Novation remote le User Guide

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

Connecting to a computer using the USB Port...................3

Driver Installation........................................................................3

Playing and controlling software synthesizers from the

ReMOTE LE ..................................................................................3

Controlling a sequencer ............................................................4

Power supply or battery operation ........................................4

Connecting to equipment using the MIDI Out port ..........4

Connecting to equipment using the MIDI Out port AND
connecting to a computer using the USB port....................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

Individual Template Edit 'CC' menu options......................11

Individual Template Edit 'NRPN' menu options................13

Individual Template Edit 'RPN' menu options....................13

Individual Template Edit 'MMC' menu options..................14

Individual Template Edit 'Note On/Off' menu options....14

Individual Template Edit 'Program Change' menu options
........................................................................................................15

Individual Template Edit 'Pitch Bend' menu options ........15

Individual Template Edit 'Aftertouch' menu options........15

Common Template Edit menu options (e.g. setting

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 that corresponds to the
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!