The ReMOTE SL COMPACT MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide
an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of
all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL COMPACT’s
giant 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at
once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the
user’s eyes.
Automap Universal software ensures that little or no user setup is
required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT
the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are
intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens. In addition, an
instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick
custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL
COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined
with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing
tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests in
Automap Universal mode.
In Automap Universal mode, the number of controls is unlimited. In
Manual Template mode, the eight encoders and eight buttons with LEDs
combine with eight Group select switches to provide 64 different
assignable parameters. Eight large, velocity-sensitive trigger pads are
also available, ideal for triggering samples or sketching out beats.
With its 25- or 49- key (2- or 4- Octave) professional, semi-weighted
keyboard featuring aftertouch, the SL COMPACT upholds Novation’s
philosophy of designing real instruments rather than mere computer
peripherals. The SL COMPACT provides a truly focused and highly
portable MIDI controlling solution through its dedicated transport
controls, assignable pitch / mod wheels, and USB bus powering.
Novation’s pioneering Automap Universal technology, the huge screen and
an unrivalled control set ensure that the ReMOTE SL COMPACT is the only
choice for the demanding, modern music maker in search of an intuitive
MIDI controller that won’t break the bank. With the SL COMPACT, artists
are free to focus on what matter most – their music.
What is Automap Universal?
Automap universal is Novation's unique sequencer and plug-in control
protocol, providing automatic control of any automatable plug-in within
any sequencer. Automap Universal removes the pain inherent in old
school MIDI control, leaving the artist free to enjoy making music.
Simply open up a plug-in and watch the parameters appear on the SL's
screens. Every plug-in is given a 'learn' mode for easy and
instantaneous mapping of controls - simply click the software
parameter, then move a hardware control to automatically assign. In
addition, open up any major sequencer and the mixer controls, as well
as many other session parameters, are instantly mapped to the ReMOTE
SL. A single button allows you to switch between controlling different
instruments and the mixer, with all names and values displayed clearly
across huge 144-character LCD screens.
KEYBOARD
Keys: 25/49
Type: semi-weighted with aftertouch
Velocity Curves: 7 - individually assignable for each Template
PITCH AND MOD WHEEL MECHANISM
Pitch wheel: spring loaded, centre return, front to back motion
Mod wheel: free running, front to back motion
LCD DISPLAY
LCD: 1 x 144-character silver. Blue LED backlit
INTERFACING
Data Ports: 1 x USB MIDI (Win XP/Mac OSX class-compliant)
MIDI: 1 x MIDI Out, 1 x MIDI In
Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4” Jack Input
Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4” Jack Input
CONTROLS
Rotary Encoders: 8 - Infinite Rotation (x4 with Group Select switches A-D)
Buttons: 8 (x4 with Group Select switches B1-4)
Trigger pads: 8
Transport Controls: Rewind/Fast Forward/Stop/Start/Record/Loop (assignable buttons)
Speed dial: rotary encoder, pressing activates other modes
Menu button
General Operation: Play/Edit/Template/Global/Write buttons
Display select: encoders, buttons, page up/down and drumpads switches
Template select: up/down buttons
Keyboard Octave: up/down buttons
GENERAL
External Power Supply: Standard ‘Centre Positive’ 9V DC 600mA Power Supply (not supplied)
SIZE
(25) W=475mm, H=68mm, D=260mm
(49) W=800mm, H=68mm, D=260mm
WEIGHT
(25) 2.8kg
(49) 4.5kg
MINIMUM COMPUTER SPECS:
Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher
(CPU may be higher for laptops)
256 MB RAM
DirectX 9.0b or higher
Windows XP (SP2) or more recent
(Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher
(CPU may be higher for laptops)
OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM
