Enhancia Neova User Manual

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Neova

User Manual

November 2019

Version 1.0

E N H A N C I A

Before using this unit, carefully read the section entitled: "Safety Regulation". This section provide important informa-

tion regarding the appropriate usage of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you understand flawlessly

each feature provided by the unit, User's manual should be read entirely.

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Page 1 Neova User Manual November 2019 Version 1.0 E N H A N C I A Before using this unit, carefully read the section entitled: “Safety Regulation”. This section provide important informa- tion regarding the appropriate usage of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you understand flawlessly...
Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Enhancia SAS. “Enhancia”, “Neova” and associated logos are registered trademarks of Enhancia SAS. Mac, MacOS, OS X, GarageBand, Logic, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Page 3 • Enhancia are not responsible about any damage caused by universal USB - AC adapter used to power supply the Hub. You are responsible of any issue caused by this third party adapter. We recommend to power supply the Hub with a computer.
Page 4 This comprehensive manual will provide you all information on the product, either as a way to get you started, or as a guide you can later refer to if you want to explore all of Neova’s possi- bilities.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Register your product 1.3. Download & Update 1.4. Software Installation Introducing Neova 2.1. Concept 2.2. Product Overview 2.3. Using Neova as a native MIDI Controller 2.4. Gestures The Dashboard 3.1. Interface Overview 3.2. Configuring a Gesture Support 4.1. TroubleShooting 4.2.
Page 6: Getting Started
Then, click on the package and follow the wizard instructions to install the Neova Driver. Please do not skip this step, as the driver is mandatory for the dashboard to function properly. You will need to restart your computer when the driver is installed.
Page 7: Introducing Neova
You can save 4 separate sets of Gestures between which you can switch at will, allowing you to set up neova for different controllers or to have multiple configuration to use on the same device. The following sections will provide further information on how to set up the Neova product, and how to use it to control your Gesture configuration on the fly.
Page 8 C: Mini-jack (3.5 mm) MIDI Input 2.2.1. Ring The Neova Ring is the wireless device that detects your hand movement. It is composed of two separate parts: the Stone and the Ring, that need to be assembled before you start using the product.
Page 9 4: Disassembling the Neova Ring The Neova Ring has to be worn in your right index finger, with the thinner side facing left, as shown in the following diagram. If you wear the Neova Ring in the wrong way, the hand move- ment detection will not behave the intended way.
Page 10 • Single press: pause or unpause When the Neova HUB is paused, all gesture MIDI messages will be cut. It will however still charge a docked ring and transfer the MIDI messages it receives. •...
Page 11: Using Neova As A Native Midi Controller
Note : Putting the ring down also powers it up. Your ring will turn off after several minutes of Neova being disconnected and inactive. You will then need to put the ring down on a powered up HUB to turn it back on.
Page 12: Gestures
04. Support figure 9: HUB with Synth Connect Neova to a MIDI device using the MIDI output and the (included) jack to MIDI conver- ter. Chain Neova with MIDI devices using the MIDI input and the (included) jack to MIDI converter.
Page 13 01. Getting Started 02. Introducing Neova 03. The Dashboard 04. Support To trigger a Vibrato, quickly move your hand sideways in a back and forth motion, when playing a note on your instrument. The effect’s speed and intensity will depend on your hand motion.
Page 14 01. Getting Started 02. Introducing Neova 03. The Dashboard 04. Support There are 4 parameters for the Pitch Bend, corresponding to the downwards pitch range and the upwards pitch range. The following diagram shows a visual representation of the ranges depending on the hand position.
Page 15 01. Getting Started 02. Introducing Neova 03. The Dashboard 04. Support The Roll lets you control effects from your instrument by rotating your hand in your forearm axis. Figure 14 displays how to perform the gesture: figure 14: The Roll motion The Roll is mostly designed to be used while freeing the hand that wears the ring and playing with the other.
Page 16: The Dashboard
The Dashboard is Neova’s dedicated software, and a prominent part of the product. The Dashboard lets you change your gesture configuration, and save it so you can bring it anywhere with your Neova HUB and Ring. The following sections will introduce the software and describe how to create and edit gesture configurations.
Page 17 Hub Visualiser The HUB visualiser is a mirror to your Neova HUB. It has the same buttons and LED display, as well as a indicator telling you which gesture set -or slot- you are using, as shown in figure 19.
Page 18 Note: You may notice that your Neova HUB and the HUB Visualiser display will stay in sync while changing slots. Actually, you are allowed to use “mixed controls”: For instance, you can hold the SHIFT button on your Neova HUB and change the slot using a HUB button from the Dashboard application! Quite handy, isn’t it? 3.1.5.
Page 19 Neova HUB, the configuration will be back to the one before the changes! To save the changes to your Neova, press the upload button. The button will get brighter and become clickable as soon as a change was performed, to let you know that you may save your configuration before unplugging your Neova HUB.
Page 20: Configuring A Gesture
The range display shows a visual representation of the gesture’s full range, as well as the current gesture sensitivity values in the form of a slider. A cursor will also display the current value for the gesture, if your Neova Ring is currently connected. You can change the sensitivity settings in several ways: •...
Page 21: Support
Installer for a new installation. On MacOS, do not skip installing the pkg, as this step installs the Driver. If your Neova Driver is installed and the HUB is undetected, the Driver might be turned off. Unplug your HUB and restart your computer. Then launch the Dashboard and plug your HUB.
Page 22 Regulations and conformity Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ENHANCIA SAS could void the user’s au- thority to operate the equipment. Always used the USB cable with the ferrite clamp supplied with the device. HUB: HVIN: NEOVA-H1 • FCC ID: 2AUJX-H1 • IC: 25446-H1 RING: HVIN: NEOVA-R1 •...
Page 23 émetteur. Déclaration de conformité CE simplifié : Le soussigné, ENHANCIA SAS, déclare que l’équipement radioélectrique du type Neova est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE. Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible à...