TC Electronic RPT-I NOVA User manual

RPT-1
NOVA Repeater
USER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SETUP EXAMPLES
Mono/Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Send/Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
OPERATION
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
APPENDIX
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – [email protected] Manual revision 1.0 – SW – V 1.0
E60515011
English Version

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The brand new NOVA Repeater delay pedal
NOVA Repeater is our new “no-frills-with-a-sound-that-
kills” delay pedal. It’s just the right pedal for you if you
are a demanding guitarist who wants instant, high
quality and unique results, without any of the fuss! It
features the same great sound quality that made our
NOVA Delay the first choice delay pedal for Paul
Gilbert, Doug Aldrich, Nils Lofgren and Allen Hinds.
However, after listening to our guitar-playing
community we have trimmed out any excess baggage
while including additional features over the NOVA
Delay. Finally, we wrapped all this power into a
streamlined and very easy to use interface. In short:
NOVA Repeater is the essential lean, mean, delay-
machine!
Simple, yet effective
NOVA Repeater is all about simplicity. There are no
hidden features or complicated functions – you just get
the world’s best delays in an affordable and easy-to-
use package. Yet it is also feature-rich; being the only
pedal in its price range that has a dedicated tap tempo
switch and our amazing audio tapping technology that
lets you set the tempo with your playing. And with six
types of TC-quality delays and an unsurpassed feature
set, NOVA Repeater is quite simply a bargain.
All new features
NOVA Repeater has three delay time ranges labeled
for min, mid and max positions. These delay times
have been carefully chosen to match the “sweet spot”
times used by most guitar players, making it much
easier for you to dial in the perfect delay time – even
without a display.
The NOVA Repeater features two inputs for instrument
or line level signals – which means you can use it
equally well in front of your amp or in an effects loop. It
also has a “KillDry” switch that makes it possible to use
the pedal in a parallel effect loop. This is also a great
feature for guitar players who use a mixer to prevent
their dry sound from being processed. An FX.Level pot
lets you adjust the wet level of your signal, which
means that you won’t get annoying level drops on your
dry sound – a common problem with other pedals.
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
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NOVA Repeater has a new multi-function knob that lets
you control the amount of modulation as well as turn
the modulation effect on/off. The chorus has been re-
tuned making more dramatic modulation effects
possible and, on top of that, a brand new vibrato mode
has been added. This was a major request among
NOVA Delay users and makes it possible to emulate
classic tape delay wow-and-flutter or create lush
modulated pads with a volume pedal.
Again, following numerous user requests, we added a
new dual delay types such as 1/4 and 1/8 notes. This
stereo delay is one of the secrets behind Steve
Lukather famous 80’s sound – just be sure to set the
delay time to exactly 400 ms.
NOVA Repeater also features a brand new adaptive
dynamic delay that automatically sets the perfect
threshold for ducking. No calibration is required – even
if you decide to turn up the volume during a solo,
NOVA Repeater will automatically adjust the threshold
on the fly.
The bottom line
NOVA Repeater lets you focus on playing and always
delivers exactly what you are looking for. Great sound,
simple to use and more features than any other pedal
at this price – what more could you ask for?

SETUP EXAMPLE: MONO/STEREO
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This setup illustrates how to use NOVA Repeater
in a mono setup (one amp only) or in a stereo
setup (two amps). Effects such as reverb and
delay are usually placed as the last signal
processors before the amplifier. Therefore, you
should place all drive and modulation effects
prior to NOVA Repeater.
If you use your amp(s) to create
overdrive, see the “SEND/RETURN”
example on the following page.

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SETUP EXAMPLE: SEND/RETURN
This example shows how to connect your
NOVA Repeater pedal as a send/return effect
in an effects loop. This is the correct
approach if you use the pre-amp section of
the amp to generate overdrive.
You can expand this to a stereo setup by
connecting NOVA Repeater’s right output to
the return (power-amp in) of a second amp.
For parallel effects loops use the kill-
dry function.

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or just one are being used. Use the left output in a
mono setup. In this case, the stereo-sensing feature
will send delay repeats intended for both outputs to the
left output when the right output is left unplugged.
Connections
1 – Power
NOVA Repeater requires 9-12V DC 300 mA. We
recommend using the supplied 12V power-supply or a
power-supply with identical specifications. Please note
that NOVA Repeater’s dynamic input range is reduced
if only 9V are supplied. This is only an issue if you use
a drive or boost pedal prior to NOVA Repeater and
crank the output of that pedal hard.
2/3 – HI IN & LO IN – Inputs
NOVA Repeater has two input options: LO and HI.
Which input to use depends on how “hot” a signal you
connect. If the signal has passed a preamp or a hot
boost/drive pedal, use HI. Otherwise, use LO. But you
can simply try both and let your ears decide.
4 – R OUT & L OUT – Outputs
These are 1/4" mono jack connectors. Use both
outputs for stereo or the left output if you only need a
mono signal. The outputs have a stereo-sensing
feature that automatically detects whether both outputs
Controls
5/10 – DELAY Knob and DELAY RANGE Table
The DELAY knob adjusts the delay time. Turn counter-
clockwise to reduce and clockwise to increase the
delay time. The maximum delay time varies depending
on the selected delay range. You can step through the
three delay ranges by clicking the RANGE button. The
options are:
6 – FEEDBACK Knob
The FEEDBACK knob sets the amount of delay
returned to the input of the delay line. The higher the
setting, the more repeats you get.
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7 – TONE Knob
Here, the “twelve o’clock” position is the default
suggested by TC Electronic. By turning the knob
counter-clockwise, the high-end frequencies are
attenuated. In most cases, this allows the repeats to
blend better with the overall sound.
The TONE knob is not just a regular bass/treble
controller. Its function and effect on your sound
depends on the selected delay type. Typically, you will
have a range from “grindy” to “studio quality” at your
disposal when going from counter-clockwise to
clockwise.
8 – MOD Knob
With the MOD knob, you can add modulation to the
delay repeats. Two modulation types are available:
Vibrato (VIB) and Chorus (CHO). Turn the knob
clockwise to gradually add lush chorus or counter-
clockwise to add vibrato. This easy-to-use feature
ensures that only the delay repeats are being
modulated.
9 – FX.LEVEL Knob
With the FX.LEVEL knob, you only adjust the level of
the delay repeats – not the dry signal. The dry source
signal is always passed 1:1 through the pedal (unless
you turn it off using the KillDry function).
Please note that with the FX LEVEL knob
turned fully clockwise, the sum of the delay and
the dry signal can boost your signal by up to 6
dB.
11/16 – TYPE Indicator and Button
Use the TYPE button to select between six different
delay types. To hear the default settings for each delay
type, set all knobs of the NOVA Repeater to 12 o’clock
position.
“Studio”: This is a standard high-quality delay line,
inspired by the legendary TC 2290. Try our suggested
defaults for a cool studio delay by setting TONE and
MOD controls to the 12 o’clock position.
“Analog”: The popular analog delay type is easily
recognizable by a slight coloration of tone and soft
clipping of the high-end frequencies. It is very easy to
make the analog delay type blend in the mix, even with
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OPERATION