Contents Introduction Introduction.......................................................................................1 Thank you for purchasing the Novation ReMOTE LE Using this manual.........................................................................1 controller keyboard. This device may be used to control Main features ................................................................................2 sequencers, popular software virtual instrument applications Conventions used in this manual.............................................2 (on a computer) or traditional hardware instruments via Quick Start Guide............................................................................3 either a USB connection or a standard MIDI interface. The Connecting the ReMOTE LE....................................................3 ReMOTE LE front panel provides nine knobs and nine Connecting to a computer using the USB Port...................3 buttons (with a Group B switch that doubles the controls Driver Installation........................................................................3 for each template), along with an X/Y touchpad and Playing and controlling software synthesizers from the pitch/mod joystick, all of which can be easily configured ReMOTE LE ..................................................................................3 exactly the way you want and saved/instantly recalled using Controlling a sequencer ............................................................4 the onboard Template Memories. Power supply or battery operation ........................................4 Connecting to equipment using the MIDI Out port ..........4 Whether used live or in the studio to control virtual or Connecting to equipment using the MIDI Out port AND hardware instruments, its comprehensive range of controls connecting to a computer using the USB port....................4 may be used to dynamically alter any sound parameters What is a Template?...................................................................5 precisely and in real time. MIDI Tutorial ....................................................................................5 Introduction..................................................................................5 MIDI ports.....................................................................................5 Using this manual MIDI messages..............................................................................6 This manual consists of six sections: Introduction, Quick Main Features and Operation.......................................................8 Start Guide, MIDI Tutorial, Main Features and Operation, Front panel layout .......................................................................8 Advanced Settings and Troubleshooting. An Appendix is Rear panel connections..............................................................9 also provided containing reference data. Modes and menus........................................................................9 Using menus – PLAY mode ....................................................10 It is assumed that the reader already has a basic knowledge Using menus – EDIT mode.....................................................11 of MIDI in order to configure Templates. Those with limited Individual Template Edit 'CC' menu options......................11 MIDI experience may find the MIDI Tutorial useful. Individual Template Edit 'NRPN' menu options................13 However, very little MIDI knowledge is required to use the Individual Template Edit 'RPN' menu options....................13 ReMOTE LE with the factory preset Templates. It is simply Individual Template Edit 'MMC' menu options..................14 a case of importing the relevant files from the resource CD Individual Template Edit 'Note On/Off' menu options....14 (only required for software without a fixed MIDI spec) then Individual Template Edit 'Program Change' menu options selecting the Template that corresponds to the ........................................................................................................15 software/hardware being used (if one is available either Individual Template Edit 'Pitch Bend' menu options ........15 onboard or on the website) and tweaking away. Individual Template Edit 'Aftertouch' menu options........15 Common Template Edit menu options (e.g. setting In order to become familiar with the many useful features of keyboard velocity).....................................................................16 the ReMOTE LE and get the most out of its MIDI Using the X/Y touchpad ..........................................................17 controlling capabilities, it is recommended that this manual Using a sustain pedal.................................................................18 be read in its entirety. For anyone wanting simple and Using the transport buttons ...................................................18 speedy instructions before delving deeper, the Quick Start Using the OCTAVE UP/DOWN buttons...........................18 Guide provides brief information on setting up the ReMOTE Saving a Template to memory ...............................................18 LE and a quick overview on selecting and using factory Advanced Settings..........................................................................20 preset Templates. GLOBAL edit mode..................................................................20 Updating the operating system ..............................................20 Enjoy! Troubleshooting.............................................................................21 Appendix I – Specifications..........................................................22 Appendix I1 – MIDI Implementation Chart ............................23 Appendix III – Approvals Information ......................................24 1 Main features Conventions used in this manual • Two-octave semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keyboard The word 'Template' refers to a collection of knob and with combined pitch bend and modulation joystick. The button settings (all assigned with specific MIDI data) and the keyboard is transposable up or down across the entire function of the pedal and X/Y touchpad. Each Template is MIDI note range. individually named and numbered from 1 to 16 and can be saved in the ReMOTE LE's onboard memory. • MIDI or USB operation. USB and MIDI may be used simultaneously. A MIDI Out port and a sustain pedal The word 'preset' refers to a Template configured at the socket are both available. factory to showcase some of the ReMOTE LE's powerful control possibilities. Preset Templates may be overwritten • Can be powered by the USB port, batteries or a 9V by new settings. DC adaptor (not supplied). The word 'control' refers to any of the front panel knobs, • Generous selection of front panel controls including an assignable buttons, user's sustain pedal (not supplied), X/Y touchpad, nine knobs and nine buttons (Group A joystick or the X/Y touchpad. Within a single Template, and B; 18 knobs and 18 buttons in total), all of which each control may be individually configured to transmit can be individually configured. various types of MIDI information to the USB port and/or MIDI Out. • Comprehensive MIDI specification. Any front panel control may be configured to transmit on any MIDI Text in CAPITALS refers to a front panel control or legend channel to any destination. Available options include (even though the name of the control may actually be in Controller numbers, NRPNs, RPNs, MMC commands, lower case on the front panel). It could be a knob, button Note On/Off and Program Change messages. or rotary encoder. • 16 onboard Template memories – 12 preset with more available on the Novation website. Each Template contains definitions for all front panel controls. Templates may be individually named for easy reference. • Template memories may be saved as System Exclusive bulk dumps to an external sequencer, MIDI data filer or the Template Editor. 2 Quick Start Guide Connecting the ReMOTE LE options, click 'Don't search, I will choose the driver to install' then click 'Next'. The next screen allows you to The ReMOTE LE may be connected to a system in three select the driver from a list, ignore the list and click 'Have different ways: disk'. A separate install from disk float window will now open, click the 'Browse' button to search for the driver file 1. Connection to a computer using the USB port. on the Novation CD yourself. Browse to the CD and select 2. Connection to MIDI equipment using the MIDI Out the ReMOTE LE driver folder and open the file inside by port. clicking 'Open' once the file is selected. Now click 'OK' in 3. Connection to MIDI equipment using the MIDI Out the install from disk window. The process then returns back port AND to a computer using the USB port. to the driver select window. The next screen will inform that the USB logo has not been tested by Microsoft, click Connecting to a computer using the ‘Continue Anyway’. Do not be alarmed by the message since the driver has been tested. Windows will now confirm USB Port that the installation is complete. Click the ‘Finish’ button. The illustration below shows a typical arrangement: Then reboot the computer. Mac OSX Installation Insert the Novation driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. Drag the driver install file (ending .pkg) onto the desktop. Double click the icon once on your desktop and the installation will be carried out. You can delete the .pkg file once the drivers