Millenium NonaPad User manual

NonaPad
Sampling Percussion Pad
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
17.06.2022, ID: 526188 (V2)

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Connections and operating elements.......................................................................... 9
5 Operating................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1 Menu control.................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Playing drum pads........................................................................................................ 12
5.3 Selecting a drum kit..................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Selecting a sound.......................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Loops................................................................................................................................. 15
5.6 Eects................................................................................................................................ 17
5.7 Settings............................................................................................................................. 18
5.8 Favourites........................................................................................................................ 19
5.9 Metronome..................................................................................................................... 21
5.10 Advanced settings..................................................................................................... 22
5.11 Using a USB Flash drive (USB stick)...................................................................... 26
5.12 Device version............................................................................................................. 30
5.13 Reset to factory default setting............................................................................. 31
5.14 Firmware........................................................................................................................ 31
6 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 32
7 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 33
8 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 34
9 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 35
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 36
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
Letterings
Displays
Instructions
General information
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References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
Cross-references
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2 Safety instructions
The Percussion Pad converts digital trigger signals from drum pads to various percus‐
sion sounds. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or
use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in
personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages
resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
Safety
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking
hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces
and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if
you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage
(AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical
storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some
time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay
if necessary, i.e. felt pads or similar.
Intended use
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3 Features
nNine velocity-sensitive, freely programmable drum pads
n608 preprogrammed sounds
n30 preprogrammed drum kits
n512 MB memory for WAV samples
nRecording function
n3-band equalizer
nReverb eect, Looper, Limiter
nMetronome function
nTwo trigger inputs
nMounting plate optionally available
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4 Connections and operating elements
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Front panel
Connections and operating elements
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1 Nine velocity-sensitive and freely programmable drum pads.
When playing a pad, the respective LED below the pad lights up.
2 LED indicators
Light up as soon as external triggers or foot switches are used, which are connected via the input sockets
[TRIG 3/4], [TRIG 1/2], [FS2] and [FS1] on the rear of the device.
3
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
4 Volume control for headphone output
5[CLICK]
Button to activate or deactivate the metronome
6[REC]
Button for starting a recording in recording mode
7[KIT]
Button to call up the drum kit menu
8[SETUP]
Button to call up the setup menu
9 LCD display
10 /
Buttons for selecting parameters
11 [OK]
Button for conrming values and parameters in various menus
12 [SELECT]
Button for scrolling through options in various menus
13 Rotary control for quick selection of values and for scrolling through several options in various menus.
14 [–/+]
Buttons for quick selection of values and for scrolling through several options in various menus.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
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15 [INPUT]
Connection socket for the supplied 9V power adapter.
16 [TRIG 3/4]
Input socket for connecting an external trigger, designed as ¼" jack socket.
The two left [TRIGGER] LEDs on the front of the device light up as soon as a signal is received from the connected
external trigger.
Rear panel
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17 [TRIG 1/2]
Input socket for connecting an external trigger, designed as ¼" jack socket.
The two right [TRIGGER] LEDs on the front of the device light up as soon as a signal is received from the connected
external trigger.
18 [FS2]
Input socket for connecting an external foot switch, designed as ¼" jack socket.
The left [FOOTSWITCH] LED on the front of the device lights up as soon as a signal is received from the connected
external footswitch. By default, the input jack is used for a hi-hat pedal.
19 [FS1]
Input socket for connecting an external foot switch, designed as ¼" jack socket.
The right [FOOTSWITCH] LED on the front of the device lights up as soon as a signal is received from the connected
external footswitch. By default, the input jack is used for a kick drum pedal.
20 [USB-B]
USB-to-host interface for connection to a computer (MIDI data)
21 [USB-A]
USB interface for connecting a USB ash drive (USB stick)
22 [MIDI IN]/[MIDI OUT]
MIDI in and out sockets
23 [AUX]
Input socket for connecting external audio devices such as MP3 player, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket
24 [MAIN OUT R]/[MAIN OUT L/MONO]
Output sockets for connecting powered speakers, a stereo system or other ampliers, designed as ¼" jack sockets.
