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Hi i´m looking to buy a Nova system, but i would like to use it on front of the amp.
I would like to use the drive/ dist to push the dist of my amp jmc 2000, kind like having a Multi FX and a overdrive pedal, but just in one system.
My question is if the rest of the mod effects ( delay, reverb, chorus ) will sound good going in in the front instead of the loop.
If i understod if it goes on the loop you lose the drive right ?
Thanks
The Nova System sounds just fine into the front of amp... You won't be disappointed if you do choose to go with it.
If you use the Line in on the NS then yes the drive will be disabled.
I run my Nova in front of the amp also, I think it sounds good like that. The delays, modulations, and pitch shifting sound fine to me when run in front of the amp, the only thing I don't like is the reverb. That really should be run after the preamp, but since I rarely use any reverb its not much of an issue for me.
To answer your question: Yes, you lose the
It depends. If you amp is CLEAN, line a Fender Twin or Deluxe Reverb, then it all good. If you intend to push the amp into distortion (like a Fender Bassman 4x10 which when pushed hard breaks up nicely) or if you intend to use distortion channels on the amp (like Marshalls or Fender Supersonic Burn channel, for example), then it doesn't work so well.
Taking effects like chorus and especially reverb and then distorting them (when using amp distortions) almost always sounds bad: distorted reverb is awful; But if you're using a clean channel, then it all works fine.
To me, that's a big deficiency of the Nova: you can't separate the Nova Drives from the effects and put them where you want. But I guess that's what the G-System is for.
Indeed, with the effects in the loop it does sound superb but for the price and what its got to offer it still is a good piece of equipment.
I use my Nova in the loop but use the DRIVE input so I can use all the functions of the Nova this works great for me
Rider1260 thanks for your input.
What kind of amp do you use ? one channel amp ou two channel ?
How does the drive sound on the loop ? In theory it mus go on front of the chain ...
I think that if I get one i will have to put it on the loop, but I would lke to use the overdrive to boost the amp dist.
One last question, does the boost only works with the overdrive or does it work also as a boost for a clean sound.
Thanks
The boost works for clean as well.. The drive in the loop sound abit thin but if you set it right it's still usable but not as good as going thru the front.
Rider1260 thanks for your input.
What kind of amp do you use ? one channel amp ou two channel ?My amp is a 2 channel Mesa Boogie MK2B
How does the drive sound on the loop ? In theory it mus go on front of the chain.
I am VERY happy with the drive and compression in the loop of my amp tried all different possible patching methods and this is working best for me.
I was not happy with the modulation effects in front of the amp IMHO my setup is the best of both worldsI have 3 ODs ( made by me ) in front of amp and the Nova in the loop
I think that if I get one i will have to put it on the loop, but I would lke to use the overdrive to boost the amp dist.
One last question, does the boost only works with the overdrive or does it work also as a boost for a clean sound.
Boost ALWAYS works
Thanks
My amp is a 2 channel Mesa Boogie MK2B
Last edited by rider1260 (2012-02-26 04:09:46)
I use a Marshall TSL100 and have the NS in the loop. As others have said i found modulation effects before the amp to be a bit poo. But great in the loop. Since i had an FCB1010 lying around i went and got a Nova Drive pedal for before the amp. The total combo of Nova Drive pre amp and NS in the loop is pretty nice.. Plus using the FCB1010 to simultaneously change Patch on Nova drive, amp channel, and NS patch is nice. But then again i'm a bit of a Neanderthal and unable to do many things at the one time and keep playing in rhythm!
I think its a good piece of kit, and regardless of where/how you end up placing it, i think it will be worth what you pay for it.
