Using multiple applications for your productions? Do you have thousands of sounds and plug-ins that you share and swap between them? Is mapping all that a huge time constraint for you?

You’re not alone.

The number one concern regarding MIDI for most professionals is the challenge you face when Mapping MIDI controls and sounds between multiple applications. This can be a laborious task, especially for those who prefer the creative aspects of this craft and find the technical side a little challenging if not outright frustrating. There is a way to make it easier and faster… Automap.

What is Automap?
Automap is a piece of software that comes with all Novation controllers. It has been designed to make the job of assigning your hardware controls to various software parameters quick and easy. Although there are many great controllers out there, the ones from Novation stand out as a “must have” due to their economical cost and this time-saving feature.

Out of Control?
Despite having knobs and sliders, most MIDI controllers are no good at controlling plug-ins. You have to read through the manual, find out the MIDI controller numbers for each control, and manually assign and name each parameter, letter by letter. Some controllers come with templates, which just fix controls to a few parameters on a hand-full of plug-ins.

In Control
Automap enables knobs, faders and buttons to instantly control plug-in instruments/FX, as well as your sequencer’s mixer, transport controls and more…

• With Automap, when you open a plug-in, you have instant access to all the plug-in parameters, allowing you to assign knobs, faders and buttons, by simply clicking on the software parameter, and touching the control.
• Automap’s edit page graphically shows you the entire control surface, labeling each control so you can see exactly what is assigned to what.
• Automap feeds back information from the plug-in, telling you what each parameter is called, and its current value: e.g – dBs, cutoff, LFO speed etc.

So, if you are working with different applications such as Ableton, Reason, Cubase, ProTools, AbSynth, Kontakt, virtually any MIDI supported software package…you should definitely have a Novation Controller with Automap in your toolkit.

For an exceptional value, I suggest getting your hands on one of the ReMOTE SL Compact models. Although these models have been recently discontinued, they are loaded with features and perform very well. They may not be available everywhere, but you can still find them at places like GigaSonic. We have priced them to move, but have limited quantities available. Click here to check out all the Novation Controllers featuring Automap.