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SL Mk II
combines a high quality semi-weighted keyboard with a
full DAW and plug-in control surface, that visually feeds
back all control information to the user. A giant
144-character display, back lit LED buttons and LED ringed
encoders show the status of all controls. Ultra-quick
mapping of all 56 knobs, faders and buttons is managed by
the groundbreaking Automap 3 PRO software. |
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SL Mk II
has been designed to equip the modern DAW user with every
dimension of hardware control, enabling a hands-on approach
to navigating software, mixing and controlling plug-ins. It
represents extraordinary value as a controller, integrating
a DAW control surface with a quality semi-weighted keyboard
(with after-touch) and the most intuitive plug-in mapping
capabilities available - presided over by Automap 3 PRO;
unquestionably the most advanced control software on the
market.
SL Mk II upholds Novation's reputation for building
quality hardware (like the SL Mk I, they will also appeal to
performers who need a well-constructed keyboard on stage).
Quality is not just reflected in their robustness, but more
importantly in the way the SL Mk II has been designed with
every detail calculated to maximise workflow. The SL Mk
II's visually feeds back all controller information to
the user with back lit buttons and encoder LED rings.
The difficulty with other control surfaces is knowing what
is assigned to what. SL Mk II has a giant
144-character ultra-bright LCD screen that displays all the
parameter names and values for the currently selected row of
controllers. All 8 faders and 16 knobs are touch sensitive,
so the moment one is touched, the display shows the names
and values on that row and puts brackets around the
controller that is currently being touched. This enables the
user to see which parameter is assigned to the controller
without having to change the value, or refer to their
software. SL Mk II also has a dedicated 'Speed Dial'
knob, which can be used to change the value of any parameter
the cursor is positioned over without making any assignments
whatsoever.
The 8 continuous rotary encoders have 11
segment LED rings around each of them, allowing encoders to
behave like pots so the user can see the value before moving
them. All the buttons have LEDs underneath them so users can
instantly see their status without having to press them.
There are 8 soft-feel drum pads, a pitch/modulation wheel
and an X/Y Xpression touchpad which (along with footswitch
and sustain pedal inputs), are all fully assignable to any
parameter with the Automap software
The SL Mk II has been designed to draw minimum
current so it can be used as a USB buss-powered device, and
an optional 9V DC power supply can be added for stand-alone
use. As well as USB interfacing, the SL Mk II has 1 MIDI in,
1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.
The power behind SL Mk II's unique ability to map
controllers at the touch of a button, is contained within
the included Automap software. Automap 3 PRO enables users
to map controllers with incredible speed and ease - no more
digging through MIDI continuous controller numbers, the
Automap server takes care of it all. Automap's GUI gives the
user a visual representation of all the current mappings on
screen, as well as the ability to save and manage mappings
across different projects. There is also an option to only
bring up the GUI when a controller on the SL Mk II has been
touched!
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High quality professional keyboard
Velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action keyboard from Fatar,
with assignable after-touch. Novation deliver the feeling of
playing an instrument, rather than just a computer
peripheral.
Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Brightly lit LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and
backlit buttons throughout provide instant visual feedback
for every physical control, further reducing reliance on the
computer screen.
Giant 144-character LCD screen
Frees the artist from being chained to the computer screen,
placing all the essential data right alongside the relevant
controls.
Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Full control surface supporting ultra flexible DAW control
and Auto-mappable plug-in controls, 16 knobs, 8 faders and
32 assignable backlit LED buttons.
Automap 3 PRO Control Software
SL Mk II comes with Automap software which enables you to
instantly map software parameters to faders, buttons,
encoders and pots and other controllers. |
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MIDI control interface.
Built in MIDI I/O Interface and comprehensive MIDI
implementation provide complete control over all external
hardware synths and other external MIDI devices.
Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’
A touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes
control of whatever your mouse is focused on, providing real
time access for composers and performers alike.
Programmable ‘soft-feel’ drumpads
Eradicates the need for a separate set of drumpad triggers,
providing the ideal platform for sketching out beats or
triggering samples
Unique 2-Axis Controls
Fantastic ‘Xpression’ pad and adjustably sprung pitch/mod
joystick, both freely assignable in MIDI Controlling mode
Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons.
Control the sequencer’s
start/stop/loop/record/forward/rewind actions, direct from
the MIDI controller, reducing reliance on mouse and screen,
or switch them out to allow use of more assignable buttons.
SL Mk II recalls how these buttons were previously assigned.
USB buss powering
Provides the artist with a mobile MIDI control solution,
freeing them from the confines of the studio
Includes the Xcite+ bundle
Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a
full-fledged soft-synth |
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Put simply, Automap is a bit of software that
enables you to assign parameters in your sequencer and
plug-ins with incredible speed and ease, to the buttons,
knobs, faders and other controllers on your Novation SL or
Nocturn.
Anyone who has used a hardware controller can testify to how
time consuming and awkward this can be - searching through
hundreds of MIDI continuous controller numbers and trying to
match them with numbers assigned to knobs on the hardware.
