…that is the question. I recently had the chance to check out the TC Electronic Nova System, Multi-Effects processor, and it has given me pause. Over the years, I’ve been a bit of purist regarding effects, and my response to multi-effects has been, shall we say, tepid at best. My thought is that a ME unit is a compromise. What you get is a decent collection of effects; or in the case of the Roland ME-50, a boatload of effects. But they’re mediocre at best. It doesn’t seem to be so with the Nova System, which has some very nice features. It doesn’t have near the number of effects that other ME boxes have, but what it brings to the table is the high quality you expect from TC Electronic.
This is a very intriguing ME system – but I’m not sure that I’d spend $699 for one. It’s a bit steep, and though I do love the drive on this pedal, I love my Tube Screamer and OCD boxes more. Who knows? I’ll have to play around with it at the shop before I draw any more conclusions. For now, if you’re curious, check out the video from I believe the Winter NAMM show:
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