TC Electronic NM-1 Nova Modulator - Manual (Page 25)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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Two Engines
NOVA Modulation contains two identical effect
Engines. This allows you to use two different
modulation effects at the same time, or to even
combine two identical algorithms for a more extreme
and pronounced effect.
But for a more traditional effect – or to listen to only
one effect at a time when creating a new preset –
either Engine can be turned off by pressing an holding
the EFFECT button for approximately 500 ms.
Pressing the EFFECT button again (in this case,
holding is not necessary) turns the Engine on again.
LFO Sync
What is an LFO?
The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is an audio signal
with a very low frequency that creates a pulsating
rhythm rather than an audible tone. In the NOVA
Modulator, this rhythm is routed to control the speed of
the various effects.
LFO Sync
• Press the LFO SYNC button to activate this
function.
The LFO Sync function allows synchronization of the
two effect Engines’ Speed parameters. With LFO Sync
activated, tapping the tempo on the TAP TEMPO foot
switch or turning Engine A’s SPEED knob will set both
Engines to the same tempo – i.e. synchronize them.
Use LFO Sync when you want to create pronounced
effects. E.g., you might double two identical Chorus
sounds, sync the tempo of a Tremolo effect to a
Flanger/Phaser or create rhythmic Tremolos by using
two Tremolos with different subdivisions. This feature
really opens up a world of sounds and applications, so
experiment and be creative!
The SPEED Knob in LFO Sync mode
In LFO Sync mode, the SPEED knob on Engine A
becomes a master speed control for both Engines and
disables the SPEED knob on Engine B.