5-octave Soft Label USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
Finally, recording in the dark is a thing of
the past. The SL shines a light on the murky world of MIDI control by
providing two giant, brightly lit LCD screens alongside an intelligent
Automap mode*, which detects what instruments you have in your project
and intelligently and logically maps the controls to the SL’s front
panel.
2 Giant LCD Screens For Displaying Control Names And Values
Running along the top of the ReMOTE SL front
panel are two 144-character screens, which can display up to 16
parameter names and values simultaneously. This makes controlling in
the dark a thing of the past and does away with Template overlays or
having to remember the function of each control. It also makes
navigating though menus simple as each page is laid out side by side
and edited using the buttons or knobs directly below.
Fantastic New Automap Mode
This new intelligent mode is set to
revolutionise the way you make music! When an Automap-supported
application boots up (currently Reason 3, Cubase SL/SX 3 and Logic 7,
with more on their way), the SL loads up the Automap Template and all
the parameter assignment is done for you, showing you everything
clearly on the gigantic screens. All you have to do to switch between
controlling different instruments or areas of your session is click
once with the mouse or press one button on the SL, depending on the
application. Go to the Automap page here to find out more.
8 Musically-Responsive Trigger Pads
Brand new to Novation controllers are these
dynamic trigger pads for sketching out beats or bashing out samples.
Each pad can be calibrated any way the user desires, with sensitivity
and assigned data both fully programmable. For example, the pads can be
set up as velocity-sensitive MIDI notes or buttons assigned to a CC
number, where the value of that number is defined by the strength the
pad is hit.
A Semi-Weighted Keyboard Action With Aftertouch
At the heart of the ReMOTE is a superb action,
semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch. Unlike many controllers, you
can play your favourite software synth or sampler with the care and
precise control that can make a huge difference to the final
performance.
Hands On Responsive Control For Every Application
The ergonomically designed front panel is
inviting and simple to use. And it’s all there - 8 rotary
potentiometers, 8 sliders, 8 rotary encoders and 24 switches that are
entirely programmable. All controls can be named and memorised as a
collection with a group template name, then saved in any one of the 64
template memories.
Use-Anywhere Portability And Rechargeable Power
The ReMOTE SL may be powered by six C-size
alkaline/rechargeable batteries or external mains PSU. When connected
to a computer via USB, rechargeable batteries are charged without the
need of a mains re-charger.
X/Y Touchpad For Total Expression
Indicative of Novation’s forward thinking
design is the touchpad. Being fully assignable and programmable in both
X (side-to-side) and Y (up-and-down) directions, stunning and unique
performance effects are just a finger-glide away. Imagine setting a
distortion amount and a pan position on the left to right movement and
an LFO speed and filter cut-off on the top to bottom movement - total
expressive and creative control.
Dedicated Transport Controls And Fast Template Function Buttons
Total control over your sequencer’s transport
and locate functions are yours via the dedicated transport and four
function button controls. Select a new template, scroll through
templates, send snapshots, transmit a panic command, etc. this kind of
instant flexibility will streamline your working practice.
Built In USB / MIDI Interface
Now shipped with both Windows and Mac OSX USB
MIDI drivers, just plug into the USB port, install the driver software
and the ReMOTE is fully operational. Alternatively if your computer
system does not have USB then simply plug into the MIDI ports. The
ReMOTE SL provides two MIDI Out ports, one MIDI thru port and one MIDI
In port. Information originating from the ReMOTE keyboard or its
controls can be sent directly to the USB port and/or any of the MIDI
out ports. The MIDI ports can be used to integrate the rest of your
MIDI gear into your computer system.
Specifications
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Keyboard
- Keys: 61
- Type: Semi-Weighted with aftertouch
- Velocity Curves: 6 - individually assignable for each Template
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Pitch and Mod Wheel Mechanism
- Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, centre return left to right motion
- Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, bottom return or free running, front to back motion
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X/Y Touchpad
- Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
- Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction; 2 assignable in Y direction
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LCD Display
- LCD: 2 x 144 character silver. Blue LED backlit
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Interfacing
- Data Ports: 1 x USB MIDI (Win XP/Mac OSX class-compliant)
- MIDI: 2 x MIDI Out, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI Thru
- Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
- Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
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Controls
- Rotary Encoders: 8 - Infinite Rotation
- Rotary Potentiometers: 8 - Rotation 0 to 270 Degrees
- Sliders: 8
- Buttons: 32
- Trigger pads: 8
- Transport Controls: Rewind/Fast Forward/Stop/Start/Record/Loop (assignable buttons)
- TAP TEMPO Button: 1
- General Operation: Play/Edit/Template/Global/Write buttons
- Data select: 1 x rotary encoder, press to change function
- Keyboard Octave: Octave up/down buttons
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General
- Battery Operation: 4 x Standard ‘C’ Size
- External Power Supply: Standard ‘Centre Positive’ 9V DC 600mA Power Supply (optional)
- Size: W=468mm, H=68mm, D=278mm
- Weight: 2.5kg
- Pre-installed onboard Templates and Automaps
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Software
- Novation
- V-Station
- Bass Station
- Propellerhead (only Automap)
- Reason – All Instruments, Mixer, rack effects
- Native Instruments
- FM7
- Pro 53
- Battery II
- Kontakt II
- B4
- G Media
- Oddity
- ImpOSCar
- Minimonsta
- Steinberg
- Halion
- Cakewalk
- Z3ta
- Korg
- Legacy Cell
- MS-20
- Polysix
- reFX
- Vanguard
- Arturia
- CS-80V
- Arp 2600V
- Rob Papen/Linplug
- Albino
Xcite+ Pack included
Novation likes to set the standards, and their latest bundled software collection is no exception.
'Xcite+' comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops
and samples alongside a host of powerful applications ideal for getting
the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative
toolbox.
The bundle includes:
Ableton Live Lite 6
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Novation Bass Station
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Waldorf PPG Wave Lite classic synth
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Arturia Analog Factory SE plug-in
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Waldorf's D-Pole Lite FX classic filter plug-in
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FXpansion's powerful 'BFD Ultra lite' acoustic drum plug-in and a demo version of the 'Guru' sample player with library
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Waldorf's 'Attack Lite' analogue drum module plug-in
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'Mike the Drummer' A collection of 572 inspiring and original live drum loops
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Free 3 months membership for 'i-dance'- Global XS Artist
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