components of the time to have a 10% or even 20% margin of error, they
could even be totally different from each other.
The greatest challenge was that CdS (cadmium sulfide) photoresistors
are no longer used in the heart of musical instruments due to regulation
of hazardous substances. There is still no substitute for this even
in a modern age flooded with diverse high-performance electronic
components. While questioning the need to apply regulations to
internal elements that are not in direct contact with the user, it took a
long time to somehow find another approach.
Even as I write these comments, some concerns still remain. However,
at the sight of the young engineers working so hard alongside one
another I believe these challenges will surely be overcome.
Actually, I have been wondering how other musical instruments
are affected, not just electronic ones. I feel deeply emotional that an
electronic musical instrument of my basic design has become the target
of these considerations after half a century.
We must appreciate the good fortune that happened to be present
at a time when, without yet knowing the word "effector", we were
passionately immersed in creating and changing sound with electricity.
Main Features
• "21st century version of the Uni-Vibe", designed under the
supervision of Fumio Mieda, developer of the visionary Uni-Vibe
• Recreates the expression pedal with CANCEL switch
• Recreates the original oscillation using a 10-stage sequencer
• True bypass
Installing the batteries (changing the batteries)
Turn off the power before replacing the batteries.
Depleted batteries should be immediately removed from the
Nuvibe. Leaving depleted batteries in the battery compartment
may cause malfunctions (the batteries may leak). You should also
remove the batteries if you don't expect to use the Nuvibe for an
extended period of time.
Don't mix partially-used batteries with new batteries, and don't
mix batteries of differing types.
1.
Detach the battery cover from the rear panel.
2.
Insert six AA batteries, being sure to observe the correct polarity
(+/- orientation). Use alkaline batteries.
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3.
Reattach the battery cover.
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