Novation nio 2/4 User manual

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4 is the mobile interface for the modern music maker
Comprehensive monitoring control and four
RCA phono outputs; ideal for laptop DJ’ing.
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Two high quality audio inputs, including mic
XLR input, an instrument DI and a stereo
RCA phono input
Novation’s unique ‘Direct FX’ technology places a powerful multi-effects engine within nio 2
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4’s
custom drivers. These effects rest close to the core of your computer, working independently of
other software and providing powerful ultra-low latency effects for hassle-free, real-time jamming
and recording. This same unique environment ensures rock-solid, lightning-fast performance.
A unique flexible and tactile ‘Direct Mix Monitoring’ solution ensures all key processes are
accessible directly from nio 2
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4’s hardware. Independent switching between three different
monitor mixes is simple; the user can easily create custom mixes of two stereo computer audio
streams alongside live inputs with applied effects. This, combined with four phono (RCA) outputs
and flexible metering make nio 2
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4 the ideal solution for home recording and laptop DJing.
With two headphones outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.
• Direct FX Technology – Ultra-low latency effects from Focusrite, Novation and Overloud, deliver real-time jamming
and recording. nio 2
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4 is both your interface and your practice amp.
• Ultra-low latency 2 In / 4 Out audio interface – Featuring custom Novation drivers, nio delivers an unmatched
level of stability and artist-friendly ease of use.
• Direct Mix Monitoring system and four RCA phono outputs – Comprehensive monitoring control over
two separate streams of stereo digital audio from the computer.
• Two Headphone Outputs – Ideal when working with demanding artists, or for two students working together in
a classroom environment.
• Professional guitar amp and distortion pedal effects – 5 amp and 4 distortion models from ‘Overloud’;
experts in the field of accurate Guitar Amp modeling.
• Powerful Novation effects – The first ever supernova plug-ins, derived from Supernova II algorithms, including the
classic analogue filters, plus delay, chorus and phaser effects.
• Focusrite signal processing plug-ins – Professional EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from the signal
processing experts, Focusrite.
• Professional inputs – XLR input with phantom power, a ¼” Jack for both dynamic mics and guitars, and a stereo RCA
phono input for synths, MP3/CD players and more.
• Sturdy, robust hardware design – nio 2
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4 is built like a brick, with solid yet tactile controls and reinforced
switching and connections.
• MIDI I/O – MIDI ports on the rear panel, combined with Novation’s custom MIDI drivers, ensure reliable interfacing between
the computer and any external MIDI equipment.
NIO 2|4’S DIRECT FX INCLUDE:
Focusrite signal processing:
• Gate
• Compressor
• EQ
• Reverb
Novation FX:
• Super Nova II Filter (low-, high- and band-pass)
• Super Nova II Delay
• Super Nova II Chorus
• Super Nova II Phaser
Overloud Guitar-based FX:
Pedals:
• Green Overdrive – Based on the Ibanez
Tube Screamer
• Fat Pie – Based on the Electro Harmonix
Big Muff
• Distorter – Based on the Boss DS-1
Distortion Pedal
• 70s Fuzz – Based on the Dunlop Fuzz Face
Amps:
• V-AC – Based on the Vox AC30 (with orig cab)
• Tweed Twin – Based on the Fender Twin
(with orig cab)
• Brit Rock – Based on the Marshall JCM900
(with orig cab)
• US Modern Valve – Based on MESA Boogie
Rectifier (with orig cab)
• Tweed Bass – Based on the Fender Bassman
(with orig cab)
NIO 2|4’S SOFTWARE:
nio 2
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4’s multi-effects engine includes a selection of the world’s finest
guitar amp and distortion pedal simulations, as well as filters, delay, chorus
and phaser effects derived from Novation’s synth classic, the Supernova II.
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4 also features EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from
signal processing experts, Focusrite. These FX are also available as
VST/AU plug-ins, allowing the user to apply multiple FX racks across
multiple tracks. In each instance, the nio FX rack allows you to build,
save and recall the ideal FX rack for every occasion.