For many plug-ins, Automap enables you to simply touch the
controller, click on the parameter and its assigned!
Novation controllers also provide instant and comprehensive
control over all major sequencers - Automap even allows you
to instantly assign almost any QWERTY or ASCII keyboard
shortcut to buttons and other controllers on the hardware:
So you can open and close windows, jump to locators in your
DAW and make edits without touching the mouse or keyboard!
Remembering which parameters are assigned to which
controllers is a problem of the past. As soon as a
controller is touched, all your mappings are shown on the
computer screen via Automap's GUI, as well as the LCD screen
of the SL. You can also manage all your mappings from the
on-screen GUI; rename them, swap them around by dragging and
dropping, or even change the resolution of each control. If
the GUI starts to clutter up your screen, you can turn on
the "Autoview" function which only brings it up on the
cressn when a controller is touched, then hides it again
after the controller is released.
This is a very broad introduction to what Automap3 can do.
If you want to read in more detail about Automap's features,
click
here.
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Automap 3 PRO software comes bundled free
with SL Mk II, and boasts the following features:
Intelligent control over all sequencers and VST/AU/RTAS/TDM
plug-ins. Automap 3 removes the pain and time involved in
assigning MIDI parameters, and all layouts are fully
customisable.
Heads-up transparent control GUI Places a transparent
control map across your computer screen - see at a glance
how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of SL
Mk II’s controls.
Instant ‘learn’ function Simply click on the software
parameter and touch a touch-sensitive control to assign it.
Now you can re-assign every control in seconds.
Keystroke Assignments - Automap 3 can assign almost any
computer keyboard shortcuts to hardware controls. For
example arrow key functions can now be assigned to hardware
controls, allowing you to flick between tracks using buttons
on your SL/Nocturn. You could also zoom in and out, open
windows or create and jump to markers in your DAW.
Innovative MIDI support within Automap Name your parameters
and store mappings for later use. The same heads-up display
provides quick and simple assigning of regular MIDI
parameters. This ensures SL MkII can also turn its hand to
controlling the few software application that still rely
solely on the MIDI protocol.
Plug-in and Mixer Browser Lets you review all open plug-ins,
then quickly switch to control and one of them. Mixer 'MIDI
maps' can be created, saved and recalled via the same map
browsing facility.
Autoview Mode - Optional Autoview mode
means that the GUI only becomes visible when a controller is
touched, then it disappears again allowing you to get back
to your DAW. |
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What are the differences between ReMOTE SL
and SL Mk II?
• Mk II ships with the latest Automap 3 PRO
• All dials and faders are now touch-sensitive
• All SL Mk II’s buttons are illuminated
• Mk II features a single LED screen (as it now features the
Automap Heads-up GUI)
• SL MK II’s top row of dials have 11-LED rings for instant
feedback
• Top row of encoders are now smooth, rather than detented.
• SL Mk II’s transport control buttons can also be used as
fully assignable buttons.
• SL Mk II features new ‘soft-feel’ drum pads.
• No longer features batteries |
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Xcite+ bundle ships free with SL Mk II and
consists of the following:
Ableton Live 7 Lite software (DAW)
502MB of Mike the drummer drum loops - Quality live drum
loops
Novation Bass-station synth
Loopmasters Samples library consisting of1GB of royalty free
samples |
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Physical controls
Assignable controls:
• 8 Encoders (Infinite Rotation) with touch-sensitivity and
11 segment Led rings
• 8 Pots (270 Rotation) with touch-sensitivity
• 8 Sliders with touch-sensitivity
• 32 Buttons with integrated LEDs (37 in MIDI mode]
• 8 soft feel Trigger pads
• Xpression Pad (as on existing SL)
• Xpression Stick (as on existing SL)
• Touch sensitive Speed Dial (as on Nocturn)
System buttons:
• General Automap Operation Buttons (Learn, View, Browser
Groups etc.)
• Octave up/down buttons with LED indicator
The central system buttons from the SL have been simplified;
there is now:
• 1 Automap button with LED to toggle Automap mode on and
off (this replaces the PLAY button) – this way, manual MIDI
mode is separate from Automap mode and can be avoided
completely if preferred
• Template and Edit modes have been combined into one edit
mode, for editing both individual controls and overall
settings within one Template
Connectivity
Rear Panel connections are as follows:
• Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX – Not Class
Compliant
• MIDI: MIDI1 IN, OUT and Thru, MIDI2OUT
• Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
• Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
• Power switch: Ext DC/USB
Minimum Operational Requirements (taken from Nocturn):
Mac OSX 10.4.0 or greater (Leopard also supported) or
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 also
supported)
Minimum Computer spec: Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 256MB RAM or
PC - Pentium 3/1GHz/256MB RAM (machines running Vista will
require a higher spec)
Dimensions
Size (25 key): W=468mm, H=68mm, D=293mm
Size (49 key): W=???mm, H=68mm, D=293mm
Size (61 key): W=965mm, H=68mm, D=293mm
Weights
25SL net weight : 3.3kg /unit
49SL net weight: ???kg/unit
61SL net weight : 6.1kg / unit
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