American Musical ReMOTE SL User manual

Rev - 1.1
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2.Connecting the ReMOTE SL
2. 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)
5. 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)
5. 1. 11 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page – TEMPLATE Messages
(just buttons/trigger pads/pedals)
5. 1. 12 Template Parameter Edit 1 Page –
PITCHBND Messages (just Touchpad/joystick)
5. 1. 13 Template Parameter Edit 2 Page –
pots/encoders/sliders
5. 1. 14 Template Parameter Edit 2 Page – buttons/trigger pads
5. 1. 15 Template Parameter Edit 2 Page – Touchpad
5. 2 Assigning the X/Y Touchpad
5. 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
6. 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

1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ReMOTE SL User Guide! Here you’ll find detailed explanations of all operational features of this revolutionary controller
keyboard. If you are reading the User Guide, it is assumed that you have already read the Getting Started Guide for the SL and, as such,
have a basic knowledge of the fundamental workings of the unit. However, to remind 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 that some areas of the Manual may
have been changed by the time of reading. If you find the operation of the SL contradicts the Manual at any stage then it could be due to
a product update. The best way to stay up to date with the latest product developments is to visit the ‘Product Updates’ section on the
subheading bar of the home page of www.novationmusic.com.

2. CONNECTING THE REMOTE SL
As explained in the Getting Started Guide, the MIDI class compliant nature of the ReMOTE SL makes setting up incredibly simple.
To control software (fig.1), just connect to the computer using the supplied USB lead and you’re ready 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 supply (Novation PSU-6, not supplied) and a MIDI cable to get going.
Fig. 1 ReMOTE SL connected to a computer Fig. 2 ReMOTE SL connected to an external MIDI instrument
(Batteries inserted)
Computer
USB cable
USB port
Midi cable Sound Module 1
Midi Out 1
Midi In

2. 1 Using the SL as a MIDI Interface
The following sections are a guide to more advanced MIDI setups with the SL.
The multiple MIDI connections on the rear panel of the SL mean that the unit can be used as a MIDI interface, to send data from
a sequencer to external MIDI equipment, whilst using the SL to control plug-ins running within the session. Simply connect the SL to
a computer over USB in addition to connecting to the sound module using a standard MIDI cable (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 ReMOTE SL connected to a computer and an external MIDI instrument
For this setup to work, the MIDI information being received by the SL must be sent to the relevant MIDI output. This is done by routing the
data correctly within the SL Global settings. For example, if the output in the sequencer MIDI track is set to input 1 of the SL (USBa – see
section 2. 2 for details) then 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 can be made, press the GLOBAL button, followed
by the SCROLL UP button to the left or right of the screens. For a more detailed explanation of the GLOBAL Menu, refer to section 6 of
this Guide.
If wanting to use the SL to control plug-ins within the sequencer but not the attached sound module in the setup above (Fig. 3), the MIDI
data being sent by the SL when buttons are pushed or keys played will need to be sent to the USB ports (USBa and/or USBb – see section
2.2 for details) but not the MIDI Port 1 Out of the SL (M1). This is set up in either of the Template Edit Menus, Template Individual (EDIT
Mode) or Template Common (TEMPLATE Mode), depending on the complexity of the SL’s Template settings. For a more detailed explanation
of MIDI routing options, refer to section 5.1.1 of this Guide.
Computer
USB cable Midi cable Sound Module 1
USB port Midi out (M1)

2. 2 MIDI I/O within the sequencer
Inside the sequencer, the SL will display 2 MIDI In Ports (called SL In Ports 1 and 2) and 3 MIDI Out Ports (called SL In/USB Ports 1-3).
This is because the USB interface is like a standard 2 Out (from the SL) 3 In (to the SL) 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 communicate with the SL during Automap Mode and so is not an option for transmitting MIDI data from the sequencer
to external devices. The following diagram represents the MIDI data flow between the SL and the sequencer:
Fig. 4 ReMOTE SL Data Flow USB-MIDI

