains each stage of programming.
A good close reading and the Nova has no secrets or hidden defects.

So the issue is within the reach of all.

SOUND QUALITY

Pro sound quality.

The reverb and delay are the two major strengths of the Nova.

The modulation effects are stunning, all is music, usable and transparent.

The Disto Overdrives and are to my taste the only black spot on the board, however Alech on paper, shows the analog section is concise and cold compared to the effects, even with the HP simulation enabled.

The Nova is especially formidable connected at the end of his chain.
Plugged into a power amp, an effects loop amp or directly connected console sound, the kind of place where a conventionally distos has nothing to do ...

Connected before a preamp, it offers nothing more than just traditional type pedals Roland / Boss where else ... this is only my opinion ...

His place is after a preamp if you want to maximize their possibilities.

OVERALL OPINION

Very good equipment Pro, sturdy, built for the stage, ergonomic, outstanding sound possibilities.

The -: - Tuner a little light and not always reliable.

- Whammy useless without external expression pedal.

- No switch on / off.

- Disto Overdrive and a little disappointing compared to the total.

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:

See below
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

Everything has been said.
Recently (April 2011), the device has a new firmware that fixes a bug MIDI. We can now manage the Nova System completely from your computer via a MIDI interface.
Some complain distos then it is an analog technology (very rare on the multi-effects). We must adjust its gain and input "output range". Sounds are achieved truly remarkable.

UTILIZATION

Every effect is customizable and the number of parameters remarkably extended (12 for reverb!). Inevitably, it will take time to read the full potential of the Nova System.
The manual is clear and very helpful to understand what it is. But it's certainly not listening you realize the quality of onboard effects.

SOUND QUALITY

Top top top.
I use it on an electric violin and is very very clean.
I used the BOSS before. With the Nova System, it is well above.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year and are no better in this price range.
For fans of his, it's a very good investment.
I remake that choice without hesitation.


Yes, yes, it is perhaps less complete, programmable as the GT-10 or other competitors, but what he does, he does it far better than them. With wah and volume pedal next, I have a pedalboard with a super quality and very compact.

For details of the beast, see below, or above or beside. That depends.
As already said, deserve an on / off and a USB ... where 8.

UTILIZATION

Excellent design, sturdy pedals and effects easier to understand by walking a bit. English manual in the box and French on the site, clear, almost useless. The équalo is a little hard, but good. An hour to the grip without much finesse, and presto.

SOUND QUALITY

I'm not one to let myself be overwhelmed by emotion, dear friends, but it must be admitted that this requires a little respect. It is true that I spend a Boss ME50 direct to this machine, and it did virtually nothing to see, but anyway: homo sapiens guitaristicus I am discovered fire. Connected to my excellent Laney Lionheart All Tube with a choice of 67 or Gibson es330 Custom Shop Tele Thinline is that of happiness, the sound has literally opened! Nuanced, warm, punchy, balanced ... I rediscovered my guitars. Why did not I done before?? 10 without hesitation.

OVERALL OPINION

By far the best that I've heard in recent years in this price range of course. Boss Tricard, simus in the closet!

1 - I will not repeat the items contained in the beast ... are all above!



UTILIZATION

Intuitive configuration, with a little adjustment period even qd! The "plus" by TC is the ability to store settings of an effect and carry them forward to another patch ... Practical and smart!

Regarding the connectivity and other technical characteristics ... nothing to add except that it would not hurt to have the possibility to connect an expression pedal + G-Switch! but otherwise, SIR!

The user manual is provided in 15 languages including Esperanto .. It can always be used! (But not!)

SOUND QUALITY

The sound ... then ... the title is a sweet, very gentle, mildly! I worked so far with a Pedalboard mounted in nearly 10 years with analog pedals everywhere and all modified (or almost) true bypass .. Anyway ... a "thing" that weighed about 50kg in total over the next mess bag plus all the troubles that go well (power supply fuses, mini jacks .. etc. .. etc. fickle!) and then I ask myself into a store and I say I want to try all the pedals. Luckily, in Dijon, I know almost all the guys So, I spent the afternoon without being bored .. short .. cool and quiet!

