Novation 49SL MkII User Manual
SL MkII
USER GUIDE – FIRMWARE VERSION 1.0
Rev- 01
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IntRoDUCtIon .................................................................................. 5
HARDWARE oVERWIEW ...................................................................... 6
ASSIGN ABLE CONT ROLS .................................................................6
NON-ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS .........................................................7
REAR PANEL CONNECT IONS ............................................................8
MOD JOYSTICK SPRING SELECTOR ..................................................8
POW ER-UP CALIBRATION .................................................................8
SL MkII SEtUP EX AMPL ES ................................................................. 9
SOFTWARE CONTROL ......................................................................9
HARDWARE CON TROL .....................................................................9
SL MKII AS MIDI INTERFACE ........................................................... 9
AUtoMAP MoDE VS ADVAnCED MoDE ............................................ 10
AUtoMAP MoDE .............................................................................. 11
SELECTING AUTOMAP MODE ......................................................... 11
AUTOMAP MODE - SYST EM BUTT ONS ........................................... 11
AUTOMAP TEMPLATE OVERVIE W ................................................... 12
SPEED DIAL .................................................................................. 12
PORTS .......................................................................................... 13
SOF TWARE SET-UP EXA MPLES ...................................................... 14
AUTOMAP FOR HA RDWARE CON TROL ........................................... 15
ADVAnCED MoDE ............................................................................ 16
SELECTING TEMPLATES ................................................................. 16
ADVANCED MODE TEMPL ATE OVERVIEW ........................................ 17
SPEED DIAL .................................................................................. 17
HARDWARE CON TROL ................................................................... 18
SOF TWARE & HARDWARE CONTROL .............................................. 18
SPECI AL TEMPL ATES FOR ABL ET ON LIVE & RE ASON ...................... 19
MEnU oVERVIEW ............................................................................. 20
NAVIGATING THE MENUS ...............................................................20
SAVING / WRITING CHANGES ...........................................................20
SELEC TING ...................................................................................20
HIERARCH Y OF SETT INGS ..............................................................20
QUICk MEnU .................................................................................... 21
BANK & P ROGRAM CHANGE OU TPUT ............................................ 21
KE YBOA RD TRANSPOSE ...............................................................21
KE YBOA RD MIDI CH ANNEL ............................................................21
DRUM PADS TRANSPOSE ..............................................................21
TEMPO SETT INGS ......................................................................... 21
EDIt MEnU BUt ton ......................................................................... 22
tEMPL AtE EDIt MEnU ...................................................................... 22
VELOCIT Y CURVE ..........................................................................22
AF TER T OUCH ...............................................................................22
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POT PICK-UP .................................................................................22
TEMPLATE KE YBOARD ZONES .......................................................22
TEMPLATE ROUTING SUB MENU ....................................................24
KE YBOA RD CHANNEL & PORT .......................................................24
COMMON CHANNEL & PORT .........................................................24
TEMPLATE GROUPING SUB MENU ..................................................24
CONTROL EDIT OVE RVIE W .............................................................24
GLoBA L MEnU BUt ton ................................................................... 25
oPtIonS SUB MEnU ........................................................................ 25
MEMORY P ROTECT .......................................................................25
POT PICK-UP .................................................................................25
DISPL AY TIME ...............................................................................25
KEEP VALUES ................................................................................ 25
TOUCH SELEC T ............................................................................. 25
TRA NSPORT .................................................................................26
SUSTAIN PEDAL ............................................................................26
StARt-UP SUB MEnU ....................................................................... 26
START UP MODE ...........................................................................26
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION .......................................................26
RoUtInG SUB MEnU ........................................................................ 26
USB1 TO .......................................................................................26
MIDI IN TO .....................................................................................26
MIDI CLOCK SETT INGS ...................................................................26
PROGRAM CHANGE INPUT CHANNEL & PORT .................................27
GLoBA L zonES SUB MEnU .............................................................. 27
SEnD & RECEIV E SUB MEnU ............................................................ 27
TEMPLATE DUMP ..........................................................................27
SEND GLOBAL S ............................................................................28
