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CONTENTS

1.

Introduction

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Connecting the ReMOTE SL

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. 1

Using the SL as a MIDI interface

2

. 2 

MIDI I/O within the sequencer

2

. 3 

Advanced routing options

3. 

Controlling with the ReMOTE SL

3

. 1 

PLAY Mode – Template Setup and Use 

3

. 2 

Program/Bank change and Tempo control

3

. 3 

Factory Preset Template Layout – 

Manual and Automap Modes

4. Automap 

Mode

4

. 1 

Controlling Reason 3 using Automap

4

. 2 

Controlling Cubase SL/SX 3 using Automap

5. 

Assigning controls on the ReMOTE SL

5

. 1 

EDIT Mode

5

. 1. 1 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – CC Messages 

(all controls)

5

. 1. 2 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – NRPN Messages 

(all controls)

5

. 1. 3 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – RPN Messages 

(all controls)

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. 1. 4 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – SYSEX Messages 

(all controls)

5

. 1. 5 

Template Parameter Edit Sysex String Page – 

SYSEX Messages (all controls)

5

. 1. 6 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – MMC Messages 

(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)

5

. 1. 7 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – NOTE Messages 

(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)

5

. 1. 8 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – BANK CHG Messages

(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)

5

. 1. 9 

Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – PROG CHG Messages

(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)

5

. 1. 10  Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – 

DRUMNOTE Messages (just trigger pads)

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. 1. 11  Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – TEMPLATE Messages 

(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)

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. 1. 12  Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – 

PITCHBND Messages (just Touchpad/joystick)

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. 1. 13  Template Parameter Edit 2 Page – 

pots/encoders/sliders

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. 1. 14  Template Parameter Edit 2 Page – buttons/trigger pads

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. 1. 15  Template Parameter Edit 2 Page – Touchpad

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. 2 

Assigning the X/Y Touchpad

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. 3 

Trigger Pad assignment 

5

. 4 

Restoring Templates

5

. 5 

Saving Templates 

5

. 6 

Using a sustain/expression pedal

5

. 7 

Editing the Transport buttons

5

. 8 

TEMPLATE Mode

5

. 9 

Keyboard Zones

6. GLOBAL 

Mode

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. 1 

Saving GLOBALS

6

. 2 

Updating the OS

7. WRITE 

8. TAP TEMPO

9. GLOSSARY

10. TROUBLESHOOTING

11. 

APPENDIX I -

SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX II -

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

APPENDIX III -

APPROVALS INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for ReMOTE SL

Page 1: ...edals 5 1 7 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page NOTE Messages just buttons trigger pads pedals 5 1 8 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page BANK CHG Messages just buttons trigger pads pedals 5 1 9 Template Paramet...

Page 2: ...ind yourself of the meaning of various terms and phrases there is a comprehensive Glossary section 9 It is also important to point out that continual product improvements from the day of release mean...

Page 3: ...ady to go power will be supplied over USB Similarly if wanting to control a single piece of MIDI hardware like a sound module fig 2 then just insert 4 C size batteries or attach an external power supp...

Page 4: ...en this will need to be sent to the relevant MIDI Out port on the rear panel In this case of Fig 3 this will be MIDI Out Port 1 M1 so USBa should be set to M1 To access the page where these settings c...

Page 5: ...L MIDI network Both Inputs and two of the Outputs are configurable on the SL listed as USBa and USBb or Ua Ub in the various Edit Menus The third MIDI Output is the Port with which the sequencers comm...

Page 6: ...preset Template will already be set to the Template Common MIDI Channel ComnCHAN and Port ComnPORT rather than having an individual routing This means that all the controls in that Template all the as...

Page 7: ...If wanting to send MIDI data from an additional track within the sequencer to sound module 1 and a further track to sound module 3 then those MIDI tracks should have their outputs set to SL IN Port 1...

Page 8: ...tion of the currently selected Template is displayed at the left hand edge of the left screen e g Numbers 1 3 for V Station Templates 1 3 respectively Pressing any of the SCROLL UP DOWN buttons next t...

Page 9: ...layout but without buttons as these are not currently available in Cubase Automap mode V Station Manual Templates Location in Remote SL Templates 1 2 and 3 Title V Station 1 2 and 3 Three manual templ...

Page 10: ...o the Pro 53 template can either be learnt by the Pro 53 or a preference file ReMOTESLPro53 txt can be imported from the Resources CD into the Pro 53 To import the text file click on the NI logo on th...

Page 11: ...plates 1 and 2 correspond to OSC 1 and 2 respectively Filter cutoff and resonance have separate controls for the HPF and LPF on each OSC Therefore Cutoff and Res for both the HPF and the LPF are assig...

Page 12: ...in the Resources folder on the Resources disc and click Load Z3ta Manual Templates Location in Remote SL Templates 26 27 and 28 Title Z3ta 1 2 and 3 Mainly follow general layout The three templates co...

