Technical Articles .: Novation Answerbase

Optimising your PC for audio on Windows 7
All of the tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your FireWire audio interface. The video here...
2010-05-13 Views: 6348

Optimising your PC for Audio on Windows Vista
The tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your audio interface. - Tuning Tips for Windows...
2007-11-01 Views: 12115

Optimising your PC for Audio on Windows XP
All of the tuning tips below should be implemented if you want to achieve high speed, low latency audio recording and playback without glitches with your audio interface. • Tuning Tips...
2007-03-22 Views: 10007

Creating a stable setup for your Novation USB devices
USB connectivity issues We understand that stability is paramount when working with your setup, particularly if you are using your equipment in a live environment. If you are...
2012-06-12 Views: 4816

How to check which USB devices are connected to specific hubs / buses on your system.
To check whether your devices are on separate USB buses please follow these guidelines: Mac: 1. Click on the Apple Symbol > About this Mac.. 2. Click on 'More Info' 3. Select...
2011-07-12 Views: 11629

Recommended expression pedals to use with Novation products
Pedals we recommend using with our products are as follows: M-Audio EX-P. This pedal has a polarity switch. Set this to M-Audio for the correct response. Moog EP-2. Pedals we have tested...
2010-04-29 Views: 7637

Understanding and overcoming distortion with the Supernova and Supernova II series synthesisers.
A pdf explaining the important gain stages in the signal path of the Supernova synthesisers can be downloaded from the attachment link on the right.
2008-01-11 Views: 5191

Latency Explained!
In terms of computer recording ‘audio latency’ is defined as the minimum time required for a computer to store a sample from an audio interface e.g. the Novation Speedio, Xio or X-Station, into...
2007-04-03 Views: 14336

Local control and MIDI outputting.
Learning about Local Control is crucial if you are to make the most of a combined synthesizer/MIDI controller, like the K-Station, KS-Range or the X-Station. The term is used to define whether the...
2007-03-22 Views: 6931

PCI Bus Latency Timer Issues.
When a device on the PCI bus, such as a PCI expansion card gets hold of the PCI bus, the PCI latency Timer starts counting down (from whatever value it is currently set to for the device to zero),...
2007-03-22 Views: 7894