OS RECEIVE & SEND ......................................................................28
DRUMPADS CALIBRATION ..............................................................28
JOYST ICK CALIBRATION ................................................................28
AF TER TOUCH CAL IBRATION ...........................................................29
KE YBOA RD SIZE CAL IBRATION .......................................................29
POW ER SOURCE ..........................................................................29
WRItInG GLoBAL SEttInGS ............................................................. 29
tRAnSPoRt ..................................................................................... 29
CREAtInG & EDItInG ADVAnCED MoDE tEMPLAtES ........................ 30
MIDI MESSAGE ASSIGNMENT TABLE ..............................................30
ContRoL CHAnGE (CC ) ................................................................... 30
DISPL AY TY PE ...............................................................................30
ADDItIonAL oPtIonS foR EnCoDERS onLy .................................... 31
REL 1 & 2 .....................................................................................31
14-BIT 0-16K ................................................................................. 31
APOT ............................................................................................31
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CONTROL L ABEL ........................................................................... 31
VALUE R ANGE ............................................................................... 31
ADDItIonAL oPtIonS foR BUttonS onLy ................................ 32
DISPL AY TY PE ...............................................................................32
BUT TON TY PE:..............................................................................32
NORMAL .......................................................................................32
M O M E N TA R Y ................................................................................32
TOGGLE ........................................................................................32
STEP ............................................................................................ 32
GEnERA L ContRoL EDIt SEt tInGS ................................................. 32
CONTROL EDIT POR T & CHA NNEL SE T TINGS ..................................33
CC NUM ........................................................................................33
CONTROL EDIT PO T PICK-UP MODE ................................................33
Xy PAD Con tRoL EDIt .................................................................... 33
AX IS CON TROL .............................................................................33
SELECTING THE A XIS FOR EDIT ......................................................33
non-REGIStERED PARAMEtER nUMBER (nRPn ) .............................. 34
REGIStERED PAR AMEtER nUMBER ( RPn) ........................................ 34
SyStEM EXCLUSIVE ( SySEX) ........................................................... 35
MIDI MACHInE ContRoL ( MMC) ....................................................... 35
notE on / off ................................................................................. 36
BAnk CHAnGE ................................................................................. 36
PRoGRAM CHAnGE .......................................................................... 36
DRUM PAD notE ............................................................................. 37
SyStEM REAL tIME ......................................................................... 37
PItCH BEnD ..................................................................................... 37
tEMPL AtE CHAnGE MESSAGE ......................................................... 37
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IntRoDUCtIon
Welcome to the SL MK II Guide.
This guide will introduce you to the SL MkII hardware and give you information on choosing how best to use the SL MkII for
your software and / or hardware studio set-up, take you through the SL MkIIs Menu system and give detailed information
on creating your own templates.
There is a separate User Guide for the Automap Software which is included on installation CD or can be downloaded from
our website: www.novationmusic.com/support
Automap sof tware is a new and exciting way to control your favourite music software applications. It operates the same
way for all Novation Automap hardware (Products) so if you are using the SL MkII for Automap control of software then you
should only need to read the first few chapters of this guide to familiarise yourself with the hardware.
Detailed information on installing, setting up, and operating Automap software can be found in the Automap User Guide.
Instructions on setting up your DAW software for use with Automap is found in the Automap software itself by clicking the
DAW set-up guide button for detailed instructions.
For additional information, up to date support articles and a form to contact our Technical Support Team please visit the
Novation Answerbase at: www.novationmusic.com/answerbase
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HARDWARE oVERVIEW
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The SL MkII 25, 49 and 61 note versions all have the same front panel controls and rear panel connections.
ASSIGnA BLE Con tRoLS
These are controls that can be assigned to parameters of the software or hardware you are controlling:
1) 8 touch sensitive endless rotary encoders with LED rings: These controls have no end points, so offer full 360˚
of movement. These controls offer speed dependent variable resolution, so moving the encoder slowly gives finer
resolution than moving the encoder quickly.
2) 8 touch sensitive pots: These controls have fixed end points and offer 300˚ of movement.
3) 8 touch sensitive 35mm sliders.
All touch sensitive controls are responsive to contact with skin, so simply touching any of the above controls will highlight
the parameter name and value on the LCD screen.
4) 32 buttons: All buttons are back-lit with LEDs.
5) 6 Transport buttons: 6 of the 32 assignable buttons can be switched to function as dedicated transport buttons.
6) 8 velocit y-sensitive drum trigger pads.
7) Pitch/mod joystick.
8) X-Y Touchpad.