Page 13: ...re experiencing any difficulties with Automap or to check for the latest Automap supported applications visit the Product Updates section of www novationmusic com 4 1 Controlling Reason 3 using Automa...

Page 14: ...then the SL will map its controls as follows Then if the MIDI In column beside a Malstrom track is clicked the SL will map the Malstrom s controls as follows Notice that many of the controls such as...

Page 15: ...anual Templates as the VST Automaps are almost identical All VST Automaps can be adjusted to suit your needs should you prefer an alternative arrangement to the one Novation have constructed for you T...

Page 16: ...t then simply select the corresponding track If wanting to control that instrument press the SCROLL UP DOWN buttons if required until the VST name appears on the right hand SL screen The ROW SELECT bu...

Page 17: ...lled up for edit by holding down the EDIT button and moving the control The right hand screen displays instructions throughout EDIT Mode In this mode pressing either of the SCROLL UP buttons moves to...

Page 18: ...n 1 and both MIDI Port 1 Out and MIDI Port 2 Out Ub M1 M2 Sent to USB Port 2 SL In 2 and both MIDI Port 1 Out and MIDI Port 2 Out KeybPORT Sent to the Keyboard Port set in TEMPLATE Mode the Template C...

Page 19: ...mplate Parameter Edit 1 Page RPN Messages all controls Changing the first option Control on this screen to RPN Registered Parameter Number displays the following screen The first 5 of the subsequent o...

Page 20: ...taPsn DataPsn Data Position This option sets the sysex variable data position of the first byte This value will be constrained by the Length To learn more about Sysex messages refer to the Novation an...

Page 21: ...formation on MMC messages check the Glossary or visit the Novation online answerbase 5 1 7 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page Note Messages just buttons trigger pads pedals Setting the Control option to N...

Page 22: ...value LowProg when pressed then make sure that BtnType is set to Normal See section 5 1 14 for details 5 1 9 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page BANK CHG Messages just buttons trigger pads pedals Setting...

Page 23: ...Note that some samplers will ignore this Note Off message unless told to respond to it Off Sync This option sets the Note Off message to be triggered at a time dependant on the MIDI clock This can be...

Page 24: ...y Control type apart from DRUMNOTE selected then the following Template Parameter Edit 2 page will be shown Here the Btn Type options are Normal Low value is sent when the button is pressed nothing is...

Page 25: ...ively whilst filter resonance and delay feedback could both be assigned to the Y axis In EDIT Mode the pad is split into four sections each responding to one of the four parameters as follows To call...

Page 26: ...you were working on it is possible to recall the settings Regardless of what Template is selected holding down the EDIT button whilst pressing the DATA SELECT encoder will call up a screen stating tha...

Page 27: ...first Template Common Parameter Edit page is as follows The options on this page are VelCurve Velocity Curve This option sets the velocity curve loudness response of the keyboard keys to either curve...

Page 28: ...be used to play four different instruments within the same Template The first Edit page is as follows The options on this page are Zones This option turns the Keyboard Zones ON or OFF or sets them to...

Page 29: ...heel the vertical joystick motion for the Keyboard Zone ON or OFF PitchBnd ModWheel This option sets the MIDI Channel and Port s that all joystick data uses to either the ComnCHAN and ComnPORT USE TEM...

Page 30: ...hoices are OFF or either or both of the SL MIDI Outputs M1 and M2 MIDI To This option sets the routing for MIDI data received at the SL MIDI Input on the rear panel The routing options are the same as...

Page 31: ...over standard MIDI connections The OS is sent to MIDI Outs 1 and 2 M1 and M2 and received at MIDI In 1 USBa O S USBb Press the buttons directly below USBa Receive or USBb Receive to listen for an OS a...

Page 32: ...ve any GLOBAL settings press the WRITE button whilst in GLOBAL Mode Note that Mem Prot Memory Protect must be OFF for GLOBAL settings or any settings to be saved You may notice that the power up Templ...

Page 33: ...e WRITE button can be used to confirm the save process Pressing any other Mode button on this page will cancel the save procedure The WRITE button is also used to save GLOBAL settings When in GLOBAL M...

Page 34: ...ct value is not known but perhaps a beat is playing that needs to be synchronised to then tapping the TAP TEMPO button on each crotchet beat will send a bpm MIDI message to the sequencer The MIDI data...

Page 35: ...sequencers or external MIDI equipment Modulation The musical term for Modulation is vibrato which is an essential element of performance It is usually a modulation of pitch heard as a warbling on long...

Page 36: ...L to control a sequencer or some plug ins has the setup procedure been carried out For standard Templates learn files may need to be imported from the Resources CD check the Template notes in section...

Page 37: ...0 VSTs and All Reason 3 Rack units MIDI Ports MIDI In 1 MIDI Out 2 MIDI Thru 1 Pedals 2 Sustain and Expression Power Battery 4 C size Bus Yes Dimensions Weight Dimensions mm 468 x 68 x 278 Weight kg 2...

