Novation Remote Zero SL MkII MIDI Controller

Novation ZeRO SL Mk II

The ZeRO SL Mk II from Novation has been designed both for the studio and the stage. Novation ZeRO SL Mk II equips the modern DAW user with every dimension of hardware control, enabling a hands-on approach to navigating software, mixing and controlling plug-ins. Novation ZeRO SL Mk II represents extraordinary value as a controller, integrating a DAW control surface with the most intuitive plug-in mapping capabilities available presided over by Automap 3 PRO; the most advanced control software on the market.

ZeRO SL Mk II upholds Novation's reputation for building quality hardware. Novation ZeRO SL Mk II can be mounted in a 19" rack, or used as a desk-top controller, or angled for performance using legs that are included with the unit. Quality is not just reflected in their robustness, but more importantly in the way the ZeRO SL Mk II has been designed with every detail calculated to maximize workflow. The ZeRO SL Mk II's visually feeds back all controller information to the user with back lit buttons and encoder LED rings, making Novation ZeRO SL Mk II absolutely ideal for live performances where parameters need to be identified instantly.

The difficulty with other control surfaces is knowing what is assigned to what. ZeRO 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. Novation ZeRO SL Mk II's 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. ZeRO 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 of Novation ZeRO SL Mk II 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 which are fully assignable to any parameter with the Automap software

ZeRO SL Mk II has been designed to draw minimum current so it can be used as a USB buss-powered device, although an optional 9V DC power supply can be added for stand-alone use. As well as USB interfacing, ZeRO SL Mk II has 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI thru and 2 MIDI outs.

The power behind the ZeRO'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 ZeRO has been touched!

ZeRO SL MkII
Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
Giant 144-character LCD screen
Huge array of touch-sensitive controls
Automap 3 PRO Control Software
MIDI control interface.
Novation's unique 'speed dial'
Crossfader
Programmable 'soft-feel' drumpads
Dedicated, yet fully-assignable transport buttons.
USB buss powering
Includes the Xcite+ bundle

Automap:
Intelligent control over all sequencers and VST/AU/RTAS/TDM plug-ins.
Heads-up transparent control GUI
Instant 'learn' function
Keystroke Assignments
Innovative MIDI support within Automap
Plug-in and Mixer Browser
Autoview Mode

Xcite+ bundle ships free with 61SL 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 of 1GB 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 60mm Sliders with touch-sensitivity
32 Buttons with integrated LEDs (37 in MIDI mode]
8 soft feel Trigger pads
Touch sensitive Speed Dial (as on Nocturn)
Crossfader

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) ¨C 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¨C 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:

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: Approx W=445mm, H=68mm, D=200mm

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