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The Concept
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NOVA is a parallel dynamic equalizer. Appearing in the familiar layout of a parametric
equalizer, the plugin also includes a full featured dynamics section enabling NOVA to
cover an impressively wide range of applications. Be it a master lacking density, the
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and can severely reduce the amount of side-effects produced by nonlinear operations
(such the dynamics processors running within the various band:
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and the wider they are, the “smaller” the W-band signal becomes. Accordingly, with all
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this band allows deforming the frequency magnitude in an unusual manner.
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listening to its own band’s input. However, this relation can be changed via the SPLIT
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Hands-on Nova
NOVA supports a wide range of functions; this chapter briefly addresses most of them
and describes how they can be achieved quickly. The authors hope this chapter
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Note: For even more detailed control over processing please consider the enhanced
GE Edition, available here.
Parametric Equalization
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areas in the spectrum. This is an excellent tool to correct a boxy low-end sound, even
out resonances in a recording or reduce excessive sibilance in a vocal part. In
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presets represent good starting point for multi-band dynamics processing
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suited for a broadcast style compression often required when a dialog or stereo mix
should remain audible in noisy environments. NOVA's multiband capabilities can
seriously increase the subjective loudness of a mix or make a lead vocal cut through a
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Here's an example for a 4 band multi-band compressor (note the flat threshold curve):
Wideband Compression
NOVA can also operate as a wideband compressor, with detailed control over
frequency dependent behavior. For instance, bands can be excluded from wideband
compression leaving their natural dynamic range untouched; this would keep the low-
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NOVA can also be used much like a conventional channel-strip: A compressor
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Click on band handle to select a band. The SHIFT modifier allows selecting
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This view appears as soon as one or more bands are selected, and gives control over
every parameter relevant to the selected band(s). If more than one band is selected,
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W-Band Details
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Input/Output Controls
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processed output, whereby 0.0% means that no dry signal is
added to the output, 50.0% indicates an equal mix of dry and
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The preset drop-down list offers quick access to
factory settings and user presets. Alternatively,
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