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non-ASSIGnABLE SyStEM ContRoLS
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They have fixed functions, as follows:
9) 144 character LCD display: Displays the names and values of each row of assignable controls from both the left
and right side of the SL MkII
10) Automap Buttons: These 6 buttons are used for Automap Sof tware navigation and control.
11) P1 / P2 Page Buttons: Use these to scroll through pages of options when in a menu or through pages of additional
control information when in an Advanced template. These buttons have different specific functions when in certain
Advanced templates and when using Automap.
12) Row-Select Buttons: Use these to select which row of controls has information shown on the display. These buttons
can have other functions when using certain Advanced Mode templates and when using Automap.
13) Mode and System Buttons (Automap, Quick, Edit, Global, Write, Transport): Use these to access the different modes
and menus of the SL MkII.
14) Octave Up / Down Buttons: Use these to transpose the keyboard up/down in octave steps.
15) Speed Dial /Template/Preset knob: The Speed Dial function acts as a way of controlling the computers mouse using
the SL MkII hardware. When this button is pressed down it acts as a template selector (when in Advanced mode) and
as a preset selector (Automap mode).
16) Keyboard: The SL MkII range is available in 25, 49 or 61 note keyboard versions. All are semi-weighted keyboards
with aftertouch.
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REAR PAnEL ConnECtIonS
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1) Power in socket: Use to connect a 9volt DC 600-1000mAmp Centre Pin positive PSU. The power supply is available
from the online store: http://www.focusrite-estore.com/
2) Power switch: Use to switch the SL MkII to external power, USB power, or off.
3) USB in socket: Use to connect the SL MkII to your computer with the included USB cable.
4) Sustain pedal socket: Use to connect a sustain pedal. Any polarity pedal can be used.
5) Expression pedal Socket: Use to connect an expression pedal. Note that a 3 pin jack connector must be used.
6) MIDI port 2 out socket: Use to connect the SL MkII to the MIDI input of an external device using a 5pin DIN MIDI cable.
7) MIDI port 1 Through socket: Use to connect the SL MkII to the MIDI input of an ex ternal device using a 5pin DIN MIDI
cable. MIDI Through is a copy of MIDI received from the MIDI In socket. Note: No MIDI from the SL MkII or computer
can ever be sent to the MIDI Through socket. It is simply a way to forward MIDI from another device through the
SL MkII to elsewhere.
8) MIDI port 1 Out socket: Use to connect the SL MkII to the MIDI input of an external device using a 5pin DIN MIDI cable.
9) MIDI port 1 In socket: Use to connect the SL MkII to the MIDI output of an external device using a 5pin DIN MIDI cable.
MoD JoyStICk SPRInG SELECtoR
Found on the bottom of the SL MkII, this slider selects whether the pitch/mod joystick springs to
the bottom or moves freely in the vertical (mod) direction. Push it in gently and slide it towards the
back of the SL MkII to enable the spring, or towards the front for free movement.
PoWER UP CALIBRAtIon
The SL MkII self calibrates all touch sensitive controls when it powers up. Therefore you should not touch any control
during the boot up process.
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SL MkII SEtUP EXAMPLES
Control information
Power
Feedback - LCD Screen/LED Rings
USB
MIDI
PSU (optional)
Control information
USB
MIDI
Power
Feedback - LCD Screen/LED Rings
MIDI
The SL MkII can be used for controlling both computer music software and external hardware:
Soft WARE ContRoL
To use the SL MkII to control your music software, connect the SL MkII to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
HARDWARE ContRoL
To use the SL MKII with your MIDI hardware, you will need to power the SL MkII with a 9 volt 1000mAmp DC PSU -
center pin positive (not supplied).
Connect a MIDI Cable (5pin DIN) from the SL MkII MIDI Out 1 port to the MIDI In port on your hardware.
SL MkII AS A MIDI Int ERfACE WItH SoftWARE AnD HARDWARE ContRoL
Using the SL MkII with External Hardware AND a Host Computer
You can also combine the two above set-ups so that the SL MkII is used as a software controller and hardware controller transmitting MIDI data to and from computer and MIDI hardware. This will allow you to record MIDI data to your software
DAW or Sequencer, and the SL MkII will then transmit this data to your hardware. For detailed information on using the SL
MkII as a MIDI interface please see the routing section in the global menu.
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AUtoMAP MoDE VS ADVAnCED MoDE
Automap Mode Advanced Mode
The SLMkII has two main Modes of operation: ‘Automap Mode’ and ‘Advanced Mode’. These are both accessed via the main
‘Automap’ button.
