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Novation ReMOTE LE User Manual

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Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Using this manual.........................................................................1
Main features ................................................................................2
Conventions used in this manual.............................................2
Quick Start Guide............................................................................3
Connecting the ReMOTE LE....................................................3
Driver Installation........................................................................3
ReMOTE LE ..................................................................................3
Controlling a sequencer ............................................................4
Power supply or battery operation ........................................4
What is a Template? ...................................................................5
MIDI Tutorial ....................................................................................5
Introduction ..................................................................................5
MIDI ports.....................................................................................5
MIDI messages..............................................................................6
Main Features and Operation .......................................................8
Front panel layout .......................................................................8
Rear panel connections..............................................................9
Modes and menus........................................................................9
Using menus - PLAY mode ....................................................10
Using menus - EDIT mode .....................................................11
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keyboard velocity).....................................................................16
Using the X/Y touchpad ..........................................................17
Using a sustain pedal.................................................................18
Using the transport buttons ...................................................18
Using the OCTAVE UP/DOWN buttons...........................18
Saving a Template to memory ...............................................18
Advanced Settings ..........................................................................20
GLOBAL edit mode..................................................................20
Updating the operating system ..............................................20
Troubleshooting .............................................................................21
Appendix I - Specifications..........................................................22
Appendix I1 - MIDI Implementation Chart ............................23
Appendix III - Approvals Information ......................................24

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Novation ReMOTE LE
controller keyboard. This device may be used to control
sequencers, popular software virtual instrument applications
(on a computer) or traditional hardware instruments via
either a USB connection or a standard MIDI interface. The
ReMOTE LE front panel provides nine knobs and nine
buttons (with a Group B switch that doubles the controls
for each template), along with an X/Y touchpad and
pitch/mod joystick, all of which can be easily configured
exactly the way you want and saved/instantly recalled using
the onboard Template Memories.
Whether used live or in the studio to control virtual or
hardware instruments, its comprehensive range of controls
may be used to dynamically alter any sound parameters
precisely and in real time.

Using this manual

This manual consists of six sections: Introduction, Quick
Start Guide, MIDI Tutorial, Main Features and Operation,
Advanced Settings and Troubleshooting. An Appendix is
also provided containing reference data.
It is assumed that the reader already has a basic knowledge
of MIDI in order to configure Templates. Those with limited
MIDI experience may find the MIDI Tutorial useful.
However, very little MIDI knowledge is required to use the
ReMOTE LE with the factory preset Templates. It is simply
a case of importing the relevant files from the resource CD
(only required for software without a fixed MIDI spec) then
selecting
the
Template
software/hardware being used (if one is available either
onboard or on the website) and tweaking away.
In order to become familiar with the many useful features of
the ReMOTE LE and get the most out of its MIDI
controlling capabilities, it is recommended that this manual
be read in its entirety. For anyone wanting simple and
speedy instructions before delving deeper, the Quick Start
Guide provides brief information on setting up the ReMOTE
LE and a quick overview on selecting and using factory
preset Templates.
Enjoy!
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    In order to become familiar with the many useful features of the ReMOTE LE and get the most out of its MIDI controlling capabilities, it is recommended that this manual be read in its entirety. For anyone wanting simple and...

  • Page 2: Main Features

    1 to 16 and can be saved in the ReMOTE LE's onboard memory. The word 'preset' refers to a Template configured at the factory to showcase some of the ReMOTE LE's powerful control possibilities. Preset Templates may be overwritten by new settings.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Connecting the ReMOTE LE The ReMOTE LE may be connected to a system in three different ways: Connection to a computer using the USB port. Connection to MIDI equipment using the MIDI Out port. Connection to MIDI equipment using the MIDI Out port AND to a computer using the USB port.

  • Page 4: Controlling A Sequencer

    Ensure power is off on all equipment. Connect the MIDI Out of the ReMOTE LE to the MIDI In of a suitable sound module. If batteries are not fitted then an external power download...

  • Page 5: What Is A Template

    ReMOTE LE to control a different V-Station parameter by making it send the corresponding MIDI message. Then, if you were using the V-Station in Cubase and you wanted to use the ReMOTE LE to control the MIDI Tutorial Introduction MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.

  • Page 6: Midi Messages

    USB connection does however conform to the same message format as standard MIDI. MIDI messages The ReMote LE is capable of transmitting various types of MIDI events. These are as follows: Note messages A note message is transmitted every time a key on the ReMOTE LE's keyboard is pressed down or released.
  • Page 7 Warning: many synthesizers will only accept a Program Change message if a Bank Select message has been received first! Bank Select Messages may be sent from the ReMOTE LE by either using the DATA encoder from within PLAY Mode with the Bank LED active (CC32 is always sent) or by defining a control within a Template to transmit CC0 or CC32 as appropriate.