Connect both channels (R and L / MONO) for stereo transmission. Connect only channel (L/MONO) for mono trans‐
mission.
25 [MASTER VOLUME]
Overall volume control
26
Output socket for connecting a headset, designed as ¼" jack socket
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5 Operating
5.1 Menu control
1. Press or to select the desired menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
2. When the display shows the desired menu, press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch
between the submenus.
3. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
4. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
5.2 Playing drum pads
The percussion pad features 608 pre-installed sounds that are played via the nine
pads, as well as 30 pre-installed drum kits that can also be played via the external
triggers.
Due to the touch velocity, the volume when playing the pads can be changed solely
through the intensity of the touch, i.e. the harder the touch, the louder the sound
produced.
The pads can be played with drum sticks. When playing a pad, the respective LED
below the pad lights up.
5.3 Selecting a drum kit
1. Press [KIT] to activate the drum kit selection for the device pads.
ðThe display shows the drum kit number and name.
2. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select the desired drum kit.
3. Alternatively, press [OK] to display a list of the preset drum kits.
4. To copy, edit, or rename a preset drum kit, press [SELECT].
5. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to choose between the options and conrm with
[OK].
6. To exit the drum kit menu, select ‘Cancel’ or press again [KIT].
Only user drum kits can be deleted. Preset drum kits cannot be
deleted.
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5.3.1 Home display structure
1 Shows the number of the currently selected drum kit.
‘P1’ …‘P30’ show the preset drum kits.
‘C1’ …‘C20’ show the user drum kits that can be imported via a USB ash drive
(USB stick).
2 Indicates which tempo is set for the metronome.
3 Indicates that an eect is being used.
4 Indicates how hard the pad is played.
5 Indicates the name of the currently selected drum kit.
5.4 Selecting a sound
The sound you hear when you hit a pad is called a waveform. Any sound that you
sample or import from a USB ash drive or computer is saved as a waveform (WAVE).
These settings allow you to adjust individual samples within a preset.
1. Press or to select the ‘WAVE’ menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
2. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
3. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
4. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
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5.4.1 Sound displays structure
1 Shows the currently selected pad.
2 Shows the sample level of layer mode.
In layer mode, the pads can be assigned in such a way that, depending on the
intensity of the strike, dierent sounds in dierent volumes with dierent
eects are generated on the same pad.
Hit the pad to select sample ‘A’ or sample ‘B’ for editing. Please note that it is
not possible to select sample ‘B’ , when ‘Type’ is set to ‘OFF’ , and set the ‘Layer
point’ respectively.
3 Shows the name of the currently selected sound to which the currently edited
pad is linked.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the sound. Conrm the selec‐
tion with [OK].
4 Shows the volume of the selected sound.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the overall volume of the sound
between ‘0’ and ‘127’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
5 Shows the setting of the layer mode.
If the pad is set to have both sample ‘A’ and sample ‘B’ , any time you hit the
pad that is louder than the set threshold ( ‘0’ …‘127’ ), sample ‘B’ will be
played. If, for example, the threshold is set to ‘50’ , sample ‘A’ will be played
when you hit the pad quieter than ‘50’ , sample ‘B’ when you hit the pad
louder than ‘50’ .
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the threshold for switching
from sample ‘A’ to sample ‘B’ from ‘0’ to ‘127’ . Conrm the selection with
[OK].
6 Shows the functioning of the layer mode.
‘OFF’ : only sample A is played.
‘MIX’ : when the set threshold value for the layer mode is reached, sample ‘B’ is
overlaid with sample ‘A’ .
‘SWITCH’ : when the set threshold value for the layer mode is reached, sample
‘B’ will replace sample ‘A’ .
‘FADE’ : when the set threshold value for the layer mode is reached, sample ‘B’
is played in the same way as sample ‘A’ .
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the functioning of the layer
mode. Conrm the selection with [OK].