In essence, I tell you this is a BOMB Nova System so I cracked, I bought it! It's been 4 days that I have and I served: one at my house (to the cunt and the cock in front of a drummer dude!), A jam session with foudingues who had no bass player (double sharp octaver!) and yesterday in the studio rehearsal with members of my group who are professionals in the art. And the fact is that in all circumstances, it killed everyone! The sound is clear, the delays ... simply monstrous choruses .. trem and vibrato are .. splendid and even distos or drive are downright amazing!

I had a bunch of stuff Boss, Zoom, Roland, Digitech, bottom / middle / high end and I admit that this creature TC has eliminated all of my memory! So ... I even commissioned the G-System Ltd. to permanently eliminate any other pedal (I still have my cry, my qq jamman and stuff lying around).

OVERALL OPINION

Basically, apart from the control problem (which can be solved with a MIDI controller) and the fact it is a device which we immediately fell in love (!!), nothing to say! It's expensive (compared to brands mentioned above who board about 10 times more effect ... but who respect neither the amp or guitar plugged in!) But damn effective! Therefore, we strongly mid August to resume the tour and I use it live.

You'll understand ... I am madly in love with this machine! TRY THE DARK!

Crankset Ultra-complete: all necessary effects sought by guitarists ... lacks only the wah-wah pedal and a volume, but it would increase the size of the beast that the coup is very compact ...

UTILIZATION

Yes, like every pedal should return to the logic ... then effectivemment mode "preset" is not very flexible since to go from one sound to another must hold down a few seconds on the patch ... but hey we made it, and then each effect can be activated / disabled with a single pedal stroke ...
The registration of its presets is fairly simple and intuitive: no need to mug up the manual three hours!

SOUND QUALITY

the sound effects are stunning: compressor, delay, reverb ... Brief is the TC ELECTRONIC ... I had a lot of cranks (Zoom, Boss, Art, Line6 ...) and pedals (Boss, Vox ,...) and frankly it's above the rest! Small flat for tremolo that does not convince me, but I must say that I'm not back fully in effect, therefore, be taken lightly!
At distos / overdrive: frankly I stayed on my ass! I was not expecting such a potato! They are very realistic and can play everything from blues to cradingue of hard rock or even metal ... ok then we forget to thrash, death, the neo, but frankly with a good tube amp (of course!) behind, it was the heavy "(I have a VOX AC30 CC2 and they are a beautiful couple! )
With my Tele I love the clean ... the single coils are perfect for that ... For his good rock / heavy, my Les Paul and my stick Horizon perfectly!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 days and I think I'm in love! lol
In 15 years of practicing the instrument, I bought the stuff, but here we touch the high end!

The +: effects, distos, sounds, simplicity, small footprint
The -: no wah or volume, presets feature to "call", no USB interface for PC and MAJ

I do not regret having sold my Pod X3 Live, more complete, but not up to the sound level ...

The TC Electronic Nova System is a multi effects unit designed for use with electric guitar. It is an analog pedal, but has digital features as well. It has 1/4 inch connections and is not a rackable unit as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the TC Electronic Nova System is very easy to follow and to use, which is really one of its best qualities. It is easy to toggle between all of the different effects and it won't take too long to understand how to use everything in this unit. The variations on this are endless and it is great to have so many different types of sounds within one unit. The manual for the TC Electronic Nova System is very thorough and is definitely helpful to have around while you are learning this pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the TC Electronic Nova System is very good and is what I have come to expect from TC Electronic, as this is just the latest great piece of gear that they have issued in a long line of great products. I only use this pedal with guitar, usually a Fender Stratocaster and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb amp. All of the effects on this unit are great, but I would say I definitely like the reverb and delay effects the best, with the chorus and other modulation effects coming next. Overall, all the sounds are useful and it is great to have so many great sounding effects within one powerful unit.

OVERALL OPINION

I've only been using the TC Electronic Nova System multi effects pedal for less than a year, but since I started using it I have become a big fan of this unit. I'm usually not a big fan of multi effects pedals, but this is an impressive piece of gear. The price isn't cheap, but it is reasonable for what you get and is really aimed at professionals and serious players. I definitely recommend checking out the TC Electronic Nova System if you are a guitar player looking for a multi effects pedal that is compact and sounds great.