  • Page 8: Main Features And Operation

    Main Features and Operation Front panel layout 1. Mode Select buttons Contains the buttons used to select the various modes of operation and the WRITE button, which is used to save settings. 2. Keyboard Octave buttons Can transpose the keyboard up and down across the entire MIDI note range.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    DATA encoder to scroll through the attached synth's sounds. Bank mode This mode allows the ReMOTE LE to change the MIDI bank on a software or hardware synthesizer using the DATA encoder (e.g. load up a different bank of sounds). Just press...

  • Page 10: Using Menus - Play Mode

    DATA encoder to change the MIDI Program or Bank (in Program or Bank mode). Template mode When PLAY Mode is initially accessed, the ReMOTE LE is in TEMPLATE SELECT mode as indicated by the Template LED below the LCD screen. The display shows the...

  • Page 11: Using Menus - Edit Mode

    Template Edit menu options. This is done using the OCTAVE UP and OCTAVE DOWN buttons (right and left arrows) on the ReMOTE LE. The above MIDI data may be applied to EACH of the nine...

  • Page 12: Button Type

    Edit Menu Page 4 – Pot Control Pot Control: Here, XXX = Pickup or Jump, representing the two types of pot (knob) behaviour. Pickup mode means that the pots (knobs) only transmit MIDI data once they have passed through the value of MIDI data set to that control in the currently selected Template, whereas Jump mode transmits MIDI data as soon as the knob is rotated.

  • Page 13: Individual Template Edit 'Nrpn' Menu Options

    U - USB port M - MIDI Out UM - USB and MIDI Out Edit Menu Page 11 - Control Name Control Name: Amp Env Attack The DATA encoder is used to change the currently selected letter (with the cursor positioned below it) between A-Z and 0-9 and the cursor is moved left and right using the REWIND and FAST FORWARD transport controls.

  • Page 14: Individual Template Edit 'Mmc' Menu Options

    the MIDI Tutorial for more information). The DATA encoder scrolls through values of XXX from 0 - 127. The remainder of the individual Template Edit menu for RPNs is exactly the same as pages 4 to 11 of the menu for CC data (see previous pages).

  • Page 15: Individual Template Edit 'Program Change' Menu Options

    1 to 128 instead of 0 to 127; in this case, the number 1 (on the MIDI device) will correspond to 0 (on the ReMOTE LE) and 128 (on the device) to 127 (on the LE).

  • Page 16: Common Template Edit Menu Options (E.g. Setting Keyboard Velocity)

    UM - USB and MIDI Out Edit Menu Page 4 - Velocity Curve Select This page allows a velocity curve for the ReMOTE LE keyboard to be selected; this is the ratio of velocity of transmitted data (relating to volume of sound) to the force with which the keys are pressed.

  • Page 17: Using The X/Y Touchpad

    MIDI data assigned to the touchpad for the currently selected Template can easily be viewed and edited, as with any of the ReMOTE LE's controls. Selecting either X1, X2, Y1 or Y2 for edit is slightly different than editing any other control as there are essentially four different controls on the one touchpad.

  • Page 18: Using A Sustain Pedal

    'Play', 'Stop', 'Record', 'Fast Forward', 'Rewind' and 'Loop'. Many of the Templates within the ReMOTE LE are used to control sequencers without a fixed MIDI spec, e.g. Cubase, Logic etc. For these Templates, the relevant resource/learn file on the accompanying CD-ROM must be imported into the software for all controls to work.
  • Page 19 GLOBAL). The WRITE button is only active in certain areas on the EDIT and GLOBAL menus. If a Template is not saved to the ReMOTE LE memory or sent to the Template Editor before selecting another Template in PLAY mode or turning off the ReMOTE LE, then the settings will be lost forever.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    Global Menu Page 1 - Memory Protect Mem Protect: XXX This page of the menu allows protection of the ReMOTE LE onboard memory to be activated. Using the DATA encoder to select XXX as 'On' will mean that none of the 16 onboard Templates can be overwritten.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    (computer or MIDI Instrument)? A MIDI cable will need to be connected from the MIDI Out of the ReMOTE LE to the MIDI In of the MIDI instrument if additional hardware is in use. Is the receiving device set to receive MIDI from the •...

  • Page 22: Appendix I - Specifications

    Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons General Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (Novation PSU6) Size: 468 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d Weight: 1.4kg System requirements Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater...

  • Page 23: Appendix I1 - Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendix I1 – MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Basic Default 1 - 16 Channel Changed 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered **************** 0 - 127 Note True Number Voice **************** Velocity Note On O v = 1 - 127 Note Off Aftertouch Keys...

  • Page 24: Appendix Iii - Approvals Information

    Specifications subject to change The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. However, Novation reserves the right to change or modify the specification without notice or obligation to update existing units.

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