NOVA is a parallel dynamic equalizer. Appearing in the familiar layout of a parametric equalizer, each band also includes a full featured dynamics section allowing the processor to cover an impressively wide range of applications. Be it a master lacking density, the drum bus asking for more crispiness, or a sibilance problem in your perfect take: NOVA has an elegant answer.
A user friendly WYSIWYG drag and drop display paired with a classic “knob” interface gives quick and smooth access to the various parameters driving NOVA’s powerful processing capabilities. With its four dynamic EQ bands and additional high-pass and low-pass filter sections, NOVA can meet the most exotic demand. Intuitive equal loudness functions help finding the optimal setting without getting distracted by loudness differences.
In practice, the processor covers a whole bucket of tasks:
Parametric equalization
Dynamic equalization
Frequency selective compression
Multi-band compression
Wideband compression
Of course NOVA features all helpers and workflow enhancements you’ve come to expect in a TDR plugin: A preset manager, undo/redo, A/B, detailed documentation, copy & paste, and much more.
The improved “Gentleman’s Edition” is available here.
I’d have no hesitation recommending the GE version to anyone looking for a dynamic EQ
The built-in spectrum analyzer and the excellent equal loudness functionality make TDR Nova an intuitive mixing and mastering equalizer for newcomers, as well as experienced users. The most impressive thing about TDR Nova is how easily it transforms from a simple parametric EQ into a super-precise dynamic equalizer.
# Fixed band selection/activation logic # Inline help layout updated # Fixed dropdown menus occasionally not opening on click # Fixed small graphical details
2.1.2 Maintenance update
# VST3 format compatibility fixes # Logic 10.5 compatibility fixes # Added "Analyzer Speed" control # EQ display context menu extended # Small graphical improvements
2.1.1 Maintenance update
# VST3 format compatibility fixes # MacOSX installer fixes # Settings: Added framerate control for primary UI elements (meters, analyzers) # User-manual moved online (pdf removed)
2.1.0 Update
# Added VST3 support # Added Catalina support # Improved analyzer responsiveness # Fixed AU external sidechain in Reaper
2.0.2 Hotfix update
# Fixed recall problems
2.0.1 Hotfix update
# Fixed AAX version 1 to version 2 automation recall issues # Corrected several little UI bugs # Fixed filter instability on changing peaking/low-shelving filter type
2.0.0 Major Update
# UI: resizable plugin-window, 3 different UI scales, "no display" mode. # UI: Significant UI performance improvements # Analyzer: precision increased, faster reaction # Analyzer: source selection moved above the blue analyzer/threshold scale # Dynamics: Added "Int SC (flat)" option to external sidechain menu to turn off Nova's internal 3dB/oct sidechain filters. # Controls: Grouping of continuous parameters now always relative # Controls: Added instance name editing dialogue to context menu # Toolbar: Settings dialogue updated # Option added: "Always render at highest quality" # New presets added # Many bugfixes
1.2.0 Update
# Significant UI performance improvements # New "Band Solo" button # New settings dialog # Added support for custom snapmaps # Minor fixes and enhancements
1.1.0 update
# Attack and release ranges increased # Added EQ auto gain switch # UI performance substantially improved # Fixed wrong "greyed out" states # Various inline help corrections # Manual updated # Fixed rare PT related race-conditions # Mouse handling improved
1.0.8 Maintenance update
# Added product update lookup functionality (optional) # SOLO mode mouse handling fixes # Comboboxes can now be used like sliders # UI performance improved # Fixed a rare Window XP issue sometimes closing plugin host a fter a few hours # Fixed an "white UI" issue appearing in Renoise/mac/32bit # Minimal fixes
1.0.7 Maintenance update
# Added new 72dB/oct HP filter mode for (HP and LP) # Added "Save As Default Preset" function. # Create HP and LP bands via double click outside the audible band (dashed lines in display) # Better indication of SOLO state (band on/off buttons grey out accordingly) # UI Performance improved # Added experimental openGL renderer (see settings dialog) # Fixed a structural issue related to LP filtering # Minor fixes and improvements
1.0.6 Maintenance update
# UI Performance improved # Deactivation of band groups now possible (via the ON buttons) # Dragging band group in the analyzer while in band solo mode now possible # Fixed bug where the ratio knob appeared twice # Fixed minor graphical issues # Fixed bug related to Q and ORDER BY FREQ # RELEASE range increased (down to 10ms) # Mousewheel in SOLO mode corrected
1.0.5 Hotfix update
# UI Performance improved # Audible clicks related to filter type changes reduced # Fixed issue related to shift + double click
1.0.4 Hotfix update
# Fixed severe persitence issue (shame on us!) # Fixed various little mouse-handling issues
1.0.3 Hotfix update
# Solo band activation changed to CMD(i.e. CTRL) + SHIFT # Solo band doesn't mute audio anymore if no band is selected # Solo band autogain behaviour fixed # Analyzer mode no more affected by preset changes # Fixed delta for solo, Sum/Diff and Left/Right processing modes # Fixed threshold curve disapearing # Fixed bug related to preset handling and Q parameters # Fixed gfx refresh issues in some hosts (e.g. FL Studio)
1.0.2 Hotfix update
# Added support for SOLO band preview via CTRL/COMMAND # UI startup performance improved (audible clicks fixed) # Corrected attack of all dynamics sections (they were fixed to 1ms! sorry) # New HP/LP filter issues fixed # Fixed Protools soft-bypass ignoring DRYMIX and OUTGAIN # Band selection via mouse-wheel disabled for "continuous motion" mouses
1.0.1 Hotfix update
# UI performance improved # HP/LP filter issues in ECO mode fixed # Attempt to fix a rare mousewheel "crash"
