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Parameter: Vocoder Spread
Displayed As:
VocSpred
Default value: 0
Range of adjustment: -64 to +63
VocSpred further modifies how the vocoder modulator analysis filter band frequencies
are mapped to the carrier synthesis band frequencies. It increases or decreases the range
of frequencies involved (think of 'stretching' and 'shrinking'). Positive values of VocSpred
stretch how the frequencies are mapped, negative values have the opposite effect.
Both VocShift and VocSpred drastically alter the tonal output of the vocoder.
Changing them widely from their default values may have a detrimental effect on
the intelligibility of the vocoder output, but they are very useful creative tools. Note
that both are also mod slot destinations in the Modulation Matrix. Great 'moving'
vocoder sounds can be achieved by using these destinations.
Parameter:
Vocoder Resonance
Displayed As:
Resonate
Default value: 0
Range of adjustment: 0 to 127
Resonate sets the amount of resonance that the vocoder synthesis filter bands have.
More resonance gives a ringing sound to the vocoder output. Less resonance gives a drier
sound.
Parameter: Vocoder Decay
Displayed As:
VocDecay
Default value: 0
Range of adjustment: 0 to 127
Controls how long the analysis bands take to close once their threshold has been
exceeded. Short decay times aid intelligibility of the vocoder. Longer release times are
useful for more creative vocoder effects.
Parameter: Vocoder Sibilance Type
Displayed As:
SibType
Default value: HighPass
Range of adjustment: HighPass or Noise
In the default setting of HighPass, sibilance is extracted from the Modulator signal (i.e.
the vocalist's natural voice) by filtering. This setting will allow some of the Modulator signal
to be heard. If you want to add some sibilance to the vocoded vocals, but the performer's
voice just isn't that sibilant naturally, you can artificially simulate sibilance by selecting
Noise as Sibilance Type. This will add a small level of noise to the Modulator signal and
the vocoder will treat the additional HF content in the same manner as it would natural
sibilance.
Parameter: Vocoder Sibilance Level
Displayed As:
SibLevel
Default value: 40
Range of adjustment: 0 to 127
This parameter determines the amount sibilance that will be present in the final vocoded
signal, and can make the Vocoder emphasise the explosive 'S' and 'T' sounds found in
speech. Sibilance can be added to give the Vocoder to give a more distinctive sound and
to make vocoded vocals more intelligible.
Parameter: Vocoder Noise Gate Threshold
Displayed As:
GateThr
Default value: -96
Range of adjustment: -96 to 0
The Modulator signal (from the microphone or external audio input) has a noise gate in the
signal path to reject unwanted low level signals. GateThr sets the threshold of the gate.
This is a valuable feature when using the Vocoder in live performance as it will help prevent
Vocoder action being triggered by extraneous sounds picked up by the microphone. The
calibration is approximately in dBs below internal clip level (0 dB).
Parameter: Vocoder Noise Gate Release Time
Displayed As:
GateRel
Default value: 0
Range of adjustment: 0 to 127
GateRel sets the release time of the Noise Gate; that is, how long the Gate stays open
after the Modulator signal level drops below the level set by GateThr (i.e., how long the mic
remains live after you stop singing).

Top Menu: Dump

The final menu is where you transfer Patch and other data between the MiniNova and a
MIDI-enabled device (hardware or software) that can store MIDI SysEx data.
Parameter:
Dump Current Patch
Displayed As:
DmpCrPch
On pressing the OK button while DmpCrPch OK? is displayed, the currently-loaded
Patch (i.e., all the current synth Patch parameters) will be transmitted via both the USB and
MIDI OUT ports. You can alternatively press MENU/BACK if you decide not to go ahead
with the dump.
Parameter: Set Bank
Displayed As:
Set Bank
Use the DATA knob to select Bank A, B or C; on pressing OK, you will be asked to confirm
whether you want to go ahead and dump the Patch data for all patches in the currently-
selected bank.
Parameter: Set Patch to dump
Displayed As:
SetPatch
This option lets you dump any Patch in the MiniNova – not necessarily the currently-loaded
one. The name of the Patch to dump is displayed on the second row of the LCD. Use the
DATA knob to select the Patch to dump by name, then use the PAGE H button to select the
next menu option:
Parameter: Dump Selected Patch
Displayed As:
DumpPtch
Press OK to dump the Patch selected by SetPatch.
Parameter:
Dump All Patches
Displayed As:
Dump All
Pressing OK while this screen is displayed will dump all 384 Patches (128 x 3 banks). This
dump will not include the MiniNova's Global settings (see below).
Parameter: Dump Global settings
Displayed As:
DumpGlobal
This function is the complement to Dump All; the current Global settings (i.e., audio levels,
transposition settings, etc.) will be dumped as a separate write procedure.
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