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5.5 Loops
The percussion pad oers 17 pre-installed loops, as well as the option to record your
own loops using the recording function.
1. Hit the pad you want to play the loop back after you hit it.
2. Press or to select the ‘LOOP’ menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
3. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
4. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
5. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
5.5.1 Loop display structure
1 Shows the currently selected pad.
2 Shows the name of the currently selected drum kit to which the currently
selected pad is linked.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the drum kit. Conrm the selec‐
tion with [OK].
3 Shows the name of the currently selected loop.
Press [SELECT] and use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the loop.
Press [OK] to play the loop continuously. Press [OK] again to stop loop play‐
back. Make sure that the ‘Midi’ submenu is still selected.
4 Shows the tempo of the selected loop.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the loop tempo between
20 bpm and 240 bpm. Conrm the selection with [OK].
5 Shows the volume of the selected loop.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the loop volume between ‘0’
and ‘127’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
Once the loop for the selected pad is played, no sound is produced when the
pad is hit. Stop loop playback to play the selected pad with the original set‐
tings.
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5.5.2 Recording loops
5.5.2.1 Record display structure
1 Shows the current recording status.
‘START’ : The device is record-enabled.
‘STOP’ : The recording has ended.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
2 Shows the name of the currently selected drum kit to which the currently
edited pad is linked.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the drum kit.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
3 Shows the selected time signature ( ‘Free’ , ‘*1’ , ‘*2’ , ‘*4’ , ‘*8’ , ‘*16’ )
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the time signature.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
4 Shows the quantizing setting.
Automatically corrects the timing of the strikes ( ‘OFF’ , ‘1/4’ , ‘1/8’ , ‘3/8’ , ‘1/16’ ,
‘3/16’ , ‘1/32’ , ‘1/64’ )
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the quantizing setting.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
5 Shows the correction of the touch velocity.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the correction of the touch
velocity.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
6 Shows the metronome tempo.
5.5.2.2 Start recording
1. Hit the desired pad for which you want to record a loop.
2. Press [REC] to open the record menu.
3. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
4. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
5. Press or to select ‘START’ .
6. Press [REC] to start recording.
ð‘RECORD’ is ashing in the display. The metronome is automatically turned
on. To set the metronome according to your requirements, proceed as
described under Ä Chapter 5.9 ‘Metronome’ on page 21.
A maximum of 5000 beats can be recorded per recording. When the max‐
imum is reached, the recording is automatically ended. If you start a new
recording without saving the previous one, the previous recording will be
overwritten. If you switch to another function while recording, the recording
will be discarded.
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5.5.2.3 Stopping and saving a recording
1. Press [REC] again to stop recording.
ðThe display shows ‘STOP’ .
2. Press [OK] to save the recording.
ðThe display shows the name of the recording.
5.5.2.4 Playing recording
1. Press or to select ‘PLAY’ .
2. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select a recording.
3. Press [OK] to play the recording.
4. Press [OK] again to stop playback.
5.5.2.5 Delete recording
1. Press or to select ‘DELETE’ .
2. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select a recording.
3. Press [OK] to delete the recording.
ðThe display shows ‘delete is complete’ and the recording was deleted
without a security query.
5.6 Eects
You can assign several eects to each single drum kit. The eects always aect all
pads and external triggers and cannot be assigned to individual pads.
1. Press or to select the ‘EFFECT’ menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
2. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
3. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
4. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
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5.6.1 Eects display structure
1 Shows the currently selected pad.
2 Shows the signal portion that is sent to the FX channel.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the signal portion. Conrm the
selection with [OK].
3 Shows the 3-band equalizer
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch the equalizer on or o.
With the equalizer switched on, press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between
the submenus.
‘HIGH’ : Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the treble from ‘–12 dB’
to ‘12 dB’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
‘MID’ : Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the mids from ‘–12 dB’ to
‘12 dB’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
‘LOW’ : Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the bass from ‘–12 dB’ to
‘12 dB’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
4 Shows the reverb.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch the reverb on or o.
With the reverb switched on, press [SELECT] to enter the submenu.
