Rear View - Connections; Getting Started; Standalone And Computer Operation - A Foreword; Standalone Operation - Audio And Midi Connections - Novation MiniNova Owner's Manual

Rear view – connections
25. DC power connector: standard 2.2 mm socket for connecting the external
9 V DC PSU (supplied). See "Power requirements" on page 3.
26. On/off switch: 3-position switch:
POSITION ACTION
ext DC Enables external 9 V DC input
OFF Off
USB Enables power via USB port
27. USB port: Type B USB Type 1.1 (2.0-compatible) socket for connection to
PC or Mac
28. MIDI connectors: standard MIDI In/Out sockets (5-pin DINs)

GETTING STARTED

Standalone and computer operation – a foreword
The MiniNova may be used as a standalone synthesizer, with or without MIDI connections
to/from other sound modules or keyboards. It may also be connected - via its USB port –
to a computer (Windows or Mac) running a DAW application. The MiniNova can then be
controlled entirely from the computer by using the MiniNova Editor plug-in. The MiniNova
Librarian is a separate software application, which greatly assists in the organising, saving
and recall of patches.
Audio Out
Audio In
MiniNova connected to a computer via USB.
USB transmits MIDI to and from the computer
The various ways of connecting the MiniNova to accommodate the various methods of
working are covered in the documentation supplied with the MiniNova Editor and MiniNova
Librarian software packages. The Installers for this software, and the related USB drivers
may be downloaded from http://novationmusic.com/support.
When using the MiniNova with the MiniNova Editor, an EDITOR flag is displayed on the
LCD to confirm the connection. Also note that a USB flag is displayed when MiniNova is
connected to a computer via USB, and valid data interchange has been established.
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STANDALONE OPERATION
– AUDIO AND MIDI
CONNECTIONS
The simplest and quickest way of getting started with the MiniNova is to connect the two
rear panel jack sockets marked OUTPUT LEFT and RIGHT {31} to the inputs of a stereo
amplifier, audio mixer, powered speakers, third-party computer sound card or other means
of monitoring the output.
USB
Note: the MiniNova is not a computer MIDI interface. MIDI can be transmitted
between the MiniNova synth and computer via the USB connection, but MIDI
cannot be transferred between the computer and external equipment via the
MiniNova's MIDI DIN ports.
If using the MiniNova with other sound modules, connect MIDI OUT {28} on the MiniNova
to MIDI IN on the first sound module, and daisy-chain further modules in the usual way. If
using the MiniNova with a master keyboard, connect the controller's MIDI OUT to
MIDI IN on the MiniNova, and ensure that the master keyboard is set to MIDI channel 1
(the MiniNova's default channel).
Controller Keyboard
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Sustain pedal socket: 2-pole (mono) ¼" jack socket for connection of a
sustain pedal. Both NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed) pedal
types are compatible; if the pedal is connected when the MiniNova is powered
on, the type will be automatically sensed during boot-up (provided your foot is
not on the pedal!). See "Parameter: Footswitch configuration" on page 13
for more information.
Headphones socket: 3-pole ¼" jack socket for stereo headphones. Phones
volume is adjusted by the MASTER VOLUME control [23].
OUTPUT LEFT and RIGHT: 2 x ¼" jack sockets carrying main stereo output.
Outputs are unbalanced, at +5 dBu maximum level.
EXT IN: ¼" jack socket for external instrument or line level audio inputs. This
input overrides an XLR connector plugged into the Dynamic Mic Input [22]
on the top panel. Input is balanced, and can accept a maximum input level of
0 dBu. The sensitivity of the input can be adjusted via the menu system (see
"Parameter: Input Gain" on page 12).
Kensington Lock Port: to secure your synthesizer.
Audio Out
MIDI In
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Sound Modules
MIDI Out
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