Advanced Mode (Led off)
If you are going to use your SL MkII without a computer then you must use ‘Advanced mode’. In fact, if you will only ever
use your SLMkII in this way you can go straight to the Advanced Mode chapter of this user guide.
Automap Mode (Led On)
If you are going to use your SL MkII with a computer, then you will most likely be using ‘Automap Mode’. To use Automap
mode you will need to connect the SL MkII to a computer via USB and install Automap from the CD contained within the
product Box or by downloading the installer from the website. The Automap Server Application must also be running for
Automap to work.
The Automap Server is a unique software program written by Novation that allows dynamic communication between the
SL MkII and any computer running music soft ware and plug-ins (AU, VST, RTAS and TDM).
Easy Switching between the two modes
It is very quick and easy to switch between Advance mode and Automap Mode. This way, both modes can actually be used
at the same time once you become more familiar with the product.
Advantages and Disadvantages to both modes
Both Advanced Mode and Automap Mode can be used for controlling hardware and software via standard MIDI messages.
Automap MIDI:
MIDI message t ypes available are: MIDI CC, NOTE.
MIDI messages are limited to 1 MIDI channel per map.
MIDI message are limited to 1 port
Simpler Editing and assignment
Elegant Graphic display (HUD) and dynamic feedback
Advanced Mode:
MIDI message t ypes available are: CC, 14bit CC, SYSEX, RPN, NRPN, MMC NOTE.
MIDI messages can be output to different MIDI channels from the same template.
MIDI messages can be output to different ports from the same template.
Does not require Automap Server to be running.
Does not require and connection to computer.
Limited to the number of template slots on the SL MkII.
Does not include any ‘Learn’ functionality.
More complex editing must be done using the SL MkII hardware.
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AUtoMAP MoDE
Full instructions on how to use Automap Sof tware have been omitted from this user guide. The Automap software is
the same for all Automap Hardware, so please refer to the Automap User Guide, This guide can be found on this CD or
downloaded from the website.
Both the latest software and user guides can be downloaded at the following link: www.novationmusic.com/support
SELECtInG AUtoM AP MoDE
To use the SL Mk II in Automap Mode, press the automap button so that it is lit.
AUtoMAP MoDE - SySt EM BUt tonS
The Automap system buttons are important when in Automap mode and are used for navigation, assigning and browsing
the Automap HUD (heads up display)
View• – opens or hides the Automap HUD window
Learn• - used for assigning and mapping parameters to SL MkII controls.
Group buttons - • User, fx, inst and mixer allow the user to browse and load up the corresponding mappings.
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AUtoMAP tEMPLAtE oVERVIEW
Expression Sustain
When in Automap Mode (Led On), a unique template is used. This template is separate from the built in 32 templates
in advanced mode. All highlighted hardware controls displayed in the image below are available for controlling software
parameters via Automap.
The following controls can be assigned to either the Automap Port or to the keyboard port and are thus are special
controls when using Automap Mode.
XY pad•
Sustain pedal•
Expression pedal •
Drum pads•
When switched out, they are routed to the same destination as the SL MkIIs keyboard. When switched in, they are routed
to the Automap client and therefore omitted from the keyboard destination.
P1 Up / Down buttons - scroll through pages of an Automap mapping.
P2 Up / Down buttons - scroll through presets of an Automap plug-in. Preset navigation will only work where a plug-in
uses the host preset navigation system, rather than it’s own built-in one.
Row Select buttons are used to display the adjacent rows’ controls on the SL’s LCD screen. For example, pressing the
upper right Row Select button, the parameter names and values assigned to the upper right row of buttons is displayed
on the LCD.
SPEED DIAL
The speed dial knob has 2 functions in Automap Mode.
Speed Dial mode: The speed dial can be used to control any on-screen parameter that can be altered using the mouse.
Simply move the mouse cursor over the parameter you want to change then rotate the knob to control it.
This process can be used for e.g. altering parameters on a soft-synth, controlling mixer parameters in your sequencer,
selecting an option from a drop-down menu or resizing a window. The Automap Server software must be running for
this function to work.
Preset mode: Press and rotate the knob whilst held down to select different plug-in presets. Preset navigation will only
work where a plug-in uses the host preset navigation system, rather than it’s own built-in one.
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