TC Electronic NOVA System, User Manual

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Level
Range: - dB to +12 dB
Depending on you compression settings you may prefer
to lower the output level of the compression block by a
few dB. Use the compressor Level parameter to do so.
Sustaining and Percussive Types
The Sustaining and Percussive Types hold fewer handles
than the Advanced mode. Individually tuned these types
allow you two easily setup commonly used compression
styles.
Use the Sustaining type to achieve the subtle
compression settings that will give you plenty of sustain
without “smashing” the sound too hard.
Use the Percussive type to obtain the hard, obvious and
easy recognizable compression often achieved with
classic stomp box compressors
Though tuned differently the two types hold common
parameters.
Drive
Range: 1 to 20
A combination of Threshold and Ratio parameters that
sets the compression amount. Though auto make-up
gain is applied you may need to adjust the level slightly
using the Gain parameter when extreme settings are
used.
Response
Range: 1 to 10
Sets the time it takes for the Compressor to release the
compression. The lower setting the more you will hear
the compression.
Level
Range: -12 to +12 dB
Depending on the settings of Drive and Response
parameters you may need to adjust the Level.
EFFECTS - COMPRESSOR