Page 38: ...th Osc1 Octv Osc1 KbdT Noise On Off LFO1 Dest LFO SyncE Filter 2 On Off Osc2 Octv Osc2 KbdT Noise On Off LFO2 Dest LFO SyncE Filter 2 On Off Pressing this button will alternate between group one or tw...

Page 39: ...ynth Osc1 Semi Osc1 Wave Noise Lvl LFO1 Rate LFO1 Wave Filt KbdT FEnv Amt Osc2 Semi Polyphony Osc2 Wave Noise Dcy LFO2 Rate LFO2 KbdT Pressing this button will alternate between group one two or three...

Page 40: ...tor Synth Osc2 On Off RingMod On Off Osc1 Phas FiltLink On Off FiltType Osc2 On Off RingMod On Off Osc2 Phas FiltLink On Off FiltType Pressing this button will alternate between group one or two Click...

Page 41: ...ctor Synth Portamnt Osc1 Fine LFO1 Amount Filt Reso Filt Freq Portamnt Osc2 Fine Fm Amount LFO Delay LFO Amount Filt2 Reso Filt Freq Pressing this button will alternate between group one or two Click...

Page 42: ...v Sustain AEnv Release FEnv Attack FEnv Decay FEnv Sustain FEnv Release AEnv Attack AEnv Decay AEnv Sustain AEnv Release MEnv Attack MEnv Decay MEnv Sustain MEnv Release Pressing this button will alte...

Page 43: ...Automapping within the Subtractor Synth FEnv Invt MEnv Dest MEnv Invt Pressing this button will alternate between group one or two Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 44: ...Automapping within the Subtractor Synth Transport Controls for Sequencer Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 45: ...Off ModASync On Off Filt A KbdTrk On Off FiltAEnv On Off FiltA On Off OscB Oct Legato On Off ModB1 shot On Off ModBSync On Off Filt B KbdTrk On Off FiltBEnv On Off FiltB On Off Pressing this button w...

Page 46: ...OscA Semi Tune OscA Gain OscA Motion ModA Rate ModA Curve FEnv Amount OscB Semi Tune OscB Gain OscB Motion ModB Rate ModB Curve FEnv Amount Pressing this button will alternate between group one or tw...

Page 47: ...trom Synth OscA On Off ModulA On Off ModA Targ Shaper On Off FilA Mode OscB On Off ModulB On Off ModB Targ Shaper On Off FilB Mode Pressing this button will alternate between group one or two Click he...

Page 48: ...scA Index OscA Cent OscA Shift ModA Shift Shap Amt FiltA Res FiltA Freq Portamnt OscB Index OscB Cent OscB Shift ModB ModA Shap Amt FiltB Res FiltB Freq Pressing this button will alternate between gro...

Page 49: ...cA Attack OscA Decay OscA Sustain OscA Release FEnv Attack FEnv Decay FEnv Sustain FEnv Release OscB Attack OscB Decay OscB Sustain OscB Release Pressing this button will alternate between group one o...

Page 50: ...Automapping within the Malstrom Synth FEnv Invt Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 51: ...Automapping within the Malstrom Synth Transport Controls for Sequencer Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 52: ...Standard VST Synth Layout OSC X OCTAVE OSC UNISON LFO X 1 SH LFO X COM FILT X BYPASS Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 53: ...Standard VST Synth Layout OSC X LEVEL OSC X SEMI OSC X WAVE LFO X SPEED LFO X DELAY FILT X TRACK FILT X LFO FILT X ENV Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 54: ...Standard VST Synth Layout OSC X SYNC LFO X KEYSYNC LFO X TRIGGER FILT X SLOPE FILT X TYPE Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 55: ...Standard VST Synth Layout Portamnt OSC X DETUNE OSC X ENV OSC X LFO LFO X WAVE FILT X OD FILT X RES FILT X FRQ Click here to return to SL diagram...

Page 56: ...ATTACK AMP DECAY AMP SUSTAIN AMP RELAESE FILT ATTACK FILT DECAY FILT SUSTAIN FILT RELAESE EN3 ATTACK EN3 DECAY EN3 SUSTAIN EN3 RELAESE Pressing this button will alternate between group one or two Clic...

Page 57: ...Standard VST Synth Layout Click here to return to SL diagram ENV GATE INVERT HOLD REPEAT ENV GATE INVERT HOLD REPEAT...

Page 58: ...for button definitions Aftertouch Keys X X Channel O X Pitch Bend O X Combined Modulation Pitch Bend joystick Control Change 0 127 X Program 0 127 X Change True System Exclusive O O Single All Templa...

Page 59: ...C Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in residential environment will not result i...

Page 60: ...oth pages where Loop markers can also be viewed Whilst viewing these additional information pages the two buttons directly below the last two sliders on the SL can be used to call up a different area...

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