The Nova System looks like it’s designed to take plenty of stage abuse without flinching. It’s mains-powered via an IEC cable, so there are no messy wall warts and the socketry offers plenty of potential for different usages. Besides the guitar input, there’s a line input to allow use in an amp’s effects loop, while the output can be stereo or mono. S/PDIF digital I/O is provided, as are MIDI in, out and thru sockets, while a ‘pedal in’ socket allows the connection of an expression easy-action footswitches are arranged in two sets of four, one set higher than the other for uncluttered operation. When any one is active it’s surrounded by a red glow, so you know exactly what your status is. The Tap Tempo switch flashes constantly in time. The large backlit LCD clearly displays patch names and parameters – flanked by four soft knobs for quick editing. Calling up effects and parameters is facilitated by several soft rubber switches.

 

Autor   Trevor Curwen   Edición   Guitarist 08/2009   Número de páginas   1