2. 3 Advanced routing with the SL
As the ReMOTE SL has two USB MIDI In ports and two USB MIDI Out ports (Ua and Ub), as well as two hardware MIDI Out ports,
complex MIDI setups are possible. Here is an example of one such setup with instructions on how to configure the SL for it:
Fig. 5 - Sequencer running 32 plug-ins with 3 external sound modules also connected
In this example, the SL is controlling 16 different MIDI Instruments (plug-ins) on MIDI channels 1-16 on the SL USB Port 1 (USBa) and
another 16 on MIDI channels 1-16 on the SL USB Port 2 (USBb). So, if a Native Instruments Pro-53 is number 28 in that list, then the
output port for all controls on the Pro-53 SL Template will need to be sent to MIDI channel 12 and Port USBb. All assignable controls within
a factory 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 assigned knobs, buttons, sliders etc.) can be set to the
same routing simultaneously, without having to change each control’s settings individually. To configure this, just press the TEMPLATE button
whilst the Pro-53 Template is selected, which will access the Template Common Menu:
(TEMPLATE Common Parameter Edit Screen)
On this screen, the Common MIDI channel and port can be set to 12 and USBb (Ub), respectively, as shown. Note that the Keyboard
MIDI channel and port should also be set identically.
Computer
Sequencer
(running 32
Midi instruments)
USB cable Midi cable Sound Module 1 (Midi Channel 1)
Sound Module 2 (Midi Channel 2)
Sound Module 3 (Midi Channel 3)
USB port (M1) (M2)
Midi In
Midi In
Midi In
Midi Thru
VELCURVE
1
AFTERTCH
ON
KEYBCHAN
12
KEYBPORT
Ub
COMNCHAN
12
COMNPORT
Ub

If wishing to control sound module 2 connected to MIDI Port 1 Out of the SL (M1), the SL Template settings for that module would need
to make sure that control and key data was sent to port M1 on MIDI channel 2, as follows:
(TEMPLATE Common Parameter Edit Screen)
This assumes that all individual controls within the Template are set to ComnCHAN and ComnPORT (see section 5.1.1 for details), as follows:
(Template Parameter EDIT Screen for all controls within Template)
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 (on MIDI channel 1) and SL IN Port 2 (on MIDI channel 1), respectively.
The USBa/b routing within Global settings on the SL should then be set as follows:
(GLOBAL Parameter Edit Screen)
VELCURVE
1
AFTERTCH
ON
KEYBCHAN
2
KEYBPORT
M1
COMNCHAN
2
COMNPORT
M1
CONTROL
CC
DISPTYPE
0-127
LOW VAL
0
HIGH VAL
|127
PORTS
ComnPORT
MIDICHAN
ComnCHAN
CC NUM
0
Mem Prot
OFF
USBa To
M1
USBb To
M2
Midi InTo
|Ua M1 M2
Pot Mode
PICK-UP
DispTime
250 MS
KeepVals
OFF
Midi Clk
INTERNAL

3. CONTROLLING WITH THE REMOTE SL
3. 1 PLAY Mode – Template Setup and Use
As mentioned in the Getting Started Guide, the ReMOTE SL powers up in PLAY Mode, with the DATA/SELECT encoder having the function
of scrolling through the onboard Templates, as shown by the illuminated Template LED. The default Template on powering up can be chosen
by saving the GLOBAL settings with that Template selected (see section 6. 1 for details). Rotate the DATA/SELECT encoder to move to
another Template, viewing the Template number on the left screen and the name on the right. To view the currently selected Template,
hold down the PLAY Mode button.
Pressing the OCTAVE UP/DOWN buttons whilst the PLAY Mode button is held down will change the Template Common MIDI Channel (see
the TEMPLATE Mode section, 5.8, for details).
When a Template is selected, the parameters assigned to the currently selected row of controls (knobs/buttons/sliders/pads) on either
side of the unit will be displayed on the screen above. The currently selected row is indicated by the lit LED alongside it. To call up a different
row of controls, press the ROW SELECT button next to it. However, when a control in a row not currently selected is moved, that row of
controls will become the selected row automatically. Furthermore, if controlling a plug-in with multiple onboard Templates, for example the
Novation V-Station with three Templates (one for each oscillator), then the ROW SELECT buttons have an additional function. Pressing the
ROW SELECT button will scroll through the three Templates, effectively giving the impression that one Template is in use and each row of
controls has three values assigned to it (as in Automap mode, see section 4). This means that you can control the V-Station’s three
oscillators without having to scroll through Templates on the SL (instead it’s done for you when you press the ROW SELECT button with any
of the three Templates selected). The Group position 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 to each of the SL’s screens changes the information displayed. Pressing SCROLL UP
once will display the MIDI data assigned to the currently selected row of controls, e.g. CC 78. Pressing SCROLL UP twice will show the
routing of that data, e.g. ComnPORT/ComnCHAN. Note that these screens are for display purpose only. Therefore, the CC number of a
control cannot be changed and moving a control (slider/encoder etc.) will have the same action as expected in default PLAY Mode. To
change the value assigned to a control, go to EDIT Mode (see section 5.1).
If a Template you are using doesn’t seem to work properly, it may be because a learn procedure needs to be carried out first. Check the
Template notes in section 3.3 for details.
3. 2 Program/Bank change and Tempo control
The DATA/SELECT encoder has four functions in PLAY Mode. It can be used to scroll through onboard Templates, send Program or Bank
change messages or MIDI Tempo data. Press the encoder to switch between these four modes, with the currently selected one indicated
by the corresponding LED. For example, if wanting to change the program (patch/preset sound) on a soft synth currently being controlled
then press the DATA/SELECT encoder until the program LED is illuminated, then rotate the encoder. The Program Change data sent by
the encoder whilst rotating is displayed on the right hand screen. Similarly, if wanting to send a Bank Change message (to change the MIDI
Sound Bank on the soft synth), press the encoder until the bank LED is lit and then rotate the encoder.
If wanting to send a Tempo change message to a sequencer, such as Reason, press the DATA/SELECT encoder until the Tempo LED is
illuminated. Now the encoder can be rotated to send a message, which will increase or decrease the Tempo of the track. The Tempo
change message will be routed to whatever ports are selected on the BPM Message To option of the GLOBAL Miscellaneous Edit Page (see
section 6 for details).