‘Type’ : Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select the reverb type ( ‘room’ ,
‘studio’ , ‘stage’ ). Conrm the selection with [OK].
5 Shows the built-in limiter.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch the limiter on or o.
With the limiter switched on, press [SELECT] to enter the submenu.
‘Threshold’ : Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the threshold
between 0 dBu (no limiting) and –12 dBu (output = 1/4 of the maximum
output). Conrm the selection with [OK].
Note that all settings aect all pads and external triggers. Only the setting
that you make under the menu item ‘FX Send’ aect the respective pad
exclusively.
5.7 Settings
You can dene additional settings for each individual pad.
1. Press or to select the ‘ADV’ or ‘ADV2’ menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
2. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
3. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
4. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
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5.7.1 ‘ADV’ display structure
1 Shows the currently selected pad.
2 Shows the tuning function.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the pitch of the selected pad in
12 half-tone increments up or down. Conrm the selection with [OK].
3 Shows the damping eect.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the damping eect for the
selected pad between ‘1’ and ‘4’ . Conrm the selection with [OK].
4 Shows the panorama value.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to adjust the position of the selected pad
within the stereo panorama between ‘0’ and ‘127’ ( ‘0’ : dead left, ‘64’ : centre,
‘127’ : dead right). Conrm the selection with [OK].
5.7.2 ‘ADV2’ display structure
1 Shows the currently selected pad.
2 Shows the mute group.
Create a mute group from 1 - 9. Press a pad, then press another pad of the
mute group. The rst pad is muted so there is no overlap.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to set the number of pads for the mute
group between ‘1’ and ‘9’ . Hit a pad, then hit another pad of the mute group.
The rst pad gets muted. Conrm the selection with [OK].
3 Shows the behaviour pattern of the selected pad.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch between behaviour patterns.
‘Normal’ : The pad sound gets played once. Conrm the selection with [OK].
‘Switch’ : The pad sounds once it gets played. Play it again to end the sound.
Conrm the selection with [OK].
‘Loop*2/4/8’ : The sound of the pad is repeated as many times as the option
species (2, 4, 8). Conrm the selection with [OK].
‘Innity’: The pad sound is repeated in an endless loop. Conrm the selection
with [OK].
4 Shows the link between the selected pad and another pad.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select the pad to be linked to the cur‐
rently selected pad. This allows you to trigger two pads with just one hit. Con‐
rm the selection with [OK].
5.8 Favourites
The percussion pad oers the ability to create a user-dened order of drum kits as
favourites and to switch between them quickly.
The device supports ve kit chains, each of which can be assigned eight dierent
drum kits in any order.
1. Press or to select the ‘KITCH’ menu.
ðThe display shows the respective submenus.
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2. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch between submenus.
3. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to change the respectively displayed value.
4. Press [OK] to conrm the new value.
ðThe display shows ‘Save successfully!’ .
5.8.1 Favourites display structure
1 Shows the currently selected kit chain.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select the kit chain ( ‘OFF’ , ‘1’ , ‘2’ , ‘3’ ,
‘4’ , ‘5’ ). Select ‘OFF’ to keep the default drum kit order. Conrm the selection
with [OK].
2 Shows the selected drum kits.
Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to select a desired drum kit for each of the
eight positions ( ‘OFF’ , ‘P1’ …‘P30’ ). Conrm the selection with [OK].
5.8.2 Activating kit chain as favourite
To add one of the up to ve created kit chains as a favourite to the display, proceed
as follows:
1. Press or to select the ‘KITCH’ menu.
2. Use the rotary control or [–/+] to select the desired kit chain ‘1’ …‘5’ .
3. Press [KIT] to directly get to the home display.
ðThe display shows the selected kit chain and the order of the drum kits it
contains.
4. Use the rotary control or press [–/+] to switch between drum kits within the kit
chain.
5. To switch to a dierent kit chain, perform steps 1 to 4 again.
6. Select ‘OFF’ to keep the default drum kit order.
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