Automap Mode Vs Advanced Mode - Novation SL MkII User Manual

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 software 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 types 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 types 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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