3. 3 Factory Preset Template Layout - Manual and Automap Modes
The majority of onboard Templates are for controlling synthesizers and so they adhere to a standard layout, as follows:
This means that when you call up a different instrument, whether using Manual Templates or Automap Mode, the envelopes and filter
controls will generally be in the same place for ease of use. Some layouts are different, however, due to the diversity of plug-ins on the
market. Here is a breakdown of the onboard (Manual) Templates, detailing any deviations from the standard layout above. Automap
Templates follow the same 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 templates are used to create the V-Station Mapping. Controls for the Arpeggiator are positioned on the buttons below the
sliders on the right.
Bass-Station - Manual Template
Location in Remote SL : Template 4
Title : Bass Station
One template is used to create the Bass-Station Mapping since there are only a few controls. No controls are available for individual
Oscillator levels on the Bass Station so Encoder 1 controls the Osc Mix level.
Click on any row of buttons, pots, encoders or sliders to find out what
they control within the standard synth template layout
Oscillator’s LFO’s Filter’s Envelope’s

FM7 - Manual Template
Location in Remote SL : Template 5
Title : FM7
Envelopes and filters are in the normal place, top left rotary knob changes the operator and the other controls are specific to the
selected operator.
There is an FM7 setup file ‘REMOTESL.F7c’ on the Resources CD, which must be loaded into the FM7 for the Template to work.
To load the file into the FM7, click on the controller ‘LOAD’ button in the master section of the FM7. Navigate to the file ‘REMOTESL.f7c
and open it. Note this can then be saved to the c:/program files/native instruments/FM7/assigns folder where C: is the hard drive that
the FM7 is installed on. From the FM7 preferences option, make sure that the following options are checked:
1 MIDI controller range 000-127
2 0...63: off 64...127: on
3 Use OP A controllers for selected op
4 OP Select controller: 9
5 Use 3 CCs for ratio.
Pro53 - Manual Templates
Location in ReMOTE SL : Templates 6 and 7
Title : Pro 53
Follows the general synth template loosely. Additional Osc controls below the Main Osc section, extra LFO and other controls on
the buttons.
The Pro 53 uses a learn facility to remember controllers. The controller values assigned to 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 the Pro 53, select ‘Load Controller Map’ and then navigate to the file.
Battery 2 - Manual Template
Location in Remote SL : Template 8
Title : Battery
Drum Pads for the first 8 cells. Sliders are for output volume for each battery instrument.
B4 - Manual Template
Location in Remote SL : Template 9
Title : B4
Top row of rotary pots for Lower Manual with 'fully out' on the buttons above. Sliders are for Upper Manual with "fully out" on buttons below.
Lower row of pots and buttons for other controls.
Kontakt II - Manual Template
Location in Remote SL : Template 10
Title : Kontakt II
Only global volume, tune and pan for the first 8 instruments (MIDI channels 1-8)
ImpOscar - Manual Templates
Location in Remote SL : Templates 11 and 12
Title : ImpOscar 1and 2
Two manual templates are used to create the ImpOscar Mapping. Controls for the Arpeggiator are positioned on the buttons below
the sliders on the right.
Oddity - Manual Templates
Location in ReMOTE SL : Templates 13 and 14
Title : Oddity 1 and 2
Follows the general synth template but with additional Osc Controls below the main Osc section and HPF control on the bottom row.
VCA and VCF velocity amounts are on the right sliders.